From this module, I learned how essential structured communication systems and faculty support processes are for maintaining quality in online education. The module emphasized the value of combining synchronous tools (such as webinars and video meetings) with asynchronous platforms like LMS-based faculty sandboxes to ensure consistent communication, documentation, and collaboration.

I intend to apply this learning by supporting clear communication protocols, encouraging use of asynchronous faculty forums for ongoing reference, and ensuring that faculty have access to reliable tools and resources that promote alignment, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

From this module, I learned that effective online education depends on thoughtful faculty onboarding, clear expectations, strong LMS training, and data-informed monitoring of instructional practices. The module emphasized moving beyond generalized metrics and “one-size-fits-all” standards toward predictive, course-specific indicators that support meaningful improvement in both teaching and student outcomes.

I intend to apply this learning by supporting structured faculty orientation, emphasizing hands-on LMS training, and using contextual, behavior-based feedback to guide faculty development, curriculum refinement, and continuous instructional improvement. 

From this module, I learned that online postsecondary education operates in a rapidly changing regulatory environment that requires institutions to balance innovation with compliance. State regulations, accreditation standards, and employment laws can vary widely and directly affect faculty hiring and instructional practices.

I intend to apply this learning by staying attentive to regulatory changes, supporting clear communication of policies to faculty, and reinforcing compliance expectations through structured onboarding and ongoing training.

From this module, I learned how critical industry experience is in hiring online faculty for career-oriented postsecondary institutions. The emphasis on practitioners as subject matter experts highlights the value of bringing real-world perspectives into highly structured, standardized online courses. While curriculum and assessments ensure consistency and quality, it is the instructor’s current industry knowledge and credibility that enrich student learning and better prepare graduates for the workforce.

I intend to apply these insights by prioritizing faculty selection strategies that balance academic qualifications with relevant industry experience, particularly for online and career-focused programs. In addition, I will recognize the role of… >>>

Great overview of the purpose and initial steps of a 5-year plan. I liked the reminders of considerations for that initial committee meeting and possible topics to launch discussion. Most helpful to me were the suggestions of make-up of that planning committee.

Board members must feel as if their involvement is making a contribution to the mission statement of the institution and the advancement of it's goals. 

The thing that stood out to me was the amount of preparation that took place to insure that the board members were engaged. From determining meeting times, length of meeting, agenda's that are relevant to mission of institution, control of the meeting and most importantly how to stimulate discussion/input from the members.

One of the most important functions is to identify those individuals whose values; vision, trustworthiness and integrity ,to name a few, align with the mission and values of the institution.

In today's competitive environment, for an institution to be successful it's essential that the concept of governing boards and advisory boards be embraced. While the governing board will oversee and provide operational guidance , the advisory boards provide will insight on business and community trends providing guidance on future programs and activities.

With the executive team working together with the boards the organization/institution should thrive...

Ensure you provide initial and ongoing professional development opportunities and training to faculty.