How Online Quality Connects to ÎÞÂëרÇø's Broader Institutional Effectiveness
Online education quality is not a silo at ÎÞÂëרÇø. The governance structures and review processes described on this page are integrated into ÎÞÂëרÇø's broader institutional planning and effectiveness infrastructure, ensuring findings flow into the same accountability frameworks as all other academic programs.
Academic Program Review (APR)
Online program quality data from OPS and governance reporting is incorporated into ÎÞÂëרÇø's Academic Program Review cycle. Programs with online components include QM compliance status and review outcomes as part of their APR self-study documentation, ensuring online quality is evaluated alongside curricular, enrollment, and outcomes data.
Institutional Strategic Plan
The COE's annual priorities and resource decisions are aligned to ÎÞÂëרÇø's institutional strategic plan. Online education strategy is reviewed in the context of institutional enrollment goals, academic priorities, and ÎÞÂëרÇø's commitment to delivering high-quality programs that serve students effectively regardless of modality.
External Quality & Accreditation Frameworks
The governance framework documented on this page provides the institutional basis for demonstrating that all appropriate standards and policies are applied to ÎÞÂëרÇø’s online and distance education programs. Supporting documentation is maintained as a coordinated portfolio by OIT, the Council for Online Education, the FTC Online Education Sub-Committee, and the Office of Institutional Planning & Effectiveness.
Page Stewardship
This page is maintained by OIT Academic Technology Services on behalf of the Council for Online Education. Content is coordinated with the Office of Institutional Planning & Effectiveness (Dayna Oscherwitz, Ph.D., Associate Provost) to ensure alignment with ÎÞÂëרÇø’s broader institutional planning and assessment cycles.