Published by: WCET | 5/11/2011
“Learning Analytics” is a term used to describe an emerging professional practice that systematically applies statistics and research methods to large “n” data sets. Analysts look for patterns among the analyzed results that can inform more accountable decision-making. It’s not […]
Published by: WCET | 5/5/2011
The first two organizations will be working on a new list of state regulators and regulations. The last organization is comprised of state regulators, who met in Denver this week. It was interesting to get their take on the ‘state […]
Published by: WCET | 4/25/2011
WCET: Many people have asked for advice on the steps to take in researching state regulations and applying to states for approval. When WCET and our partners were creating the ‘Starter List’ of state regulatory agencies, Sharyl Thompson of Capella […]
Published by: WCET | 4/20/2011
Around 5:00 Eastern Time today (April 20), the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) released a new ‘Dear Colleague’ letter on the ‘state authorization’ regulation. After a quick review, below are immediate thoughts on the new language. The USDOE is to […]
Published by: WCET | 4/13/2011
“It is illegal for you to offer classes in this state.” Stay Outta My State That was the essence of a call that a WCET member institution received last week. A state regulator from another state called the registrar’s office […]
Published by: WCET | 4/8/2011
Rumors There are rumors, hints, innuendos, and whispers floating around about the federal ‘state authorization’ regulation… A leader of a national organization (who had been in contact with the Department of Education on this issue) said that he thought there […]
Published by: WCET | 3/30/2011
On Monday, the Presidents’ Forum of Excelsior College held a meeting in Washington, DC addressing the “Federalization of Higher Education.” Other topics arose, but the main focus of the discussion was on the ‘state authorization’ regulation. While I was on […]
Policy
Published by: WCET | 3/24/2011
First a short musing on “train wrecks” followed by a couple requests of you. We need your help on the impact of the ‘state authorization’ regulation on students and your outstanding questions about it. Speaking of Train Wrecks “Train Wreck.” […]
Published by: WCET | 3/17/2011
The long-awaiting ‘Dear Colleague’ letter is now here. The letter is meant to answer outstanding questions on this regulation. Sometimes it succeeds and sometimes it fails. Eduardo Ochoa, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, reminds us that: “this guidance is provided […]
Published by: WCET | 3/16/2011
The 2010 Managing Online Education survey had a very disturbing finding considering that distance education has moved beyond its nascent years. We learned that many campuses do not have formal policies and procedures to assure that their online courses and […]