Publication Type: Publication

Together We Can Accomplish More: A Survey of Multi-Institution Consortia and System Leaders

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 23, 2021

WCET’s Consortia Group determined that it was time to conduct another survey to benchmark the current and future state of consortia and system (i.e., the unit of a public system responsibility for these activities) work. Respondents represented consortia and systems of all types from the United States and Canada.

Together We Can Accomplish More: A Survey of Multi-institution Consortia and System Leaders was released in October 2018.

The major findings were:

  • There has been flux (openings, closures, and transitions) in these organizations, but most are strengthening.
  • There is value in increasing student outcomes and operational efficiencies, as well as jointly exploring new innovations.
  • A wide range of services are offered; most focus on soft skills.
  • New services that these organizations are adding vary highly according to member needs. OER was mentioned most often.
  • In both budgets and staffing, these organizations are maturing.
  • Revenue streams for these organizations are a bit more diversified than in 2008, but are still relatively few.
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Research Review: Educational Technologies and Their Impact on Student Success for Racial and Ethnic Groups of Interest

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 23, 2021

The purpose of the review is to identify institutional, instructional, and learning practices mediated by educational technology that positively influence the success of certain racial and ethnic groups of American students, including students who identify as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latinx, Latino or Latina, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander. The rationale for the review is to better understand what recent and relevant research-based practices in the educational technology field can be replicated and scaled across postsecondary education in the United States (U.S.) to create equitable and inclusive learning experiences. The objective of this research is the identification of practices and/or interventions that are positively influencing student outcomes (e.g., access, learning, grades, course completion, satisfaction, persistence, and others) for the population of interest to encourage implementation across the WCET community…

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Price and Cost of Distance Education

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 23, 2021

WCET Closer Look – Hyflex Courses

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 21, 2021

WCET Closer Look guides provide essential information for digital learning in higher education. These member-only resources include topic overviews, equity and inclusion implications, and accessibility considerations.

This Closer Look guide is focused on HyFlex courses. The guide includes:

  • “The Nuts and Bolts of HyFlex Courses.”
  • “Our experiences with HyFlex Course models.”
  • Equity Considerations.
  • WCET created content,
  • curated resources.
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Accessibility Survey of OLC and WCET Members

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 21, 2021

In 2018, OLC and WCET initiated the Year of Accessibility to raise awareness among their members and to gather further information. OLC and WCET began partnering on a series of blog posts, webcasts, and conference sessions addressing accessibility issues in digital learning. In addition, OLC and WCET surveyed their members to obtain additional information about the state of accessibility at member colleges and universities. Based on the results, the two organizations planned to continue the partnership to meet member needs and better serve the student population. The findings in this report reflect the experiences of 548 individuals from U.S.- and Canada-based colleges and universities who participated in the 2018 OLC and WCET accessibility survey. The two organizations invited their members to participate in an open web-based survey conducted during the spring and summer of 2018. Individuals choosing to participate in the study self-reported on a number of questions related to the topic.

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Pursuing Regulatory Compliance for Digital Instruction in Response to Covid-19: Policy Playbook

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 20, 2021

Written by WCET team members and supported by Every Learner Everywhere, this Playbook focuses on providing administrators and faculty with a concise and easy to use guide to the most significant regulatory issues impacting digital learning.

By reading this Playbook and some of the cited resources, you will obtain a better understanding of the regulations. You will probably be able to identify the areas where you are doing well and where you are at risk. Each section provides links to actual regulations and Department guidance where available. Those documents, especially the Department guidance, can help you understand the issues and actions that need to be taken. Written for academic administrators new to online education, the Playbook can also be used to provide faculty with critical information on a range of distance education issues. Even administrators familiar with distance education may find this Playbook useful as a tool for educating the campus community and a handy compendium of regulations and resources.

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Professional Licensure Disclosures – Implementation Handbook & Flowchart

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 20, 2021

Implementation Handbook for Institutional Compliance with the 2019 Federal Regulation.

This Talking Points white paper provides a thorough narrative to understand the nuances of Federal professional licensure disclosure compliance PLUS a step by step guide to implement Federal disclosures for professional licensure. A flowchart is included to provide a visual picture of the step by step guide provided in the handbook.

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Professional Licensure Notifications in a Nutshell

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 20, 2021

SAN web resource in Professional Licensure Notifications, including FAQs, effective dates of related federal regulations, regulatory descriptions of educational programs, public notification, and direct notification requirements.

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Foundational Principles for State & Federal Out-of-State Activity Compliance

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 20, 2021

SAN research on the Foundational Principles for State & Federal Out-of-State Activity Compliance, including approvals required by state agencies, federal compliance requirements, and reciprocity for state institutional approval by participation in SARA.

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WCET Closer Look – Professional Licensure Requirements

Post author By Rosa Calabrese
Post date July 20, 2021

WCET Closer Look guides provide essential information for digital learning in higher education. These member-only resources include topic overviews, equity and inclusion implications, and accessibility considerations.

This Closer Look guide is focused on Professional Licensure Requirements. The guide includes:

  • “The Nuts and Bolts of Professional Licensure Requirements.”
  • an introduction and overview of licensure requirements in higher education,
  • WCET and SAN created content,
  • curated resources.
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