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Publication Date: 2013-Jan
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Social and Student Engagement and Support: The Sloan-C Quality Scorecard for the Administration of Online Programs
Moore, Janet C.; Shelton, Kaye
Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, v17 n1 p53-72 Jan 2013
As combinations of place-based, blended and fully online education proliferate, so do options for support and services. Aligning with regional accreditation criteria, the Sloan-C Quality Scorecard for the Administration of Online Programs is a useful way for institutions to measure and compare the quality of social and student engagement and support. The Scorecard aids quality efforts in institutional strategic planning, compliance reporting, and internal and external evaluation. Focusing on two of the nine categories of quality indicators--Social and Student Engagement and Student Support--this paper illustrates some ways institutions can meet Scorecard indicators while complementing regional accreditation guidelines.
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Online Courses, Program Administration, Accreditation (Institutions), Strategic Planning, Compliance (Psychology), Guidelines, Comparative Analysis, Educational Quality, Technology Integration, Management Systems, Program Descriptions, Best Practices, Library Services, Technical Support, Student Attitudes, Social Networks
Sloan Consortium. P.O. Box 1238, Newburyport, MA 01950. e-mail: publisher@sloanconsortium.org; Web site: http://sloanconsortium.org/publications/jaln_main
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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