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Publication Date: 2021
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An Approach to an Online EdD in Community College Leadership Program
Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice, v6 n3 p7-12 2021
The purpose of this article is to provide an example of how an EdD in Community College Leadership program is offered in an online format. First, the benefits of online programs, including increased access and flexibility for working professionals and higher levels of diversity among the student body are discussed. Then, several strategies to promote connection among students and to facilitate a supportive, engaging learning environment virtually are shared. For example, the value of using a cohort model, a carefully designed curriculum with assignments that have practical value, and a balance of synchronous and asynchronous learning activities are described. Finally, the important role of and strategies for incorporating models and mentors into an online doctoral program are discussed.
Descriptors: Online Courses, Electronic Learning, Doctoral Programs, Community Colleges, Leadership, College Administration, Curriculum Development, Asynchronous Communication, Synchronous Communication, Access to Education, Teaching Methods, Computer Mediated Communication
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Jersey
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