…the competition is between classroom and online institutions but rather more competition among traditional classroom-based institutions and competition among online institutions. However, there is a secular trend toward more online…
…Western Kentucky University. “It’s what the professor comes into the classroom feeling, whether they’re going to be successful with their interactions with students and reach a common goal, or whether…
…say, “thank heavens.” Mehlenbacher is an associate professor in the training and development program at North Carolina State University. His recent research has centered on examining the existing research in…
…technologies/culinary art/mathematics/sciences, found that online students want the following: 1. Clear communication policies—The students were satisfied with communication from the instructor, regardless of frequency, as long as the syllabus clearly…
…see if similar processes would make sense for your school. It’s no wonder then, when it comes to faculty promotion and tenure policies, colleges and universities tread lightly while at…
Preparing students for the online learning experience and managing expectations are critical to student satisfaction, says Marie Gould, assistant professor and program manager of Business Administration, and Denise Padavano, associate…
…research as their primary activity comprise the majority of those on the tenure track at GMU, but the number of faculty choosing other options has grown. Currently, about 20 percent…
…prompts students to reflect on specific components of the course (e.g., the books used, assignments completed, etc.), and requires students to justify their evaluative decisions about those components. The form…
