Abstract
As enrollments in postsecondary online programs have grown, many institutions have pursued a more centralized business model that consolidates their online programming under a single executive leader, a statewide system office, or a coalition of institutions that have merged operations and assets. In this study, the researchers used an exploratory case study design--using both surveys and interviews--to investigate how online programs are administered at four institutions in the University System of New Hampshire (USNH). Several findings emerged from the data. First, participants struggled finding a common vocabulary when talking about online programs and the potential benefits of system-level collaboration; second, administrators frequently prioritized their local program tasks over system-wide collaboration; and third, although there was not a strategic plan in place to help institutions collaborate, participants agreed that such a plan would be valuable.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-12 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Jul 2020 |
EGS Disciplines
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Higher Education
- Instructional Media Design
- Online and Distance Education