"The Administration of Online Programs in Statewide Systems: A Case Stu" by Chris L. LaBelle, Patrick R. Lowenthal et al.
 

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Summer 2020

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.

Copyright Statement

This document was originally published in Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration by OJDLA: The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. Copyright restrictions may apply.

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