Increase Program Delivery Options, Including the Expanded Use of Instructional Technology,
to Support Student Learning and Success
In an educational environment, that has become highly competitive, students and prospective
students have many choices for higher education. Prospective adult learners are increasingly
unlikely to enroll for semester-long classes, seeking instead shorter-term and online
learning opportunities. Many younger students are digital natives and expect higher
education to incorporate the customer experiences provided by successful online retailers.
Recent national practices in Learning Communities, peer tutoring, and retention can
also contribute to student success rates. Innovations can spur larger enrollments
and retention rates as well as higher levels of student success and satisfaction with
the District’s educational offerings. Technology will also provide access for populations
currently unable to access the District’s programs and support services. The District
recognizes that such transformations require both the technological infrastructure
and professional development to take advantage of new opportunities.
Districtwide Strategies
- Expand program delivery options, including accelerated completion options, for all
students including online students, e.g., College for Working Adults; short-term classes;
intersession classes; cohort classes; and continuing, corporate and community education
- Develop a strategic distance education plan to increase the development and delivery
of quality, fully online and hybrid classes and degree programs
- Support professional development for faculty and staff to incorporate advances in
teaching, learning, and effective use of technology
- Increase technology use in the classroom and develop the overall District technology
infrastructure to improve student success
- Share data and information, especially about student success, with community partners
- Integrate technological systems to ensure a seamless and efficient experience for
students and staff
- Ensure student services are addressing the needs of all students including online
students