Brandeis University’s Division of Graduate Professional Studies offers entire graduate certificate and degree programs via distance learning. This presentation illustrates how the Division recently applied NEASC Best Practices for Electronically Offered Degree and Certificate Programs to self-assess and assure the quality of its online programs, resulting in a successful re-accreditation.
Applying NEASC Best Practices to Ensure the Quality of Online Programs
1. BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (GPS) RABB SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES Applying NEASC Best Practices to Ensure the Quality of Online Programs Anne Marando Instructor; Coordinator of Distance Learning and Outcomes Assessment March 12, 2008
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15. Cycle of Improvement Feedback Course Outcomes Syllabus Template Weekly Outcomes Assessments Student Work Program Outcomes Program Assessment Course Standards
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25. Timeline of Initiatives Workshops on Course Outcomes Fall 2004 Spring 2005 Review and Improvement of Course Outcomes Defined Program Outcomes Summer 2004 Workshops on Syllabus Template Fall 2005 Fall 2005 Approved Campus and DL Course Standards Workshops on Assessments Fall 2005 – Spring 2006 Spring- Summer 2006 Compilation of Student Work Successful Reaccreditation Visit Fall 2006 Fall 2007 – Spring 2008 Workshops on Continuous Improvement Program Assessments Fall 2007 – Spring 2008