Abstract
The University of Cincinnati (UC) is a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. The University also maintains a deep commitment to accessible education. Distance learning is an integral part of the University’s 21st century approach to meeting diverse educational needs of students - increasing access to high quality educational programs and offerings and meeting mounting workforce and student demands and expectations for customized curriculum, flexible delivery and use of 21st century technology.UC has entire degree programs available online, as well as a variety of stand-alone distance learning courses, such as General Education courses. These courses are offered quarterly to serve students in distance learning programs, as well as students in on-campus programs.In a recent review UC students matriculated in online undergraduate degree programs (two associate and five baccalaureate degrees) taking 100 and 200 level courses during Autumn quarter 2008, it was noted that 85.15% of these learners successfully completed courses with a grade of C- or better for each course. The strategic framework of success is grounded in the University’s academic strategic plan and commitment to provide quality learning experiences for all students. Noted are examples of strategies that align with Sloan-C Pillars of Success.
Highlights
The University of Cincinnati (UC) is a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research
Over 85 percent of students matriculated in online undergraduate degree programs successfully completed courses in Autumn Quarter 2008, with a grade of C- or higher
Dr Melody Clark, Ed.D., has over 30 years of experience in higher education, ranging from administrator, student and educator. She is Director of Distance Learning in the Provost Office at the University of Cincinnati and serves as institutional liaison on matters pertaining to distance learning
Summary
The University of Cincinnati (UC) is a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. Service, partnerships, and leadership, the institution creates opportunity, develops educated and engaged citizens, enhances the economy and enriches the University, city, state and global community. In addition to distinguished scholarship and research, the University maintains a deep commitment to accessible education. The University’s academic strategic plan, UC|21: Defining the new Urban Research University (http://www.uc.edu/uc21) reflects the University’s role as a leader in the 21st Century. Distance learning is an integral part of the University’s 21st century approach to meeting diverse educational needs of students - increasing access to high quality educational programs and offerings and meeting mounting workforce and student demands and expectations for customized curriculum, flexible delivery and use of 21st century technology
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