Each student has been assigned an Online Student Preparation class. These classes must be completed in their entirety to ensure that the student understands the what expections are required of the student to ensure a higher success rate in an Online environment. If they don't complete the class, then they are not qualified to access their real classes.
we have a mandatory online student preparation course that shows them specifically what its actually like to be in the classroom and rules and regulations they have to follow when taking our online course
Yes by going over the Enrollment Agreement with the student in detail to ensure that the student fully understands their part.
One major modification is the addition of a mandatory testing procedure for each student to become comfortable/familiar with our class structure online. The online student preparation prepares the student for a class structured environment within the online program, generating more confidence for the student to succeed right off the bat.
I think that our schools arms all of our students with the information under graduate information disclosure and allows them access to carrer services department after one successful quarter.
We have a requirement of HS diploma or GED. We verify that it is from an accredited college.
At our institution, it is required that students complete the Online Student Preparation. This is a mandatory tutorial that show students how to log into their classes, post discussions, take quizzes, and etc. By requiring students to complete this tutorial, it sets the expectation as to what the students need to be able to do in order to be successful at this school. If they are not successful in completing the OSP, then they will probably not be successful in completing one of our degrees.
My institution, in regards to admission requirements, I have stressed more interest in 'actively listening' to students needs and what they hope to accomplish with their additional education.
By requiring that each student complete an Orientation course we have been able to eliminate drops of students that are not equipped to be successful in online schooling.
Yes our institution has made siginificant changes in the programs and in the ease of use by the students.
Understanding how many different types of programs and courses offered throughout the state can sometimes make it harder of an invividual to make the right choice of program or even the right college to go to. It is very important to me as it is to our students to make the right choice in order to start finish and graduate. I am pleased to see our college take the stand to really make sure this is the right college and the right time for them to start on a new career.
