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Schwalbe, Stephen Richard; Harvey, Gilbert Glenn, Jr. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2018
This paper is a proposal that online universities should establish partnerships with city governments to create field placement opportunities for graduate students of public administration. The research was accomplished by reviewing current articles on field placements for traditional universities and by disseminating a 9-question survey to 100…
Descriptors: Public Administration, Field Experience Programs, Virtual Universities, Partnerships in Education
Ginn, Martha H.; Hammond, Augustine – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2012
This exploratory study provides an overview of the current landscape of online education in the fields of Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy (MPA/MPP) utilizing a dataset compiled from content analysis of MPA/MPP programs' websites and survey of 96 National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Public Administration, Content Analysis
Osei, Collins K. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2010
Distance learning has become a recognized method for delivering educational content in institutions of higher education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions held by graduate students about distance learning offered by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. The survey utilized a 20 question survey…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Graduate Students, Student Attitudes, Distance Education
Sussman, Stephen; Dutter, Lee – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2010
Since the advent of fully online delivery of college-level coursework, a number of issues has preoccupied administrators, educators, and researchers with regard to student learning outcomes or performance vis-a-vis face-to-face delivery. The present study does not seek to demonstrate or to discover which mode of delivery is "superior" or…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Social Sciences, Program Effectiveness, Public Policy
Adams, Cindy L.; Brinthaupt, Thomas M. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2019
Because funding for many higher education institutions is based on student persistence and graduation rates, and because competition for online student enrollments is fierce among public and private institutions, quality and competitiveness in online course development, instruction, and administration is imperative. Additionally, because distance…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Higher Education, Educational Finance, Consortia
Taylor, Stephanie; Wright, Dianne A. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2020
With the continuous advancements in technology, public not-for profit higher educational institutions have experienced a significant increase in the demand for distance learning. As a result, public not-for profit higher education institutions are striving to meet the demand and remain competitive and relevant in the industry of higher education…
Descriptors: Business Schools, Business Administration Education, Public Colleges, College Faculty
LaBelle, Chris L.; Lowenthal, Patrick R.; Rice, Kerry – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2020
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…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Program Administration, Administrators, Delivery Systems
Angolia, Mark G.; Pagliari, Leslie R. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2016
Distance education (DE) is entering its fourth generation, requiring universities to consider how to sustain this continually evolving delivery method. Competition from for-profit entities, open-source depositories, and an increasing number of non-profit universities has created a competitive marketplace for academia to navigate. Rather than…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Sustainability, Program Development, College Instruction
Rae Mancilla; Barbara Frey – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2023
The purpose of this study was to benchmark the workload of online instructional designers as third-space professionals at 4-year, public institutions. Interview data regarding design team composition, courseload, responsibilities, and decision-making processes was gathered from managers of online learning units offering a "white-glove"…
Descriptors: Public Colleges, Instructional Design, Design, Decision Making
Caudill, Jason G. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has had substantial impacts on all types of higher education institutions. The common thought is that the shift to online would be a benefit to existing online education providers. This paper examines the market as a whole, as well as the performance of publicly-traded online higher education providers against the market…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Higher Education, For Profit Colleges
Mays, Thomas; Ross, Sonseeahray – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2022
Developing a sense of community (SoC) in college is vital due to its positive impacts on learning and student success. In this study, the researchers examine students' perceptions of SoC in synchronous and asynchronous online courses, with specific interest in the experiences of regional campus students who are often considered to be…
Descriptors: Sense of Community, Synchronous Communication, Asynchronous Communication, Online Courses
Shelton, Kaye – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2011
As the demands for public accountability increase for higher education, institutions must demonstrate quality within programs and processes, including those provided through online education. While quality may be elusive to specifically quantify, there have been several recommendations for identifying and defining quality online education that…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Online Courses, Accountability, Program Development
Wilks, Marla – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2020
The study examines the effectiveness of adaptive learning technology as a supplemental component in online precalculus courses using data from vendor software and a public university system in the southeastern United States. Outcomes examined include final exam score and course completion with a passing grade. The results highlight that not all…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Outcomes of Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Assisted Instruction
Linna, Ken; Jourdan, Zack; Corley, Ken; Anderson, Wendy – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2021
This research study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, course delivery modality, and student engagement on student performance in data collected from business statistics courses at a medium-sized southeastern public university. Our data analysis suggests student engagement and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are the…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Undergraduate Students, Academic Achievement, Business Administration Education
Gustafson, David C.; Haque, MD – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2020
Virtual schools are one of the fastest growing educational options for students in the United States. In spite of the increase in virtual program options and enrollment, limited research has been conducted on how virtual school principals lead their organizations. This qualitative case study explores the challenges facing virtual school principals…
Descriptors: Principals, Virtual Schools, Leadership, Public Schools