Our online program support services encompass development, administration, and state authorization. A dedicated program coordinator is assigned to each online program to assist the academic unit throughout the program’s lifespan.
Offering data-informed recommendations and streamlined processes to support growth, capacity planning, and innovations.
Program Coordination is designed to help you develop and position your online academic program for optimum success.
Are you interested in developing an online program? If so, a dedicated program coordinator will be assigned to each project to partner with your academic unit in fostering the program exploration process from concept planning to implementation.
Program coordinators guide academic units through the program approval process. Whether you would like to explore developing a new program or move an existing on-ground program to online modality, we are here to assist.
- In the evolving online environment, program redevelopment is key for maintaining relevance and competitiveness in the marketplace. This process involves strategically updating and refining existing online programs to meet changing industry demands and student expectations, incorporating new technologies or aligning with updated accreditation standards.
- During the redevelopment period, existing programs often pause accepting admissions applications so they can make substantial changes to their program (program requirements, credit hours, program title, redesign curricula, etc).
- Program Coordination is available to guide academic units through this process as well as facilitate comprehensive market research to inform decision-making.
- Program Coordination provides comprehensive support for faculty and administrators seeking to create new degree program proposals, modify existing programs or increase program growth.
- To inform program development, services include facilitating market research for current or prospective programs through a diverse range of customized options to meet your specific requirements including competitor analysis, Lightcast, Eduventures and EAB research reports.
- Our team works closely with you to determine the most appropriate research approach for your specific needs and objectives. Learn more about the options available.
The support and services available encompass a range of strategic and analytical offerings designed to enhance online programs and improve student experiences.
- Growth, strategy and capacity planning: Offer strategic recommendations aimed at enhancing student access and removing administrative barriers to enrollment and progression. This involves analyzing various aspects of programs to identify and recommend enhancements.
- Program analysis and flexibility: Analyze program flexibility, course offerings, course enrollment and program completion data. This helps identify trends and opportunities for improvement, ensuring programs remain relevant and effective.
- Marketing and communication Support: Partner with campus marketing and communication teams to support program-specific marketing campaigns. This includes updating website content for all program pages across the online portfolio, ensuring that information is current and appealing to prospective students.
- Monitoring and reporting: Monitor and report on any changes in courses and programs that impact online offerings. This ensures that stakeholders are informed of developments that may affect student choices and program delivery.
- Data provision for decision-making: Provide comprehensive online program data to academic units. This supports data-informed decision-making, allowing academic leaders to make strategic choices based on accurate and up-to-date information.
These services are designed to support online programs in optimizing their resources, enhancing student experiences and ensuring the successful delivery of programs. By leveraging strategic planning and data analysis, these services aim to foster an environment conducive to growth and innovation in education.
Program Coordination manages state authorization, licensure and certification for distance learning activities. This includes ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations specific to distance education including state authorization, licensure, misrepresentation and compliance with regional accreditation standards for distance education. Facilitating National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) annual data reporting and renewal, including payment. Overseeing campus-wide efforts to provide required disclosure and notifications to students concerning distance education programs leading to professional licensure or certification. Serve as the subject matter expert and point person for students, administration and faculty questions concerning compliance with out-of-state educational activities.
New regulations and policies are closely monitored and communicated across the University of Missouri System campuses.
Contact: Brandie Elliott-Woodall,
State Authorization Compliance Manager Sr.