Mission, Vision, and Goals
The Office of Online Learning exists to expand learning opportunities beyond physical campus spaces in order to provide learners with high-quality, accessible, flexible, and active online learning experiences that embody our dedication to the expansion of knowledge in the service of humanity.
The Office of Online Learning strives to position 黑料门University Chicago as a leading institution of higher education in the delivery of high-quality online degree programs that serve the evolving needs of diverse student learners.
Operational Description
In order to fulfill our mission, the Office of Online Learning:
- assists academic units in identifying, designing, developing, and implementing innovative and engaging online academic programs;
- ensures quality and rigor in online academic programs by adhering to Quality Matters (QM) higher education standards for online course design;
- prepares faculty for the successful design and facilitation of online courses and programs through a professional development program supported by best practices in online education;
- supports the development of a student-centered online curriculum by providing instructional resources and tools that help faculty design engaging courses;
- promotes and encourages the use of applications and systems that support the delivery of a compelling, interactive, and dynamic curriculum;
- encourages and coordinates faculty learning communities to promote the sharing of online best practices and effective technology-enabled teaching approaches and strategies; and
- develops and maintains strategic alliances and partnerships with other educational institutions and community organizations.
- Ensure Loyola鈥檚 mission is reflected and integrated into our online programs and courses in order to demonstrate our commitment to the expansion of knowledge in the service of humanity.
- Increase the number and variety of online programs and course offerings to address the needs and demands of the global community.
- Improve learner engagement in online courses through the use of innovative learning activities, assessment methods, and dynamic learning technologies.
- Assist faculty developing online courses with the creation of accessible instructional content and experiences.
- Develop an engaged, diverse online faculty by offering detailed professional development opportunities focused on online course design, facilitation, and accessibility.
- Coordinate the development and enhancement of support services for online students across campus units.
- Secure strategic, collaborative alliances with other higher education institutions and community partners to promote open, diverse, and empowering online offerings.
- Align marketing efforts with online degree program enrollment demands and growth opportunities to achieve enrollment goals.