Strategic, Operations, and Evaluation Planning for Higher Education Distance Education
| Title: | Strategic, Operations, and Evaluation Planning for Higher Education Distance Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Warren, Scott J. (ORCID |
| Source: | Distance Education. 2022 43(2):239-270. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 32 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Two Year Colleges |
| Descriptors: | Distance Education, Higher Education, Educational Planning, Educational Improvement, Universities, Community Colleges, Models, Program Evaluation, Systems Approach, Strategic Planning |
| DOI: | 10.1080/01587919.2022.2064821 |
| ISSN: | 0158-7919 1475-0198 |
| Abstract: | Distance learning technology continues to grow and undergo significant changes in higher education settings. Applying strategic planning methods from organizational behavior and operations management can act as a useful guide for the implementation of a sustainable distance learning program. Strong planning can help ensure the distance learning program system's operational readiness, effectiveness, and sustainability. Distance learning operations planning requires a defined strategy that examines organizational human and technical structures. We discuss a distance education planning approach applied to three higher education cases with a goal of improving their distance education efforts. The research contexts were in the United States of America: a small Midwestern university seeking to grow online programs in support of its competitive strategy, a large western university with established distance programs, and a regional community college. This article will illustrate the use of business-oriented, systems thinking models for evaluation and distance education program improvement. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1352782 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| ISSN: | 0158-7919 1475-0198 |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/01587919.2022.2064821 |
| Published in: | Distance Education |
| Language: | English |