Course Quality

Members of the first cohort of the Online Course Improvement Program facilitated a panel discussion at Summer Shorts 2018. Pictured left to right: Paul Mulvey, Cheryl Block, Amanda Edwards and Tracy Appling. Not pictured: Marne Coit, Ana Gray and Jill Grifenhagen. The group sits in front of the audience. Tracy Appling is speaking and the other OCIP members are looking at her.

Dec 3, 2018

First in Quality Matters at NC State

Seven faculty members recently became the first at NC State to have online courses certified by the nationally recognized Quality Matters organization. This prestigious achievement proves NC State’s commitment to quality online teaching and learning and the success of every student.

Photo of OCIP team in the CTI lobby. Back row is standing behind the front row who are seated on a couch. Back row, left to right: Molly Fenn, David Shew, Leigh Shamblin, Christine Cranford, Angie Smith, Kim Allen. Front row, left to right: Bethany Smith, Arelene Mendoza-Moran, Christopher Beeson, Bethanne Tobey, Rebecca Sanchez. Photo by Katie Harris.

Oct 1, 2018

New Cohort of Faculty Set to Apply Quality Matters

After a successful pilot phase in spring 2018, the Online Course Improvement Program is gearing up for a new cohort of faculty who will work to make improvements to their online courses to meet the nationally recognized standards of the Quality Matters organization.

Photo of OCIP group l-r Tracy Appling, Paul Mulvey, Amanda Edwards and Cheryl Block.

Mar 2, 2018

OCIP Creates Culture of Quality Assurance

The Online Course Improvement Program (OCIP) pilot began in January 2018 to help a group of dedicated faculty members restructure their online courses to meet the nationally recognized standards of Quality Matters. The group will have the first online courses certified for quality at NC State.