INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION: INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE

Authors

  • Janet C. Moore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v10i2.1759

Keywords:

Institutional Transformation, Institutional Commitment, Institutional Motivation, Business Models, Cost Effectiveness, Scalability

Abstract

This special issue of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks focuses on institutional transformation, including insights into business models. This introduction points to additional Sloan-C resources on cost effectiveness and institutional commitment.

References

Mayadas, A. F. Testimony to the Kerrey Commission on Web-Based Education. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 5(1): June 2001. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v5n1/v5n1_mayadas.asp.

Bourne, J. Net-Learning: Strategies for On-Campus and Off-Campus Network-enabled Learning. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 2(2): September 1998. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v2n2/v2n2_bourne.asp.

Mayadas, A. F. Asynchronous Learning Networks: A Sloan Foundation Perspective. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 1(10): March 1997. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v1n1/v1n1_mayadas.asp.

eSchool News. Michigan first to mandate online learning: Students will need online ‘experience’ before they can graduate. April 3, 2006. http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=6223.

Bartindale, B. First virtual high school for the gifted: Stanford Program Aims to Nurture Talent. Mercury News. April 12, 2006. http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/14325928.htm.

Allen, I. E. and J. Seaman. Growing by Degrees: Online Education in the United States, 2005. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2005. http://www.sloan-c.org/resources/growing_by_degrees.pdf.

Allen, I. E. and J. Seaman. Entering the Mainstream: The Quality and Extent of Online Education in the United States, 2003 and 2004. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2004. http://www.sloan-c.org/resources/survey04a.asp.

Miller, G. and S. Schiffman. ALN Business Models and the Transformation of Higher Education. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 10(2): May 2006. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v10n2_1miller_member.asp.

Otte, G. and M. Benke. Online Learning: New Models for Leadership And Organization in Higher Education. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 10(2): May 2006. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v10n2_2otte_member.asp (login required).

Scarafiotti, C. and M. Cleveland-Innes. The Times They Are A-Changing. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 10(2): May 2006. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v10n2_3scarafiotti_member.asp (login required).

Cases of Institutional Transformation. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 10(2): May 2006. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v10n2_4cases_member.asp (login required).

Vignare, K., C. Geith and S. Schiffman. Business Models for Online Learning: An Exploratory Survey. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 10(2): May 2006. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v10n2_5vignare_member.asp (login required).

Lorenzo, G. Business Models for Online Education. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 10(2): May 2006. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v10n2_6lorenzo_member.asp (login required).

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Almanac of Higher Education, 2005–6. Educational attainment of the U.S. population. http://chronicle.com/weekly/almanac/2005/nation/0101602.htm.

Gomory, R. E. Sheffield Lecture—Yale University, January 11, 2000. Internet Learning: Is It Real and What Does It Mean For Universities? Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 5(1): June 2001. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v5n1/v5n1_gomory.asp.

Sloan-C Quality Framework: http://www.sloan-c.org/effective/framework.asp.

Sloan-C Effective Practices: http://www.sloan-c.org/effective.

Moore, J. C. A Synthesis of Sloan-C Effective Practices, August 2005. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 9(3): October 2005.

Bishop, T. Research Highlights: Cost Effectiveness of Online Education. Sloan-C, 2006. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/books/pdf/ce_summary.pdf.

Sloan-C. The Pillar Reference Quick Guide. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/books/dprm_sm.pdf.

Duderstadt, J. The Future of the University in an Age of Knowledge. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 1(2): August 1997. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v1n2/v1n2_duderstadt.asp.

Graves, W. “Free Trade” in Higher Education: The Meta University. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 1(1): March 1997. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v1n1/v1n1_graves.asp.

Hanna, D. Higher Education in an Era of Digital Competition: Emerging Organizational Models. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 2(1): March 1998. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v2n1/v2n1_hanna.asp.

Arvan, L. The Economics of ALN: Some Issues. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 1(1): March 1997. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v1n1/v1n1_arvan.asp.

UMUC Center for Intellectual Property: http://www.umuc.edu/cip/.

UMUC Mission: http://www.umuc.edu/gen/mission.shtml.

Fredericksen, E., A. Pickett, P. Shea, W. Pelz and K. Swan. Factors Influencing Faculty Satisfaction with Asynchronous Teaching and Learning in the SUNY Learning Network. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 4(3): September 2000. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v4n3/v4n3_fredericksen.asp.

World Campus Mission: http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/wc/AboutUs_VisionandMission.shtml.

UMassOnline: http://www.umassonline.net/news/54.html.

Washburn, J. S. The Nature and Characteristics of Online Learning in Illinois Colleges and Universities. January 2003. http://www.ivc.illinois.edu/pubs/benchmark/BenchmarkReport_Jan03.pdf.

Stoskopf, D. L. eArmyU: Expanding Education Access and Excellence to Highly Mobile Online Learners. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 9(2): June 2005. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v9n2/v9n2_stoskopf.asp.

Scarafiotti, C. A Three-Prong Strategic Approach to Successful Distance Learning Delivery. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 7(2): July 2003. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v7n2/v7n2_scarafiotti.asp.

Hislop, G. Online Education in the mainstream: Missing Markets, Digital Immigrants, and Variable Costs. In J. C. Moore (ed.), Elements of Quality Online Education: Into the Mainstream: Wisdom from the Sloan Consortium. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2005.

Rumble, G. The Costs and Costing of Networked Learning. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 5(2): September 2001. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v5n2/v5n2_rumble.asp.

Reid, I. C. Beyond Models: Developing a University Strategy for Online Instruction. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 3(1): May 1999. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v3n1/v3n1_reid.asp.

Moonen, J. The Efficiency of Telelearning. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 1(2): August 1997. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v1n2/v1n2_moonen.asp.

Keeton, M. Best Online Instructional Practices: Report of Phase I of an Ongoing Study. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 8(2): April 2004. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v8n2/v8n2_keeton.asp.

Jaffee, D. Institutionalized Resistance to Asynchronous Learning Networks. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 2(2): September 1998. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v2n2/v2n2_jaffee.asp.

Harris, D. and A. DiPaolo. Institutional Policy for ALN. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 3(1): May 1999. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v3n1/v3n1_harris.asp.

Estabrook, L. Rethinking Cost-Benefit Models of Distance Learning. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Elements of Quality Online Education: Learning Effectivness, Cost Effectiveness, Access, Faculty Satisfaction, Student Satisfaction, Volume 3 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2003.

Wentling, T. L. and J. Park. Cost Efficiency of Online Instruction in a Research One University: A Case Study of a Department’s Efforts. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Online Education: Learning Effectiveness, Faculty Satisfaction, and Cost Effectiveness, Volume 2 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2001.

Bishop, T. and C. SchWeber. UMUC’s Online MBA Program: A Case Study of Cost-Effectiveness and the Implications for Large-scale Programs. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Online Education: Learning Effectiveness, Faculty Satisfaction, and Cost Effectiveness, Volume 2 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2001.

Bishop, T. and C. SchWeber. Linking Quality and Cost. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Elements of Quality Online Education: Learning Effectiveness, Cost Effectiveness, Access, Faculty Satisfaction, Student Satisfaction, Volume 3 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2003.

Fetzner, M. J. Institutional Support for Online Faculty: Expanding the Model. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Elements of Quality Online Education: Practice and Direction, Volume 4 in the Sloan-C Series. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2004.

Sachs, D. Pace University and the NACTEL Project: A Cost Analysis. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Online Education: Learning Effectiveness, Faculty Satisfaction, and Cost Effectiveness, Volume 2 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2001.

Campbell, J. O. Factors in ALN Cost Effectiveness at BYU. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Elements of Quality Online Education: Learning Effectiveness, Cost Effectiveness, Access,

Faculty Satisfaction, Student Satisfaction, Volume 3 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2003.

Geith, C. and K. Vignare. Online Degree Programs: Service and Cost. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Online Education: Learning Effectiveness, Faculty Satisfaction, and Cost Effectiveness, Volume 2 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2001.

Hislop, G. Operating Cost of on Online Degree Program. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Online Education: Learning Effectiveness, Faculty Satisfaction, and Cost Effectiveness, Volume 2 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2001.

Hislop, G. and M. Atwood. ALN Teaching as Routine Faculty Workload. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 4(3): September 2000. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v4n3/v4n3_hislop.asp.

McGrath, J., H. K. Middleton, and T. Crissman. World Campus: Setting Standards in Student Services. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Elements of Quality Online Education: Learning Effectiveness, Cost Effectiveness, Access, Faculty Satisfaction, Student Satisfaction, Volume 3 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2003.

Thompson, M. M. and J. W. McGrath. Using ALNs to Support a Complete Educational Experience. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 3(2): November, 1999. http://www.sloanc.org/publications/jaln/v3n2/v3n2_thompson.asp.

Gurgevich, E., D Hyman and T. Alter. Creation of UNISCOPE: A Model for Rewarding All Forms of Scholarship. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 7(2): July 2003. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v7n2/v7n2_gurgevich.asp.

Thompson, M. M. Faculty Self-Study Research Project: Examining the Online Workload. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 8(3): June 2004. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v8n3/v8n3_thompson.asp.

Miller, G. E. Penn State’s World Campus: A Case Study in Achieving Cost Efficiencies in ALN. In J. R. Bourne and J. C. Moore (eds.), Online Education: Learning Effectiveness, Faculty Satisfaction, and Cost Effectiveness, Volume 2 in the Sloan-C Series on Quality. Needham, MA: Sloan-C, 2001.

Sloan-C Effective Practices: The Colorado Community Colleges Online. http://www.sloan-c.org/effective/details5.asp?CE_ID=50.

Sloan-C Effective Practices: Consortial Arrangement Results in High-Yield Cost Avoidance. http://www.sloan-c.org/effective/details5.asp?CE_ID=23.

Champagne, M. T., D. Hewitt and N. Short. Access to Opportunity: The Duke-East Carolina Partnerships for Training Program. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 6(2): August 2002. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v6n2/v6n2_champagne.asp.

York, J. W., G. Stapleton and L. J. Sandlow. A Web-based Core Curriculum to Meet Certification and Training Needs or Medical Residents. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 7(2): July 2003. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v7n2/v7n2_york.asp.

Wilson, C. Overview of the League: Project Sail. Sloan-C View 3(4): May 2004. http://www.sloanc.org/publications/view/v3n4/league.htm.

Kayne, K. QualityMatters: Inter-institutional Quality Assurance in Online Learning. Sloan-C View 3(11): December 2004. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/view/v3n11/coverv3n11.htm.

Sloan-C View. An issue about open sources. 4(9): September 2005. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/view/v4n9/coverv4n9.htm.

Sloan-C Effective Practices: The Real-Time Case Method: Using Collaboration to Enhance the Learning Experience and Reduce New Product Costs. http://www.sloan-c.org/effective/details5.asp?CE_ID=44.

McCurdy, S. and R. Schroeder. Achieving Diversity through Online Interinstitutional Collaborations. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 10(1): February 2006. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v10n1/v10n1_6mccurdy.asp.

Shapley, P. Online Education to Develop Complex Reasoning Skills in Organic Chemistry. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 4(2): September 2000. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v4n2/v4n2_shapley.asp.

Arvan, L., J. C. Ory, C. D. Bullock, K. K. Burnaska and M. Hanson. The SCALE Efficiency Projects. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 2(2): September 1998. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v2n2/v2n2_arvan.asp.

Campbell, J. O., J. R. Bourne, P. J. Mosterman, M. Nahvi, R. Rassai, A. J. Brodersen and M. Dawant. Cost Effective Distributed Learning with Electronics Labs. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 8(3): June 2004. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v8n3/v8n3_campbell.asp.

Pferdehirt, W. P., T. W. Smith and K. R. Al-Ashkar. The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Master of Engineering in Professional Practice (MEPP) Program: The Road to Quality Online Graduate Engineering Education. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 9(2): June 2005. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v9n2/v9n2_pferdehirt.asp.

Harkness, W. L., J. L. Lane, J. T. Harwood. A Cost-Effective Model for Teaching Elementary Statistics with Improved Student Performance. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 7(2): July 2003. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v7n2/v7n2_harkness.asp.

Cancilla, D. A. and S. P. Albon. Creating Authentic Learning Activities in Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis: Using the Integrated Laboratory Network for Remote Access to Scientific Instrumentation. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 9(2): June 2005. http://www.sloanc.org/publications/jaln/v9n2/v9n2_cancilla.asp.

Turoff, M. Costs for the Development of a Virtual University. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 1(1): March 1997. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v1n1/v1n1_turoff.asp.

Graves, W. H. Academic Redesign: Accomplishing More with Less. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 8(1): February, 2004. http://sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v8n1/v8n1_graves.asp.

Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox, December 19, 2005. http://www.useit.com/alertbox/internet_growth.html.

See Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 10(3): 2006, a special issue on ALN growth (in press).

Twigg, C. A. Using Asynchronous Learning in Redesign: Reaching and Retaining the At-risk Student. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 8(1): February 2004. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v8n1/v8n1_twigg.asp.

Oakley, B. The Value of Online Learning: Perspectives from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 8(3): June 2004. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v8n3/v8n3_oakley.asp.

Downloads

Published

2019-03-19

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2006)

Section

Empirical Studies

License

As a condition of publication, the author agrees to apply the Creative Commons – Attribution International 4.0 (CC-BY) License to OLJ articles. See: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.

This licence allows anyone to reproduce OLJ articles at no cost and without further permission as long as they attribute the author and the journal. This permission includes printing, sharing and other forms of distribution.

Author(s) hold copyright in their work, and retain publishing rights without restrictions