When students arrive at their computers – or their phone screens - for the first day of their online courses, no faculty are physically present to guide them through the syllabus, course expectations, or finding their way around in the class.It’s often a make-or-break moment for online students – either they open the virtual door to find directional signs and intuitive next steps, or they plunge into a pool of chaotic clicks that result in directionless drifting.
Developing Departmental Work Culture with Remote Faculty
With the expansion of online programs in higher education, department faculty who work remotely can feel disconnected from their institution and from each other. While online learning brings flexibility to