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The Challenges and Successes of Institutional Collaboration. The 8 th Sloan-C International Conference on ALN November 2002. We’re from 4 institutions… from north to south…. Kathleen Gay. Donna Austin. Darlene Williams. Tammy Adams. Why Collaborate?. All Become Winners!.
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The Challenges and Successes of Institutional Collaboration The 8th Sloan-C International Conference on ALN November 2002
We’re from 4 institutions… from north to south… Kathleen Gay Donna Austin Darlene Williams Tammy Adams
Why Collaborate? All Become Winners!
Collaboration brings.… • Smart use of scarce resources • Shared expertise • Effective training • Pragmatic e-learning programs
Things to overcome... • Politics of change • Student & technical support • Faculty coordination
Best Practices Group Formed • BOR formed Team • E-learning & Faculty Development • Met F2F & online • Designed modules offering “Best Practices” • Delivered program April 2000
LaCADE is born 2000-2001 • 7 institutions involved • LSU A&M • LSUS • LSUE • LSUA • Baton Rouge CC • LaTech • UNO • LaCADE's Website
Collaboration inspired much... • Degree programs taught online and via compressed video • Online courses • Cooperative faculty training • Grant partnerships
Training of the Trainers • Together at BOR-sponsored events • Individual Training • Across the USA • Sharing results • Trip reports • Asynchronous • BOR website • Best Practices
Results ... • Trust • Friendship • Ongoing Support • “Experience” of being an online student • Shared Programs
To Do List... • Set Goals • Get Support from the Top Administration • Select Committed Team • Train the Trainers • Provide for Bonding • Grant Opportunities
Review of Presentation... • We span the state of Louisiana • Collaboration has been a “win-win” situation • Started with Best Practices • Some Results • To Do List
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