Provide flexible learning options that expand access and opportunities for students in Oregon and beyond, empowering them to pursue academic goals and earn highly respected UO degrees.
Values
- Inclusive, engaged, research-led teaching
- Rigorous, engaging course environment
- Rich educational experience for students
- Equitable access for diverse learners
- Expanded opportunities for students to achieve timely, 4-year degree completion
- Access to undergraduate and graduate education for students who are working, caring for family, or managing other responsibilities
- Flexibility to choose time and location for learning
- Support systems that bolster distributed teaching and learning
Priorities
- Infrastructure to support research-informed pedagogy
- Cohesive, predictable services for faculty and students
- Partnership with faculty governance through elected senate committees: UO Committee on Courses, Graduate and Undergraduate councils
- Strategic prioritization in developing undergraduate courses for online delivery
- Strategic selection of graduate programs for online development/delivery
- High-quality faculty training and resources
- Personalized student support
- Continuous improvement through evaluation and revision