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The Administration of Online Programs in Statewide Systems: A Case Study of the University System of New Hampshire
Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration
  • Chris L. LaBelle, Colorado State University
  • Patrick R. Lowenthal, Boise State University
  • Kerry Rice, Boise State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2020
Abstract

As enrollments in postsecondary online programs have grown, many institutions have pursued a more centralized business model that consolidates their online programming under a single executive leader, a statewide system office, or a coalition of institutions that have merged operations and assets. In this study, the researchers used an exploratory case study design--using both surveys and interviews--to investigate how online programs are administered at four institutions in the University System of New Hampshire (USNH). Several findings emerged from the data. First, participants struggled finding a common vocabulary when talking about online programs and the potential benefits of system-level collaboration; second, administrators frequently prioritized their local program tasks over system-wide collaboration; and third, although there was not a strategic plan in place to help institutions collaborate, participants agreed that such a plan would be valuable.

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Citation Information
Chris L. LaBelle, Patrick R. Lowenthal and Kerry Rice. "The Administration of Online Programs in Statewide Systems: A Case Study of the University System of New Hampshire" Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration (2020)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kerry-rice/33/