{"id":278,"date":"2024-08-02T20:54:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T20:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec-news\/?p=278"},"modified":"2024-08-02T21:11:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T21:11:53","slug":"2024-annual-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec-news\/2024\/08\/02\/2024-annual-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Annual Report"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2024 Marshall Online Annual Report<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Marshall Online\u2019s Values<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Student-Centered Learning<\/span><\/p>\n

Intentional Collaboration <\/span><\/p>\n

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With the strategic initiative to increase access to our targeted student population segments and deliver on-demand learning, Marshall Online partnered with departments to approve new online areas:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    5 new Online Programs:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>MA Humanities, MS Geography, MS Data Science, BA History, BA Public Administration and Policy\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    3 new Areas of Emphasis: <\/span><\/span><\/strong>AoE Cybersecurity and Policy, AoE Nonprofit Leadership, AoE Government Relations (all under MPA Public Administration)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    1 new Undergraduate Certificate<\/span><\/span><\/strong> in Meteorology\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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These updated course delivery mode attributes will apply to the Spring 2025 student schedule.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

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Distance Education Policy<\/span><\/span><\/strong>: Marshall Online recognized the need to simplify the online learning environment by proposing course modality changes to the <\/span><\/span>Distance Education Policy UPAA-6.<\/span><\/span><\/span> These proposed definitions–informed by Marshall student and faculty EdTech surveys and various leaders in online education, such as Educause and Online Learning Consortium–aim to lessen ambiguities for the Marshall community while staying consistent with recognized best practices. Throughout this process, we collaborated with multiple stakeholders, soliciting feedback from Marshall faculty, faculty liaisons, students, and administrators. The new course modality terms will be effective on 6\/7\/2024 and integrated into the Spring 2025 course schedule.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Marshall Online also <\/span><\/span>revised policies to improve equity and access\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/strong>for online students.\u00a0At the start of fall semester, online students were able to partake in student activities (Rec Center and athletics events) similar to on-campus students.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We are using <\/span><\/span>Curricular Analytics<\/span><\/span><\/strong> to review all our online degree plans of study, identifying barriers to student degree progress and opportunities to streamline.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The first cohort of Marshall Online faculty liaisons: Drs. Shannon Miller-Mace, Laura Stapleton, and Wendi Benson. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Our Faculty Liaisons share their experiences collaborating with Marshall Online. See their full video playlist here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Our new <\/span><\/span>Student Engagement Space <\/span><\/span><\/strong>is located in Old Main 304.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Marshall Online has a <\/span><\/span>new sound studio<\/span><\/span><\/strong> in the Brad D. Smith Business School Building. The studio allows us to take our communication and training efforts to the next level. It is also a space available for Marshall faculty and staff to use, providing exciting collaboration opportunities. Interested in reserving the studio? <\/span><\/span>Book a time with us<\/span><\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The Innovation Resource Hub <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the proposed Innovation Resource Hub, the Marshall Skills Exchange is a key partner with the Innovation Center, offering a spectrum of in-demand skills education to innovators from various fields. This strategic project will not only foster a high-collision environment for ideas but also serves as a bridge connecting academic insights with practical applications.\u00a0 Marshall Online is creating a state-of-the-art video production and design studio within the new Institute for Cyber Security building. This innovative space will deliver unparalleled services, enhancing the educational experience for faculty, students, and the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u201cI was extremely concerned about feeling disconnected as an online learner, living almost a thousand miles from campus…but that was not the case. The professors and Marshall staff were amazing! From the Graduate Studies Department to Financial Aid; everyone made me feel as though I was standing in their offices. I knew I wanted to take advantage of the Graduate ceremonies and celebrations as soon as I knew there would be opportunities. I bought tickets for me and my family and I made it a priority to meet some of the amazing professors that have pushed and encouraged me for 2 years.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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In Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Marshall Online saw remarkable enrollment, with fall 2023 reaching a record enrollment of over 1350 online students. The Online Student Engagement (OSE) team played a crucial role in this success by providing continuous support throughout the student lifecycle. Beginning in Summer 2023, we implemented a comprehensive communication plan for all online inquiries. In late Fall 2023, we launched a campaign targeting active, non-registered students through emails, texts, and phone calls. In Spring 2024, to assist students with their next steps, we made nearly 700 calls to those with incomplete applications and to admitted students. We maintain connections\u00a0with current students with a dedicated communication plan, providing timely information and support throughout the semester. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our new space in Old Main provides a more centralized space allowing the team to easily connect with students, campus partners, and faculty and staff. Our <\/span><\/span>new OSE website<\/span><\/span><\/a> provides a virtual space for student and community interaction as well, with our PureChat feature. On our website, prospective students can now find <\/span><\/span>online student testimonies<\/span><\/span><\/a>, information about how<\/span><\/span> online learning works<\/span><\/span><\/a>, submit a streamlined request for information and other relevant<\/span><\/span> resources<\/span><\/span><\/a> tailored to meet online prospective student needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

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Michelle and Lalicia welcome students to Marshall.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Enhanced Our Professional Network\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The OSE actively engaged with professional organizations and peers by participating in key events and networks.\u00a0This included attending the College Innovation Network\u2019s (CIN) Convening and the Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU) Fall 2023 Academic Advising and Community of Practice Meeting, as well as site visits to Arizona State University and the University of South Carolina. We also serve on the UPCEA Online Administration network.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Recognizing the need for an asynchronous online component to orientation, OSE partnered with Graduate School to create a comprehensive collection of campus and people resources. Housed in\u00a0Blackboard, the orientation serves the dual purpose of acclimating students to the Marshall University community and Marshall\u2019s learning management system. The online orientation also serves as a continuing resource for students, allowing them to\u00a0access information as needed. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The orientation includes videos of campus leaders from several Marshall offices, welcoming students to Marshall and briefly explaining how their office can offer support. Additionally, an undergraduate orientation was also launched in spring 2024. The OSE team also partnered with Herd Academy to develop an online orientation for dual credit students.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Watch President Smith\u2019s welcome message for online students.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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We aim to foster a strong sense of community among our online students, ensuring they feel connected to Marshall University regardless of their location.\u00a0To strengthen online students\u2019 affinity to Marshall, OSE sent out welcome boxes to new online students containing a variety of Marshall branded gifts, including t-shirts, tumblers and journals. We partnered with Marketing and Communications to organize a photoshoot featuring online students in promotional materials, ensuring that our recruiting materials reflect the diversity and representation of our online student population. We actively engaged students in discussions to ensure their perspectives were considered in initiatives such as the Ultra upgrade and course delivery modes proposal, and we established an Online Student Advisory Council. This council includes eleven undergraduate and graduate students from West Virginia and five other states, representing the online student body and providing valuable insights.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In spring 2023, OSE initiated a survey to evaluate the current state of Marshall\u2019s Online students. More than 100 students responded to the eight-question survey. The results indicated a favorable response to the upgrades to Blackboard and students overwhelmingly reported feeling connected and supported by the university. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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We ensured online students were represented and supported at campus events by increasing our campus presence. We participated in four campus Countdown to Commencements and\u00a0hosted two Virtual Countdown to Commencements. Additionally, we took part in HerdCon, Scores,\u00a0Green and White Days, Career Education Career Fairs and Commencement. We welcomed and hosted programs (both virtually and in-person) for our new online students at Week of Welcome (WOW). Our team continued to collaborate with campus partners, serving\u00a0on several committees throughout campus such as, Enrollment Action Committee, Banner User Groups, Title IX review panel and serves on the Associate Dean\u2019s Council. The Online Student Engagement Team met with all newly approved E-campus programs and\u00a0directors to plan student support and services. We continue to meet strategically with online programs to enhance services. Furthermore, we are also available to students and the Marshall community virtually through PureChat. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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At Marshall Online, we acknowledge and embrace the distinctive challenges and opportunities associated with online learning. Throughout each semester, we coordinate and provide a diverse array of programs developed in partnership with our campus collaborators. These programs are thoughtfully designed to enhance the online learning experience and promote student success. Our online initiatives connect students to essential tools, resources, and support services, while fostering\u00a0engagement within the Marshall University community<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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One of the significant highlights this year was the introduction of a graduation reception to honor online student graduates.\u00a0The event was a success, with forty-three online students and their family members attending from various states. We honored online graduates with a special maroon cord, recognized their family and friends who supported them, and invited graduates to record a video talking about their journey at Marshall. Congrats, grads!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u201cI just wanted to extend a big thank you for all the help you gave me with learning Blackboard [Ultra]. As a new teacher, I would have been so lost without the one-on-one help (thanks Chase), and the lunchtime tutorials you offered in the fall. I\u2019ve really been able to use Bb in an efficient way, giving my students access to all kinds of tutorial link and instructional resources, not to mention offering assignments, quizzes, and easy\/quick grading.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014<\/span><\/span><\/em>Courtney Vallejo, Instructor for the College of Arts and Media<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Marshall faculty have delivered 1739 sections in Ultra this academic year. <\/span><\/span>\u201cBlackboard Ultra has a visual look and flow that feels more intuitive than the previous version, which allows me to more easily access information and provide feedback and grades to students.\u201d \u2014<\/span><\/span><\/em>Dr. Marc Ellison<\/span><\/span>, <\/span><\/span><\/em>Executive Director of the West Virginia Autism Training Center<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

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“I enjoyed using the HOME model. It’s not as overwhelming as QM and is much more engaging and interactive. I also didn’t feel like I was being driven by a checklist. It was more about encouraging me to develop as an instructor and to make sure my students are supported. I added things to my class that are very important but often overlooked. I know there’s still work to do to make things more cohesive and complete and I look forward to your feedback.”\u00a0\u2014<\/span><\/span><\/em>Dr. Rich Jones, Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201c[The Design Center] reviewed several new courses for our online program [using the HOME Framework]. The process was painless, and the feedback was phenomenal. Comprehensive review with excellent suggestions for improvement. I appreciate the positive comments – helps to keep me on the right track.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/em>\u2014-Dr. Lisa Ramsburg, Associate Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of Nursing Pediatrics <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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To support faculty efforts in meeting and exceeding the <\/span><\/span>H.O.M.E. Framework<\/span><\/span><\/a> standards<\/span>, the <\/span><\/span><\/span>Design Center developed a variety of new resources. We created <\/span><\/span>11 <\/span><\/span><\/strong>new articles for our<\/span><\/span> Online Best Practices in Teaching and Learning<\/span><\/span><\/a> library, including <\/span><\/span>Belonging and Mindset<\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/span><\/span>AI Resources to Inspire<\/span><\/span><\/a> (this page was featured in the<\/span><\/span> Chronicle<\/span><\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/span><\/span>), <\/span><\/span>Practicing Care<\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/span><\/span>Best Semester Practices<\/span><\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/span><\/span> and<\/span><\/span> RSI<\/span><\/span><\/a>. We also updated our <\/span><\/span>course review process <\/span><\/span><\/a>webpage to streamline the process.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to our website, the Design Center offers tutorials inside of Blackboard. We added 11 new tutorials to our <\/span><\/span>Ultra Instructor Resource Center.<\/span><\/span><\/a> In this organization, faculty can find help with Ultra tools, such as the <\/span><\/span>Gradebook,<\/span><\/span><\/a> integrated technology, such as <\/span><\/span>Teams breakout rooms<\/span><\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/span><\/span> as well as resources they can copy directly into their classes: our <\/span><\/span>Care and Wellness Resources<\/span><\/span><\/a> document, student <\/span><\/span>midterm survey<\/span><\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/span><\/span> and student<\/span><\/span> final reflection survey<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>We also feature faculty who are using tools in innovative ways. Check out our podcast with<\/span><\/span> Dr. Susan Welch<\/span><\/span><\/a> on her use of OneNote!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Completing the Innovation Explorer microcredential was such a positive experience! The trainers were knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions I had. It has helped me think more creatively, and I am excited to put the information to work in my own department.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Since our pilot phase less than a year ago, MSE has seen almost 500 completed enrollments and delivered over 300 badges! In our pilot phase, we partnered with Innovation Center to bring the Design Thinking microcredential to all Marshall faculty and staff. We helped Aviation take students who were non-degree seeking students. They paid for courses to earn their pilot licenses and other ratings without being admitted to the university. The new microcredentials collected $94,000 since July 1 of last year for the school of Aviation. When Marshall Advanced Manufacturing and partner Mountwest Community and Technical College received nearly $1 million to launch a new career skills training program to meet industry skill sets, they came to MSE to create the needed microcredentials. Students in the new program can now earn industry skill sets through microcredentials provided by MSE. We also worked with MAMC to offer some laser printing and 3d engraving workshops to the public!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To facilitate our work with partners, we created this<\/span><\/span> Workflow Resource<\/span><\/span><\/a> that moves developers through the process of Research, Development, Design, Review, Launch, and Research. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

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Five technologies are integrated across the MSE ecosystem. Proposers of microcredentials will complete Dynamic Forms to enter information about the course such as learning outcomes, logistical information, and instructor details. Users will create or access their accounts in the SIS platform Genius. This is a parallel system where users can access courses in the Marshall Skills Exchange without a Marshall email or student ID. This allows flexibility in offering courses and workshops to industry partners and external users. Learners will pay for the courses using a credit card via TouchNet, and then will be able to access the microcredential course, which is housed in Blackboard Ultra. Once completing the microcredential, learners will be issued a digital badge via Credly. The digital badge can be shared on LinkedIn and across social media platforms.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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“The Innovation Explorer Micro-Credential is an excellent program for spreading design thinking at Marshall University, and I’m glad to have participated in it! It helped me learn a lot about the Design for Delight (D4D) process, and has benefited me greatly for using D4D to develop impactful extracurricular events and projects for the Lewis College of Business.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Recognized as a leading voice<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Even though MSE only recently launched, we are already being recognized as a leader in the microcredential realm: WGU Labs featured MSE in its blog,<\/span><\/span> \u201cWhat Microcredentials Look Like at 3 Colleges.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/a> Anthology highlighted MSE in its article on<\/span><\/span> \u201cThe Power of Lifelong Learning: Embracing Education in a Rapidly Changing World.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/a> Dr. Julia Spears was appointed co-chair of WV Microcredentials Advisory Committee. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We were also brought in to assist the Institute for Cyber Security in creating microcredential courses for employees of JFHQ-DODIN. We attended a three-day summit in early May 2024 along with Marshall\u2019s department of cybersecurity, faculty from WVU\u2019s cybersecurity department, industry partners, and members of the JFHQ-DODIN team to learn about the <\/span><\/span>National Center for Excellence in Cybersecurity<\/span><\/span><\/a> and what types of training courses will need to be built to meet the needs of the JFHQ-DODIN employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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John Marshall Leadership Fellow<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michelle Morrison, Senior Director for Online Student Engagement, was selected for this prestigious cohort of Marshall leaders for 2024. She completed the program in May. Congrats, Michelle!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

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Marshall Online Acknowledgments<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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We extend our gratitude to the catalysts listed below, whose innovative contributions have been instrumental in driving our progress on these projects.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Marshall Online Way and AI Microcredential: <\/span><\/span><\/strong>David Wiley, CAO and Co-Founder of Lumen Learning and Marshall Entrepreneur in Residence\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ultra Advisory Committee:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Ammar Alzarrad, Damien Arthur, Chris Atkins, Wendi Benson, Billy Biggs, Hilton Cordoba, Kim DeTardo-Bora, Yi Duan, Richard Egleton, April Fugett, Todd Green, Craig Kimble, Haroon Malik, Sarah Mollette, Lisa Heaton, Liz Pacioles, Sandy Prunty, Nathan Rucker, Chris Schletter, Chris Sochor, Marc Sollosy,\u00a0Laura Stapleton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

UPAA-6 course modalities policy<\/span><\/span><\/strong>: Billy Biggs, Carl Mummert, Sonja Cantrell-Johnson, Alison Carey, Mary Beth Reynolds, April Fugett, Karen McComas, Eric Beeson, Lisa Heaton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ed Tech and Admin team<\/span><\/span><\/strong>: Bob Hall, Eric Himes, Ryan Atkins, Linda McGuffey<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Microcredentials Steering Committee<\/span><\/span><\/strong>: Carl Mummert, Shawn Schulenberg, Ben Eng, Paige Leonard, Michelle Biggs, Clinton Brown, Raj Khanna, Eugenia Lambert, Darshana Shah, Cynthia Jones, Josh Brunty, Bob Hall, Haroon Malik, Kacy Lovelace, Diana Adams, Christine Ingersoll, Kumika Toma, Jim Harris, Casey Baker<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Other Acknowledgments<\/span><\/span><\/strong>: Maddy Branham, Nancy Ritter, Bill Noe, Derek Scarbro, Carol Howerton, Ian Blache, Justin Carter, Karen McComas, Sarah Davis, Marcie Simms, Jerry Ross, Sherri Stepp, Michelle Biggs, Jodie Penrod, Brian Morgan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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