QualityAssuranceforDistanceEducationProgramming.pdfVIP

Center for Academic Innovation Quality Assurance for Distance Education Programming Quality assurance for distance programming at Creighton University is a multi- faceted process involving faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external stakeholders. Data is gathered from a Data gathering variety of sources for the purpose of assuring Creighton University’s reputation for high quality, values-based education is reflected in its distance education programming. Additionally, the process is structured to help assure alignment with Federal and accreditation regulations including those promulgated by the Implement action Analysis of data Higher Learning Commission. The University employs a cyclical process of data gathering, reporting, plan and resultant actions to make data driven decisions for continuous examination and improvement of its online educational offerings. This document summarizes the quality assurance process for distance programming at Creighton University. Creation of a data Reporting of driven action plan findings Quality Assurance Standards for Online Education Programs The quality assurance standards for online education programs encompasses nine categories, these standards are based on nationally accepted standards of quality for online courses and programs including the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) Interregional Guidelines for the Evaluation of Distance Education. Reviewed and Edited: December 2014/Distance Program Administrators