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What does it mean to be a program powered by Open
SUNY+?
Stu d en ts & fa cu ltyA set of signature elements are shared by all programs powered by OS+
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Personalized student services to minimize time to degree and promote student success
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Engaging learning experiences based on industry-relevant content in
“High Needs” or “High Demand” areas
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Comprehensive faculty support to ensure quality in course design, development, and delivery
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Robust technology environment for online learning and effective/ innovative uses of technology enablers in all aspects of the online program
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Institutional commitment to quality assurance for online learning
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Assessment of program effectiveness to enable continuous quality improvement
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Strategic commitment to growth supported by robust financial model to ensure scalability of resources as enrollments grow
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The signature elements of programs powered by Open
SUNY+ will be provided via a partnership between SUNY
institutions and SUNY system (1 of 7)
Open SUNY+ Signature Element
Personalized student services to minimize time to degree and promote student success
Students in programs powered by Open
SUNY+ must have access to… SUNY system
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Searchable navigator of all online-enabled degrees,
with special designation for Open SUNY+ programs
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Primary responsibility for providing?
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Online readiness website, including readiness
assessments and tips for success
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SUNY campus
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Concierge/mentor/advisor providing personalized
support to online students
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Early alert monitoring and interventions**
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24/7 Help Desk support*
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Online academic tutoring for limited subjects*
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The signature elements of programs powered by Open
SUNY+ will be provided via a partnership between SUNY
institutions and SUNY system (2 of 7)
Open SUNY+ Signature Element
Engaging learning experiences based on industry-relevant content in “High Needs” or “High Demand” areas
Students in programs powered by Open
SUNY+ must have access to… SUNY system
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Experiential learning opportunities
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Systematic process to keep courses refreshed in
line with industry trends
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SUNY campus
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Programs with clear connections to demands of
NYS employers
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Funding to support the creation or enhancement of programs addressing “High Needs” industries is available.
Review the High Needs RFP in the Criteria section for more information.
Primary responsibility for providing?
The signature elements of programs powered by Open
SUNY+ will be provided via a partnership between SUNY
institutions and SUNY system (3 of 7)
Open SUNY+ Signature Element
Comprehensive faculty support to ensure quality in course design, development, and delivery
Faculty of programs powered by Open
SUNY+ must have access to… SUNY system
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Course development/refresh support team including
instructional designer, librarian, and multimedia designer
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Primary responsibility for providing?
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Rubrics and tools to support development/refresh of
high quality courses
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24/7 Help Desk support*
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SUNY campus
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Assistance with adherence to accessibility
standards
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Opportunities to build community and competency
(via Center for Online Teaching Excellence)
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The signature elements of programs powered by Open
SUNY+ will be provided via a partnership between SUNY
institutions and SUNY system (4 of 7)
Open SUNY+ Signature Element
Robust technology environment for online learning and effective/innovative uses of technology enablers in all aspects of the online program
Programs powered by Open SUNY+ must
be supported by… SUNY system
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Comprehensive technology plan
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Primary responsibility for providing?
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Suite of applications to ensure course integrity (e.g.,
identify verification, proctoring, plagiarism detection) **
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SUNY campus
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IT enablers to support high quality course delivery
(e.g., synchronous collaboration tools, content repository)**
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**Options may be available from SUNY system for campuses to procure services through University-wide contracts
The signature elements of programs powered by Open
SUNY+ will be provided via a partnership between SUNY
institutions and SUNY system (5 of 7)
Open SUNY+ Signature Element
Institutional commitment to quality assurance for online learning
Programs powered by Open SUNY+ must
be supported by… SUNY system
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Strategic vision/mission that includes an explicit
strategy for online learning
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Primary responsibility for providing?
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Organizational structure/roles to support quality
online learning
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SUNY campus A+
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The signature elements of programs powered by Open
SUNY+ will be provided via a partnership between SUNY
institutions and SUNY system (6 of 7)
Open SUNY+ Signature Element
Assessment of program effectiveness to enable continuous quality improvement
Programs powered by Open SUNY+ must
be supported by… SUNY system
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Appropriate registration and approval through
NYSED for distance learning program
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Primary responsibility for providing?
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Industry-appropriate accreditation
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SUNY campus
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Acceptable course and student retention rates
relative to the population served
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Course learning outcomes aligned with overall
program objectives
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Assessment mechanisms to measure overall
program effectiveness
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Collection and access to data to assess
effectiveness of the Open SUNY+ supports
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The signature elements of programs powered by Open
SUNY+ will be provided via a partnership between SUNY
institutions and SUNY system (7 of 7)
Open SUNY+ Signature Element
Strategic commitment to growth supported by robust financial model to ensure scalability of resources as enrollments grow
Programs powered by Open SUNY+ must
be supported by… SUNY system
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Enrollment projections and financial model aligned
with institutional strategy for online learning
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Primary responsibility for providing?
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Resource planning as part of institutional financial
planning and budgeting
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SUNY campus
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Resource allocation that scales with enrollment
growth and allows for investment in program renewal
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