{"title":"A Graduate Education First Course Model in the Virtual For-Profit University","authors":"S. Myers","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch007","url":null,"abstract":"A model for the initial course in a virtual graduate program to encourage skill development and retention is presented. The objective of the course is to deliver education that supports learners in their introduction to online graduate education in an innovative, engaging, and supportive manner that encourages retention and connection with the education institution. The elements of the course and learner support staff are described. The importance of beginning the development of a professional identity is discussed. Connecting with university services and supports such as the library is discussed. Elements for implementing the course are described. The chapter concludes with comments from those completing the course.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128369838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"For-Profit Online Learning","authors":"Jessica Kennington","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch013","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter explores the author's experience as an online student at the master's and doctoral levels. This autoethnographic study discusses her experience with academic support, the curriculum and teaching methods, and how the author worked through her dissertation without meeting her mentor or committee members in person. The author also discusses how she overcame challenges, such as competing priorities and feeling isolated due to the lack of in-person contact. The chapter aims to provide a guideline for other online students that may help them through similar circumstances and provides recommendations for how academic administrators can adjust curriculum and resources to improve the student experience. Key factors related to the author's success were determined to be time management skills and the ability to be a self-directed learner. Recommendations include flexible program structures, assignment and grading rubric alignment, experiential learning project incorporation, and earlier interactions with potential mentors.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122730532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}