Accreditation considerations – organization and alignment

In order to maintain accreditation, colleges and universities must undergo periodic reviews. With the proliferation of online courses, it is more important than ever to clearly map out an overall curriculum and course goals, and ensure that courses align with the institutional mission and vision, along with long-term goals and objectives. Further, with the need to be flexible with synchronous and asynchronous course delivery, it is important to demonstrate that you are including faculty training. Most accredited organizations that offer online instruction require instructors to take and successfully complete, at the very minimum, a course in the subject. They may also take courses covering the basics of instructional design and student motivation.

One of the best strategies for demonstrating that your courses and curriculum have been designed with a plan in mind and that they adhere to a mission is to create categories...