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How I Reduced the DFW Rate

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 5 minutes Sandy Keeter is a Professor in the Information Technology department at Seminole State College What is a DFW rate? The term “DFW rate” refers to the percentage of students in a course or program who receive a D or F, or who withdraw (W) from the course.

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What universities should do now in the uncertain OPM landscape

EAB

In this podcast episode, EAB’s Carla Hickman and David Kuehl trace the evolution of online program managers and offer advice to today’s university leaders on how to partner with OPMs to boost online enrollment. Conduct course audits to ensure your course content is up to date with today’s technology and in-demand skills.

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Assessment and evaluation of microcredentials: What success looks like and to whom

WCET Frontiers

Micheal Voss, Dean of Instruction at Mesa Community College recommends an “annual threshold review of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and a more robust program review at least every 5 years. Technology needs. Enrollments. Student intent fulfilled. Identification of skills gaps. Signaling completion. Revenue generation.