Adrian College’s Online Education initiative supports high-quality virtual teaching and learning by providing faculty and students with resources, training, and consistent course standards grounded in current best practices. The program fosters effective and engaging online instruction that aligns with the College’s academic goals and strengthens learning opportunities across disciplines.
Through coordinated professional development, Online Education offers faculty access to workshops, instructional support, and guidance on course design, assessment, and digital pedagogy. Collaboration with the AC Center for Effective Teaching, the Blackboard Specialist, and academic departments ensures a strong campus culture around online learning and the integration of effective tools and technologies.
The program maintains robust support systems that connect faculty with instructional design resources, technological assistance, and campus-wide learning opportunities. These efforts help create online courses that are clear, engaging, and accessible for all students.
Online Education also contributes to student success by offering guidance on navigating online learning, supporting academic and career pathways, and participating in key recruitment events. Through these initiatives, Adrian College’s online learning environment remains innovative, student-centered, and academically strong.
