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Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention

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2010-12-01

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2010)

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Feature Articles

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Connolly, S. (2010). New Student Orientation in Online Education. Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.24926/jcotr.v18i1.2742

New Student Orientation in Online Education

Sara Connolly

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/jcotr.v18i1.2742

Keywords: Online education, student services, environment, Council for the Advancement of Higher Education (CAS), growth, orientation, mission, leadership, program, resources, assessment

Abstract

This study utilized the standards put forth by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) to assess orientation in online education. Two surveys were used to examine the oldest and largest online degree programs, as well as all-online schools. Descriptive statistics were employed to compare online orientation practices to the CAS Standards. Results suggest that online orientation programs are meeting the standards in some areas and missing them in others. The demographics and needs of online students must be closely examined in order to define engagement in the online environment.

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