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AU DE - Strategic Plan 2020-2025

Context

Distance education (DE) courses and programs are growing at Adelphi University and student numbers are increasing.

Adelphi University Libraries have recently established the role of Distance Education Coordinator.

The library profession has yet to fully quantify its role in facilitating student success (GPA, retention, graduation, etc.) especially for distance education students.

Strategies

  1. DE student success study: conduct a study of whether current library services are key to distance education student success (GPA, retention, graduation, etc.)
  2. DE technologies and services study: examine which services are being used nationally in support of distance education
  3. Development plan for AU Libraries: use the above studies to improve and develop AU Libraries’ services for distance education
  4. DE conference: Host a conference on distance education support, held at AU Libraries and using its online platforms

Rationale

  • support Adelphi University’s goal of increasing academic services, recruitment and retention through distance education
  • ensure AU Libraries remain current in the context of DE
  • establish and promote the reputation of AU Libraries in DE