Impact of required faculty development and training on student retention in the online classroom. Linda C. Morosko, eStarkState, Stark State College. Phenomenal growth in online learning has caused Stark State College to examine faculty preparation to teach online. Instituting required faculty training for anyone teaching online courses became a requirement fall 2008. By training faculty in online learning best practices, we hope to improve retention and persistence in online classes.

1. Impact of required faculty development and training on student retention in the online classroom Linda C. Morosko, Director Stark State College www.starkstate.edu/elearning 330.494.6170 x-4973 lmorosko@starkstate.edu

2. Objectives History and Growth Challenges Solutions Required Training Courses

4. Growth

5. Growth

6. Growth New Courses Enrollment Faculty

7. Preparation Training Orientation

8. Quality Courses Faculty

9. Solution Task Force Creation Policy changes Required student orientation Required faculty training

10. Required Faculty Training Courses ANGEL Training LMS Training Course Online and F2F Faculty Online Delivery Basics Provide faculty with online course experience Best practices of teaching online

11. Current Results Training Classes ANGEL F2F: 324 ANGEL Online: 76 Delivery: 34 Retention /Pass rates: Fall 2008 80%/81% Spring 2009 82%/81%