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Oregon State’s honors degree online exceeds expectations, finds strong demand

3 minute read When Oregon State University’s Honors College extended the Honors Baccalaureate to students earning their degrees exclusively online, the expectation was for around 15 students to enroll by the beginning of fall term 2023. Instead, there were more than 50.

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Podcast highlight: Behind the scenes of Oregon State’s successful microcredential initiative

4 minute read On the Modern Campus “Illumination” podcast, Lisa L. Templeton — vice provost of Oregon State’s Division of Educational Ventures — discusses the expansion of the OSU’s microcredential initiative and the importance of access and affordability for today’s learners.

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Explore careers in the great outdoors and the outdoor recreation economy

4 minute read The future of the outdoor recreation economy is dependent on creating clear educational pathways for students. Educators are starting to address this growing opportunity. Oregon State’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy is working to fill this gap as part of a growing workforce education solution.

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An energy policy program for the 21st century

2 minute read “A major question the energy policy program tries to address is how the U.S. government and its institutions are going to use the country’s resources more sustainably and not cause future problems or make existing problems worse,” Professor David Bernell said.

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Exploring technology as an exam proctoring solution

6 minute read Based on 10 years of experience, the OSU Ecampus proctoring manager created a framework for examining technology as a potential exam proctoring solution — a framework focused on meeting students’ needs. This article will help you identify your institution’s goals and provide guidelines for analyzing proctoring tools.

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8 pieces of advice for new online instructors

3 minute read Based on interviews with 33 instructors who have taught online at Oregon State for 10-plus years, the study reveals their teaching and course development practices, attitudes and beliefs about online learning, and more.

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Oregon State Everywhere: ‘Live your life with passion and don’t be afraid to connect with others’

3 minute read For his online fisheries, wildlife, and conservations sciences degree, Marc Mains traveled to Costa Rica to intern as a wildlife researcher and says “I have grown personally and professionally from this experience as I gained valuable skills and knowledge.”