Faculty Spotlight: Building a network for student success
< 1 minute read James Howard is an award-winning Oregon State Ecampus campus partner. He is part of a network of folks working to help students both on- and off-campus.
Ecampus Faculty
Why continue to teach online? Interview results from experienced online instructors
6 minute read Since Oregon State has been offering online education for more than 20 years, our the OSU Ecampus Research Unit decided to conduct a qualitative study where we interviewed faculty from diverse disciplines who had been teaching online for 10 years or more. The interviews asked a series of questions about instructors’ perspectives and experiences teaching online, as well as lessons learned over time.
Urban agriculture: New online certificate cultivates opportunity
3 minute read When Gail Langellotto began building an urban agriculture program at Oregon State in 2016, it was in response to the College of Agricultural Sciences’ recognition of the important role urban ag plays in the development of a strong, viable, vibrant food system. This past July, Oregon State launched the first credit-based urban agriculture certificate program in the nation. It is delivered online by OSU Ecampus.
Faculty Spotlight: Where mayhem meets award-winning instruction
< 1 minute read Clare Braun teaches an online honors course that’s innovative to say the least. It connects mystery writing with vignettes that bring the subject to life. See why her story is just the start.
Online political science program offers ‘roadmap’ to understand behavior patterns
4 minute read Interest in politics – the people, the policies, the inner workings of government – seems to be at an all-time high. The 2018 U.S. midterm elections saw record-setting voter turnout, and current global issues are captivating citizens from all corners of the map. And Oregon State University enables you to capitalize on your rising interests by earning a political science bachelor’s degree online and gaining transferable career skills.
Faculty Spotlight: Online French classes with a side of compassion
< 1 minute read Ana-Maria M’Enesti teaches online French classes. She also gets to know her students, makes meaningful connections and creates engaging coursework.
‘Golden ticket’ degree: Digital communication arts online
4 minute read Do you know the meaning of “new media”? If not, don’t worry. People ask what it means all the time. Either way, it’s safe to assume that you interact with and consume new media with nearly every waking hour. It’s how we get our information, how we engage with friends and family, how we entertain ourselves. And it’s the foundation of Oregon State University’s digital communication arts bachelor’s degree program.
Online computer science program now more online than ever
4 minute read The setting for Oregon State’s online computer science students may not have changed, but plenty is different this year for its students and faculty. Program director, Ben Brewster shares how he and many students have been affected by COVID-19.
What makes Oregon State online programs stand out?
2 minute read Can a high-quality degree truly be delivered online? How can you support students at a distance? How do I learn science online? At OSU Ecampus, we hear questions like these often, and we’re proud to have the answers – as well as decades of experience in delivering nationally-ranked education to students around the world. Watch a video and read more to see how it’s done.
An online business analytics degree for a data-driven workforce
3 minute read Given its ubiquity across industries, analytics skills are in high demand in the job market, and research shows the trend is expected to continue. That’s, in part, why Oregon State Ecampus launched its online business analytics bachelor’s program. “(Companies) realize by analyzing this data, they can identify new solutions to optimize their business practices and to identify new sources of income,” says Bin Zhu, associate professor of business information systems in the College of Business.
