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Oregon State faculty, staff earn awards for online learning innovation, engagement

5 minute read At OSU Ecampus, we partner with nearly 1,000 Oregon State faculty members each year, and we constantly stand in awe of their expertise and innovation. The annual Oregon State Ecampus Awards recognize our outstanding partners who go above and beyond. This year, we honor five faculty and staff members who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and student success in everything they do.

No matter the (social) distance, we've got you.

Our student support never stops – in good times or in crisis

2 minute read Here’s one of the biggest misconceptions about learning online: Students have to learn all by themselves, with little support from the university community. At Oregon State, the faculty who develop and teach classes online are experts at creating innovative ways for students to interact with classmates, instructors and the course content. And that enriching online learning environment is accompanied by a robust support system for OSU Ecampus students.

Timely Update for Ecampus Students

Timely Update: March 19

2 minute read To our Ecampus students, We hope you’re doing well under these challenging circumstances related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Yesterday, Oregon State University Provost Ed Feser sent a message to the OSU campus community, explaining that all campus-based classes will be delivered remotely during spring term 2020. We are publishing this article to clarify how this Timely Update: March 19

OSU Ecampus puts student success first

< 1 minute read Our students connect regularly with a strong community of classmates, instructors and on-campus support staff – because at OSU Ecampus, we put student success at the forefront of all we do. We provide access to resources like social groups, online forums and one-on-one conversations because those connections do more than just facilitate course projects. They establish a sense of belonging for students.

Student working on a laptop while seated at a table, with an Oregon State Ecampus water bottle in the foreground

OSU Ecampus earns national recognition for online student support services

2 minute read Students who learn online at Oregon State University receive the highest level of academic support according to a new distinction earned by the school. The Quality Matters organization, regarded as the nation’s leading evaluator of high-quality teaching and learning experiences in online education, recently honored Oregon State with its Online Learner Support Certification.

Eddie Rodriguez, student success coach for Oregon State University Ecampus

Life experience helps student engagement manager support Indigenous students

3 minute read College students face a variety of challenges, from finding the right academic support to time management. As a first-generation college student and graduate, Eddie Rodriguez faced these challenges and others firsthand. Now, the sense of empathy and pride he feels as student engagement program manager at Oregon State Ecampus – including for students from Indigenous communities – inspires him to serve in this role every day.

Oregon State University Ecampus psychology student Tracey Campion sits next to her dog, Poppy.

Oregon State Everywhere: Taking the road less traveled

3 minute read “My Ecampus success coach, Bethany Ulman, became my sounding board and ally, and the concept began to fall into place. A bachelor’s degree in psychology could not be a more fitting education for a coach, and I am so appreciative that the OSU Ecampus program was available for me to return to school online as an older, working student from outside the country.” – Tracey Campion

Persistence pays off for Oregon State Ecampus business ’19 alumna

4 minute read Twice, Christy Wedding has tried going back to school while her children were younger – but it never quite worked out as planned. This time around, she’s determined to finish with the flexibility and convenience of online classes and support and resources available to students like her who are balancing full-time work and raising a family.

A student types on the keyboard of a slim silver laptop. Financial aid

How to pay for college: Financial aid and scholarships for online students

4 minute read When it comes to paying for college, students need to see the big picture. But if the waters of financial aid and scholarships seem murky to you, you’re not alone. Learn how you can maximize the financial aid and scholarships you’ll receive while learning online with Oregon State Ecampus.

Get help managing mental health as an online student

4 minute read Without a physical campus location to visit, Oregon State’s online learners needed a clear-cut path to important mental health resources, so Ecampus faculty and staff partnered with Counseling and Psychological Services and the Student Care Team to lay the foundation.