Launch an Existing Program Online

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The Delphi Center’s Online Learning team assists department chairs, faculty and staff with launching online programs in partnership with other teams across the Delphi Center and campus.

Existing programs take approximately 9 to 13 months to launch online, depending on the approval process duration.

For questions, please contact Kristen Brown, Director for Online Learning.

Launch an Existing Program Online

Here is a quick guide on the steps to launch an existing program online.

1

Unit Indicates Interest in Launching Online Program

2

Online Learning Hosts Kickoff Meeting

  • Online Learning provides overview of Delphi Center's services and resources.
  • Online Learning provides estimated program approval timelines.

3

Unit Submits Online Delivery Approval (ODA) for Provost Approval

  • Timing: 6 to 9 months
  • Internal unit reviews and approves Letter of Intent (LOI).
  • Delphi Center reviews the draft and provides guidance on LOI.
  • Provost Program Proposal Review Committee (PPPRC) reviews and recommends changes or approval.

4

Meetings with Delphi Teams

  • Instructional Design team coordinates a consultation meeting (after ODA approval).
  • Online Learning coordinates a checklist meeting (estimated 3 months prior to full minisite launch on Online Learning’s website).
  • Online Learning coordinates a FAQ meeting (estimated 1 week after launch).

5

Soft Launch (Tile Posting on Online Learning's Website)

  • Timing: 1 to 3 business days after Board of Trustees approval

6

Full Minisite Launch on Online Learning's Website

  • Timing: 1 month following:
    • OAPA creates Academic Plan Code.
    • Program is added to the undergraduate or graduate application.