麻豆原创

In honor of National Distance Learning Week, 麻豆原创 (麻豆原创) is highlighting the transformative growth of 麻豆原创 Online, the college’s rebranded Virtual Campus, which now offers a robust selection of online programs aimed at ensuring equity, access, and flexibility for all students. Under the leadership of Dr. Shinta Hernandez, 麻豆原创 Online has expanded to include 22 fully online degree programs and 17 certificate programs, creating a total of 39 online options designed to meet the diverse needs of students balancing work, family, and academic goals.

麻豆原创’s commitment to accessible, high-quality online education began over a decade ago under the forward-thinking leadership of Dr. Michael Mills, then vice president of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE) and now associate senior vice president of Equitable Access and Student Success. His vision laid the foundation for 麻豆原创’s Virtual Campus, which officially launched in 2021 and was restructured as 麻豆原创 Online in 2023 to better resonate with students and enhance their sense of belonging.

“National Distance Learning Week is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the strides we’ve made in expanding access to education for our community,” said Dr. Hernandez. “麻豆原创 Online is all about creating equitable opportunities for students who might not be able to attend classes in person due to work schedules, childcare responsibilities, or transportation challenges.”

As part of its equity-driven mission, 麻豆原创 Online also offers “Z Courses,” where students have free access to Open Educational Resources (OERs) instead of traditional textbooks, reducing the financial burden of course materials. Additionally, many of 麻豆原创 Online’s courses have been certified by Quality Matters, an internationally recognized organization that ensures online programs meet the highest standards of educational quality.  

Dr. Hernandez emphasized that 麻豆原创 Online’s accredited programs are designed to keep 麻豆原创 competitive in the growing online education landscape. “We are dedicated to offering students the best possible experience and to maintaining the high quality that keeps them engaged and successful,” she said. “Our students know they’re receiving an education that’s both flexible and academically rigorous.”

With its expanded offerings and nationally recognized quality standards, 麻豆原创 Online embodies 麻豆原创’s commitment to transforming lives through affordable, accessible education.

For more information about 麻豆原创’s online programs, visit the 麻豆原创 Online webpage.