
Adding a New Online Course/Program
The following checklist is intended for faculty and staff involved with the planning, developing, and implementation process of offering a new online course at Jefferson
eLaunch CHECKLIST
- Planning
- When the decision to offer a new* course/program online has been made please notify Aaron Nusz.
- * a course/program that has not been offered online at Jefferson previously
- Peoplesoft
- Class entered into PeopleSoft with "Z" in third position of section number ("H" if it is a Hybrid or “X” for the FP classes).
- Instructor name is assigned to class.
- Instruction mode set to "BW" (Online) / "HB" (Hybrid).
- eLearning fees are set accordingly in the eLearning fee panel (see eLaunch Kit appendix).
COURSE
- Quality Assurance
- eQuality form has been completed - See Course Review Process.
- eQuality form and syllabus on file with the Office of eLearning prior to start of semester.
- The eQuality form is only required for the primary course section.
- It is not required for courses/instructors that are utilizing the same content as the primary course.
- Additionally, an updated form is only required if substantial changes are made to the original course.
- Syllabus
- Copy of class syllabus filed at Division.
- Syllabus contains predetermined Student Learning Outcomes.
- Student Learning Outcomes have been identified for specific courses within each department/program.
- These outcomes will be assessed in the fall semester using a specified instrument, and results will be submitted to the instructor's Department Head/Program Coordinator.
- This data is then compiled by Department Head/Program Coordinator.
- Other
- Textbook request form submitted to KCTCS online bookstore.
- Class information submitted to Coordinator on KYVC.
- Class made "available" in Blackboard no later than the posted start date.
- Class contains Evaluation of Instruction.
INSTRUCTOR
- Credentials
- Original transcripts on file in CAO's office or Provost's office.
- Transcript copy emailed to Executive Director for eLearning Initiatives.
- Training
- Instructor has received mandatory Blackboard Certification.
- Verification is on file with Division and Office of eLearning.