Program Overview

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Adelphi University Programs

Adelphi University offers a wide range of programs for students, including undergraduate and graduate degree programs, online and blended courses, and continuing education opportunities.

Academics

The university provides various academic programs, including:

• Majors and Programs
• Course Tools
• Online Programs
• 4+1 Accelerated Programs
• Pre-Professional and Joint Degree Programs
• Academic Calendar
• Awards and Honor Societies
• Centers and Signature Initiatives
• Libraries
• Continuing Education

Admissions and Aid

The admissions process at Adelphi University involves:

• Admissions Events
• First-Year Admissions
• Transfer Admissions
• International Admissions
• Graduate and Doctoral Admissions
• Military and Veteran Admissions
• Adult Learners and Professionals Admissions
• Online Students Admissions
• Readmission
• High School Students Admissions
• One-Stop Student Services

Research

The university supports research in various areas, including:

• Office of Provost
• Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
• Research and Sponsored Programs
• Undergraduate Research
• Graduate Research
• Innovation Center
• Annual Research Conference

Student Life

Adelphi University offers a range of student life activities, including:

• Dining Services
• Housing and Residential Life
• Health, Wellness, and Safety
• Career Services and Professional Development
• Getting Involved
• Sustainability
• Performing Arts Center
• Student Affairs
• Bookstore

Online and Blended Course Development

The university provides resources for faculty to develop online and blended courses, including:

• Adelphi Teaching Fellows
• High Impact Educational Practices (HIPs)
• Online and Blended Course Development
• Is Online Teaching Right for You?
• Resources for Planning and Development

Course Approval and Policies

New online or blended courses are approved by Adelphi faculty governance committees, and existing courses require written permission from the dean or chair to be taught in an online or blended format.

Distance Learning Policy

The university's Distance Learning Policy provides guiding principles for distance learning, including faculty preparation, course approval process, and effective practices in online instruction and course design.

Begin Developing an Online Course

Developing an online course requires a dedicated effort in organization, learning new skills, and re-inventing oneself as a facilitator of learning. Faculty are advised to plan for several months of development time and acquire competencies in online pedagogy and educational technologies.

Recommended Workshops

The university recommends the following workshops for faculty developing online courses:

• Online and Blended Course Design
• Moodle Basics
• The Art of Online Discussion Forums
• Moodle Gradebook
• Preparing Online Quizzes in Moodle

Course Communication

Instructors are required to be available online consistently throughout the duration of the course to assist students with their studies, using methods such as virtual office hours, email, discussion boards, and student surveys.

Is Online Teaching Right for You?

The Faculty Center for Professional Excellence (FCPE) assists faculty in assessing their preparedness for online teaching, including evaluating their teaching style, technical preparedness, and organizational skills.

Personal/Organization

Faculty should consider their ability to:

• Communicate clearly through writing
• Be self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Initiate and moderate online class discussions
• Use or learn technology
• Believe in high-quality instruction outside of a traditional classroom
• Set specific objectives for courses
• Prepare each session's instruction before class
• Set limits for themselves
• Manage files and folders effectively

Technical Preparedness

Faculty should consider their:

• Regular access to a home computer/laptop with high-speed Internet
• Regular use of email as a communications method
• Ability to surf the Web and perform searches
• Knowledge of downloading files from the Internet
• Ability to attach files to outgoing emails
• Ability to sit at a computer for two or more hours at a time
• Necessary software applications on their home and/or office computer

Assessment

Depending on their answers to the above questions, faculty may need extra preparation before submitting a proposal for an online course. The FCPE can help faculty work on their technical and organizational skills to become more adept at leading students in an online course.

Next Steps

A good next step for faculty is to explore the FCPE's resources for online and blended course development to learn more about best practices and view planning tools.