This week, the ITC is launching the ITC Faculty & Administrator Survey with a focus on online learning and accessibility topics. The very first ITC survey was launched in 2004 – and has been conducted annually (save for 2020 – we all know why). From its inception, the survey has been the only survey that focused on Distance Learning at community colleges. For years, we produced a substantive report and discussion of the results. Just as distance learning has evolved in the past 20 years, so has the ITC survey. We abandoned the substantive report prior to the pandemic and pivoted to a very useful infographic and more of an executive summary of major findings. We have also been trying to reduce the sheer number of questions. We know – and you know – that it had just gotten out of hand. We meant well. For many of our members, certain data has great relevance and value for their programs. Unfortunately, all of us have less bandwidth than we used to, and completing a lengthy survey became a very real disincentive.
This year, we are initiating a number of important changes to the survey. We’ve decided to break up the survey into several SHORTER/MORE FOCUSED efforts – which will ensure it only takes a few minutes to complete each one. We are starting with faculty and administrator questions but will be doing a student-centered survey in the spring as well as a survey that focuses on programmatic issues and concerns later next year.
I am also extremely happy to welcome ITC board member Ian Coronado – Division Dean for Academic Support and Innovation at Lane Community College (Eugene, OR) – as co-director of the ITC Survey Project going forward. A fresh perspective has really made a difference in rethinking and revitalizing the survey – but we always appreciate your feedback and ideas as well. The survey has always been an ITC community project. I have heard so many stories of how the data helped make a difference, restructure priorities, or change a senior administrator’s mind. Data is the basis for effective and convincing planning and decision-making. With the revisions to this year’s survey process, the ITC survey will continue to be a valuable resource and instrument for change. This year’s data results will also be used to support a special “Future of Distance Learning” article series in the CC Daily beginning in January.
We will be sending out a notice to members BUT you can simply use the link I’ve provided. I have so appreciated your support over the past years, and hope you can continue to play your very important part in completing the survey again this year!!
Share your thoughts and participate in this year's 2025 Faculty & Administrator Survey: Online Learning & Accessibility in Higher Education.
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