The sharing of staff development contributes to institutional savings. Philosophically, the state probably agrees with the need to address financial aid issues for online students, as well as the consortial sharing of courses. Practically, it will mean making adjustments in existing systems to accommodate the needed programmatic changes. WIEC member institutions have the tools to offer an online degree. The student services are in place.
Required courses are available.
WIEC member institutions look forward to Fall 2000, when they can meet the needs of students like Sharmin by offering online degrees that students can access from any location at their convenience. Each institution will decide its own timeline for developing and marketing the online degree to students. Donna Schaad completed a doctor of education in community college leadership at UIUC in May of 1997. Learning Communities was the topic of her dissertation. The consortium is in the final stages of developing an online degree by sharing courses.