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ONLINE PROGRAM INSIGHTS

SHSU Launches Innovative Bachelor of Arts in Learning Technologies

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Sam Houston State University is excited to introduce its new Bachelor of Arts in Learning Technologies program, launching in Spring 2025, designed to cultivate the next wave of educational technology leaders. Read on to discover how this innovative, fully online program is poised to meet the rising demand for professionals skilled in integrating technology into learning environments.

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VOICES OF ONLINE STUDENTS

Today’s Online Learners: Who are they?

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As the demand for online education continues to surge, understanding the diverse profiles of today’s online learners is essential for delivering effective and engaging programs. Unearth the key insights into their motivations and preferences, and see how this knowledge can shape the future of online education.

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NEW TRENDS IN ONLINE EDUCATION

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Online Higher Education: What Faculty and Administrators Need to Know

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As we progress through 2024, the landscape of online higher education continues to experience significant changes, influenced by regulatory developments and shifting student demographics. Dig deeper into the current trends and challenges shaping the future of education and gain valuable insights that faculty and administrators need to navigate this complex environment.

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NEW TRENDS IN ONLINE EDUCATION

Digital Education Summit 2024: Where Innovation and Education Converge

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The 13th Annual Digital Education Summit brought together educators and innovators to explore the cutting-edge of digital learning. Find out how key insights from industry experts could shape the future of online education. Read more to see what’s next for the evolving landscape of digital learning.

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TOOLS AND SERVICES

SHSU Embraces the Future with Blackboard Ultra Upgrade

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Sam Houston State University and its Texas State University System partners are embracing a new chapter with the transition to Blackboard Ultra, revolutionizing the digital learning experience. Take a closer look at how this innovative platform is set to enhance educational opportunities for students and faculty alike.

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STAFF NEWS

Best Wishes to Dr. Miller in Retirement

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After three impactful years at SHSU Online, Dr. Brian Miller is stepping into retirement, marking the close of a remarkable 27-year career at Sam Houston State University. Reflect on the lasting impact of his academic and administrative career, and what the future holds as he embarks on a new chapter.

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Publications

TSUS 2018 Report Cover

As of Fall 2018, among the six public university systems in Texas, TSUS leads the way in the percentage of students pursuing their degrees fully online, with 14%. The Texas State University System is uniquely positioned to move forward as the state’s leader in online education. Courses and degree programs offered online are increasingly important tools within the Texas State University System to address issues of both college access and student success. TSUS institutions plan to increase online education opportunities to support the growing interest among Texas students and families.

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TSUS 2019 Report Cover

While colleges and universities have been facing overall declines in enrollment in recent years, distance (online) education has been the exception. As of Fall 2019, among the six public university systems in Texas, TSUS continues to lead the way in the percentage of students pursuing their degrees fully online, up 1% from last year with 15%. Making online education a priority is an appropriate response to the rapid growth in online programs nationwide.

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TSUS 2020 Report Cover

2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges—for higher education and for virtually every other part of American and global society. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic early in the year, which also brought a powerful economic disruption with it, 2020 is a year we will never forget. The implications for higher education are profound. This report will demonstrate the many ways in which the Texas State University System and its institutions have responded to the unique challenges of 2020 and will provide a glimpse of how we will continue to address those challenges in the years to come.

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TSUS 2021 Report Cover

With the pandemic-driven increase in online education over the past year, a growing focus has developed on the quality of the experience in TSUS institutions. The quest for higher quality has taken several forms, from online departments finding new ways to expand or partner with academic service departments to addressing a growing need for online tutoring to thoughtful redesigns of online courses, which include inclusive content, greater ADA compliance, and recognition of disparate student learning styles.

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TSUS 2022 Report Cover

As of the Fall semester of 2022, approximately one-third of students across TSUS institutions are studying exclusively online. Through the TSUS shared services initiative, our institutions are fostering collaboration to seize the moment. Over the past year, two additional System institutions—Lamar State College Orange and Lamar State College Port Arthur—have been brought into the shared ecosystem already being used by Sam Houston State University, Sul Ross State University, and Lamar Institute of Technology

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