EHE’s new Course Assurance Process replaced the Quality Matters review process on 10/1/2023.
All distance learning (DL) and distance enhanced (DH) courses will undergo the EHE Course Assurance process prior to beginning the EHE curricular review process.
Why is there a Course Assurance?
EHE’s Course Assurance process meets OSU’s requirements covered in Higher Learning Commission accreditation expectations and reporting to the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Further, this process provides a consistent way for curricular reviews conducted by the EHE Curriculum Committee.
Beyond accreditation standards, EHE’s Course Assurance Process provides an effective way for faculty to evaluate areas such as course structure, community development, assessments, technology, and accessibility – all through the lens of digital pedagogy.
EHE Course Assurance Process: Outline
1. Syllabus Template
Prepare your syllabus using the most recent version of the EHE Distance Learning Syllabus Template
This template is required for all distance courses (DL, DH, HY) in EHE and contains all necessary sections and policies included in the EHE curricular review process. Using the current version of the template is required, to capture the most up-to-date policies.
2. Self-Review
Instructors will complete a structured self-review, making changes or adjustments to their syllabus along the way.
Download and complete the Distance Course Faculty Self-Review form before moving on to step 3.
3. Submit for Course Assurance Review
Following steps 1 and 2 above, submit completed self-review form and and updated syllabus. EHE’s Course Assurance reviewers will review your documents and provide any feedback. You will also have an opportunity to meet with a reviewer to expedite the process, if you choose!
What happens next?
- A Course Assurance reviewer will review and provide any feedback to you (estimated time is ~2 weeks)
- Update Syllabus from reviewer feedback or meeting with instructional design team
- Initiate Curricular Review Request within your department
- With your finalized documents, submit your new course or course change request. You can submit your request two ways: Using OSU’s curriculum site or by coordinating with your curriculum team within your department.
- EHE’s Curricular Review Process generally flows as follows:
- Course Assurance completed (for DL and DH courses)
- Request Initiated (curriculum site)
- Departmental Review (undergrad and/or grad committee)
- College Curriculum Committee Review
- Graduate Committee Review (if applicable)
- OAA Review
- Meet with an EHE Instructional Designer
- Instructional designers can provide a range of services in support of your new distance course, including but not limited to course design, interactive and engaging media development, learning technology adoption, activity and assessment design, consultation for multimedia and video production.
- Meet with an EHE Instructional Designer
