MTSU Online continues to expand access to high-quality education for students across Tennessee and beyond. Guided by our mission to extend and amplify the teaching and learning resources of the University, we have made significant progress this year in online program development, student support, and faculty engagement.
We now offer more than 70 fully online degrees and concentrations, including three new additions for this fall: an M.S. in Digital Media; a Media Studies concentration under the B.S. in Journalism; and an M.S. in Project Management. These programs respond directly to workforce needs and provide new opportunities for students seeking flexible pathways to advance their education and careers.
The MTSU Online commitment to student success remains central. We are enhancing online orientation, expanding virtual tutoring and writing support, and piloting new approaches to foster community and belonging for online learners. Mental health counseling and other essential services are increasingly available to fully online students, ensuring they experience the same level of care and support as their on-campus peers.
Our dedicated MTSU Online team provides high-quality student support, faculty support, and instructional design services for course development. Their work ensures that our online students are well-served, faculty have the resources they need to excel, and courses meet the highest standards of quality and accessibility.
Faculty excellence is another cornerstone of the MTSU Online work. This year, we have expanded professional development opportunities, including workshops and faculty learning communities. We are aligning more courses with nationally recognized Quality Matters standards and launching new recognition programs to highlight innovation in online teaching. As MTSU prepares to move to a new learning management system (Canvas), MTSU Online will play a leading role in helping faculty and students continue their teaching and learning journey with effectiveness and efficiency.
Looking ahead, MTSU Online will continue to grow strategically鈥攁dding new programs, strengthening student services, and supporting faculty innovation鈥攚hile staying aligned with the University鈥檚 mission of access, excellence, and student success.