In this episode, we speak with Dorothy Loftin, an Instructional Designer for Ecampus. Dorothy shares some insights on how accessibility standards are implemented throughout the development of an online course, while also sharing details on how they work with faculty to ensure best practices for accessibility.

In this episode, we chat with Earlee Kerekes-Mishra, Assistant Director for Disability Access Services. Earlee provides insights on how accessibility is considered throughout the online learner experience.

In this episode, we get to know the Vice Provost for the Division of Educational Ventures, Lisa L. Templeton. We get an inside look at how Ecampus fits into the division’s structure, the goals for the division and hear her thoughts on the current landscape of online learning.

In this episode, we discuss financial services and planning with Michael Budke, program manager for the Center for Advancing Financial Education at Oregon State. Michael provides tips and strategies that anyone can implement to alleviate potential financial stressors and address barriers to funding your education.

In this episode, we chat with Bonnie Hemrick, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Oregon State. Together, we discuss why mental health is important and the mental health resources available for online students. From crisis to personal growth and everything in between, there are a variety of options that can help make mental health a priority.

In this episode, we connect with Kyle Whitehouse, Associate Director of Student Success at Oregon State Ecampus. She provides an overview of the career landscape while sharing resources and strategies for online learners looking to make a career change.

In this episode, we meet Sean Maston, an Oregon State Ecampus student majoring in botany who is living in Amsterdam. Sean provides an inside look into his journey from high school to the Coast Guard, then on to his pursuit of earning a degree online. Sean shares his strategies for how he balances school and all of his other life responsibilities.

In this episode, we’re getting to know Raven Chakerian, senior instructor for Spanish and Italian online at Oregon State. We’ll talk with her about her teaching style and philosophy, and she’ll share how online students can build meaningful relationships with instructors from a distance.

In this episode, we’re joined by Stephanie Ramos, Associate Director & STEM Leaders Program Coordinator at Oregon State University. We’ll discuss the value of engaging in research projects as a student and the various research experiences available to online learners.

In this episode, we’re connecting with Scott Harrington, computer science advisor at Oregon State University. We’ll discuss academic advising – what it is and how it impacts your success.