It can be difficult to discuss the quality of online education as what constitutes quality is a complex issue and no single agreed-upon definition exists. Many factors can come into play when discussing the quality of online offerings, such as course design and facilitation, student academic achievement, student and faculty satisfaction, and retention. I’ve served as the director of online education at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse since 2007, and I believe the five strategies outlined in this article have helped us elevate the quality of our online courses and programs.
Character (Still) Counts: Moral Injury and the Case for Character Education
Many academic leaders remember the Character Counts! initiative from the 1990s and early 2000s. It was visible in schools and youth programs nationwide, emphasizing as core values the Six Pillars
Teresa Maggard Stephens
June 15, 2026
