With the expansion of online programs in higher education, department faculty who work remotely can feel disconnected from their institution and from each other. While online learning brings flexibility to both faculty and students, it can also breed isolation. There is abundant literature on how faculty can create learning communities for students in distance learning, but less guidance is available on developing a vibrant, collegial culture among remote faculty.
Expertise, Credentials, and the Value of the University
It seems we can’t trust our own credentials or those that we provide to our students. Or perhaps it would be better to say that we have so much confidence
Constance C. Relihan
May 18, 2026
