Unlocking the full potential of your OLC institutional membership involves active engagement, leveraging available resources, & networking. Collaborate with fellow members and an OLC Partnership Manager & take advantage of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Your membership is a gateway to a wealth of possibilities; make the most of it.

Your investment in an OLC membership demands strategic utilization and active participation. This presentation addresses key strategies for optimizing your membership experience. From harnessing the power of exclusive content to leveraging networking opportunities, attendees will learn how to navigate OLC resources effectively. Emphasizing the importance of engagement, collaboration and continuous learning, this session offers practical insights to help individuals unlock the full potential of their membership. OLC is the leading professional organization dedicated to driving quality in digital learning. OLC is a collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning experiences. We offer a robust repository of resources to support your goals of providing high-quality education experiences. In addition to strategizing promotion and use of your membership, examples of highlighted resources and programs to be addressed in this session include: Quality Scorecard Suite: designed to help your institution maintain the highest online course program development standards. Learn how to utilize a digital scorecard, exclusive to institutional members. This highly sought-after benchmarking tool is one of OLC’s flagship resources to identify gaps and create a plan for continuous program and course improvement. The Blended Learning digital scorecard is available in Spanish, and all OLC scorecards are available in Spanish in a PDF version. Professional Development Opportunities: Our webinars, workshops, conferences, research, and publications keep your team informed about the latest trends and best practices in online education. PD opportunities are available for Faculties and Instructors, Instructional Support, Institutional Leaders, and Student Support staff. No matter what your role is in online education, we have professional development to serve your needs. OLC has 5 Dimensions of Quality procured from research and feedback, focused on equity and inclusivity. Resources will be identified by persona for ease of access. OLC Consulting: Our Consulting Team is available to work closely with institutions and can customize solutions that address your specific needs and challenges. Getting Buy-In from your Staff: Encouraging staff to utilize available resources and training involves fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Start by clearly communicating the value and relevance of these resources to their roles and career growth. Offer incentives such as certifications, promotions, or recognition for participation and achievement. Provide flexible access to training materials and support ongoing skill development. Encourage peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and mentorship programs to enhance engagement and collaboration. Regularly solicit feedback to understand individual needs and preferences and adjust offerings accordingly. By demonstrating organizational commitment to employee growth and empowerment, you'll inspire a motivated and skilled workforce eager to make the most of available resources and training opportunities. Best practices include frequent communications of a highlighted area of OLC (examples are faculty newsletters, team resource pages, and professional development calendar). Provide links to the OLC website and clear steps to create an OLC individual user account for easy access. Encourage your staff to sign up for our weekly newsletter, OLC Today, reaching nearly 60,000 educators to stay current in the online learning community with impactful news and updates. Do you have adequate liaisons communicating with your staff? OLC doesn’t mass market and only sends informative emails to those who have opted in. Your partnership and renewal managers communicate with designated liaisons to highlight areas of focus to encourage sharing and increase the use of OLC membership and resources. We count on you to help increase awareness of your OLC membership at your institution.