Preparing for OLC redesignation requires more than demonstrating that policies exist—it requires clear evidence that those policies are consistently implemented, evaluated, and improved over time. This webinar will explore how institutions can move from stated expectations to operationalized practices across governance, resource allocation, technology, faculty development, teaching and learning, and continuous improvement.
Participants will learn how to organize redesignation evidence using the practical “Authority, Artifact, and Loop” framework: the policy that establishes the expectation, the operational evidence that demonstrates implementation, and the longitudinal data that confirms ongoing evaluation. Through real-world examples, the session will also address common evidence gaps and demonstrate how transparent, systematic improvement can reflect institutional maturity and strengthen an OLC redesignation submission.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify how redesignation expectations differ from an initial OLC Quality Scorecard review.
- Learn to structure evidence using the “Authority, Artifact, and Loop” framework.
- Identify the documentation needed to demonstrate mature practices across governance, technology, resource allocation, faculty development, and teaching and learning.
- Recognize common gaps between written policies and institutional practice.
- Learn how to present identified gaps transparently as evidence of systematic continuous improvement.
- Leave with practical strategies for strengthening redesignation narratives and evidence files.
Intended Audience:
This webinar is designed for online learning leaders, academic administrators, program directors, accreditation and assessment professionals, instructional designers, institutional researchers, and cross-functional teams preparing for OLC redesignation. Participants will gain a practical framework for evaluating whether institutional policies are fully operationalized and for organizing evidence that demonstrates consistent implementation, ongoing assessment, and continuous improvement.
Please Note: While attending the webinar live is free for OLC members and non-members, on-demand recordings will be available post-webinar for Professional and Institutional Members only. Consider becoming an OLC member for access to these and many other great benefits!
Speaker Bios
Dr. Kelly Martin, DNP
Director of Academic Curriculum and Accreditation, Baker College
Dr. Kelly Martin serves as Director of Academic Curriculum and Accreditation at Baker College. She leads and supports institutional initiatives related to curriculum quality, accreditation alignment, assessment, data integrity, and continuous academic improvement. Working collaboratively with faculty, program leaders, instructional design, and academic administration, Dr. Martin helps translate accreditation and quality expectations into sustainable curriculum, assessment, and operational practices.
Maria McCormick, DNP, CPNP, CNE
Vice President for Academics, Baker College
Dr. Maria McCormick serves as Vice President for Academics at Baker College, where she provides institutional leadership for academic quality, curriculum, faculty expectations, accreditation, and continuous improvement. Her experience includes leading large-scale curriculum revision, strengthening academic governance and assessment processes, and advancing evidence-based practices that support student success. She has also contributed to Baker College’s work with the OLC Quality Scorecard and institutional efforts to demonstrate excellence in online program administration.