The iSchool began teaching online courses as part of the MLS more than ten years ago; however, a student could not earn the MLS degree online because not all required courses were offered in that format. The complete online MLS began in 2010 with an innovative cohort-based program to prepare government information specialists, funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). A new cohort of 20-25 students is admitted each fall semester for the online MLS two-year program. The second and third cohorts began their programs in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and follow a general program of study in librarianship. There will be two cohorts entering in 2013; one cohort will prepare to be government information specialists, the other will follow a general program of study. The online MLS program adheres to the same policies and procedures and is administered through the same processes as the MLS at College Park and Shady Grove. The online MLS is an entrepreneurial program which is funded by tuition and fees; the entrepreneurial model for funding programs is discussed in Standard V Administration and Financial Support. The MIM program will be offered online, beginning in 2013. Mary Choquette is Assistant Director of Online Programs for the iSchool. More information about online iSchool programs can be found at . Degree Program Administration The expansion of the iSchool’s academic programs created the need for a more robust administrative structure than had been previously in place. In the new structure, Ann Weeks, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, is responsible for the entire academic program of the iSchool and chairs the Program, Courses, and Curriculum Committee which coordinates all academic programs for the good of the iSchool as a whole. Each program is directed by a faculty member, as noted in the program descriptions. Program Directors are John Bertot, MLS; Brian Butler, MIM; Jennifer Golbeck, HCIM; and Ping Wang, PhD. Each program director chairs a program committee which is responsible for business related to a single degree program. In addition, there are committees for Undergraduate Education and Professional Education which are responsible for planning iSchool activities in their respective areas. Jordan Boyd-Graber chairs the Undergraduate Education Committee, and Erik Mitchell chairs the Professional Education Committee. iSchool programs at the Universities at Shady Grove are directed by
The iSchool began teaching online courses as part of the MLS more than ten years ago; however, a student could not earn the MLS degree online because not all required courses were offered in that format. The complete online MLS began in 2010 with an innovative cohort-based program to prepare government information specialists, funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). A new cohort of 20-25 students is admitted each fall semester for the online MLS two-year program. The second and third cohorts began their programs in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and follow a general program of study in librarianship. There will be two cohorts entering in 2013; one cohort will prepare to be government information specialists, the other will follow a general program of study. The online MLS program adheres to the same policies and procedures and is administered through the same processes as the MLS at College Park and Shady Grove. The online MLS is an entrepreneurial program which is funded by tuition and fees; the entrepreneurial model for funding programs is discussed in Standard V Administration and Financial Support. The MIM program will be offered online, beginning in 2013. Mary Choquette is Assistant Director of Online Programs for the iSchool. More information about online iSchool programs can be found at . Degree Program Administration The expansion of the iSchool’s academic programs created the need for a more robust administrative structure than had been previously in place. In the new structure, Ann Weeks, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, is responsible for the entire academic program of the iSchool and chairs the Program, Courses, and Curriculum Committee which coordinates all academic programs for the good of the iSchool as a whole. Each program is directed by a faculty member, as noted in the program descriptions. Program Directors are John Bertot, MLS; Brian Butler, MIM; Jennifer Golbeck, HCIM; and Ping Wang, PhD. Each program director chairs a program committee which is responsible for business related to a single degree program. In addition, there are committees for Undergraduate Education and Professional Education which are responsible for planning iSchool activities in their respective areas. Jordan Boyd-Graber chairs the Undergraduate Education Committee, and Erik Mitchell chairs the Professional Education Committee. iSchool programs at the Universities at Shady Grove are directed by
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