California State University, Chico, Leads Evolution to Enterprise-Class Online Learning; E-learning pioneer selects WebCT Vista academic enterprise system.LYNNFIELD, Mass. -- California State University, Chico References 1. ^ "California State University, Chico", Yahoo! Education, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-12-28. , an e-learning pioneer with one of the Cal State system's highest graduation rates, has selected the WebCT Vista WebCT Vista is a teaching and learning enterprise software run and developed by Blackboard. It is principally used by universities and other education institutions as classroom management software, and as a distance education service. (TM) academic enterprise system to support online learning far into the future. Although most institutions in the 23-member Cal State system offer e-learning, CSU See DSU/CSU. 1. CSU - California State University. 2. CSU - Cleveland State University. 3. CSU - Channel Service Unit. , Chico is first to move to an academic enterprise system capable of advanced content management, multi-community support, in-depth data analysis, enterprise-class scalability, and seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with other enterprise-level applications. "WebCT Vista will provide the scalability, resiliency and integration potential to take all aspects of our online learning program to the next level," said CSU, Chico CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. Bill Post. "WebCT Vista's advanced capabilities will significantly expand our teaching and learning options, enabling us to extend limited resources, ensure uninterrupted service, safeguard our valuable data, analyze online learning activities, and continuously improve outcomes." The selection of WebCT Vista directly supports the institution's strategic plan, which calls for "wise use of new technologies in learning and teaching," as well as "Beyond 2000," an information technology plan envisioning a "technological environment that makes significant contributions to excellence." It also supports students' mounting demand for online content, communications and collaboration around their courses - reflecting the Internet's role as this generation's telephone. CSU, Chico chose WebCT Vista over Blackboard (1) See Blackboard Learning System. (2) The traditional classroom presentation board that is written on with chalk and erased with a felt pad. Although originally black, "white" boards and colored chalks are also used. and four other offerings after an extensive review by a 16-member Learning Management System Strategic Review Committee. The committee's criteria were teaching and learning capabilities, program assessment, sustainability/support, enterprise integration, and company partnership qualities. In addition, the committee surveyed 12 other CSU campuses and found that WebCT's availability, technical support and customer service over the past three years were clearly superior. Nine out of every 10 of CSU, Chico's 15,000-plus students regularly use WebCT Campus Edition(TM), with usage growing steadily since its integration with the institution's student information system in 2003. WebCT Campus Edition(TM) is also helping CSU, Chico get more mileage MILEAGE. A compensation allowed by law to officers, for their trouble and expenses in travelling on public business. 2. The mileage allowed to members of congress, is eight dollars for every twenty miles of estimated distance, by the most usual roads, from his out of taxpayer and tuition dollars. In fact, the institution recently saved an estimated $11,200 by moving syllabi syl·la·bi n. A plural of syllabus. online. That and similar online initiatives have dramatically reduced the workload of the campus printing operation, freeing resources for other budgetary priorities. CSU, Chico's selection of WebCT Vista is a significant milestone in a long history of online learning leadership. The institution is a WebCT Institute center of excellence by virtue of its model campus-wide implementation of online learning with WebCT Campus Edition, the institution's current course management system. And the institution has been planning long-term academic technology strategy since 1995, when few campuses had any online courses at all. The first WebCT Vista courses will go online next spring with course migrations over the following year. WebCT Vista will be integrated with CSU, Chico's PeopleSoft student information system to automatically create a course presence for each enrolled student in every course. The institution is eager to perform educational analytics on data captured in WebCT Vista to support reporting, assessment, accreditation and performance improvement. "CSU, Chico has been investing in online learning for a decade, and the institution is widely recognized as a shining example of a strategic enterprise e-learning program," said Carol Vallone, WebCT president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "WebCT Vista will provide the foundation for the next phase of CSU, Chico's learning evolution and beyond." About California State University, Chico California State University, Chico, established in 1887, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in distance education. U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report Weekly newsmagazine published in Washington, D.C. U.S. News was founded in 1933 by David Lawrence (1888–1973) to cover important domestic events; he founded World Report in 1945 to treat world news. The two magazines were merged in 1948. rated Chico among the best Western public regional universities in their 2005 annual guide, America's Best Colleges. CSU, Chico offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and options and maintains one of the highest graduation rates in the California State University system California State University System, coordinating agency established in 1960 by the merger of individual California state colleges, now consisting of 23 campuses. . For more information, please visit www.csuchico.edu. About the California State University Enrollment  The CSU is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. . With 23 campuses, 409,000 students, and 44,000 faculty and staff, CSU is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. About WebCT WebCT has set the standard for e-learning systems in higher education. Based in Lynnfield, Mass., WebCT provides a highly flexible e-learning environment that empowers institutions across the educational spectrum with the ability to achieve their unique objectives. Colleges and universities around the world - from community colleges to large university consortia - are using WebCT to expand the boundaries of teaching and learning. 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