QM is both a rubric and a process that is specific to higher education, backed by research, and is nationally recognized as a means to improve course design. In spring 2018, DELTA created the Online Course Improvement Program (OCIP). During the program, faculty members work collaboratively with DELTA staff to make improvements to their courses to meet QM standards.
Tracy Appling, Cheryl Block, Marne Coit, Amanda Edwards, Ana Gray, Jill Grifenhagen and Paul Mulvey completed the rigorous program and submitted their courses for an official QM course review resulting in their online courses becoming QM certified.