Georgia Tech does a lot of its courses online and is encouraging more courses to go online. Some questions have been raised about the quality that I am still trying to explore. But the excerpt below on FAQ--last question--might be useful to us in describing our courses.
Excerpt:
"FAQ
Will I get a certificate after completing this class?
Certificate of Completion will be provided by Georgia Tech C21U
What resources will I need for this class?
You will a good internet connection as you may be downloading software, installing software and uploading files.
What is the coolest thing I'll learn if I take this class?
You will learn how to convert your face-to-face class to a robust online course"
Center for Association Leadership, FAQ page
ASAE members primarily represent trade associations, and individual membership organizations or professional societies, organized under Section 501(c)(6) of the tax code; and philanthropic organizations, organized under Section 501(c)(3).
In 2009, there were 90,908 trade and professional associations, and 1,238,201 philanthropic or charitable organizations.
Associations are organized for all types of purposes, but there are some recurring benefits they typically provide their members, including:
Education / professional development
Information, research, statistics
Standards, codes of ethics, certification
Forum (face to face or virtual) to discuss common problems and solutions
Service / mission oriented - volunteerism and community service
Provide a community, network, "home", identity, participation
What is the role or connection between ASAE, and the association community at large?
A: ASAE is often thought of as the gateway to associations, because it is the largest organization of its kind working to advance and promote the association profession.
ASAE represents more than 21,000 association executives and industry partners representing 10,000 organizations. Our members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary organizations across the United States and in nearly 50 countries around the world.
The promise ASAE makes to members is to provide exceptional experiences, a vibrant community, and essential tools that make them and their organization more successful.
Free forum and message board platform that allows you to customize the look so it matches your website. They have an example of how they have integrated a forum into a website. Downside to free service are ads on the forum or message board page, but paid service eliminates that.
This woman, Shellie Riley, advertises concierge servicees that consist of consulting, coaching, placement, FAQs, Pro bono financial aid, and contact us. A www.nerdconcierge.net service is advertised to start Spring 2013 but does not look active yet.
Excerpt:
"Our EDUCATIONAL CONCIERGE SERVICE packages comprehensive and customized support to families navigating any and all educational queries, concerns, choices and decisions from Pre-School to Post-Secondary learning. "