North Carolina A&T State University

North Carolina A&T State University is the largest historically black university (HBCU) in the country. With over 13,000 students, N.C. A&T offers undergraduate and graduate courses in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM).

During COVID-19, to move beyond Emergency Remote Learning, North Carolina A&T State University partnered with Symbiosis to redesign over 350 online courses and improve the student learning experience. Each course was run through an internal Quality Matters check.

Large-Scale Course Redesign

• Redesigned more than 350 online courses across multiple disciplines
• Moved beyond emergency remote teaching to comprehensive online course design
• Applied systematic instructional design principles to enhance student learning
• Ensured consistency and quality across the extensive course portfolio

Quality Assurance

• Implemented internal Quality Matters checks for each redesigned course
• Maintained rigorous standards throughout the redesign process
• Focused on improving overall student learning experience in online environments

The course redesign project delivered:

• Successfully redesigned over 350 online courses across the university
• Enhanced student learning experience beyond emergency remote formats
• Improved course quality through systematic Quality Matters evaluations
• Strengthened N.C. A&T’s online education capabilities during a critical transition period

This large-scale collaboration enabled North Carolina A&T State University to transform its online education offerings during COVID-19, providing students with high-quality learning experiences. The project supported the university’s commitment to educational excellence while adapting to changing educational needs.