The Online Course Redesign Academy (OCRA) is built on the foundation of Quality Matters (QM)—a faculty-centered, peer-review process dedicated to improving online course quality.
This program uses nationally recognized best practices and the expertise of seasoned online instructors and instructional designers.
OCRA helps ACC Distance Education courses meet high QM standards through a two-part training process:
- Attend a Apply the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) session
- Complete the course (re)design, development, and QM Review process with DE Instructional Designers
Applicant Prerequisites: Faculty who have already attended an OCRA/APPQMR training are not eligible to participate again. If you have previously completed the training and need to redesign another course, please contact your DE Instructional Designer or email [email protected].
Stipend: $1000 (Total)
After attending the training, faculty will work with a DE Instructional Designer to design one online or hybrid course. The first $500 stipend will be issued when the alignment table is completed. The second $500 stipend will be issued when the course meets QM standards.
Professional Development: 6 hours
To self-report credits, go to Workday > Profile icon > View Profile > Career > Training > Add Training
Spring 2026 Offerings
FEBRUARY, 2026
OCRA/APPQMR
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 20 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Registration is closed |
- Note: This is a two-day training. Attendance is required on both days
- Deadline to Register: Friday, February 13 at 5 p.m.
MAY, 2026
OCRA/APPQMR
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Highland Campus | Register Now |
- Note: This is a full-day training. Attendance is required for both AM and PM sessions.
- Deadline to Register: Friday, April 24 at 5 p.m.