2.3 | Outline for Formal Proposal (Increased Online UBC Classes)

Formal Report Outline for Increasing the Number of Online Classes and Labs Offered at the University of British Columbia

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Definition of class formats (online/asynchronous/hybrid)

B. Background of classes offered at UBC

C. Description of the benefits of increasing online classes at UBC

D. Purpose and intended audience

E. Brief descriptions of data sources

F. Scope of inquiry

II. DATA SECTION

A. Analysis of current class formats offered at UBC in 2022

B. Analysis of student surveys

1. 1. A brief overview of survey respondent demographics
   2. Analysis of each student survey questions

a.     The demand for online classes
b.     The impact of commuting on the number of classes students take
c.     Graduation speed in relation to class formatting
d.     The value of “campus experience”
e.     Impact of grades in relation to class formatting
f.      Life satisfaction

C.  Analysis of professor feedback

1. 1. 1. Cost of increasing online classes
      2. Pros and cons of teaching online
      3. Benefits of online classes

D. Proposed solution and feasibility discussion

1. 1. 1. Feasibility of implementing more online/hybrid classes

III.  CONCLUSION

A. Summary of findings

B. Recommendations