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DALLAS, TX. (FEBRUARY 10, 2026) - iDesign, an industry leader in online learning design and Rowan University, a top 100 public research institution serving more than 25,000 students in New Jersey, are now collaborating to support and expand the high-quality online general education programs at the University.
Working alongside faculty and academic leaders, iDesign will apply evidence-based instructional design and scalable processes to help Rowan strengthen course quality, improve accessibility, and support learner success at scale. During the multi-year initiative, iDesign will work with Rowan’s Online Learning team to enhance its 75 online undergraduate general education courses, ensuring foundational learning experiences are designed to support students balancing work, family responsibilities, and other complex life commitments.
"As one of the top fastest growing research institutions, our goal is to double online enrollment over the next several years," said Michael Ciocco, PhD, associate vice president for online learning at Rowan. "This initiative ensures foundational courses are accessible and aligned with how today's students learn, without compromising academic rigor." The initiative builds on Rowan’s academic strengths and focuses on delivering clear, consistent, and engaging online courses that allow students to focus on learning through a cohesive and easy-to-navigate academic experience.
“High-quality general education is foundational to student success in every learning environment,” said Whitney Kilgore, PhD, co-founder and chief academic officer of iDesign. “By investing in course design, Rowan is unlocking potential for scale to support their rapid growth and setting students up for success early in their academic journey.”
The initiative complements Rowan’s broader investments in student success and support, including enrollment and success coaching for online learners. Courses will be developed in alignment with Rowan’s academic standards, reflecting nationally recognized best practices for online learning, while shared design approaches help deliver a high-quality general education experience at scale.
About Rowan University: The Rowan Online Division of Rowan University empowers learners throughout the region with high-quality, accessible and affordable online education backed by the innovation and forward-thinking of Rowan University. Rowan’s flexible online programs seamlessly connect students to award-winning faculty and industry leaders, comprehensive student support services and academic resources—no matter where they are.
In collaboration with Rowan’s nationally ranked colleges and schools, Rowan Online delivers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in high-demand, future-focused fields. Guided by employer insight and industry-driven curriculum, Rowan Online prepares students to excel in a rapidly evolving workforce and lead in their professions and communities. Learn more at www.rowan.edu.
iDesign partners with colleges and universities to build, grow and support online and blended programs. We are passionate about helping faculty harness the potential of emerging technologies to design courses and degrees that make an impact, whether they are fully online, flipped, blended, adaptive, or competency-based. Our unbundled, fee-for-service model is rooted in a commitment to flexibility and institutional autonomy, while our analytics platform supports continuous improvement through rigorous measurement of student engagement and course quality. From statewide university systems to private colleges, our custom solutions pair instructional design with technologies to enable great teaching. To learn more, please visit www.idesignedu.org.
