Online education has become essential, but the bar keeps rising. Today’s students expect flexibility, relevance, and connection. Can small colleges lead the next chapter of online learning?

In this roundtable episode of Radical Cooperation, Dr. Michael Horowitz is joined by three bold leaders from The Community Solution Education System: Dr. Cherron Hoppes, Chief Academic Officer; Dr. Sean Nufer, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning; and Dr. Ruben Cortez, Professor at Pacific Oaks College.

Together, they explore what it takes to deliver truly high-quality, student-centered online learning. From instructional design and faculty development to student belonging and cross-campus collaboration, this conversation reveals how small colleges—when grounded in purpose and supported by systems—can lead innovation at scale.

In this episode:

• Why relevance and intentionality matter more than ever in online design
• How small colleges can lead innovation with the right support
• What students really want from today’s online learning experience