“Implementing a successful online education program isn’t just about technology. It’s about a realistic vision, solid strategy, strong policies, quality first design, administrative support, faculty support and buy-in, an excellent student support infrastructure . . . and the ability to see the big picture.”

— Darcy W. Hardy, PhD

Conquering the Challenges of Offering

High Quality Online Learning Programs

The Hardy Strategic Consulting Group LLC will guide your institution or organization through strategic planning for high-quality online programming. We start with Visioning and Strategy to develop a roadmap. Then we take clients through our exclusive Online Program Quality Framework that allows us to efficiently and effectively work together to conquer any challenges and achieve their high-quality online learning goals.

We design our work to meet your institution where it is today and take you where it needs to be in the future.

Vision and Strategy

  • Vision/Institutional Alignment

  • Organization/Institutional Readiness

  • Policies/Processes

  • Accreditation/Regulations

Academic Affairs

  • College/Departmental Readiness

  • Faculty Development/Support

  • Learning Outcomes

  • Curriculum and Course Development

Student Supports

  • Current Status/Vision Alignment

  • Student Services Provisioning

  • Communications

  • Accessibility and Inclusivity

Educational Technology

  • Faculty and Student Preparedness

  • EdTech Inventory

  • Technology Adoption

  • Use of AI

Market/Marketing

  • Current Offerings/Vision Alignment

  • Internal Organization

  • Program Identification/Viability

  • Program Development Process/Timeline