Engaging Your Online & Non-Traditional Students – September 24, 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Build Programs That Drive Engagement & Connection As online enrollment continues to grow, institutions are facing a critical challenge: the persistent belief that online learners simply don't want to engage. The reality and data tell a very different story. These students are actively seeking connection, community, and meaningful involvement but too often, institutions unintentionally fall short of meeting those needs. Join us on September 24, 2026, to learn from an expert in online student engagement. The Director of Student Engagement and Success at ASU Online, home to the largest online student population of any public university in the United States, will share proven strategies, tested models, and real-world lessons learned from successfully engaging thousands of online and adult learners. Why reinvent the wheel when you can learn from what already works? Transform your institution's approach from viewing online learners as disengaged to recognizing that they engage differently, often deeply, when institutions intentionally design opportunities that meet them where they are. Discover how to leverage and adapt existing programs, services and initiatives to better connect with online and adult students. Gain practical, actionable strategies to increase participation, foster belonging, and create meaningful engagement experiences that drive student success. Topics Covered Leave the webinar prepared with strategies to confidently: Translate existing on campus engagement strategies into virtual formats with small lift, high impact adjustments. Use simple tools like polls and surveys to let online learners tell you what they want and build from there. Design scalable engagement pathways that meet students where they are, without overwhelming staff capacity. Create intentional, community building experiences that foster belonging, connection, and persistence. Elevate online students voice to senior leadership through a Digital Immersion Advisory Committee. Develop a peer mentoring program tailored to online student needs. Apply quick-start strategies that you can apply immediately based on the lessons learned, missteps made and creative solutions to meet your desire to be a part of your campus community. Presenter Brianne Frazier currently serves as the Director of Student Engagement and Success EdPlus at Arizona State University (ASU Online) where she focuses on building affinity between current ASU Online students and the university through meaningful opportunities for them to engage. Click here for full bio.