Before moving towards using hybrid courses at NJIT, we researched the rationales that other universities gave for their programs. We have listed many of those here and have separated these benefits based on the faculty, student and institution. BENEFITS FOR FACULTY Faculty will have to use more student-centered learning and relinquish some “sage on the stage” control of the classroom Reduced commuting/ parking time May find improved attendance in the reduced classroom portions of the course Can offer increased access to facilities (such as labs) or equipment that is in demand for more than one course Allows mainstream faculty to "transition" to asynchronous online instruction - materials created can be used for fully online offering and for F2F iterations. Instructors are often more comfortable moving into hybrids as compared to fully online courses Faculty report that their face-to-face teaching techniques are expanded Concerning professional development, a majority of instructors report enhanced hardware & software skills - this is especially true for faculty who are also involved in the design of the hybrid materials Testing can be done face-to-face if there are concerns over online testing - testing online can also be more effective for frequent assessment of progress, immediate feedback and automated grading when using a learning management system (LMS) such as WebCT. Discussion responses by students are generally more thoughtful when written than when given extemporaneously.  Assignments "collected" and "returned" online and lectures viewed online become the basis for more focused in-class discussion Students who rarely take part in class discussions are more likely to participate online. Hybrid instructors are often surprised to report increased interaction and contact among students and between the instructor and the students. Reduced need to lecture, particularly when lectures are recorded & archived. These lectures tend to be shorter and more polished than traditional ones. BENEFITS TO STUDENTS Increased time flexibility - including reduced commuting and parking time & opportunities for employment Develops/enhances time management, and skills in critical thinking, problem solving and computer skills as related to online. May show improved attendance in the reduced classroom portions Student-centered learning is generally perceived by students as more appealing and puts greater responsibility on the student Some studies show an increase in student success as measured by decreasing withdrawals Because of the text-intensive nature of online discussion, and web pages, hybrid courses are often more writing-intensive than their F2F counterparts - for example, discussion responses are generally more thoughtful when written than when given extemporaneously Greater integration of out-of-class activities with in-class activities (much "homework“ is “collected” and checked in online discussions) Students often have access to pre-recorded lectures and course materials for review if needed Students report that they feel these lectures are better quality and easier to comprehend when done in shorter modules Those students who rarely take part in class discussions are more likely to participate online (due to "wait time“, anonymity etc.) Materials are generally presented in several formats probably allowing for more learning styles It must be remembered that, as with fully online courses, students may need additional hardware, software or a broadband connection to utilize some online materials and complete assignments. BENEFITS TO THE INSTITUTION Increased classroom availability (though in creating the course meeting configurations, the capabilities of the registrar and your registration process need to be considered and addressed. Increased enrollment without increasing classroom space. Schools can offer “paired” courses on one day (block scheduling) allowing commuters & part time students the opportunity to take 2 classes with only one on-campus visit. Increased access to facilities (such as labs) or equipment that is in demand for more than one course or department Administration may feel more comfortable with hybrids as compared to fully online courses. Testing can be done face-to-face if there are concerns over online testing integrity without the use of testing centers. Can decrease withdrawals