Jeremiah Grabowski ’s LinkedIn article “ Announcing Fractional Chief Online Learning Officer (COLO): Building Independence in Online Higher Education ” caught my attention. Setting aside my worry that a fractional hire could replace my full-time role, I decided to reach out to Jeremiah to understand what this offering is all about.

Q: What is a fractional COLO? What types of schools might this service be a good fit for? Why would a college or university invest in a fractional COLO instead of recruiting for a full-time online learning leader?

A: A fractional COLO is a senior-level executive, chief online learning officer, who embeds within an institution on a part-time basis, providing executive-level expertise without the full-time commitment.

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