Young people from rural areas have lower postsecondary enrollment rates and are less likely to obtain postsecondary credentials than their peers in other regions. Limited access to nearby institutions and fewer course offerings for rural learners contribute to this disparity. Online education programs can help address these gaps by providing rural learners—particularly those at technical and community colleges—with greater access to postsecondary education, a wider range of program offerings, and high-quality instruction.

In 2021, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) launched eCampus, an online learning initiative that expands existing college-specific offerings by enabling students to take courses and enroll in programs through any institution in the system.

This report analyzes qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with 10 instructors who taught eCampus courses at technical colleges in Georgia. We conducted interviews between February and March 2025. The report documents instructors’ experiences and presents findings related to the structures instructors use to support students in eCampus courses, strengths of the eCampus model, and suggestions for improving instructor and student experiences in eCampus courses.