Take your online programs to the next level
Magellan Learning Solutions partners with you to:
Our Service Areas
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Embark on a transformative journey with Magellan to take your online programs to the next level.
Begin by reflecting on these pivotal questions:
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Are your online student recruitment processes and services world-class?
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Are your students consistently experiencing exceptional online courses and persisting term to term?
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Does your institution prioritize excellence in online education in a way that distinguishes you in the marketplace?
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Does your team have the bandwidth to take your online programs to the next level?
If you answered no to any of the questions above, Magellan is here to help.
Our services are tailored to elevate critical aspects of your online program, driving excellence in online education.
Let's collaborate for a seamless and top-tier experience.
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Testimonials
What Our
Clients Say
"It is extremely evident to us that the Magellan team has been entrenched in myriad and diverse aspects of online academic operations and course content development for many years. The proof is visible in the academic, operational, technical, and technological project outcomes and deliverables."
Rev. Dr. Debra Lynn Haggins
School of Religion Founding Dean
Hampton University
"Magellan has consistently demonstrated its proficiency in transforming traditional classroom curricula and content into interactive online modules. Their innovative approach effectively engages adult learners, facilitating a more interactive and dynamic learning experience. By leveraging its instructional design and e-learning technologies expertise, Magellan Learning Solutions has successfully bridged the gap between traditional classroom instruction and online learning."
Dr. Keith Harkins
Vice President, Academic & Workforce Programs
Southside Virginia Community College
"I am highly impressed with Magellan Learning Solutions, not only for their exceptional team of instructional designers but also for their advice and counsel from a leadership perspective as I have learned a new job in a new location. We intend to retain a consulting relationship with Magellan and use their instructional design teams as needed when we have surges in course development activity because of new programs offered by the SBU Worldwide Campus."
Ron Miller
Vice President for Online Learning
Southwest Baptist University
About Us
The Magellan Story
Magellan Learning Solutions was founded in May 2017 by Dr. Wayne Patton and Mr. Aaron Traphagen. Our headquarters is located at 828 Main Street, Suite 1800, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Emily Heady joined as the third partner in 2022, bringing a wealth of academic and operational experience to the firm.
With over 700 educational professionals in our network, Magellan is a robust boutique online program management firm. Our principals have been working in online education since the early 2000s, dedicated to developing educational and operational solutions for higher education institutions, industry, and other organizations. The Magellan Team is collaborative, innovative, and interested in helping your institution meet its goals.
News & Media
Keep current with our work, The Magellan Podcast, and White Papers.
News & Media
Read the latest news around Magellan Learning Solutions, our current projects and major events, and the work we're doing with our partners.
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The Magellan Podcast
Magellan partners Wayne Patton, Aaron Traphagen, and Emily Heady discuss current online education trends and topics with special guests.
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Articles & Publications
Read our collection of articles, publications, and white papers around the topics of RSI, cognitive load, leadership, managing change, and more.
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Individual Service Description
Course or Program Effectiveness Review
Understand what’s already happening in your courses to plan your next growth steps.
The Magellan team customizes our audit approach to your goals and priorities. Our team delivers actionable insights from existing course design, content, assessments, and other elements.
Knowing what is and isn't working is key to improving student retention and outcomes. With data in hand, you’ll be prepared to focus your efforts on initiatives that matter most.
Individual Service Description
Program or Course-Level Standards Development
Standards that support your institutional values keep everyone working towards shared goals.
Magellan translates your priorities into practical expectations every team member can meet. A shared definition of quality keeps your program consistent as you build, evaluate, and maintain new content.
Our team helps to clarify what quality means in the context of your program and institution. Clear articulation of your goals helps everyone make course-level decisions with confidence.
Individual Service Description
Template Creation
Consistent formatting for courses and documents reduces cognitive load for a seamless student experience.
The Magellan team guides you in developing shared, repeatable structures that reflect what makes your program and institution unique. Our approach gives course developers an efficient starting point without stifling the individual character and goals of each course.
Your team spends less time making routine decisions and repeating processes and more time creating meaningful learning experiences. Students gain a familiar navigation experience so they can focus on learning in each course.
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LMS Organization Support
The Magellan team ensures each course is intuitive and easy to navigate
The Magellan team helps to create a shared approach to course organization across your entire LMS. Intuitive, predictable course navigation reduces friction and keeps students focused on their progress.
Your team gains a plan for course organization that makes scaling achievable. Students enjoy less confusion and more confidence that their goals are attainable.