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SUBJECT: Distance Learning AUTHORITY: VCAA EFFECTIVE: 8/1/01 REVISION: Purpose : To clarify the Distance Learning definition and specific responsibilities. Definition UT Martin defines distance learning as those programs and courses meeting any of the following criteria: Programs and courses delivered off campus for credit or non-credit
The THEC definition is: The course delivers 51 percent or more of the instructional content through mediated methods where the location of the student is not determined by the professor's delivery location.
The location is not considered as a distance education environment if instruction can only be received at multiple on-campus locations such as computer laboratories. The location is considered as a distance education environment if instruction can be attended or received at a branch or off- campus locations where the professor is not present. Responsibilities Offices responsible for distance learning are: 1. The Office of Online and University Studies is responsible for overseeing the evaluation of the quality of delivery methods for all online courses by providing all non-technical support services and managing all credit internet courses, including all New College courses offered through UT Martin and all courses for the Bachelor of University Studies degree program. 2. The Office of Extended Campus and Continuing Education (ECCE) isresponsible for supervising and managing all other distance learning courses,ITV, continuing education, and public service programs/courses and non-credit courses (including non-credit internet programs and courses). 3. The Office of Computer Services supplies technical support for both offices. |