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The Joy of SACS:SACS/COC Friendly Distance Programs : 

The Joy of SACS:SACS/COC Friendly Distance Programs Ann Russell & James Cook DLA/NCDLA New Bern, NC April 2, 2008

COC Policy Statement : 

COC Policy Statement Curriculum & Instruction Library and Learning Resources Student Services Facilities & Finance

Curriculum & Instruction : 

Curriculum & Instruction Course Quality, Credibility & Rigor Course Ownership Appropriate Technology Faculty Support Faculty Training Placement Standards Comparability to seated

Library and Learning Resources : 

Library and Learning Resources NC Live Online access to library cards and materials Access to tutors and campus resources

Student Services : 

Student Services Students have access to the same services available to on-campus, seated students Students are aware of the procedure for resolving complaints Advertising and other information accurately represents the programs, requirements, etc. Technology assistance and campus access to technology required for courses is available

Facilities & Finance : 

Facilities & Finance Equipment and technical expertise are available for the faculty and students Long range planning assures the continued existence of the distance education program

Documentation : 

Documentation Student Evaluations (course, instructor, services) Course Evaluations Grade and Retention comparisons Instructor Interviews Growth Charting

Faculty : 

Faculty Written policy for instructor readiness for teaching distance Written guidelines for course readiness Written guidelines for record keeping Course participation standard Student response standard Adjunct faculty follow same standards

Courses : 

Courses Course Quality Assessment Course Improvement Plan Course Standards

Technology : 

Technology Long range plan for maintenance, enhancement, and innovation for LMS Multi Media Training Support Innovation

Students : 

Students Placement Guidelines Attendance Standards Performance Standards Learning Outcomes comparable with seated Email Standards

Substantive Changes : 

Substantive Changes New Programs Off site Offerings % available distance Collaborative/Level III Programs New degree levels within programs

Friendliness achieved…. : 

Friendliness achieved…. Ongoing documentation Ongoing notification Ongoing assessment Ongoing improvement It’s all about recording your journey in distance and documenting quality and student outcomes.