There will be no statistically significant difference between distance education and classroom end of course grades. Increase program accessibility through technology. Upgrade the online learning platform BlackBoard Course Info 4.0 to 5.0 or better by July 2001. Expand professional development activities for all college employees. Require every faculty member to complete at least one Blackboard training session.
Faculty members have one Internet component in at least one or more of their courses.
Mandate the completion of the Student contract and the online evaluations for distance education courses. Provide a mentoring program for faculty members who plan to teach or maintain an online learning climate. Provide access to a WCC Distance Education Faculty and Advising Handbook for each faculty member scheduled to teach an online course. The guidebook provides standard information about procedural matters associated with the delivery of online instruction and serves as a source of answers to frequently asked questions. Promote innovative, flexible, and proactive strategies in adapting services to meet changing needs.