That request arose out of the impetus provided by the General Assembly, beginning several years ago, to find ways to extend access to university courses and degree programs more fully to the people of North Carolina. That full funding request is in the Senate budget and is now under consideration by the House. If it is enacted, the university will recieve funding at the same level for extension delivery as it does for resident instruction. There is a finite probability that such funding will be in effect for the coming academic year, 1998-99, and if not then, a finite and higher probability that it will be in place for the following academic year. Full state support is sought to provide a means to more widely and reliabily offer courses and programs at a distance.
Guidance is welcomed.