This new means of delivery offers flexibility for students and is accessible virtually everywhere where there is a phone and a computer. In Fall 1996 there were 565 distance education course sections offered to people at 30 sites across the state and region. Distance education is an important component of lifelong learning for employees and those seeking to advance their careers and better serve their employers. As the 20 th century closes, education and training play an increasingly important role in maintaining competitiveness in the economy. The state's public universities realize that employers want education for the workforce to be continuous, located near the workplace, delivered through live instruction or interactive technology, delivered at flexible times and locations, and structured as self-paced and for individuals or group learning.
Distance education serves people in all corners of the state.
Below is a map showing the locations at which distance education courses were delivered in Fall 1996. This report focuses on adult learners and the non-traditional students that benefit from public university distance education offerings. It is important to note that high school students also benefit from distance education. In Fall 1996 there were over 140 high school students who were enrolled in university courses via distance education technology. These courses help students jump-start their university academic careers and allows them to receive dual credit.