Attaching spreadsheets, documents, images and even sound can be addressed with today s packages along with calendaring, scheduling meetings, document libraries, discussion groups, electronic commerce and even forms application development. In the future, email will be utilized to authorize and approve purchases and contracts, communicate with offices throughout the campuses and system and provide reports to the desktop on a regular basis. Server connected to the Internet to collect and distribute information. Specifically, this involves the replacement of the Student, Financial, Alumni and Development and Human Resource Systems. Generally, the CSU plans to implement Banner over the next three years.
Distance learning can be through asynchronous or synchronous means.
The World Wide Web is an excellent delivery mechanism for asynchronous learning with video conferencing as a good tool for synchronous learning. Many universities in Connecticut and around the country are expanding into other territories. Offering courses many hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles away from its home site. Students are choosing to attend universities that provide a greater flexibility in course curriculums, locations and convenience. Distance learning is one of many components that will ensure the CSU s long term viability and success in higher education.