The same standards and criteria for traditionally taught classes are placed on all distance-learning programs. The Director of Institutional Research and Reporting has prepared complete reports reflecting growth in the Distance Education Department. For the same areas, a total of 395 students are being served in the fall 2000 semester. The Director of Distance Education schedules classes and provides comprehensive training in course development and implementation for faculty members who are to be instructors in Distance Education classes. Workshops for faculty members who are developing distance education classes are also provided.
Technical assistance is available for faculty using computers or two-way video in instruction.
A summary of the data collected from each class is provided to the instructor and the appropriate department chair. Classes taught through Distance Education are listed in the Schedule of Classes published for each semester. Information on these classes and any special instructions pertaining to them is included. Weatherford College provides admissions, registration, library, and other necessary support services for all distance education classes.