This letter will describe the general procedures with distance learning classes and give specific instructions for your class. All course information such as the syllabus, outline, telephone conferencing schedule, etc. will be included in your course instruction packet mailed approximately one week before the course start date. Like courses taught in a traditional format, distance learning courses have print materials such as study guides, text books, viewing guides, and collections of readings. Some of the distance learning courses have videotapes as part of the course materials. Students taking distance learning courses typically are given projects and other assignments to complete and hand-in.
Students are responsible for mailing assignments to the instructor by the due date.
Information regarding assignments will be included with your course instructions. Methods to communicate with the course instructor and other students is typically provided by phone, audio conferencing, and email. Specifics for each course along with schedules will be provided in the course instructions. As the program grows more courses will be added. Some courses may be offered each term while others are offered only once or twice each year.