The webcourse requires students to have access to the WWW and utilize e-mail to submit their written work. Students participate in virtual discussions via bulletin board, perform instructor-directed web research, utilize recently upgraded electronic library resources, and visit their local CMC campus to check out and view video tapes. The number of courses per semester runs from 27 to 34 with enrollments between 600 and 700 students. Lisa Cheney-Steen CCA's request for change in accreditation status in order to offer complete degrees at a distance was approved in February. Sufficient courses are now available via telecourses and online courses to enable students to complete their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree without joining us on campus.
Several certificates are also available.
The online evaluation has increased the percentage of online students who respond to CCA's course evaluation questionnaire. The past year saw vigorous growth in distance learning courses, particularly in online courses. The number of courses has expanded significantly, as has participation by faculty and students. We expect the program to continue to grow in size and popularity in the next year. Bette Smith Community College of Denver's Guided Independent Study program offered 10 telecourses and 7 online courses in 1998-99.