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Attachment DL780.06 Attachment DL-7 Issued: August 16, 2001 1. Introduction The impact of planning and/or delivering a technology-mediated class will vary. It is generally accepted that during the development or conversion phase the workload will increase. Since neither the University nor the faculty has direct experience in web based distance learning, the faculty member's workload will be adjusted based on the facts and circumstances surrounding a particular course. In general, the faculty member will be supported in the development and delivery of distance courses. 2. General Provisions In recognition of the fact that the time requirements for development of a technology mediated instruction vary; the developer will be allocated resources appropriate for the mode of delivery. All resource allocations are subject to availability of funding. 3. Procedures 3.1 After receiving a favorable recommendation from the University Distance Learning Council in support of the development of a course, the Distance Learning Coordinator will forward a proposed budget to the Provost. 3.2 The budget proposal will provide for a course reduction for the Instructor. 3.3 After a course has been developed and approved for listing in the schedule of classes, the Instructor will receive a one-course reduction the first time the course is actually delivered by the Instructor as a distance-learning course. 3.4 The distance class enrollment is to be limited to not more than twenty students per section for a graduate course or thirty students per section for an undergraduate course. 3.5 In semesters following the initial offering, the distance course is to be considered in the same manner as on-campus courses in determining the teaching load of an instructor. Point of Contact: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |