Information and resources are available on these webpages to assist you and your department with planning and continued support for the distance education programs you currently or plan to offer.

The topics addressed on the site are:

Deans (general information about planning and supporting distance education programs)

1. Information about the Required Approvals and Authorization Processes
2. Sites currently approved by SACS and/or the U.S. Department of Education for the delivery, by Appalachian State University, of instruction at off-campus locations.

Department Chairs (tables mapping ASU college/faculty/department resources)

1. Overview of the General Responsibilities of the Department Chair with regard to distance education programs and planning
2.  Information and guidance for Planning New Distance Education Programs, Cohorts, or Sites
3. Information on the Distance Education Approval Processes
4. Information about Faculty Concerns
5. Form for notifying Distance Education about changes to Academic Program Coordinator assignments

Academic Program Coordinators (general overview of Academic Program Coordinator responsibilities)

1. Academic Cohort Facilitator roles and responsibilities
2. Program Coordinator List

Other Information/Resources

1. Faculty Handbook (useful information for all personnel in departments that offer (or plan to offer) distance education programs
2. Course Request Form (the form used to notify distance education to set up a course in Banner and to request services)
3. Online Courses: Information about ad hoc courses (courses offered independently of distance education programs)
4. Schedule of Current and Proposed Programs
5. Distance Education Program Manager: overview of roles and responsibilities