The document discusses shared services distance learning in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). It notes that shared distance learning was said to be too complicated due to issues like different college practices and calendars. However, shared distance learning can increase transparent enrollment, access to unique content, cooperation, and save students money. The document provides contact information for representatives from NOVA Community College, Thomas Nelson Community College, Rappahannock Community College, and Eastern Shore Community College who can answer questions about shared distance learning.
7. Contact Info
Inez Farrell: Director— NOVA
ifarrell@nvcc.edu
Don Gregory: Instructor— NOVA
dgregory@nvcc.edu
Karen Althoff: Liaison—TNCC
AlthoffK@tncc.edu
Leslie Smith: Dean—RCC
lsmith@rappahannock.edu
KimGrewe: Liaison—ESCC
Kgrewe@es.vccs.edu
Hinweis der Redaktion
The Chancellor's Re-Engineering Committee saw a need to offer a distance learning system option to VCCS colleges that will expand their capacity for greater student access and comprehensive course offerings. This was done through a shared services arrangement piloted by Northern Virginia Community College, sharing both FTE and tuition revenues. The panel is made up of partner colleges representatives, ELI teaching faculty, and STUDENTS (all both live and recorded) who will discuss their first semester experience of piloting the sharing of distance learning courses and services across the state. Questions from the audience are welcome.
Attendees will be informed on the progress of one of the Chancellor's Re-engineering Task Force Big Ideas. They will know how the concept of shared distance learning courses and services might impact them and be of benefit to their students. They will also be aware of some of the challenges a project of this nature has encountered and the solutions created through open collaboration.