The function of the Online Learning Council (OLC) will be to provide leadership in evaluating, reviewing, assessing, and developing the online learning philosophy and curriculum. Any recommendation by the OLC concerning philosophies and policies of online learning will be submitted to the Academic Council.
The OLC will work with the appropriate academic departments and/or administrative offices to ensure the continuation, assessment, quality, and evolution of the online learning program. The OLC will review the results of online learning assessment to determine if any modifications need to be made in the online learning philosophy and curriculum and make recommendations, if necessary, to the appropriate departments/faculty.
The OLC will work with faculty and administration in determining and recommending which technology and training is necessary to implement and maintain courses and programs that will be delivered via online learning.
The Director of Online Learning will serve as the chairperson of the Online Learning Council (OLC) and will be a nonvoting member of the OLC. The composition of membership is:
One representative from each academic department that offers online or blended courses. Department representatives will be selected by the Chair of the Department and must have taught online or blended courses for at least two semesters during the last two years preceding their appointment.
One representative from the Center for Instructional Development and Technology (CIDT) will be selected by the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs.
One representative from the library will be selected by the Director of the Library.
One representative from the graduate faculty will be selected by the Graduate Council.
One student representative will be appointed by the Online Learning Council. The student must have completed at least one online or blended course and hold junior/senior standing.
The Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Executive Director/CIO, who will both serve as ex officio members.
All representatives, with the exception of the student representative, will serve three-year staggered terms; the student representative will serve one year. All representatives may be reappointed to the OLC when their term expires. Appointments will be made as necessary to fill vacancies using the protocols listed above.