
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Distance Education Committee will serve as the College’s primary recommending body on matters related to distance education – specifically, focusing on supporting excellence in distance education teaching and learning, recommending policies, procedures, and resources to support effective, innovative distance education at BCM; and support consistent and continuous commitment to improving student learning and success in the online environment.
Charge
The Distance Education Committee has the primary responsibility for the following:
- Serve as a resource for and advisor to the VP of Education Affairs in matters of policy, practice, and pedagogy regarding distance education instruction.
- Identify and recommend distance education best practices to support continuous improvement.
- Develop recommended policies, procedures, and processes related to distance learning requirements.
- Recommend, plan, and/or facilitate faculty development for faculty and administration engaged in or responsible for distance education courses.
- Work with the Office of Accreditation and Education Effectiveness to establish process(es) for adequate data collection regarding distance learning programs and courses that are comprehensive and accurate.
- Review new distance learning courses, modules, and programs and address the coordination of policies, programs, student support services,