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GOALS OF THE DLCC

• DLCC will define the term distance learning for JCCC campus and community and publish the definition (on the Web and in whatever hard copy publications the council develops).
• Collate, synthesize, and review what has already been done, including other campus DL committees and efforts, and "settle" any issues, even if the answer is "no, we're not going to do that."
• Review and monitor accrediting agencies and Board of Regents guidelines
• Create one DL portal on the JCCC web site for all users (prospective students, current students, faculty, or other interested parties).
• DLCC will develop a review and plan including short and long term goals for DL at JCCC that includes:

1. a clear delineation of responsibilities (to avoid the perception of lack of coordination and competition between groups)
2. a plan for the development of additional new DL courses that will enable the college to offer specific degrees and certificates
3. a statement of standards for DL course selection, design, development and support that preserve academic freedom while assuring an easy to navigate, well-designed, pedagogically sound, high quality, interactive product for students
   • a statement of standards for DL infrastructure including:Orientation -program orientation, technology requirements
   • Registration - open enrollment/exit of programs
   • Learner/Staff Support - technical, assessment for learning styles & skills
   • Staff Development
   • Program Development (not content)
   • Career Counseling and Academic Advising
   • Student services – financial aid
   • Library services
   • Acquisition of textbooks and supplemental aids
4. a recommendation for ongoing formative review and evaluation of all DL course materials and methodologies
5. a commitment to training and continual product improvement by faculty and staff involved in the development and implementation of JCCC's DL efforts
6. a plan for technical support and training

• Collate and synthesize what other institutions are doing and isolate potential applications to JCCC initiatives.
• Identify who's in charge to alleviate redundancies and confusion.
• Publicize DL and clarify to students what steps they must take to enroll in online classes (requirements) and what steps they must take once they have enrolled.
• Market Assessment Plan
• Make recommendation for faculty compensation as subject area experts in the development and teaching of appropriate DL courses