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8. Distributed Learning Decision Matrix

The following Decision Matrix outlines the policy areas and key issues which must be addressed when implementing a distance education program. It is provided to help you keep track of the many administrative tasks involved in managing distributed learning and distance education environments.

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The Matrix is based on the strategic management decision zones described in Policy Frameworks for Distance Education: Implications for Decision Makers.

Policy Area Key Issues
  Resolved In progress Not an issue
Academic
Course integrity
Transferability
Student/course evaluation
Admission standards
Curriculum/course approval
Accreditation
Recruiting/marketing
Governance and fiscal administration
Tuition fee
Technology fee
FTE's
Administration Cost
Staffing
Faculty
Compensation and workload
Development incentives
Faculty training
Congruence with union contracts
Faculty support
Faculty evaluation
Legal
Intellectual property
Compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP)
Faculty, student, and institutional liability
Student support services
Advisement & counseling
Library access
Materials delivery
Student training
Test proctoring
Computer accounts
Registration
Financial aide
Labs
Technical
Systems reliability
Connectivity/access
Hardware/software
Setup concerns
Infrastructure
Technical support (staffing)
Scheduling
Costs
Labs
Cultural
Adoption of innovations
Organizational values

 

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