Distance Learning Policy

Policy Statement

Adelphi University has a commitment to providing instruction and programs that meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Expanded instructional opportunities capture new markets by introducing new certificate, degree and continuing education programs. Distance Learning presents rich opportunities by providing students in selected programs more flexibility in scheduling and enhances existing courses by blending traditional classroom and asynchronous approaches in courses, allowing students to work more independently. All of these activities will enhance our students’ skills in using new technology and learning with technology.

Reason for Policy

远程教育在高等教育中日益突出。

Done well, it expands access to education for those who otherwise could not join a traditional classroom setting because of geographic distance. It also provides flexibility for both students and faculty in terms of course scheduling. Equally important, it exposes students to information literacy and technology skills that are essential for today’s technology driven world. It also stimulates opportunities for faculty development and professional growth.

While Adelphi University will never abandon the small and intimate face-to-face classroom environment that has been its educational signature for more than one hundred years, it must at the same time judiciously develop high quality instructional opportunities to meet the needs of the diverse student population it serves.

Whether distance learning is incorporated in a traditional class setting, or delivered in place of it, well designed instruction must be at the core of course and program offerings. Not all disciplines, or all types of instruction, will employ technology-enhanced curricula in the same manner. Nonetheless, some common guidelines are important to assure the highest educational quality for such distributed learning. The elements of this policy are established to guarantee that Adelphi University continues to provide excellent educational experiences for both students and faculty.

Who Is Governed by this Policy

Faculty, Staff, and Students

Policy

Guiding Principles for Distance Learning at Adelphi

以下原则是阿德尔菲目前远程教育政策的基础。

• The faculty is ultimately responsible for the integrity of distance learning content and delivery.
• Faculty are not required to teach in a distance learning format.
• Curriculum developed for distance learning needs to fit the format. To present course or program offerings in a distributed manner, there has to be a defensible rationale.
• There is an administrative commitment to distance instruction, including extensive technical support for users. Students enrolled in distance learning courses/programs receive the appropriate student and academic services.
• 定期对学生进行网络应用方面的培训，对于大学成功运用教学技术至关重要。
• Extensive faculty training in distance learning through the Faculty Center for Professional Excellence (FCPE) is available.
• Distance learning requires online availability of journals and library databases.
• Information literacy tutorials can be foundonline.
• Optimum class size depends upon the activities in the course.
• All distance learning courses and programs will be assessed for effectiveness in terms of student experience and the degree to which learning goals have been met.

Academic Guidelines

Calendar and Course Credits

Courses will be offered according to the general AU academic calendar. Courses are offered on a semester calendar; however, if appropriate, shorter cycles are permitted with the permission of the Provost’s Office. Continuing education offerings are not subject to the University’s academic calendar.

除经教务处批准外，期末考试将按学期或周期指定的考试时间安排。

Course Integrity

All standard Adelphi policies apply to faculty and students in distance learning classes, as in traditional face to face (F2F) courses. Any policies that are required to be listed on standard Adelphi syllabi should likewise be listed on distance learning syllabi, including, but not limited to:

• Academic integrity
• Code of Ethics
• Student Code of Conduct
• Policy on Discrimination and Harassment
• Disability Compliance Statement

Courses will reflect good practices relating to:

• The inclusion of well-articulated learning goals, course expectations and requirements, methods of communication with instructor, and important institutional policies on the course syllabus
• Course procedures (e.g. communication, assignment submission)
• Format and accessibility of material
• Use of media to accommodate different learning styles
• Student assessment
• Program and course assessment
• Establishment of an online community
• Provision of instructions for students in the event of interruption of service
• Informing students that the posting of abusive or insulting messages is prohibited. SeeFCPEfor guidelines on the use of discussion boards and synchronous chats; course evaluation instruments; and syllabus construction.

Distance education courses will include opportunity for extensive interactions between faculty and students and among students. References to personal traits such as race, ethnicity, disabilities, age, and gender may be made public only when a student initiates the action to do so. The program faculty member has responsibility for the quality of all program curricula. As such, it is the faculty that is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the distance learning offerings.

Curriculum Approval Process

新课:新课须经本单位课程委员会及教务委员会批准。

New Programs: New programs must be approved by the unit curriculum committee, Faculty Senate Committee on Academic Affairs, Faculty Senate, Provost, President, Board of Trustees, and New York State Education Department.

Existing Courses: Online presentation of a course is deemed an alternative presentation mode and subject to the approval of the department/chair and dean if it employs the syllabus of the approved face-to-face course. Substantive changes in content should be approved by the unit curriculum committee.

Faculty members must identify their course sections as either “Online” (O)or “Blended” (B) on the course planning form. This is IMPORTANT because this will affect how the course section is identified on course registration forms (e.g. Section Name, Course and Section Number. Semester, section format indication — “Online” or “Blended”), and will inform students of the presentation modality before they enroll. This will also enable a link in C.L.A.S.S. to the online student tutorial, “Is Online Learning Right for You.”

Course Platform and Presentation Requirements

课程平台:所有在线课程和课程必须使用阿德尔菲大学支持的课程管理系统(目前为Moodie)。卡塔尔世界杯时间表

课程介绍:所有在线课程和课程作为大学赞助的远程学习的一部分，将反映在课程组织和设计方面的最佳实践。

Access to online course environments will be restricted to the instructor and registered students. Should the instructor wish to invite a guest from outside the Adelphi community to participate he/she should contact the IT department to arrange for temporary access.

Final grades are submitted via the C.L.A.S.S. system.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled students and comply withWeb Accessibility Initiative Standards. As with students enrolled in traditional courses, students with disabilities may register with theStudent Access Office. That Office will assist in providing accommodations when appropriate.

Compliance with New York State and Middle States Commission on Higher Education Standards

Distance instruction at Adelphi must meet the guidelines set by the New York State Education Department and the interregional accrediting agencies, including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Two organizations that set standards and best practices for online teaching and learning include the SLOAN Consortium and the Quality Matters. The FCPE will guide faculty to these resources as appropriate.

Student Performance Assessment

在特定的情况下，学生作业可能被用于更大的评估，如项目或学生学习评估或认证目的。这样的评估会因学校而异，教师应该与系主任和项目主任协商他/她的课程是否需要接受这样的评估。

Faculty

Faculty Obligations

教员的义务与阿德尔菲大学董事会和美国大学教授联合会之间现行的集体谈判协议一致。卡塔尔世界杯时间表教员的表现将根据阿德尔菲大学董事会和美国大学教授联合会之间现行的集体谈判协议进行评估。卡塔尔世界杯时间表

The University’s standard Course Evaluation Form will be provided via a link online within Moodle courses. Additional questions specific to the course modality may be added to the online course evaluation form.

教授远程教育课程的教员应按正常预期的办公时间授课。这些办公时间可在网上进行。在网上办公时间，教职员工不需要出现在校园。教师不被强迫以任何远程学习形式进行教学。

Faculty Preparation

The appropriate academic administrator (e.g., chair, director, dean) is responsible for ensuring that the course developer and/or instructor has the necessary skills to develop and/or teach online curriculum.

Faculty who teach in distance learning modalities must acquire competency in the use of the appropriate technologies. Training is offered by the University through the FCPE. Upon the start of the course, the instructor should possess the following qualifications:

Technology

• Ability to post materials in Moodle: embedded as attachments and in form of links;
• Ability to create and manage a discussion forum in Moodle;
• Ability to create and administer surveys, quizzes and/or tests in Moodle;
• Ability to publish students grades via the Moodle grade book;
• Ability to guide students through the online course environment;
• Knowledge and ability to install necessary “plug-ins” for the course;
• knowledge of commonly accessible file formats and how to save them;
• Ability to resize graphics so they can be easily viewed in Moodle;
• Knowledge of how to make an e-reserve available via the library’s web pages;
• 意识到如何以一种对残疾学生无障碍的方式提供材料。

Online Course Design and Faculty Responsibilities

• Faculty should have an understanding of the different strategies needed for teaching online vs. teaching face-to-face.
• Faculty should have knowledge of strategies to engage the online learner and create effective online learning activities.
• Faculty should be familiar with the rights and limitations of the TEACH Act and Fair Use in higher education.
• 在开发或修订远程学习材料时，教员负责遵守版权要求。
• 教员有责任证明所有提交的作品都是他们努力的产物，不存在抄袭或未经授权的使用。

Faculty Compensation and Course Ownership

In all cases, any exceptions to the policies below will be agreed upon in writing prior to the start of the course.

Faculty Workload

1. 除非学校和教师另有书面约定，否则课程的分配将在教师工作量或超负荷范围内进行，并按照集体谈判协议中的规定获得相同的补偿。
2. Unless otherwise agreed to by the University and the faculty member and specified in writing, the development of the distance learning curricula will be considered as part of the faculty obligation, as is the case with traditional face-to-face course development.
3. Maximum student enrollment will be determined by the content and level of student faculty interaction in the course. However, as with all courses at the University, maximum student enrollment will be recommended by the department/program chair/ director or Dean and agreed upon by the Provost.

Course Ownership

1. A Course/curriculum that is developed by a faculty member as part of normal workload or overload is owned by the faculty member. Permission for the University to use the course must be secured in writing from the faculty developer.
2. Ownership of a course/curriculum developed by a faculty member as part of normal workload or overload, but compensated by additional stipend, is subject to written agreement between the University and the course developer.
3. Ownership of a course/curriculum developed under a “Work for Hire” contract is subject to written agreement between the University and the course developer.

Development of Non-Credit, Continuing Education Courses

The development of non-credit, continuing education courses will be accomplished exclusively by means of a “Work for Hire” agreement. The fees for development of such courses will be agreed upon by the University and the course developer and specified in writing.

Student Course Administration

Student Enrollment Procedures

Students will be automatically entered into the online course at the start of the semester, with late “adds” loaded daily thereafter. Grade book activity for students who have withdrawn from a course will not be deleted. For students who have withdrawn from a course, for which there are no grade book activities, the instructors will remove the student from the course.

在学期最后一天课程结束后的14天内，学生将不再可以使用Moodle课程。

Student Transcripts

Transcripts will be handled as with traditional face-to-face courses. Transcripts will not reflect the modality of courses.

Student Admission Standards

Pre-requisites and admission standards for the course or program will be decided by department/program faculty, and clearly stated in the course schedule and CLASS system.

Student Training

Adelphi University shall provide adequate support services for the students participating in distance learning courses, including necessary equipment, personnel and training. Student tutorials are available for online use in preparation for taking a course that employs distance learning technology.

University Resources

Faculty Training and Support

卡塔尔世界杯时间表阿德尔菲大学应为教授远程学习课程的教师提供足够的支持。该大学通过课程设计和教学技术支持专业人员在FCPE提供了重要的支持。所有教师都可以免费获得这些服务。在小组讲习班和个人会议中提供关于教学技术和相关教学方法的主题和应用的培训机会。

The FCPE specializes in faculty support, instructional applications and pedagogical issues involving technology. Faculty can contact the FCPE for assistance with developing an online or blended course. The Center is open Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, and by appointment. Faculty may also walk in to the Support Lab in Alumnae Hall, Room 01 anytime the Center is open. Phone assistance is available at 516.877.4228 or 516.877.4220. The Center’s email address isfcpe@adelphi.edu. The Center’sDistance Learning Support Sitecontains a wide range of resources for teaching online and blended courses in addition to workshop and seminar training schedules.

When requested, the FCPE will facilitate peer liaison with other Adelphi faculty for discussions of subject-specific, teaching, or technology aspects of course development.

Technology Support

卡塔尔世界杯时间表阿德尔菲大学将提供必要的设备、培训和技术支持人员。Adelphi University employs theOffice of Information Technology(IT) to support the University with administrative systems, equipment maintenance and general user support for Moodle and other applications. Students requiring assistance with Moodle should contact the IT Help Desk. Live support is available for faculty, students and staff at the IT Help Desk on the second floor of the Swirbul Library, via telephone 516.877.3340 or emailhelpdesk@adelphi.edu.

For urgent questions and technical problems during off hours, faculty should contact the IT Help Desk as above.

In the event that servers are down, email or phone messages will be sent to the entire Adelphi community.

Library Support

The Adelphi University Libraries play an integral role in the instructional, research, cultural, and student life programs of the University by providing high quality library and information facilities, resources, technology, and services in consonance with the mission and vision of the University. The Libraries serve all members of the Adelphi community representing diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds as well as a wide range of academic disciplines. Access is offered to a comprehensive variety of resources and collections that support Adelphi’s curriculum and information needs. The Libraries support and promote information literacy by teaching members of the Adelphi community to find and evaluate information effectively and to incorporate it ethically in pursuit of their academic, professional, and personal endeavors.

The Adelphi University Libraries specifically support distance instruction by providing:

• 远程访问数据库和电子期刊。
• Electronic reserve for course related materials.
• Web-based tutorials for basic information literacy for research.
• 电话参考帮助(以及通过adobeconnect提供的有限的在线参考帮助)。
• Interlibrary loan of articles for delivery via e-mail.
• Interlibrary loan of books for pickup at Garden City or Center libraries.

Definitions

Distance Learning: Adelphi University recognizes distance learning as a formal educational process that, for a substantial portion of the instructional time, employs available technology to bridge the distances between faculty and students, and between students, who are separated by space and time.

Individual Courses at Adelphi:阿德尔菲大学目前认可斯隆联盟定义的两种远程学习课程形式:混合教学，其中30%至79%的教学通过阿德尔菲大学的课程管理系统(目前为Moodle)在线进行。卡塔尔世界杯时间表其余的教学以传统的面对面的方式进行。虽然联机组件通常是异步的，但它也可能是同步的。在线教学，很少或没有传统的现场、面对面的会议，课程通过Moodle在网上托管，80%或更多的教学是在线进行的。

Programs at Adelphi阿德尔菲遵循纽约州和中州高等教育委员会的规定，将任何提供超过50%在线教学的课程定义为远程教育课程。

Forms

此政策目前没有与之相关的表格。在定期政策审查时，将对这一领域进行评估，以确定是否需要额外的信息来补充政策。

Related Information

此策略目前没有相关信息。在定期政策审查时，将对这一领域进行评估，以确定是否需要额外的信息来补充政策。

Document History

• Last Revised Date: May 13, 2012

The current policy was drafted by the FCPE Advisory Board with input from the Senate Committee on Academic and Information Technology, the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Technology Committee and the Office of the Provost.

Who Approved This Policy

Office of the Provost