McNeese State University recognizes the importance of distance education and the role it plays in student success and learning. This policy provides guidelines regarding distance education courses and policies.
McNeese State University uses the following definition of distance education provided by SACSCOC and Louisiana Board of Regents:
McNeese State University defines the following course and program designations as distance education:
All distance education courses and programs at McNeese State University are held to the same academic expectations, regulations, and standards as their traditional counterparts. All students enrolled in distance education course or programs must adhere to the same policies, procedures, handbooks, and requirements as their traditional counterparts as well as any additional distance education policies, procedures, handbooks, and requirements. Training is available to faculty teaching via distance education in the learning management system provided by the Office of E-Learning and Testing.
Comparability of distance education programs to their traditional counterparts is ensured by the evaluation of educational effectiveness, including assessments of student learning outcomes, student retention, and student satisfaction.
Course Delivery Classifications Policy
Course Enrollment Management Policy
Curriculum and Course Development Policy
Exams or Student Learning Assessment Policy
Information Technology Identity and Access Management Policy
Institutional Planning and Assessment Policy
This policy is distributed via the University Policies webpage.