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DEVELOPING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS IN DISTANCE EDUCATIONLisa Webb, M.S., CRC
Interim Director, VCU Office of Special Services for Students
Factors Influencing Need for Support
Theme IBecome a leader among national research universities in providing all students with high quality learning/living experiences focused on inquiry, discovery and innovation in a global environment
VCU Quest for Distinction
Provide students a quality education through rigorous and innovative academic programs that support and prepare students for civic engagement and careers in a 21st century global environment
Theme 1 Goal
•% of students with internships, practicum, etc.•% of programs with a high quality capstone experience•# of online credit hours generated•Job placement rates
Theme 1 Metrics
•Initiate Online@VCU to coordinate and support online learning initiatives at all academic levels•Require a culminating capstone experience for all students
Theme 1 University Initiatives
VCU Center for Teaching Excellence
Online Course Development InitiativeOverview
The Online Course Development Initiative is a comprehensive program designed to assist faculty members with designing quality online courses and developing skills for effective online teaching. This yearlong program consists of several integrated components that seek to hone faculty expertise through interdisciplinary collaboration, critical reflection, consultation and peer mentoring. Faculty members who engage in the full range of experiences will be in a position to provide guidance and leadership for colleagues within their home school or department related to online teaching and course development.
Distance Education at VCU
Online ProgramsB.S. in Clinical Laboratory ScienceGraduate Certificate in Aging Studies M.Ed. in Sport LeadershipM.Ed. in Special Education: General EducationCOVE (Certifying Online Virginia Educators)Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism Spectrum DisordersM.A. in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program GuideCertificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness M.S. in Addiction Studies M.S.W. with a Concentration in Clinical Social Work Practice
Distance Education at VCU
Hybrid Programs(Programs that are a combination of distance education, traditional classroom experience, and some online courses).Ph.D. in Health Related Sciences Graduate Certificate in Patient CounselingM.S. in Gerontology M.S. in Health AdministrationM.S. in Nurse Anesthesia and PhD in Nurse Anesthesia PracticeDoctorate in Occupational TherapyAccredited by the American Occupational Therapy AssociationM.S. in Patient CounselingMasters of Rehabilitation Counseling M.Ed. in Educational LeadershipB.S. in Nursing
Virginia Community College System
Achieve 2015 Strategic Plan
Access · Affordability · Student Success · Workforce · Resources
ODU – implement collaboration with Old Dominion University to offer the following four year degrees through Distance LearningBachelor of Science – Criminal JusticeBachelor of Science – Criminal Justice-Police ScienceBachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science – NursingShared Services Distance Learning (SSDL) – Implement SSDL collaboration with Northern Virginia Community College – goal of 50 students enrolled
http://www.pdc.edu/about/presidents-office/2011-12-goals/
Paul D. Camp Community College ACHIEVE 2015 Plan for 2011-2012
•Online Courses•Extended Campus Programs•Clinical Education Placements at Various Sites Across the State•On the job training for workforce development programs
What do we mean by Distance Education?
•Academic Support•Disability Support•Counseling Services•Crisis Intervention•Drop-in Appointments
Resources Available to On-Campus Students
•Disability Support•Technology Support for Online Courses•Clinical Site Supervisor (may or may not be available to student)•Academic Support is very limited•Counseling Services – not readily available
Resources Available to Distance Education Students
Online Courses Don’t Solve All Problems!
Case #1
Request for Admissions to Ph.D. Program in
Occupational Therapy
Online Courses Don’t Solve All Problems!
Case #2
Medical Issues
Online Courses Don’t Solve All Problems!
Case #3
Technology Needs
Online Courses Don’t Solve All Problems!
Case #4
Student requesting admission to program offered through distance learning that
includes a clinical component
Clinical Education/On the job training
Academic Support
Students who are on our campus during their first two years have access to academic support services.
What supports do they need once they leave campus and begin either clinical training or on the job training?
Clinical Education Support Strategies
Participation by our staff in student progress meetings for students who are in clinical education
Cooperative agreements between our campus and other universities to allow access to counseling services if needed
A plan for assessment of immediate or urgent issues at the clinical site
Meeting with the student before they start clinical rotations, and periodic check-in appointments by phone/email throughout the rotation
How do we provide academic support to students at satellite campuses?
Satellite Programs
Scheduling an Initial AppointmentMust come in person to either location:Monroe Park CampusUniversity Student Commons, Room 238907 Floyd Ave.(804) 828-6200Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.MCV CampusGrant House, B0111008 East Clay St.(804) 828-3964Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Monday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.After Hours EmergencyPlease call VCU Police dispatcher:(804) 828-1234 and ask to speak to a therapist.
Access to Counseling Services
•Small group and individual tutoring available on campus•Until this year, no provisions for satellite campuses
Access to Tutoring Services
•Intentional outreach and follow up with off-campus/distance students•Phone/email contact when appropriate•Travel to the off-campus satellite program if required•Use of video conferencing if available
Access to Academic Counseling
•Allow for phone intake if distance is too far for appointment in the office•Allow for electronic submission of intake forms and documentation•May require a site visit if physical accommodations are required•Intentional outreach to distance students – announcements on blackboard course, etc.
Access to Disability Support
