Distance Education Committee

Open and uses consensus decision-making processes, but core representatives are

determined by the third week of each semester. Keeps and posts minutes on the web.

Meets the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of each month, 12-12:50 p.m., Room 402.

Charge:

·         Support faculty in DE delivery ventures and development of DE delivery plan proposals.

·         Administer Academic Senate approved DE review and approval process.

·         Recommend to the Curriculum Committee DE delivery plan approvals.

·         Make recommendations as appropriate and called for to Academic Senate, Faculty Association, college-wide committees, college and district administration on issues related to DE, such as evaluation of DE delivery instruction.

Chair:  One faculty member approved by the Curriculum Committee

Core Representatives:

Administration (2):                Vice President of Academic Services and                                                                         one Dean appointed by Vice President of Academic                                                 Services

Classified Senate (1):           Instructional Technology Coordinator & Instructional                                                 Designer

Academic Senate (9):           At least one representative from each division, to include:

One counselor and one librarian.

Minimum of two faculty experienced in DE delivery at Chabot College.

Minimum of two faculty experienced in online instruction at Chabot College.

Minimum of two faculty informed about DE principles and practices as demonstrated by completion of degree or certificate program, participation in statewide Academic Senate DE activities, or equivalent.

Minimum of two faculty with an interest in Distance Education.

Reporting/Recommending Responsibilities:

Primary –

·         Curriculum Committee

·         Academic Senate

·         Technology Committee