1.3 Program Management - All DL activities shall be supported and managed by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OAA) with direct oversight by the Distance Learning Coordinator and the Distance Learning Decision-Making Unit (DMU). Support, such as course marketing, planning, scheduling, training, and implementation will be the responsibility of the Distance Learning Coordinator and the DMU. OAA must approve the utilization of interactive video classrooms by internal and/or external agencies. JSU will offer the use of interactive video classrooms to state agencies, businesses and other education entities for a fee determined by OAA. The fee will cover cost for equipment/room usage, technical staff, and long distance connectivity fee.

1.4 Role of Distance Education DMU

• To develop the University's Distance Learning strategic plan and continue the update of plans for implementation and evaluation.
• To serve in a direct advisory capacity related to OAA.
• To provide advisement and decision making on the implementation of the Distance Learning policies and procedures.
• To approve courses to be delivered via distance
• To plan WebCT seminars and workshops

2.1 Existing Courses - Traditional courses modified for distance learning must be submitted to the Distance Education DMU for approval. Syllabi for online courses, with the appropriate signed DL forms, must be submitted to the chair of the Distance Education DMU. The departmental chair's signature on the form indicates that the course has met the requirements as set forth by the University's traditional course approval procedures (e.g., University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee). Once the course is approved, the Distance Learning Coordinator will contact you with

2.2 New Courses - New course approval is initiated by submitting the course syllabus with signed approval forms to the appropriate traditional course approval body. The Distance Education course action forms must also be included at this time. Once the course has been approved through traditional processes, it will be forwarded to the Distance Education DMU. After the course gains approval of the Distance Education DMU, access to WebCT software can be achieved by by contacting the Distance Learning Coordinator.

2.3 Hybrid Courses - JSU encourages faculty members to explore using WebCT for course delivery. In that regard, WebCT may be used to disseminate assignments and course materials via the internet. However, if students must take examinations or receive credit in lieu of attendance via WebCT, this constitutes a hybrid course and therefore must be approved by the Distance Learning DMU. Approval is gained by submitting a syllabus for the course including activities that will occur online with the appropriate signed DL course approval forms. Additionally, if any three of the following course elements are distributed via WebCT, the course must gain DMU approval:
1. Assignments
2. Quizzes
3. Papers
4. Chat sessions
5. Email communications

The appropriate forms for DL course approval may be found in the appendix section of this document or on the internet at: http://www.jsums.edu/~dl.

3.0 ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Faculty Load - The teaching load for undergraduate faculty teaching a DL course will be 12 semester hours. Graduate faculty teaching a DL course will have a teaching load of 9 semester hours. DL faculty members will receive material development support from the DMU.

3.2 Ownership of Educational Materials -? Materials developed using university funds shall belong to the University. Course development paid for by the university shall also belong to the University's Unit.

3.3 Faculty Qualifications - OAA must certify faculty members involved in distance learning before teaching courses. Faculty current qualifications are required, but certification is a must due to quality assurance.

3.4 Admission Policy - DL courses are subject to the same regulations as stated in the university catalog. See the university catalog for details.

4.1 Course Evaluation and Assessment - DL courses are subject to the same regulations as stated in the university catalog. See the university catalog for details.

4.2 Academic Integrity of Distance Learning courses - DL courses are subject to the same regulations as stated in the university catalog. Requirements such as a grading system, examinations, research projects, course evaluation, faculty evaluation, attendance policy, and clock hours required are considered part of academic integrity. See the university catalog for details.

4.3 Student Authentication - Faculty members must verify that students participating in DL courses are indeed the same as student who officially enrolled in the course. This may be accomplished by requiring students to be physically present when course assessments are done. Faculty members may also require students to go to a pre approved site for course assessments where they are proctored by an official site representative. In this instance, the student may be required to produce a student ID.

4.4 Enrollment - The enrollment process for student in DL courses is equivalent to the procedures used for traditional classroom courses. All established policies and procedures pertaining to registration, drop/add, withdrawal, etc. are applicable to DL courses. See the university catalog for details.

4.5 Dropping and Withdrawing From a Course - DL courses are subject to the same regulations as stated in the university catalog. See the university catalog for details.

4.6 Copyright - Jackson State University DL administrators will ensure compliance with all copyright laws concerning the use and reproduction of printed materials and transmission of films, recording, videotapes or other protected works.

4.7 Accreditation Requirements ? Jackson State University will comply with the national accreditation requirements or standards of the colleges, schools, and departments.

4.8 Course Cancellations ? DL courses are subject to the same regulations as stated in the university catalog. Courses will be canceled only in emergency situations and with ample notice as possible. If University closures occur due to bad weather and/or holidays, all distance education classes will be canceled.

4.9 Course Credits and Degrees Offered - DL courses are subject to the same regulations as stated in the university catalog. See the University catalog for details.

4.10 Library Resources ? DL students will be provided adequate access to campus library resources via on-line services. Library resources such as on-line catalog and on-line databases, materials placed on reserve at the main campus,   e-mail services, and toll-free telephone.

4.11 Interactive Video Network (IVN) Classrooms - Accessibility of IVN classrooms should be administered by the Distance Learning DMU. This includes scheduling, room access, and technical support. Scheduling of IVN classrooms should be available to all disciplines. Finally, DL courses should take precedent over traditional classes that may normally be scheduled in these rooms.

5.0 REGISTRATION
5.1 Courses currently offered by the University via WebCT are listed on JSU's website at: www.jsums.edu/~dl. Additional information is also available to assist students in making an informed decision about the online learning environment. All students signing up for a course must first be admitted to Jackson State University. Once admitted, the student must contact the department and advisor to receive a PIN to access "JSU PAWS" (Jackson State University?s Personal Access to Web Services).   Students should pre-register each semester at the designated time.
5.2 WEB for Students: Students may register online by logging into the Jackson State University Homepage at: www.jsums.edu. Click on ?JSU P.A.W.S.? at the top of page.  Students will need their   J-Number and PIN to proceed.