The ability to complete virtual courses successfully, of first-semester online students exclusively at a distance, should be assessed before the semester begins. The assessment should be an online readiness tool or any other methods approved by instructor, advisor or director of online programs. VPAA is to make the final approval for students not meeting the required standard.
Evaluation of online courses should be done annually by faculty-centered consultant(s) from outside the university, e.g. Quality Matters.
The changes were discussed. It was mentioned that the outside consultant fees can be very high per course. APC members are to read the proposal again before the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15pm.