KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

POLICY TITLE: KYSU Online Course Modality Policy

KYSU Online Course Modality Policy

VOLUME, SECTION & NUMBER:

1.3.14

ENTITIES AFFECTED:

Students

Faculty

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:

Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

Office of Online Education

Registrar's Office

APPROVED BY:

The Office of Online Education

The Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE:

7/1/2024

REVISED FROM:

Section 3.3 of the Kentucky State University Faculty Handbook (August 27, 2019 revision)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the KYSU Online Course Modality Policy is to clarify the course modalities of academic programs and courses offered by Kentucky State University. The launch of KYSU Online in the 2024-25 academic year requires a new policy to standardize the terminology, definitions, and processes of course modalities. This policy updates the course modality definitions found in the 2019 edition of the Faculty Handbook, and it differentiates online courses and virtual courses to support the distinct academic offerings of KYSU Online.

POLICY STATEMENT:

The academic programs of Kentucky State University are oriented toward two general venues. One venue is the physical campus of Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky. This is the locus of the traditional academic programs, the full-time faculty, and the administrative offices of the University's programs. This venue primarily serves residential and commuter students enrolled in traditional degree programs. The

ALL POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO AMMENDMENT