terms or subterms. Course sections will include an "A, B, or C" prefixed to the course section number (Examples: A01, B01, or C01).
Distinguishing features of each course modality:
| Modalities | Section Prefix | Other name | % face-to-face | LMS use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Course | no prefix used | on-campus; residential | 100 | supplemental for the purpose of distributing announcements, notes, assignments, syllabus, posting feedback and grades. |
| Hybrid Course | H | blended | varies | 60% - 80% of the course content will be distributed through the LMS |
| Virtual Course | V | virtual | 0 | all course content and assessment is distributed through the LMS; synchronous requirements; residential programs. |
| Online Course | A, B, or C | online; distance | 0 | all course content and assessment is distributed through the LMS; asynchronous; online programs. |
The full-time faculty of Kentucky State University are contracted to deliver the residential academic programs. The traditional modality is the default modality of courses.
Faculty may choose to offer a course in the hybrid modality with the approval of the Office of Online Education. The request must explain the selection of the hybrid modality within the context of the course objectives and the faculty member's workload. The request should also apprise the Director of Online Education of how the course will use the LMS and the blend of synchronous and asynchronous academic engagement.
If a course in the residential programs cannot be offered in a traditional or hybrid modality, faculty members must request approval from the Office of Online Education and the Provost to provide a course in the virtual modality. The request must include a rationale for the request and an estimation of the course enrollment. It must explain why the other residential modalities are not viable options within the context of the course objectives and the faculty member's workload. The request must describe how the course will use the LMS and the blend of synchronous and asynchronous academic engagement. The Office of Online Education should review the request and comment on whether it is justified and does not conflict with the objectives of the department, the academic program, or the students' best interests. The Office of Online Education will also comment on the faculty member's completion of training and requirements to offer a virtual course. Courses denied for the virtual modality must be offered in the traditional or hybrid modalities. Alternatively, if the enrollment in the proposed course is relatively low, the Office of Online Education may consider solutions involving sections offered in KYSU Online.
The online modality is the default modality of KYSU Online's academic programs. The online modality is asynchronous. Subject Matter Experts and Instructional Designers should design the courses to include asynchronous instruction and academic engagement. Instructors in online courses may offer synchronous learning opportunities for their students, but these may not be required.
Exceptions to the asynchronous requirements of courses must be formally requested from the Office of Online Education at the outset of the course development process. The request should explain why the asynchronous