JSU Distance Learning - Eminus Newsletter - Volume 1, Issue 1

"At a Distance - From a Distance"

Current Topics in Distance Education

Goals of Distance Education

Use a student–centered approach to ensure provision of excellent services to students through continuous evaluation and improvement of courses and programs offered at a distance.
Provide challenging, high–quality coursework based on clear and understandable objectives from which students can develop intellectually, personally, and professionally.
Provide all necessary resources, including technical support, library services, and administrative support to students to ensure effortless transition into and maintenance in the distance education environment.

Distance Education's
Mission Statement

Jacksonville State University strives to meet the needs of all students. Distance education enhances this capability by utilizing the ever–expanding set of technological tools to reach students who may be unable to participate in the traditional University environment. With new tools such as videoconferencing and online courses, students from all walks of life participate in a University environment while continuing with their employment schedules and family responsibilities. Distance education provides an outstanding level of education to everyone, not just to select individuals at strictly delineated times of the day.