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Course Delivery Types:
   Internet- these courses are offered on the internet through WebCT, Breeze, and in regular HTML formats.

  EdNet- this system broadcasts live courses through a closed curcuit television network to Utah public schools. In the near future, these courses will be broadcast through "IP video," making it possible for out of state students to attend these synchronous courses.

  Face-to-Face- these courses are taught on location, just like the traditional on campus courses.
Distance Education Faculty & Adjunct Information
Welcome- A message from the Director

DE Courses
Distance Education offers a variety of Internet, EdNet, and Face-to-Face delivered courses.

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WebCT
We have several documents that can assist you and your students on how to use WebCT. The Instructional Media Integration Centre (IMIC) has these documents available for you at the InfoDepot.

Breeze
Breeze consists of two components for faculty to use, Breeze Live and Breeze Presentation. The IMIC has created three presentations on these products, they are:
- What is the Breeze?
- Breeze Presentation
- Breeze Live Walkthrough

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Policies and Procedures
It is reccomended that all current and potential students taking Distance Education offerings understand the requirements and guidelines regarding the courses they take.

Course Completion
All work must be completed within the SUU semester schedule. Consult the SUU calendar or general catalog for these dates.

Drops/Refunds
The drop/refund policy for Distance Education is the same as for SUU on-campus students. During fall and Spring Semesters, a 100 percent refund is authorized during the first seven (7) calendar days of the semester. From the 8th to the 14th calendar days, a 70 percent refund is authorized; from the 15th to the 21st calendar days is 50 percent refund can be obtained, and after that, there will be no refund in the event of a drop.

Academic Honesty
You are expected to be honest about doing your course work on your own. Academic dishonesty is serious and will not be tolerated. SUU Faculty now have access to anti-plagiarism databanks and software/services. It is recomended to submit your own work for assignments. Unacceptable behavior such as submitting someone else's work as your own, cheating on examinations and plagiarism can result in a variety of penalties such as resubmission of lessons, reexamination, and/or failure in the course. If you do not have a clear understanding of these expectations, please read the following web site about plagarism at http://ollie.dcccd.edu/library/Module4/M4-VII/plagar.htm, and/or type the word plagarism in a web search engine and follow several links until you do understand.
See also the SUU Policy as regarding academic honesty as stated in the General Catalog found at: http://www.suu.edu/academics/catalog/2004/ch2a.pdf.

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Home Computer Requirements
Students taking internet (WebCT) courses at home are required to meet the following hyperlinked information. WebCT computer requirements.

Usernames and Passwords
Course access into WebCT courses and obtaining an username must be done at the WebCT server homepage. Usernames and passwords will not become available until the first day of the SUU semester.
Disclaimer:
Distance Ed. no longer sends personal access or course detail information to students.
Students are responsible in obtaining individual course access & materials information. Most courses are offered via WebCT, likewise a few are not. See the information about these delivery types below.

WebCT Instructions
There is a collection site (Student HelpDesk ) containing some basic instructions to help you to get started using WebCT. We have also created a Step by Step guide in accessing WebCT.

Non-WebCT Courses
Some Internet courses are not offered in WebCT. To see if your course is not offered in WebCT click here. These courses do not require a username or password to access.

Textbooks and Materials
Textbooks and materials needed for an online course can be found at the SUU Bookstore website at: http://www.suu.edu/ss/bookstore/

IMI Helpdesk
If you are experiencing technical problems with your Internet/WebCT courses you can contact the IMIC at: imic@suu.edu or call (435)586-1994.

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Transcripts
The Registrar has a web site with transcript request instructions which is located at: http://www.suu.edu/ss/registrar/verification.html
There is also a new form available on the Internet which is located at
http://wwww.ssu.edu/ss/registrar/TranscriptRequestForm.pdf.

Incomplete Grade Application
This form is to be used to contract a completion date for Distance Education courses. Use it as directed by the professor if it is required by the department, or to hold a T grade open for a specific contracted time. Form link.

Test Proctor Identification Form
This form is for faculty needing to have a test proctor to facilitate exams for students. Form link.

 

 

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