A. Independent Departmental: All Internet courses created independently from SCPS or the Provost’s online course development program. These courses are created by the instructor for their own departmental projects and programs. Courses in this category that plan to use WebCT/Breeze are required to register with the IMIC to obtain a WebCT shell. Since the IMIC is responsible for post-development (or active) support of all courses using WebCT/Breeze for SUU, these projects must comply with this document.

B. SCPS/Provost Sponsored/Fast Track: Courses developed through SCPS or the Provost’s online course development program must contact the IMIC to initiate the course development contract. It should be expected that after content is gathered, an additional average of 200 hours will be spent in course creation into WebCT. This does not account for training, workshops, or one-on-one support that will be needed. Courses using this development program must adhere to the development window and conditions (see Addendum 6) for compensation and release.

There are two levels of development and IMIC support:

• Advanced Level: Course creation consists of a full development by the instructor. The IMIC will not be involved with the course creation. Instructors will need to have previous knowledge and experience working with WebCT and the IMIC. Since some technologies which could be used are too complex to have effective workshops or training by the IMIC, considerations can be made to the creation policy. Instructors that are found to not have the minimal skills required to effectively create an Advanced Level course contract will be defaulted to a Base Level contract.
  (Fall '05) Instructors whom are new to SUU and have never built an online course with SCPS/IMIC, can only apply for a Base level contract.
   
• Base Level/Fast Track: Course creation is done by the instructor and IMIC development house. The Instructor is required to gather content, create a syllabus, obtain approved copyright permissions and clearance for all media that will be used. This material is then turned over to the IMIC in a digital format no later than 120 days before the fortnight before the semester in which it is offered. The IMIC will then build the course into WebCT to guarantee that the course meets the IMIC guidelines.
  (Fall '05) Instructors whom are new to SUU and have never built an online course with SCPS/IMIC, can only apply for a Base level contract.
  This level is also used for SCPS “Fast Track” courses and programs. “Fast Track” courses are constructed by the IMIC to ensure high-quality standards within a predetermined time frame.
   
• Update Level: Courses previously made will on average need to be updated every 3-5 years. Updates are to be done by the instructor and meet the current IMIC Best Practices. IMIC support is acute and minimal. Read Addendum 5 regarding course updates and compensations. (Also see Course Update Contract)

C. EdNet LMS: EdNet courses often make use of WebCT as a supplement so that students can access materials and handouts from the instructor. Since WebCT is only used as a supplement, instructors are not required to use all the tools and content that an online course needs. All that is required is the IMIC Helpdesk and Evaluation links. Since Image branding is a requirement for all SUU internet sites and courses, The IMIC will assist in this compliance. All material, media and content used in supplemental accounts will follow copyright law. (See Addendum 3.)

D. Face-to-Face LMS: Traditional (Face-to-Face) courses like EdNet courses will make use of WebCT as a supplement so that students can access materials and handouts from the instructor. To obtain a WebCT account to supplement a course contact the IMIC Administrator or the Web Services Director. As a repeat- Since WebCT is only used as a supplement, instructors are not required to use all the tools and content that an online course needs. All that is required is the IMIC Helpdesk and (if Department Chair wants) a link to the IMIC evaluation system. Image branding will also be implemented to SUU courses using WebCT by the IMIC or Web Services. All material, media and content used in supplemental accounts will follow copyright law. (See Addendum 3)

E. Breeze (Live) Meeting: (Fall 05) Courses and/or sections offered through Breeze Meeting are required to have a WebCT account (See Addendum 1.1 & 1.1.2). Tools used so that students can access materials and handouts from the instructor are recommended. A direct link and icon to the Breeze meeting is required. WebCT will be used as a means for students to gain information and access to the Breeze session. Other means have been found to create student confusion and issues.