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Distance Learning Committee

The Distance Learning Committee shall provide policy development, oversight, and academic advice specific to the design and implementation of distance learning courses and degree programs. In particular, the committee will have the following responsibilities.

Membership:

  • Aaron Gubi (Co-Chair), Advanced Studies in Psychology, 2024 – 2025
  • Shweta Singh (Co-Chair), Marketing, Global Business and Economics, 2024 – 2025
  • Bo Wang, Accounting & Finance, 2024 – 2026
  • Susan Chambre, Special Education and Literacy, 2024 – 2026
  • Karen Woodruff, Elementary and Physical Education, 2023 – 2025
  • Julia Nevarez, Sociology, 2023 – 2025
  • Janine Martins-Shannon, Psychology, 2022 – 2025
  • Rongsun Pu, Biological Sciences, 2022 – 2025
  • Sara Maass-Meyer, Biological Sciences, 2024 – 2026
  • Venesa Alicea-Chuqui, Architecture, 2024 – 2026
  • Amanda Sarafian, Occupational Therapy, 2023 – 2025
  • Adrienne Garro, Advanced Studies in Psychology, 2024 – 2026
  • Laura Baecher, Academic Affairs, 2024 – 2025, nonvoting
  • Carol Smith-Cuevas, Online Learning, 2024 – 2025, nonvoting
  • David Prudencio, Computer & Information Services, 2024 – 2025, nonvoting
  • Dawn Adams-Harmon, Management, KFT Representative, 2024 – 2025, nonvoting
  • Nima Sherpa, Research Office, 2024 – 2025, nonvoting

Charges:

  1. The Distance Learning Committee will participate in the approval process for Distance Learning course curriculum designations in accordance with curriculum procedure.
  2. The Distance Learning Committee will examine the current technology used to support Online Learning in all of its forms at Kean University and make recommendations for its improvement and future technology decisions.
  3. The Distance Learning Committee will propose, monitor, and evaluate the Online and Hybrid Course Development process.
  4. The Distance Learning Committee will make recommendations that help to ensure that online and hybrid courses maintain Academic Integrity.
  5. The Distance Learning Committee will assist in designing the online and hybrid course standards that are in compliance with Quality Matters guidelines.
  6. The Distance Learning Committee will propose best instructional practices in online and hybrid courses.
  7. The Distance Learning Committee will assist in assessing the delivery of online and hybrid courses and programs.
  8. The Distance Learning Committee will provide timely ongoing advice and direction to The Center for Online Learning that will lead to the development of critical documents; the provision, assessment and expansion of services to faculty and students; and to ensure compliance with Middle States requirements for Distance Education programs.

Agenda and Minutes:

September 19, 2024        Agenda            Minutes

October 30, 2024             Agenda            Minutes

November 21, 2024        Agenda            Minutes

December 12, 2024         Agenda            Minutes