Distance Education Program Committee - Crafton Hills College
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Charge

The Distance Education Program Committee ensures that distance education at CHC is equitable, high quality, and guided by evidence-based decision making. It develops, reviews, and assesses policies and practices using data, assessment results, student feedback, and research to guide improvement. Working with faculty, students, staff, departments, and other committees, DEP aligns distance education with the college’s equity, diversity, and student success goals while addressing barriers in technology, resources, and support. The committee makes recommendations on pathways, technologies, professional development, instructional practices, and evolving external standards to strengthen the CHC distance education program. It also assists in reviewing and verifying DE instructor training, in collaboration with SBVC, to ensure regulatory compliance. Additional responsibilities include maintaining and updating DE resources such as the CHC DE website, micro-courses, and training; contributing to regular review of the CHC Distance Education Plan; and serving as a liaison to the CVC, DECO, and District DE to keep the campus informed about progress and outcomes. 

Membership

At least two faculty, including as many of the following individuals as possible:

  • At least one representative from Counseling
  • At least one representative from Library Services
  • At least one representative from Tutoring
  • At least one representative from Curriculum
  • At least one representative from Professional Development Committee
  • At least one representative from Peer Online Course Review (POCR)

At least two staff (one Classified Senate and one CSEA appointment), including as many of the following individuals as possible:

  • At least one representative from A&R
  • At least one representative from Research
  • At least one representative from SAS
  • At least one representative from Campus Technology Services
  • At least one representative from District DE Team
  • At least one representative from Student Support Services

At least one student (Student Senate appointment)

At least two managers, including as many of the following individuals as possible:

  • Director, Distance Education (Chair)
  • VPI or designee
  • VPSS or designee
  • At least one representative from Institutional Advancement

Term: Two years