Distance Learning

OVERVIEW

Distance Learning Programs (DLP), in close cooperation with other TASC teams, is able to contribute to the statewide mission of the institution through:

supporting faculty and administrators in the development, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive array of distance learning academic courses and programs
providing an array of academic and administrative support services for distance learning students throughout the Commonwealth and beyond, thereby elevating the quality of life for Kentuckians

Distance Learning utilizes a variety of advanced technologies to enhance educational opportunities including the Blackboard course management system, World Wide Web instruction, interactive video, videodesktop conferencing, CD-ROM/DVD, audio conferencing, telecourse/teleweb instruction and hybrid models. Integrated support services for distance learning faculty and students include:

Course development/approval process
Scheduling, marketing and delivery
Blackboard trouble shooting
Tollfree lines
Course evaluation
Collaborations
Institutional reporting
Distance Learning accreditation
Funding and grant writing support
Contractual services agreements

In addition to these services, Distance Learning Programs is pleased to collaborate with Distance Learning Library Services to offer distance learning faculty and students strong support in successfully accessing and utilizing library and electronic resources. Areas of support include:

Information literacy
Research assistance
Access to Electronic databases
Interlibrary loan
Copyright Assistance
Electronic Reserves

For more information, contact Constance Mulligan Baird, Senior Program Manager for Distance Learning Programs at (859) 257-8135 or bairdc@email.uky.edu

Jackie Briscoe, Coordinator for Distance Learning Programs at (859) 257-3010 or jbris01@email.uky.edu

Carla Cantagallo, Distance Learning Librarian at (859) 257-0500 ext. 2171 or carla@uky.edu