Changes in Federal Distance Ed Policy: How You Can Respond

Why is it so important that you keep close tabs on the latest in distance education?

Game-changing developments on the federal level have been unprecedented.

Consider that:

• Rulemaking regarding accreditation for distance education has been completed as a result of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
• Testimony before Congress by the Inspector General’s office has made student financial aid fraud and distance education a hot topic.
• Billions of dollars could be flowing to community colleges over the next 10 years with tremendous partnering potential for universities and K-12 schools.
• The U.S. Department of Education formally suggested it might consider “limiting, suspending or terminating” the Higher Learning Commission’s status as an accrediting agency.

The effects of each event could be far-reaching and affect the red-hot growth of distance learning from sea to shining sea (and all online institutions in between).

We get you into the loop in this 60-minute seminar by providing you with an understanding of how to anticipate and respond to these opportunities and challenges.

By staying informed, you can avoid possible issues with accreditation. You’ll also have the basis for shaping your institution’s efforts to represent distance learning at the national level.

Led by two premier distance education leaders in both the community college and the collegiate settings, the seminar provides you with:

• Current, accurate information about the latest developments in Washington regarding distance learning funding. At this point in the budget process, the Obama Initiative has earmarked a significant amount of money for collaboration between community colleges, universities and K-12 institutions. Learn how you can take advantage of these new opportunities.
• Perspective regarding the recent uproar over financial aid fraud among distance learning students. Was the Inspector General’s testimony a harbinger of things to come? Find out if you should expect a greater emphasis on safeguards for the online education world, and how you can make yours “reasonable and affordable.”
• Resources for voicing your position on distance education. The upcoming months and years will be critical. You’ll learn about resources that will help you stay in touch with unfolding events, and discover simple ways to express your position to policy makers.

Who will benefit from this seminar:

• Anyone affiliated with a distance education program related to compliance, accreditation, and program development
• Faculty
• Instructional designers
• Instructional technologists
• Distance education directors and administrators

Featured Presenters
Fred Lokken is a Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean for Teaching Technologies at the Truckee Meadows Community College. He is currently the Chair of the Instructional Technology Council, which provides exceptional leadership and professional development to its network of eLearning experts, especially community colleges.

Russell Poulin is the Associate Director of WCET–a membership-based cooperative dedicated to advancing the effective use of technology in higher education. He organizes information-sharing activities among WCET members and directs EduTools.info, which provides independent reviews of educational software and policies.

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