6.  DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM

FISCAL POLICIES

 

6.1  TUITION

Distance learning students are currently charged at the same tuition rate as on-campus students. No out-of-state fees are incurred.

 

In the spring of 1998 the Distance Learning Advisory Committee recommended that an additional $30 per course fee be assessed to help cover ongoing distance learning development and technology costs.  Having been approved by the university administration and Board of Trustees, this fee took effect in the fall of 1998.  (See Appendix 6.A for Board Resolution and Resolution Summary.)

 

6.2  CONTRACTS

All employment contracts for teaching in the Distance Learning Program follow normal university procedures as outlined in the UNA Faculty Handbook. 

 

Guidelines regarding tuition, credit hours, fees, etc. for courses taught via the IITS are outlined in the IITS Policy & Procedure Manual.  (See Appendix 3.F.)

 

6.3  BUDGET

The Distance Learning Program at the University of North Alabama is financed through the same budgeting process used for other university programs.  The Distance Learning Program receives a separate budget each year.  (See Appendix 6.B for a sample Distance Learning Budget request.)