The faculty at Volunteer State Community College is committed to implementing the Guidelines for Online & Hybrid Course Design and Review. These guidelines ensure that Vol State distance education courses are designed to promote student engagement and success.
Guidelines for Online & Hybrid Course Design and Review (PDF)
Download a printable PDF or Word copy of the guidelines from the attachments to the right.
Model Courses
Distance education model courses are online or hybrid courses developed by faculty under contract and regularly taught by other full-time or adjunct faculty. Model courses must pass the Guidelines for Online & Hybrid Course Design and Review during a three-person team review before the course can be taught online. Model courses provide a valuable foundation to help faculty efficiently prepare for and deliver excellent teaching in a wide range of courses within their area of expertise. Model courses are also a critical element of the college’s online education quality assurance program.
Approved Courses
Distance education approved courses are online or hybrid courses developed by faculty without a contract. Typically only one section of this course is taught each semester, typically by the instructor who developed the course. Approved courses must pass the Guidelines for Online & Hybrid Course Design and Review during a two-person team review before the course can be taught online. Approved courses provide more online options for students in a variety of subjects. Approved courses are part of the college’s online education quality assurance program.