Online Learning Council

Charge

The Online Learning Council shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Provost regarding matters related to distance education. The Council provides leadership in determining academic policies, procedures, and priorities concerning distance education. As a first step in the review process for distance education programs, the Council reviews proposals for online and off-campus degrees, certificate programs, minors, and concentrations. In addition, the Council also presents on topics of interest regarding distance education as well as reviews potential new technologies for distance education.

Voting Membership

Voting members shall consist of 18 appointed representatives by an Academic Dean including: Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources; Huckabee College of Architecture; College of Arts and Sciences; Rawls College of Business Administration; College of Education; Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering; The Graduate School; Honors College; College of Human Sciences; College of Media and Communication; J.T & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts; School of Law; University Libraries; University Studies; School of Veterinary Medicine; as well as 3 representatives of the Office of the Provost that serve in areas related to distance education including Faculty Success, Student Life, and Academic Innovation and Student Success. The Online Learning Council chair serves as a tie-breaking vote if necessary.

Ex-Officio Membership

Ex-officio Membership shall consist of TTU Online leadership and Ex-officio membership will consist of TTU Online directors and other areas across campus that support distance education administratively.

Appointment

The Deans/Vice Provosts/Vice Presidents of each college/school/division will appoint their representatives for voting and ex-officio members. The presidents of the Faculty and Staff Senates will appoint their representatives; All appointed members serve at the pleasure of their supervisors and will serve a three-year term with the possibility of being reappointed.

Operating Procedures

The council shall develop its own operating procedures subject to the approval of the provost. Copies of all minutes and reports are provided to all members of the council and submitted to the provost.

Voting

Each representative has one vote. Ex-officio representatives shall not vote, except that the chair of the Online Learning Council should vote to break any tie. Members' substitutes are considered to carry a full voting proxy.

Membership Term

Each Online Learning Council representative shall serve a term of three years.

Chairperson

The council chair is appointed by the Vice Provost for TTU Online.

Membership