New. Programs Since Online Course Delivery. Technology in the Classroom. Enrollment Trends. Investment in Technology

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1 Utah State University 100 Years of Disruption USU began providing distance education to rural Utah communities in Trains, planes, and automobiles have given way to satellite, online and video conferencing capabilities. Moving forward, Utah State University will continue to disrupt higher education through innovation. Online Course Delivery USU delivered online courses to students in every state in 2010 Students in 50 countries were enrolled USU online courses since USU courses are available online 116 online courses have been developed by USU faculty since USU faculty taught online courses in fall USU online courses have been evaluated using best practice standards of quality since spring 2011 All courses developed for online delivery must adhere to a unique USU online quality rubric Technology in the Classroom 233 classrooms in Utah received interactive video conference courses from USU in fall ,033 sections used a web-based course support system in fall % of all distance education courses and nearly 50% of all USU classes use web-based course support system USU has 10 professional instructional designers located state-wide to assist faculty in innovative program development and delivery Enrollment Trends 90% increase in online student headcount since % increase in online courses delivered since % increase in interactive video conferencing student headcount since % increase in interactive video conferencing course delivery since 2006 Investment in Technology $3,955,000 has been invested in interactive video conferencing systems and equipment since interactive video conferencing rooms in Utah are operated by USU Strategic Technology Partners Innovative course development and support State-wide internet network system Collaborate in state-of-the-art education delivery technology Design cutting-edge technology classroom environments New Programs Since 2006 Online Degrees Deafblindness (AS) Agribusiness (BS) Communicative Disorders & Deaf Education (BS) Economics (BS) Family Life Studies (BS) Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Engineering Computer or Electrical (ME) Instructional Technology (MEd) Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences (MS) Blindness (Certificate) Deafblindness Preservice Training (Certificate) Museum Practice (Certificate) Spanish (Minor) Interactive Broadcast Degrees Criminal Justice (AS) General Technology (AAS) Pre-Engineering (AS) Accounting (BS) Entrepreneurship (BS) Management Information Systems (BS) Mathematics Education (BS) Recreation Resource Management (BS) Social Work (BS) Applied Environmental Geoscience (MS) Human Resources (MS) Social Work (MSW) Education (PhD) Native American Studies (Certificate) Elementary Mathematics (Endorsement) Anthropology (minor)

2 Delivery Methods As a student with Regional Campuses & Distance Education (RCDE), you have several options when it comes to the way you take your courses. The method of delivery varies by class and program, and not all courses are offered in all methods. Check with your degree program to find out how specific courses are offered. Online: Students take online courses through Blackboard Vista following the traditional semester schedule. Students submit assignments online through Blackboard and interact with instructors and classmates via , online discussion, and other online communication. Most of these courses have deadlines for assignments and exams, so it s easy for students to keep up with the work. While students may contact instructors, it s important that students study sufficiently and have the selfmotivation to accomplish the work required, as they do not meet on a regular basis as in a regular face-to-face setting. Hybrid: These courses are typically delivered in an online format using online video communication software such as Adobe Connect (Breeze) or Wimba. While the courses are delivered online students are usually required to participate in hybrid classes at set times. This allows for streaming video and live chat with other students and the instructor in real-time. Some hybrid course are only available to individuals in certain locations or in specific programs. Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC): IVC courses are interactive classes taught in a classroom and broadcast to various locations throughout the state of Utah. Additional classrooms are able to watch video in real-time of the instructor as he or she teaches. Through microphones and camera systems, students in remote sites are able to ask and answer questions and make comments that the instructor is able to answer for all students. The students in the onsite class turn in their assignments to the professor directly, whereas students taking IVC courses from the distance locations must send all their work in to the instructor. IVC courses are great for students who thrive in a traditional classroom and allows for that style of interaction in a local setting. Face-to-Face: These are in-class, traditional higher education courses. Students attend classes and are taught by instructors in person.

3 Degrees & Programs Interactive Broadcast Online Face to Face Criminal Justice Deafblindness General Studies Ornamental Horticulture Pre-Engineering Associate of Applied Science Office Systems Support General Technology Bachelor s Degrees Accounting Agribusiness Licensures Master s Degrees Associate s Degrees Associate of Science Hybrid Undergraduate Programs Aerospace Engineering (MS) Agricultural Systems Technology (MS) Secondary Education Agricultural Extension Education Family & Consumer Sciences Education and Extension Secondary & Postsecondary Agricultural Education Biological Science Composite Applied Environmental Geoscience (MS) Psychology Teaching Business Administration (MBA) ESL Teaching (minor) Computer Science (MS) School Library Media (minor) Elementary Education (MEd) Post Baccalaureate Programs Engineering (ME) Administrative/Supervisory Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering History Teaching Mathematics Education Secondary Education (ARL*) English English (MS) English Teaching History Technical Writing Math Business Health, Physical Education, & Recreation (MEd) Communicative Disorders & Deaf Education Human Resources (MS) (Executive Program) Science Instructional Technology (MEd) Social Studies Communicative Disorders & Deaf Education (2nd Bachelors) Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences (MS) ESL (minor) Natural Resources (MNR) Early Childhood Mild/Moderate Biology Composite Biological Science Early Childhood Education (K-3) Economics Elementary Education (K-6) English Teaching Entrepreneurship Family, Consumer, & Human Development Psychology (MS) School Counseling History Teaching Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Education Plant Science Alternative Teacher Prep. - Special Ed Severe Secondary Education (MEd) Endorsements Social Work (MSW) Special Education (MEd or MS) Distance Learning Elementary Mathematics Doctoral Degree Education (EdD or PhD) English as a Second Language Gifted & Talented Reading School Library Media Liberal Arts and Science Management Information Systems Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC) Family Life Studies History Psychology Certificates Utah Mathematics Endorsement Program Blindness Minors Horticulture & Cropping Systems CEEM (Natural Resources) Deafblindness Preservice Training Anthropology Museum Practice Sociology Native American Studies Psychology Psychology Teaching Recreation Resource Management Residential Landscape Design & Construction NEPA Social Work Personal Financial Planning Special Education (mild, moderate) Spanish Ornamental Horticulture Wildlife Science * Alternative Route to Licensure

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5 Global Impact Left: In 2010 alone, USU delivered courses to students in every state in the U.S. Below: Since 2006 students in 50 countries have enrolled in Utah State University online courses. Locations of USU online students