Distance Education Policy

Policy Number
II:01:04

Volunteer State Community College recognizes distance education as an established and effective method for extending educational opportunities to the citizens of Tennessee. The College follows the guidelines and policies outlined in Tennessee Board of Regents Policy 2.05.00.00, Distance Education.

The purpose of distance education at Volunteer State Community College is to provide greater access to postsecondary education by minimizing the geographic limitations of campus-based classes and maximizing scheduling options to meet student need. In addition, flexible course offerings respond to workforce demands.

TBR Source: 2:05:00:00: TBR Meetings, September 30, 1983; September 21, 1990; September 17, 1993; June 20, 2019. A-070: TBR Meeting, September 30, 1983; TBR Meeting, September 21, 1990; TBR Meeting, September 17, 1993; TBR Meetings September 4, 2018 and June 20, 2019 (contents of TBR Guidelines A-070 and A-075 were incorporated into TBR Policy 2.05.00.00)

VSCC Source: April 9, 1999, President; September 11, 2008, President’s Cabinet; January 29, 2015, President; August 12, 2019, President’s Cabinet; November 15, 2023, President’s Cabinet