University of Arkansas Distance Learning Vision and Values

Vision:

The University of Arkansas System campuses and affiliates will provide distance learning as an integral part of an overall strategy to make higher education and lifelong learning accessible and available to the citizens of Arkansas.  The expanded use of distance learning will permit the University to continue to be recognized as the leader in Arkansas for providing superior educational opportunities to every citizen of the State.

Values:

1.                  The distance learning offerings will be responsive to the needs of the State and its citizenry. 

2.                  Collaboration and coordination between and among constituent institutions, divisions, and other units of the University of Arkansas System will be encouraged and used to maximize resources, provide access, and assure quality. 

3.                  Courses and program offerings will be consistent in quality of resources and outcomes with those for programs offered on-campus.  

4.                  In determining which distance learning courses and programs will be offered, the distance learning steering committee and campuses will consider the following: