Policies
The polices listed below are in reference but not limited to online teaching and learning.
Federal Policies
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- US Department of Education (DoE) Higher Education Opportunity Act Part 600
- Definitions: Academic Engagement (Online, Clock Hours, Correspondence Course, Distance Education, Regular & Substantive Interaction)
New York State Education (NYSED) Policies
Middle State Commission on Higher Education
- Middle States Standards
- Standard III - Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
- “An institution provides students with learning experiences that are characterized by rigor and coherence at all program, certificate, and degree levels, regardless of instructional modality. All learning experiences, regardless of modality, program pace/schedule, level, and setting are consistent with higher education expectations.”
Campus Policies
- Course Procedures and Grading Policies (DOPS I:16:00)
- Turnitin - Academic Misconduct (DOPS I:17:03)
- Distance Education Policy (DOPS I:07:00)
- Student Identity Verification of Online Learning Activities (DOPS IV:07:02)
- Instructional Modalities Definitions (DOPS IV:07:03)
- Campus Supported Learning Management System (Administrative)
- Online and Hybrid Course Offering Policy (DOPS IV:07:04)
- Campus-Supported Web Conferencing Software Platforms (Administrative Policy Library)
Academic Schools - Online/Hybrid Teaching Guidelines
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Education
- School of the Professions
- United University Professions - Best Practices for Online Learning