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The Role of Student Affairs in Distance Education: Cyber-Services or Virtual Communities - Mark Kretovics, Journal of Distance Learning Administration

Abstract: As distance education technology enables institutions of higher education to offer courses to students throughout the country, it is important for student affairs to offer opportunities for these students to connect with the institution. This article reviews the relevant literature on distance education and discusses differences between providing cyber-services and creating virtual communities for these students. Four areas for student affairs professionals to address are discussed: (a) the provision of services, (b) the creation of community, (c) the oversight of campus-wide distance education, and (d) graduate preparation program involvement. Recommendations are also made to assist student affairs professionals in framing this topic for their respective institutions.

  posted by Ray at 9/19/2003 12:38:00 PM permanent item link   

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