Distance Learning

The ACIUI recognizes the legitimacy of distance learning, such as that conveyed through off-campus classroom programs, external degree programs, branch campuses, correspondence courses, and various programs using electronically-based instruction offered geographically distant from the main campus. An institution must formulate clear and explicit goals for its distance learning programs and demonstrate that they are consistent with the institution's stated purpose. Further, an institution must demonstrate that it achieves these goals and that its it s distance leering programs are effective and comply with all applicable guidelines.

Faculty selection, development and retention of competent faculty at all academic levels are of major importance to the educational quality of an institution. The commitment of faculty to institutional purposes determines in large measure the effectiveness of the total educational program. An institution must provide evidence that it has employed faculty members qualified to accomplish its purpose.

Because of the importance of the faculty, the Board panel of ACIUI will give special attention to all criteria per training to faculty grade will replace the original grade for the purposes of the calculation of the cumulative grade point average. CGPA. However, both courses will be considered credit hours attempted for the purpose of determining successful course completion percentage. During institution evaluation. It is expected that an institution will employ faculty members whose highest earned degree presented as the credential qualifying the faculty member whose highest earned degree is from a non-regionally accredited institution.