1. The department or program reviews new online courses to insure quality of subject matter and verify that program outcomes are met.

2. Regular evaluations of distance learning courseware, instructional philosophy, pedagogical methods, and faculty use of the technology take place.

3. Student and faculty regularly complete satisfaction surveys about the online courses and programs.

4. The college utilizes assessment methods recommended by accrediting bodies for distance courses (e.g. North Central Association, Higher Education Commission, Distance Education Standards).

5. Student learning outcomes in online courses are assessed and compared with student outcomes achieved by other delivery methods.

6. Periodic program evaluations are used for program improvement, to aid in institutional decision-making, to provide program outcomes for funding agencies, to ensure stakeholders access to technology, to assess the range of services provided, course offerings, and barriers and challenges to online instruction.

7. The college requires periodic review of courses delivered online.

8. Student persistence and attrition in online classes is monitored in comparison to institutional trends.