University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Distance Learning Center
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: 608.342.1468
Toll Free: 800.362.5460
E-Mail: disted@uwplatt.edu


Project Management Group

Mission Statement

The purpose of the distance learning center is to provide centralized services to all faculty, staff, and students involved with distance education.

Goals/Outcomes

  1. Serve in a liaison role between students and faculty, staff, UWP administrative offices, external agencies (i.e. DVR, Veteran's Affairs, etc.) and UW learning Innovations to allow for centralized customer serve for students at a distance.

  2. Serve in a liaison role between UWP administrative/academic offices and UW Learning Innovations to ensure accurate exchange of information and adherence to appropriate policies and processes.

  3. Provide all alumni with relevant, timely, and important information about distance learning at UW-Platteville.

  4. Serve as a conduit to alumni for academic, social, and professional opportunities related to distance learning and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

  5. Provide support and assistance to UW-Platteville administrative offices* in the services provided to students. Design, adapt, and implement administrative processes to better meet the needs of student enrolled at a distance.

  6. Provide student services that reflect or expand upon the services offered by the traditional campus administrative offices* to serve non-traditional and distance learners.

  7. Develop promotional materials (based on market research) for print and online distribution.

  8. Design a plan for the promotional mix (utilizing tracking results) that will give the broadest exposure within budget constraints.

  9. . Design communication methods to recruit distance students and improve retention through all stages of admission, re-enrollment, and degree completion.

  10. Oversee course development and revision processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of courses.

  11. Provide initial and on-going training for faculty/staff in developing and teaching distance courses.

  12. Develop, implement, and review assessment/evaluation mechanisms for all areas listed above.

*These offices/services include, but are not limited to: admissions, advising, registration, financial aid, textbooks, cashiering, orientation, library, technical support, grade processing, and graduation.

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