Will this sequence of courses be completely individual access (e.g., Internet, videocassette)?
Yes No

If "yes," what will be the mode of delivery?

If "no," list proposed sites.

If short-based, length of time to complete the prog (e.g., 1 year, 18 mos.):

SACS/COC substantive change questions (1=Procedure One; 2=Procedure Two)

Site-based (where the instructor is present):

Is the institution initiating instruction where the student may earn more than 25% and less than 50% of credits toward a degree at a site 30 miles or more from the campus? (2)
Yes No

Is the institution initiating an (additional) off-campus site at which students may earn at least 50% of an educational program? (1)
Yes No

Is the institution adding significantly different degree programs at a currently approved site? (2)
Yes No

Distance learning (where instructor and student are geographically separated):

Is the institution offering its first credit courses via technology-based instruction by which students can obtain at least 25% of credits toward a degree program? (2)
Yes No

Is the institution expanding a previously reported program from less than 50% of credits to 50% or more of a degree program? (2)
Yes No

Is the institution adding a significantly different program from previously reported programs offered via technology-based instruction? (2)
Yes No

If this action constitutes a substantive change, by what date should SACS be notified?
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1. Briefly describe the proposed program and intended audience.

2. Describe the proposed instructional delivery systems (e.g., on-site instruction, interactive video, Internet, etc., including combinations of these).

3. Describe need for the program (referencing results of surveys or special studies). If site-based, is any other institution (public or private) offering a similar program in the location(s)? If individual access, is any other UNC institution offering a similar individual access program?

4. Projected total annual enrollment:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

This intent to plan a new distance education degree program (or program site) has been reviewed and approved by the appropriate campus committees and authorities, including the Chief Academic Officer.

Yes

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Contact Title

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