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1984: WSU initiated a synchronous terrestrial microwave system based on a television studio production model, the Washington Higher Education Telecommunication System (WHETS).
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1984: WSU initiated a synchronous terrestrial microwave system based on a television studio production model, the Washington Higher Education Telecommunication System (WHETS). • 1990s: K-20 System—bandwidth for video, voice and data tying together all state education entities. K-20 allowed WSU courses to be delivered to community colleges and to expand parts of the teacher education program directly to school districts.
1992: the institution launched a distance degree program, using videotapes produced in the university’s public television studios. It was one of the nation’s first fully asynchronous degree completion programs offered by a traditional institution • 1998: courses were moved online.
Various Names: EUS DDP CDPE WSU Online
New Degrees MA Strategic Communication MA Special Education MA Music Pedagogy MS Electrical (Power) Engineering MS AG Plant Health Management BA Political Science BA Hospitality Business Management BS Biology
Calendar Year 2012 19,000 Global Campus Enrollments • 1235 non-resident • 1467 graduate • 2284 on a physical campus
University Integration • Faculty: Same faculty that teach on campus teach online/part of teaching load • Curriculum: same courses taught on campus taught online
University Integration • Admissions: • Financial Aid: • IT:
WSU Online Unique Features • Customer Service Center: single point of technical contact and online proctoring • Academic Consultant: from recruitment to graduation • Winter/Intersession: three week accelerated sessions • Online Proctoring
Global Campus Connections To engage students outside of the classroom and connect them to WSU
Social and Cultural Events • John Herrington "Ask an Astronaut" • MTV's Buried Life Tour eVent • Gather at the Table Virtual eVent • Seasonal Decorating Competition • Global Case Competition • Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities • Career E-fair:
Goals of ASWSU Online Increase Student Awareness of Resources Welcome Calendar , Newsletter, ASWSU Online Website, Branch Campus Resources, Promote Global Connections eVents, Virtual Mentor Program and WSU Online Career Services. Strengthen Relationship Within the Larger WSU Community Leadership Retreat, WSU Online Administration, Student Government Council meetings, explore ways to foster student/instructor relationships and the S&A Fee Committee. Foster WSU Online Student Achievements Scholarships for WSU Online Students, Promote S&A Fees and Honor Society. Build a Sense of Community Within the WSU Online Student Body Maintain and enhance annual face-to-face events, provide opportunities in a variety of locations and continually ask students what it is they would like to get out of their online experience.
ASWSU Online Student Government The pioneering efforts of two student leaders in 1998 has developed into a online student government market leader. This chart shows the growth in both student leaders and committee members actively involved in ASWSU Online.