Distance Education and Instructional Technology

About Us

Distance Learning means that the student and the instructor do not have to be at the same place at the same time in order for teaching and learning to occur. This type of learning provides students alternatives to traditional classroom schedules and is ideal for working adults, traveling employees persons with disabilities, shift workers, those with course scheduling conflicts and many others. Through the use of technology, such as course videos and taking a class via a computer, Distance Learning allows students to work classes into their busy home and/or work schedules.

Our Distance Education Program includes Online Courses, Telecourses, Interactive Television/Teleconferencing and Online Degrees through Southwest and the Regents Online Degree Program .

Division Overview

The Southwest division of Distance Education and Instructional Technology includes:

• Academic Support Center: Provides services and resources for students. These include tutoring, open computer labs, ancillary course materials (video tapes, textbooks, etc.), and study areas.
• Academic Web Services: Provides technical assistance and support to students and faculty relating to Distance Education courses and the academic Web servers.
• Center for Faculty Development: Promotes and facilitates professional development for all Southwest faculty.
• Distance Education Services: Provides services and support for students enrolled in credit and non-credit courses offered through the Regents Online Campus Collaborative (ROCC).
• Center of Emphasis for Teaching and Technology: Implements technology for instructional purposes and provides training and instructional design assistance to Distance Education faculty.
• Multimedia Services and Digital Production: Provides multimedia equipment, services and technical support the instructional program and general assemblies of the College.
• Locations: Southwest Tennessee Community College has a number of Campuses, Centers, and Sites to make getting your degree more convenient.

Last Updated on: 10/15/08