Mesa Distance Education Committee

Purpose #

The overall purpose of the Mesa DE Committee is to support and advocate for DE faculty, and for the continuous improvement of Mesa's DE program, with the understanding that Distance Education is a key component of Mesa’s mission to be the leading college of equity & excellence.

Type: Operational

Reports to: President's Cabinet (PCAB)

Meets: Every 3rd Thursday, 9:30am-10:30 am | View Agendas & Minutes

Goals #

1. Serve as an advisory group to the Academic Senate and provide local input to the District DE Steering Committee on DE issues. 
2. Help develop and review policies, guidelines, and practices that support quality online instruction, including Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) and evaluation of online courses.
3. Track trends, policies, and changes in Distance Education at the district and state levels, and share that information with Mesa faculty and staff.
4. Provide a forum for discussing online instructional issues and support needs;
5. Connect faculty to resources and professional learning that support effective online teaching;
6. Conduct periodic surveys on DE needs, experiences, and priorities;

Membership #

2026-2027

Agendas and Minutes #

Additional Information #

• District Online Learning Pathways
• District's Online Faculty Certification Program

* DE Webpage Representative:  Katie Palacios