Extended University
Extended University sits under the Office of the Provost and is ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s hub for online and other nontraditional academic programs, professional training and education, and community enrichment. We strive to increase access to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s outstanding educational opportunities for all who seek them out.
Our departments provide educational services and support for both educators and students interested in alternative modes of teaching and learning. Faculty who are teaching online may interact with two of these departments: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online and the Center for Instructional Design.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online is a portfolio of 100% online bachelor's, master's and graduate certificate programs available to students regardless of their location. Most ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online classes are offered in 7-week terms; some are offered in 14 weeks. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online undergraduate courses are not visible on the Goldmine schedule, but are available on the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online website. To date, these programs are offered 100% online.
Undergraduate ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online courses are intended for 100% online students. Permission for students seeking traditional degrees to register into an undergraduate ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online course must be requested by emailing ucadvising@utep.edu.
Center for Instructional Design
The Center for Instructional Design (CID) is a department of Extended University which offers online, hybrid and hyFlex course development and assistance to all ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ faculty. The CID team is focused on providing research-based best practices in instructional design and development as well as instructional technology solutions that can help faculty members and instructors maximize their students’ learning experiences.
CID instructional designers are available to consult with faculty and staff and ensure that
- Course design meets SACSCOC and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ standards for quality
- Course materials meet both standards of copyright and ADA compliance as required by SACSCOC and federal law
CID works with faculty who are developing new online courses as well as updating courses that have been previously taught. Please see the Online Course Development Process section of this handbook for more information.
Download a PDF of the Faculty Handbook