8.4.1 Online Instruction

All courses offered fully online will be Quality Matters (QM) certified. New fully online courses will be eligible for participation in an incentive program guided by instructional designers leading to QM course certification. All courses will be reviewed on a three-year rotation. If a course requires significant redesign it will become eligible to be included in an incentive program for redesign. When courses receive QM certification the department heads will be notified. All faculty teaching fully online courses will be certified either through prior experience or through the Distance Education & Technology Integration (DETI) certification process, which includes a self-paced mini-course on teaching online. An instrument developed by the USG Office of Faculty Development will be used to evaluate teaching of online courses. Students taking an online course for the first time will be assessed to evaluate their potential for success. All undergraduate online courses will be required to include one proctored activity (e.g., exam) counting at least 10% of the course final grade.

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

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