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Welcome to Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services
Introduction
Texas A&M International University's Office of Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services is committed to providing the best quality education for students. The University offers 1 undergraduate-level program and 10 graduate-level programs, and a certificate program in formats accessible beyond the traditional campus. Courses offered via online are specifically delineated in the schedule of courses.
Our office is comprised of two groups: Instructional Technology (this site) and Classroom Technology Support (visit ITSS site).
This website serves as a guide to the distance education (eLearning) program at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). As with any successful program, this website is reviewed and evaluated constantly to reflect changes and improve current practices.
The main focus of our eLearning program is the coordination of human and financial resources devoted to the support of distance education for TAMIU's faculty and students. The Director of Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services is responsible for the overall coordination of services in the eLearning program under the Associate Vice President of Information Technology who, in turn, reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. A list of the eLearning team members and an organizational chart of the office can be found on the Contact Us page of this site. Our instructional technology area has adequate technical support staff for both faculty and students.
From left to right, Top row: Carlos Vallarta and Julio Tovar. Middle row: Ivette Soto and Melissa Soulas.
Bottom row: Dr. Patricia Abrego, Stephanie Alderete, and Gloria Sanchez
Distance Education and Instructional Technology Committee (DEITC)
In 2011, the Distance Education and Instructional Technology Committee (DEITC) at TAMIU was created to review and recommend procedures for online course development, quality standards, and evaluation mechanisms. This committee continues to serve as an advisory body for the eLearning program and other technology initiatives.
Co-Chairs
Dr. Patricia Abrego,
Director of Academic Technology, Co-Chair, Ex-officio
Dr. Hayley Kazen,
Faculty Senate, Co-Chair
Members
Ms. Janet Carrillo,
University College
Dr. Yong Chen,
A.R. Sanchez School of Business
Dr. Juan Hinojosa,
Faculty Senate Appointee
Dr. Martha Salinas,
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr. Cynthia Sosa,
College of Education
Dr. Lourdes Viloria,
Faculty Senate Appointee
Dr. Donovan Weight,
College of Arts and Sciences
Ms. Karol Batey,
Institutional Assessment
Ms. Triana Gonzalez,
University Registrar and VPEM Appointee
Dr. Sean Maddan,
Chair of University Curriculum Committee and VPAA Designee
Dr. Lola Norris,
Graduate School
Dr. Joan Wakasa Murumba,
Killam Library
Mr. Mike Munoa,
OIT, Ex-officio
Mrs. Gloria Sanchez,
Associate Director of Academic Technology, non-voting
Ms. Ivette Soto,
Instructional Designer, non-voting
Ms. Melissa Soulas,
Instructional Designer, non-voting
Mr. Julio Tovar,
Instructional Designer, non-voting
Mr. Carlos Vallarta,
Instructional Designer, non-voting
Definitions
Distance Education - The formal educational process that occurs when students and instructors are in separate physical locations for the majority (more than 50 percent) of instruction.
Distance Education Course - A course in which a majority (more than 50 percent) of the instruction occurs when the student(s) and instructor(s) are in separate physical locations. The definition of distance education course does not include courses with 50 percent or less instruction when the student(s) and instructor(s) are in separate physical locations. Two categories of distance education courses are defined:
- 100-Percent Online Course - A distance education course in which 100 percent of instructional activity takes place when the student(s) and instructor(s) are in separate physical locations. Requirements for on-campus or in-person orientation, testing, academic support services, internships/fieldwork, or other non-instructional activities do not exclude a course from this category.
- Hybrid Course - A distance education course in which more than 50 percent but less than 100 percent of instructional activity takes place when the student(s) and instructor(s) are in separate physical locations.
Distance Education Goals 2017-2023
Goal 1. Create, support, and enhance the instructional technology activities of the TAMIU Community.
Goal 2. Increase learning opportunities in instructional technologies for faculty and students.
Goal 3. Continue to implement and expand the Quality Matters standards in all newly-developed online and hybrid courses.
Goal 4. Maintain and expand collaborative service efforts with regional school districts and institutions of higher education.
Goal 5. Promote, recognize, and reward excellence among faculty integrating technology.
Texas A&M International University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Office of Information Technology
Instructional Technology & Distance Education Services
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library (KLM) 259
Phone: 956.326.2792
Fax: 956.326.2299
E-mail: elearning@tamiu.edu