The Office of E-Learning
Shelia Wood, M.S., Director
Staff: Venable, Cindy, B.S., eLearning Administrator
Office: Information Technology Center, Room 104
Lab: Information Technology Center 101, Meeting Room 1
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F
Phone: (504) 286-5166
Fax: (504) 286-5163
E-Learning Courses
Increased access to higher education has been a defining characteristic of SUNO and an integral part of its mission. E-Learning courses are emerging as a key component of the University’s academic program, providing additional flexibility in course scheduling. Two main instructional delivery formats are used: compressed video and Internet-based courses. Students access compressed video courses through cable broadcast or through non-broadcast viewing on campus or at off campus sites. The University, however, is moving toward greater use of Internet-based courses as the primary E-Learning format. This trend reflects student demand and interest. Current information regarding E-Learning courses is published in the class schedule each semester. In addition, the University is infusing the benefits of information technology in all classes through the increased use of electronic library and research resources, increased faculty-student contact through e-mail, and instructional delivery utilizing technology. Finally, the University has formed an E-Learning committee to assist in coordinating and planning E-Learning courses to ensure that the courses maintain the same academic rigor as traditional courses.
The Office of E-Learning currently employs a Director of E-Learning, who reports directly to the Office of Academic Affairs. The Office of E-Learning also employs the eLearning Administrator, who is responsible for maintaining the Learning Management System (LMS), with duties that include the training of students in the use of learning management system and faculty in course design, for the use within the learning system.
Details of the day to day operation of the Office of E-Learning is provided in the “Current Students” section that is published at the University website at www.suno.edu.