Distance Education Regulations

Distance Education Regulations

The Faculty Senate Task Force on Distance Education in conjunction with Mercy Online, The Office of Educational Assessment, The Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Office of the Provost, has developed educational material to support compliance with applicable regulations from the United States Department of Education (USDE) and New York State Education Department (NYSED). 

As you prepare for future courses, please use these resources; we want to continue to improve the quality of online teaching and learning. One suggestion is to try the credit hour calculator and syllabus insert for one course, and share your experience with the Faculty Senate Task Force. The Task Force will use your feedback to improve the material and tools.  

Distance Education Regulations Resources

 A 10-minute module providing an overview of the USDE regulations on distance education and innovation. Please complete this if you have not yet done so.  

Distance Education Module

Explanation of important concepts from the USDE regulations on distance education and innovation. 

Mercy Distance Education Guide

A conversation among faculty members and Mercy Online about the USDE regulations on distance education and innovation.

Teaching and Learning Matters: Episode 4

A summary of material from various presentations about the distance education updates

Distance Education PowerPoint

Members of the Faculty Senate Task Force on Distance Education discuss the regulations, and tools that faculty may use in course planning. 

Distance Education Regulations Zoom Recording

Access Passcode: @+PeUy5y

You can use this tool to estimate time on task and help with course planning.  

Time on Task Form

A tool or template for faculty to communicate (to students) information about course activities, credit hours, and expectations regarding academic engagement, including time on task.  

Syllabus Insert