• 1984: WSU initiated a synchronous terrestrial microwave system based on a television studio production model, the Washington Higher Education Telecommunication System (WHETS). • 1990s: K-20 System—bandwidth for video, voice and data tying together all state education entities. K-20 allowed WSU courses to be delivered to community colleges and to expand parts of the teacher education program directly to school districts.

• 1992: the institution launched a distance degree program, using videotapes produced in the university’s public television studios. It was one of the nation’s first fully asynchronous degree completion programs offered by a traditional institution • 1998: courses were moved online.

Various Names: EUS DDP CDPE WSU Online

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UNDERGRADUATE 8

Accounting Management and Operations Management Information Systems Criminal Justice Human Development Humanities Social Sciences Psychology

GRADUATE 8

Professional Science Master's Sport Management Master's Criminal Justice Master's Master's in Agriculture Master's in Agriculture, Food Science and Management Executive MBA Online MBA Master's in Engineering & Technology Management

CERTIFICATES

Molecular Biosciences Organic Agriculture Professional Writing Early Childhood Development and Care Gerontology Special Education English Language Learners ProTeach Bioethics Engineering & Technology Management Molecular Biosciences

New Degrees

MA Strategic Communication MA Special Education MA Music Pedagogy MS Electrical (Power) Engineering MS AG Plant Health Management BA Political Science BA Hospitality Business Management BS Biology

Calendar Year 2012

19,000 Global Campus Enrollments • 1235 non-resident • 1467 graduate • 2284 on a physical campus

University Integration

– Faculty: Same faculty that teach on campus teach online/part of teaching load – Curriculum: same courses taught on campus taught online

University Integration

– Admissions: – Financial Aid: – IT:

WSU Online

Unique Features

– Customer Service Center: single point of technical contact and online proctoring – Academic Consultant: from recruitment to graduation – Winter/Intersession: three week accelerated sessions – Online Proctoring

Global Campus Connections

To engage students outside of the classroom and connect them to WSU

Media Literacy Science Literacy Children and Media Organic Gardening Composting Garden Planning/Farming Beekeeping Home Brewing I: Preparation Home Brewing II : Implementation Home Brewing III: Delivery Human Animal Bond Companion Animal Nutrition Animals in the workforce Backyard Bugs Battling Beatles (Research) Beekeeping Race, Racism & Science Cross-Culutral Communicatioins Bio-ethics Nano Technology & Lethium Battery Research Biofuels Ancient DNA Jazz of Billie Holiday Creative Writing Workshop Avoiding Road Blocks Managing Stress & Test Anxiety Quality Childcare Preventing Obesity Family & Recreation Infant & Toddler Sign Language Dream Analysis Cultural Competency Identifying Content & Building Partnerships Budget & Timeline Delivery, Support & Marketing Time Crunching & Crisis Management Research Management: Zotero Research Management: EndNote

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Social and Cultural Events

– John Herrington "Ask an Astronaut" – – –

MTV's Buried Life Tour eVent Gather at the Table Virtual eVent Seasonal Decorating Competition Global Case Competition Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Career E-fair:

Goals of ASWSU Online

Increase Student Awareness of Resources

Welcome Calendar , Newsletter, ASWSU Online Website, Branch Campus Resources, Promote Global Connections eVents, Virtual Mentor Program and WSU Online Career Services.

Strengthen Relationship Within the Larger WSU Community

Leadership Retreat, WSU Online Administration, Student Government Council meetings, explore ways to foster student/instructor relationships and the S&A Fee Committee.

Foster WSU Online Student Achievements

Scholarships for WSU Online Students, Promote S&A Fees and Honor Society.

Build a Sense of Community Within the WSU Online Student Body

Maintain and enhance annual face-to-face events, provide opportunities in a variety of locations and continually ask students what it is they would like to get out of their online experience.

ASWSU Online Student Government

14 The pioneering efforts of two student leaders in 1998 has developed into a online student government market leader.

12 10 8 This chart shows the growth in both student leaders and committee members actively involved in ASWSU Online.

6 4 2 0 ASWSU Online Student Government Members Non-Student Government Committee Members 1998 2008 2013