Collaborating with regional community colleges...

In collaboration with regional community colleges, California State University, San Bernardino is the recipient of a Title V grant from the U.S. Department of Education that includes funding to support student services, course development and course offerings at community colleges and online.

With some courses offered online, others offered at local sites by CSUSB instructors, others offered on closed circuit video, and still others through a combination of modes, Cal State, San Bernardino is committed to making college more accessible to those who wish to continue beyond the AA degree.

At the Victor Valley regional center, videoconference courses that lead to the Liberal Studies Bachelor's degree are offered. Courses leading to Elementary, Secondary, and Administrative Educational Credentials are also offered. In Winter 2003, we will work with Riverside Community College's Moreno Valley campus to offer a videoconference course that is part of the Liberal Studies degree program.

Enhanced student services to assist potential transfer students will be phased in at other regional community college sites.
In addition to videoconference courses offered at regional learning centers, many courses that lead to completion of a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies are available online. Combined with articulation agreements with community colleges, these courses provide access to students who may otherwise be unable to complete their Bachelor's degree.

Distributed learning programs offer many advantages especially for busy adults who want to further their education and need a more convenient way to do so. The Cal State Distributed Learning Network provides expanded learning opportunities for people who live in remote areas, people with disabilities and those whose schedules simply won't accommodate traditional classroom-based courses. Students who are highly motivated, self disciplined and willing to commit the time required to work independently, are most likely to be successful in a distributed learning program. Although the university instructors and support staff will facilitate on-line discussions and the formation of study groups, independent learners will adapt most easily to this type of program.

In most cases, on-line courses require a prescribed level of computer skills, including familiarity with an Internet browser, comfort with sending and receiving electronic mail, downloading documents and installing programs. Prospective students who don't have these skills are encouraged to develop necessary computer skills before enrolling in an on-line or Web based course.