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USF 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 61 - 64

Educational Outreach

Location/Phone: SVC 1072, (813) 974-2996
Faculty help line: onlinehelp@outreach.usf.edu, (813) 974-8001
Web site: http://www.outreach.usf.edu

Educational Outreach extends the University’s academic resources to help lifelong learners meet their educational and professional goals. USF has the largest distance learning program in Florida, with more than 15,000 enrollments each year. "Anytime, Anyplace" learning models use established technology, such as televisions, VCR’s, and computers supported by internet networks and emerging wireless digital applications to enable individuals to take courses in their homes and workplaces, at times that fit their personal schedules. Visit our web site at http://www.outreach.usf.edu for more information.

Educational Outreach supports the teaching and learning process for distance, off-campus and residential instruction. Services are organized around three primary areas of support: faculty, students and classrooms.

The Media Innovation Team (MIT) of the Center for 21st Century Teaching Excellence (C21TE) helps faculty incorporate a wide range of instructional technologies with thoroughly researched pedagogical strategies to enhance the learning experience of the students. This support includes online course production and development assistance for web-based instruction, videoconferencing, videostreaming, telecourses, enhanced TV, and other models. These applications of technology expand access for all students; including those constrained by time and/or place.

For more information call (813) 974-8001 or visit our website at http://www.outreach.usf.edu/c21te/.

Technology Services provides access to USF’s network center and distance learning infrastructure. For more than 30 years, WUSF-TV (USF’s public television station) and local/regional cable partners have broadcast telecourses, both PBS and locally-produced lecture series, on a variety of subjects. Telecourses, web-based instruction, and the mixed model of teleweb courses demonstrate distance learning’s “Anytime, Anyplace” opportunities to fit the schedules and educational goals of our students. All four USF campuses have videoconferencing classrooms, supporting fully interactive classes and facilitating active, collaborative learning in a distributed environment. In conjunction with VITAL organizational partners (including the Center for 21st Teaching Excellence, Educational Outreach provides faculty support for design, development, and production of courses using computer applications, videoconferencing, multimedia enhancements, Instructional Television Fixed Services (ITFS) network, broadcast video systems, and satellite uplink/downlink capabilities. A faculty helpline is available to assist faculty using online applications in their teaching. Call (813) 974-8001 or email: onlinehelp@outreach.usf.edu.

Distance Learning Student Support distributes materials to students at off-campus locations, serves as a central information and referral point for distance and off-campus courses, publishes a supplemental schedule each semester of distance and off-campus classes, and maintains a viewing area for telecourses and other offerings with taped sessions for students’ review. Students enrolled in telecourses, teleweb courses (television-based courses with web components), and other offerings (previously referred to as Open University) can access copies of all course syllabi, call a 24-hour hot line for information about test and review session dates and syllabi changes (813/974-3063), and with the instructor’s permission, arrange for make-up exams. Students in certain statewide programs and off-campus courses register and pay for their courses directly through this office.

Remote learners are supported through the Virtual Library, with access to web-based resources and an electronic reserve system; and Academic Computing’s provisions for e-mail and computing accounts. Classes offered through Distance Learning are included in a special online catalog of distance learning classes available each semester. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.outreach.usf.edu/dlstudents, call (813) 974-2996, or send e-mail to: distance@outreach.usf.edu.

Technology in the Classroom Support provides access to standard and state-of-the-art classroom instructional technology through delivery, set-up, maintenance, and over-the-counter check-out of equipment for faculty and classroom use. This comprehensive service model includes traditional classroom equipment, such as overhead projectors and VCR’s and more recent additions, including computer projection systems, electronic “smart” boards, and digital cameras. Integrated technology systems are being installed in high use classrooms, enhancing the learning environment and facilitating the use of multimedia and technology enhancements in the teaching and learning process. Specially equipped distance learning classrooms support fully interactive videoconferencing environments and more traditional distance learning technologies at all four USF campuses. These technology capabilities enhance USF’s K-12, community college, civic, and corporate partnerships by expanding educational opportunities throughout Florida and beyond.

Off-Campus Opportunities

Phone: (813) 974-2996
Email: distance@outreach.usf.edu
Website: http://www.outreach.usf.edu/dlstudents

A wide range of credit courses are offered at off-campus locations, including community colleges, public schools, libraries, and community-based or corporate sites. These courses serve the unique needs of non-traditional students with busy schedules, by making courses available in locations convenient to their homes and workplaces. Concentrated “live” classes offered in intensive formats and an impressive array of evening and weekend classes complement the more traditional schedules of semester-based courses and provide a convenient alternative to distributed learning options for students who prefer group-based models. Organizations and businesses may contract with USF to offer courses on-site. All courses offered in an off-campus location are standard USF courses listed in the Undergraduate or Graduate catalogs and are taught by USF faculty. Students in these programs must meet all USF admissions, academic standing, and graduation requirements. Specific details are included each semester in the online catalog of distance learning and off-campus classes.

USF Downtown Center

Located on Channelside Drive in the Port Authority Building, the USF Downtown Center serves as an off-campus site for academic classes, non-credit continuing education courses and as a meeting/training/conference facility. Room rentals are generally available during the weekdays (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) and on weekends, while university focused programs are typically held evenings, Monday through Thursday.

The Downtown Center has seven (7) reconfigurable classrooms with seating capacities ranging from 36 to 60 participants. A twenty (20) station computer lab and videoconferencing capability are also available for rent. Each room has a full suite of A/V equipment (LCD Projector, computer, overhead, document camera and Internet connection) which is included in the room rental cost.

For more information, please contact Janet O’Shea at (813) 905-5858 or visit the web site at http://www.usf.edu/downtown.

MBA Program

The USF MBA Program offers evening courses at the USF Downtown Center in the Tampa Port Authority Building. Students are able to complete all degree requirements at the Downtown Center. The USF MBA requires 36-57 credits to complete and is fully accredited by the AACSB. For additional information on the program and admission requirements, visit the web site at http://www.coba.usf.edu or call (813) 974-3335. Earn your MBA without leaving downtown Tampa.

M.S. in Management Information Systems

To meet the needs of the marketplace for expertise in both information technology and management, the Information Systems and Decision Sciences department in the College of Business Administration offers a program of study leading to a Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS/MIS) degree at the USF Downtown Center. The goal is to develop IT specialists who are attuned to the latest principles, methods and techniques of both technology and management. The MS/MIS program is designed for individuals who are challenged by applications rather than science or technology and who are willing to undertake a career that demands a broad rather than a narrow range of skills. The program requires 32 hours of coursework and may be taken full-time or part-time. For further information, call (813) 974-5524 or visit the website at http://www.coba.usf.edu.

MPA Program

The Master of Public Administration program offers a multi-disciplinary course of study leading to the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) degree. The MPA is designed to prepare students for successful leadership roles and management careers in the public, i.e. governmental and quasi-governmental (organizations) and nonprofit sectors. The required curriculum is 45-51 credit hours varying according to a student's prior work experience and exit option chosen. All students must complete a core of nine courses (27 hours) and either four or six courses (12-18 hours) in elective coursework in consultation with an advisor. For additional information please call (813) 974-2150 or visit the website at http://www.cas.usf.edu/pad/index.html.

MHA Program

The College of Public Health provides coursework, research methods, and field experiences to prepare students in the public health professions for the challenging health problems facing the State, nation, and other counties. The field of public health is broad and is open to students from diverse academic disciplines including health sciences, education, business, social and natural sciences. Graduates are prepared for interdisciplinary focused public health professional careers as administrators, managers, educators, researchers, and direct service providers.

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Science

The ISS program is designed to provide an interdisciplinary integration of the social sciences for students who are interested in a broad educational experience. ISS offers a wide choice of courses, and an opportunity to design a quality program geared toward individual needs and interests. Students plan their program in ongoing consultation with the advisor who approves each individual curriculum contract.

USF in North Pinellas

Phone: (813) 974-2996
Email: distance@outreach.usf.edu
Website: http://www.outreach.usf.edu

USF offers selected undergraduate and graduate courses and degree programs at several North Pinellas County locations:

Program Contacts:
Business Administration 727-553-1542
Business Admin. (MBA) 813-974-3335
Education 727-553-1517
Ed. Leadership, Ed.D. 813-974-1575
Engineering 813-974-3783
Instructional Technology 813-974-1632
Interdis. Social Science 727-553-1511
Library Info. Science 813-974-7344
Nursing 813-974-4229
Public Administration 813-974-1080
Public Health/Health Mgmt. 813-974-6666
Social Work 727-553-1511

USF in Pasco/Hernando Counties

Phone: (813) 974-2996
Website: http://www.outreach.usf.edu

USF offers selected undergraduate and graduate courses and degree programs at several locations in Pasco and Hernando counties:

Program Contacts:
Education 727-553-1517
Ed Leadership, Ed. D. 813-974-1431
Engineering (FEEDS) 813-974-3783
Interdis. Social Science 727-553-1511
Library Info. Science 813-974-7344
Nursing 813-974-4229
Public Administration 813-974-1080

"Anytime, Anyplace" Learning

USF supports "Anytime, Anyplace" learning through a variety of courses available over the web, broadcast on public and/or cable TV, or recorded on videotape and CD-ROM. These on-line courses range from individual offerings that can be used as electives in various majors, to sequences of courses qualifying students for teacher certification or endorsement, such as the ESOL offerings meeting Florida’s requirements for teachers of English as a second language. Courses are added each semester to USF’s on-line listings, and are included in the online catalog of distance learning and off-campus classes published by Educational Outreach. Visit our web site at http://www.outreach.usf.edu/dlstudents for more information about these rapidly growing options for USF’s students.

For more than 30 years, WUSF-TV (USF’s public television station) and local/regional cable outlets, including the Tampa Education Channel and Manatee Educational Television, have broadcast telecourses on a variety of subjects. Supported by Educational Outreach, these courses are available to students at all four USF campuses (Tampa, Lakeland, St. Petersburg and Sarasota) and their surrounding areas. Courses have on-campus sessions or web-based modules for orientation, reviews and student interaction components. Some courses can be used to fulfill liberal arts and/or major requirements and can be used as elective credit for many degree programs. Students should check with their advisors concerning any questions about the applicability of specific courses to their degree programs. Students enrolled in telecourses are allowed to tape the programs during broadcasts, and may review episodes and taped review sessions in the student viewing area provided by Educational Outreach, in SVC 1072. In lieu of watching the courses on television, students may secure tapes from RMI Telecourse Rental for most courses (1-800-745-5480).

Course syllabi are available approximately one week before the start of each semester and may be picked up at SVC 1072. Office hours are 8:00am-7:00pm M-F; however, syllabi are available outside the office and can be picked up later at night and during weekends, whether or not the office is open at the time. Syllabi are also available online at http://www.outreach.usf.edu/dlstudents.

Continuing Education

The main units of the Educational Outreach Continuing Education Division are: Professional and Wrokforce Development, Conferences and Institutes and the USF Downtown Center. More information about these units is in the following descriptions and on the web site at http://outreach.usf.edu/conted.

Professional and Workforce Development (PWD)

Professional and Workforce Development provides open enrollment and contract continuing education programs to assist working adults acquire new, updated or complimentary skills needed to achieve or maintain proficiency in their current profession, earn noncredit educational certificates, prepare for professional certification examinations, qualify for promotion in their organization, transition to a new career, meet professional continuing education requirements, prepare for graduate entrance examinations or return to the workforce. We also work with employers to bring many of these programs directly to their staff, either at USF or at the work site. Programs include workshops, seminars, short courses that vary in length from one-day seminars to four to eight week evening courses. Some advanced certification programs require from six to 18 months.

PWD’s non-credit certificate programs provide high-quality, practical training in a number of disciplines including management and supervision, human resource management, financial planning, gemology and gem/jewelry appraisal, non-profit management, mediation, traumatology, and several computer and business communications areas listed below.

PWD offers a wide variety of non-credit computer training programs ranging from beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction in many popular computer applications, web/multimedia/graphics training, to sophisticated training to prepare individuals for examinations to earn advanced computer certifications such as A+, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), Oracle application development and database administration, computer programming, and Web Skills for Business and Marketing.

PWD provides specialized training in foreign language and business communications, and has non-credit certificate programs in Public Relations, Workplace Communications, Technical Communications (Technical Writing), Photography and English Language for Non-Native Speakers.

For students preparing for the SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TSE and TOEFL examinations, PWD provides high-quality, instructor-led preparation courses to prepare students academically and psychologically to take these critical examinations.

PWD coordinators are skilled in needs assessment, program design and development, planning, budgeting, and evaluation. Programs employ a variety of instructional methods to ensure maximum educational effectiveness and encourage individual participation. Courses are taught by distinguished USF faculty or by experienced subject matter experts from the community. The appropriate USF academic unit approves our programs and instructors. PWD program coordinators are available to assist organizations, businesses and government in developing specialized programs to meet specific organizational goals and objectives.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded to participants who successfully complete programs sponsored by the division. One CEU equals 10 instructional contact hours. Transcripts indicating awarded CEUs are available on written request.

The Florida Center for Writers, a joint project of the Department of English and Professional and Workforce Development, was established to foster an appreciation of writing, and to help writers of all levels master their craft. The Center sponsors the annual Florida Suncoast Writers Conference, ongoing classes in writing, publication of Sunscripts: Writing from the Florida Suncoast Writers Conference, and various lectures and readings. PWD also offers courses in creative writing, personal finance and visual arts.

Pre-college and Community Outreach unit of PWD provides educational enhancement programs for children and families in a variety of disciplines. As a component of this unit, Community Music offers quality music instruction throughout the year to children age 3 through young adults, in both private and group settings, and a summer music camp. The Saturday Visual and Performing Arts Program provides studio based classes to children and youth during the school year. And the Summerpaly: Interdisciplinary Arts for Youth Program offers enrichment classes for students age 8-17 each summer on the Tampa campus.

Faculty of the University and professional teacher/artists lead these classes and USF undergraduate/graduate students often serve as teaching assistants and interns. USF classroom/studio facilities and community sites are used for the classes, which helps to extend the resources of the university to the community.

A Pre-college Directory describing USF pre-college activities and programs University-wide is published annually and can be obtained by contacting USF Pre-college and Community Outreach at 4202 E. Fowler Ave., MHH 116, Tampa, FL 33620-6756, (813) 974-6989.

For more information, contact Professional and Workforce Development, Educational Outreach, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, MHH116, Tampa, FL 33620-6756; (813) 974-2403. Information is also available on the web at www.outreach.usf.edu/conted/pwd.htm

Conferences and Institutes

Conferences and Institutes plans and implements continuing education programs such as conferences, seminars, workshops, symposia and institutes for University units and external sponsors. The Division provides comprehensive services including program development/planning, financial planning and management, fund development, promotion, instructional resources, registration, logistics, Continuing Education Units, on-site management, evaluation and certificates.

For additional information about developing programs or learning about upcoming programs, contact Conferences and Institutes, Educational Outreach, USF, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, MHH 116, Tampa, FL 33620-6756; (813) 974-5731; fax (813) 974-1459; e-mail laurade@admin.usf.edu.

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