A President's Perspective on Telecommunication

Abstract

Technology is peroasive in a contemporary university; it broadens the classroom and embraces individuals and groups who are at a distance from the university. The University of South Florida is a leader indelivering long-distance instruction to the citizens of Florida. Through a variety of programs emanating from several campuses and distant sites, the university provides wider access to its timeconstrained student populations. This article will review four programs currently being offered at USF that utilize distance learning as an essential component in the delivery of educational courses.