Students share different needs, and California’s community colleges are committed to providing students with educational opportunities that meet those needs. Distance education promotes student access and success through technology in instruction. Among the distance education efforts are:
The California Community Colleges is at the forefront of online education in the state, and the California Virtual Campus – Online Education Initiative is aimed at further expanding access to high-quality online courses in California through a collaborative effort involving dozens of community colleges. Sponsored by the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District, the California Virtual Campus – Online Education Initiative is a comprehensive program incorporating effective practices and technology to significantly increase the number of college degrees earned in California.
Distance Education and Related Technology 2023-24 Report
The Chancellor provides a report to the Board of Governors every two years that evaluates the effectiveness of distance education and education technology systemwide and provides analysis of data demographically (by age, disability, ethnicity, and gender) student accessibility to instruction, and enrollment and completion rates.
Distance Education Professional Development Request for Information (RFI)
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (Chancellor's Office) is seeking information to aid its efforts to enhance professional development that leads to greater student success and equity in distance education. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit information from vendors and educational partners who can assist the Chancellor's Office goal to advance systemwide the professional development priorities that are outlined in the RFI. Organizations and individuals who demonstrate capacity to support the Chancellor's Office to design and implement innovations in professional development strategies will be placed on a list for future consideration. To submit information for the Chancellor's Office consideration, please download and complete the posted RFI template. Once completed, please submit the RFI and any supporting materials to CFunk@CCCCO.edu.
