Distance education is an established and effective method for extending educational opportunities. To provide the citizens of Tennessee with greater access to postsecondary education, the Board of Regents affirms the effectiveness of distance education, recommends the use and development of distance education technologies, and encourages institutions to take advantage of such opportunities in carrying out their individual missions.

Distance education occurs when there is a physical separation of the teacher and learner and when communication and instruction take place through, or are supported by, any technological means such as telephone, radio, television, computers, satellite delivery, interactive video, or any combination of present and future telecommunication technologies. Source (Policy 2:05:00:00)

The Tennessee Board of Regents Policy 2:05:00:00 Distance Education and Guideline A-070 are two helpful sources of information for the TBR system.

Visit the TBR institution homepages to see who is  currently offering Distance Education Courses.

	TBR Distance Education Members
	TBR Distance Education Minutes
	TBR Distance Education Position Paper (PDF Document)
	List of TBR Institutions offering On-line Courses
	Southern Regional Electronic Campus
	ITV Facilities Survey (Excel File in Zip Format)