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Distinguished Educator in Distance Learning Award
The following criteria are used by the MTSU Distance Learning Committee and the College of Continuing Education and Distance Learning staff to select the recipients of the Distinguished Educator in Distance Learning Awards:
  • Research or surveys in the field of distance learning
  • Presentations given or training conducted on distance learning
  • Pioneering distance education course development/instruction in the department
  • The number of courses/students taught using distance learning delivery methods
  • Using several distance learning instructional methods (i.e. correspondence, video conferencing)
  • Incorporating technology in the course
  • Developing original course materials
  • Current distance teaching experience
  • Prior award winners may be nominated again after 5 years.

The nominee is also required to submit a letter of recommendation from his/her department chair to include information on course evaluations and student feedback.

Awards are presented at the Faculty Appreciation Luncheon hosted annually each December by the College of Continuing Education and Distance Learning.

TBR Lana Doncaster Innovations Awards
The Lana Doncaster Innovations Awards recognize the demonstrated success of creative and original activities in the distance learning field, including web courses, two-way audio/video courses and any form of computer-based course. Full-time and adjunct faculty, professional and technical staff, community leaders and friends of education are eligible. Each Tennessee Board of Regents institution selects its nominees, and award winners are announced at the annual TBR Distance Education Conference in February.