University College Timeline

As MTSU celebrates 100 years, take a glimpse into our past through the timeline below, which charts the milestones and achievements of MTSU's University College.

To view more information on MTSU's centennial celebration, please visit www.mtsu.edu/centennial.

1960	1970	1980	1990	2000	2010

2000s

2000/2001

• Nine hundred sixty (960) students were enrolled in 42 telecourses.
• Students with an associate's degree can earn the Bachelor of University Studies degree via distance learning.
• RN to BSN online program implemented Fall 2000
• In Spring of 2001, and continuing Fall 2001 and Spring 2002, staff assisted the Provost’s Office with the coordination of the Family-Centered Community Building. The course was taught by former Vice President Al Gore and MTSU faculty in Human Science, Sociology, and Anthropology, Political Science, and the School of Journalism.
• Distance course enrollments:
  • Videoconferencing - 130
  • Telecourse - 944
  • Correspondence -2,105
  • Online - 759
• Summer 2001
  • Headcount - 8,476
  • Student Credit Hours - 55,030
  • FTE - 3,804.85

2001/2002

• Beginning Fall 2001, MTSU became one of 19 TBR institutions to offer courses through the Regents Online Degree Program.
• E-Customs online student orientation developed by AODL and Student Affairs-available to students Summer 2002.
• Program staff served 1,415 students in 92 MTSU online courses from Fall 2001 to Spring 2002.
• Five hundred five (505) students were enrolled exclusively in distance learning courses in Spring 2002 semester.
• Distance course enrollments:
  • Videoconferencing - 102
  • Telecourse - 849
  • Correspondence - 3,015
  • Online - 1,936
  • RODP - 1,200
• Summer 2002
  • Headcount - 9,025
  • Student Credit Hours - 58,090
  • FTE - 4,010.09

2002/2003

• Division moved to Fairview Building in Fall 2002.
• Sixteen (16) MTSU faculty began coursework for the LERN Certified Online Instructor Program.
• In the Fall 2002, 2,592 students took classes through distance learning. These students represented 12 percent of our total enrollment and generated 7,322 credit hours.
• Distance course enrollments:
  • Videoconferencing - 91
  • Telecourses - 850
  • Correspondence - 3,310
  • Online - 2,660
  • RODP - 2,312
• Converted to WebCT learning management system
• Videoconferencing equipment upgrade completed on KOM classroom
• Summer 2003
  • Headcount - 9,283
  • Student Credit Hours - 58,995
  • FTE - 4,066.88

2003/2004

• First MTSU faculty member, Dr. Patricia O'Leary, School of Nursing, earned the Certified Online Instructor (COI) designation.
• Distance course enrollments:
  • Videoconferencing - 81
  • Telecourses - 645
  • Correspondence - 3,808
  • Online - 3,703
  • RODP - 2,384
• First sharing of summer revenue margin with colleges
• Summer 2004
  • Headcount - 9,027
  • Student Credit Hours - 58,731
  • FTE - 4,051.19

2004/2005

• Conducted trial run of the Online Courses Faculty Mentor Program.
• Three MTSU faculty members, Drs. Jill Austin, Elyce Helford, and Connie Jones, received the TBR Innovations Awards.
• Distance course enrollments:
  • Videoconferencing - 94
  • Telecourses - 411
  • Correspondence - 3,591
  • Online - 4,773
  • RODP - 3,085
• Began offering MSN courses Fall 2004 through the RODP.
• ROCE started this academic year.
• Jack Thomas - Interim Dean
• Summer 2005
  • Headcount - 9,096
  • Student Credit Hours - 56,564
  • FTE - 3,917.04

2005/2006

• The Faculty Peer Assistance Program (FPAP) was implemented
• As of May 2006, telecourses were phased.
• Distance course enrollments:
  • Videoconferencing - 17
  • Telecourse - 200
  • Correspondence -3,312
  • Online - 5,760
  • RODP - 3,495
• Summer 2006
  • Headcount - 9,080
  • Student Credit Hours - 56,182
  • FTE - 3,912.48
• Dr. Mike Boyle - Dean (2006-present)

2006/2007

• Distance course enrollments:
  • Videoconferencing - 80
  • Correspondence - 3,261
  • Online - 5,992
  • RODP - 3,842
• Summer 2007
  • Headcount - 8,845
  • Student Credit Hours - 56,139
  • FTE - 3,896.95

2007/2008

• Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction major with a specialization in Technology and Curriculum Design delivered via online format.
• Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction major with a specialization in English as a Second Language (ESL) delivered via online format.
• MTSU converted to Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system.
• Distance course enrollments:
  • Videoconferencing - 26
  • Correspondence - 2,947
  • Online - 6,644
  • RODP - 4,308
• Summer 2008
  • Headcount - 8,210
  • Student Credit Hours - 50,142
  • FTE - 3,487.56

2008/2009

• Began development of Accelerated Online Liberal Studies degree for implementation Fall 2010.
• Fall 2008 Hybrid courses began
• Summer 2009
  • Headcount - 8,603
  • Student Credit Hours - 51,882
  • FTE - 3,620.18

2009/2010

• eTuition and Accelerated Online Course Delivery approved by THEC 11.19.2009
• Effective Spring 2010 - No new correspondence course development or revision fees paid - began phase-out (existing courses may still be offered and $95 per student instructional fee still applies)
• First undergraduate program offered fully online Fall 2009 - B.S. Psychology.
• College moved to Maple Leaf Village Fall 2009
• Name of Faculty Peer Assistant (FPA) Program changed to Online Faculty Mentor (OFM) Program, Spring 2010
• May 17, 2010, TBR approved change of college name from College of Continuing Education and Distance Learning to University College.
• Summer 2010
  • Headcount - 9,318
  • Student Credit Hours - 56,326
  • FTE - 3,919.68