Overview of the Online Course Program for School Districts

Benefits

• Partner high schools can offer any online course that Stark State offers to their students
• Online courses are taught by fully credentialed Stark State faculty eliminating the need of the high school to supply instructors that meet college credentialing standards
• Online courses cut district costs by reducing the need for students to attend classes at Stark State’s main campus
• There will be enough students to fill a class, because high school students from other school districts will take the online classes concurrently

Course Requirements

• The school district provides students with computers and Internet access that meet these specifications
• The school district will provide qualified high school teachers for student support
• The student is responsible for gaining access to a computer and Internet that meet these specifications outside of normal class times
• The district must use the recommended college text, syllabus, and course materials

Stark State’s Commitment

• Stark State will provide fully credentialed college faculty to run the online course
• The Stark State instructor will visit the high school for a face-to-face meeting with students up to two times per semester
• Stark State will waive the processing fee

For more information about Stark State’s online program and how your district can become involved contact:

Dennis Trenger, Director of Academic Outreach
330-494-6170, Ext. 4343
dtrenger@starkstate.edu