Extended University
Extended University sits under the Office of the Provost and is UTEP’s hub for online and other nontraditional academic programs, professional training and education, and community enrichment. We strive to increase access to UTEP’s outstanding educational opportunities for all who seek them out.
Our departments provide educational services and support for both educators and students interested in alternative modes of teaching and learning. Faculty who are teaching online may interact with two of these departments: UTEP Connect and the Center for Instructional Design.
UTEP Connect
UTEP Connect is a portfolio of 100% online bachelor's, master's and graduate certificate programs available to students regardless of their location. Most UTEP Connect classes are offered in accelerated formats; some are offered in semester-long terms. UTEP Connect undergraduate courses are not visible on the Goldmine schedule, but are available on the UTEP Connect website. To date, these programs are offered 100% online.
Undergraduate UTEP Connect courses are intended for 100% online students. Permission for students seeking traditional degrees to register into an undergraduate UTEP Connect online course must be requested by emailing ucadvising@utep.edu.
Center for Instructional Design
The Center for Instructional Design (CID) is a department of Extended University which offers online, hybrid and hyFlex course development and assistance to all UTEP faculty. The CID team is focused on providing research-based best practices in instructional design and development as well as instructional technology solutions that can help faculty members and instructors maximize their students’ learning experiences.
CID instructional designers are available to consult with faculty and staff and ensure that
- Course design meets SACSCOC and UTEP standards for quality
- Course materials meet both standards of copyright and ADA compliance as required by SACSCOC and federal law
CID works with faculty who are developing new online courses as well as updating courses that have been previously taught. Please see the Online Course Development Process section of this handbook for more information.
Download a PDF of the Faculty Handbook