Mission/Vision:
Mission Statement
The mission of DELTA (Distance Education & Learning Technologies for Academics) at Sam Houston State University is to (1); provide a single point of presence for distance learning degree programs and courses offered by Sam Houston State University; (2) provide high quality course development and support services for faculty and students taking courses via distance learning; (3) coordinate the delivery and support of asynchronous and synchronous distance education degree programs and courses; (4) market Sam Houston State University online degree programs and courses in Texas, nationally, and internationally; (5) improve the quality of distance learning products and services through rigorous assessment efforts and continuous quality improvement; (6) provide design, implementation and operational support for interactive video courses, videoconferencing, streaming video, video production and classroom technology; (7) review and recommend instructional software applications for academic use.
Vision Statement
DELTA supports faculty, students, and staff in the creative utilization of distance education and learning technologies in teaching, research, and community service. DELTA integrates state-of-the-art advancements in distance education and instructional technology to compliment the academic programs of the university and enrich the learning experience.