Terms

Terms of reference

1. To act as a forum for those involved in developing, running and supporting online and distance learning programmes (or programmes involving a significant element of online and distance learning) including those developed with external partners and non-credit-bearing provision, facilitating the exchange of information and the discussion of issues of common interest and concern
2. To identify good practice in online and distance learning and disseminate it within the University
3. To serve as a source of advice on online and distance learning within the University (eg advising on new online and distance learning provision and acting as panel members on online and distance learning reviews)
4. To consider the pedagogic and practical needs of online and distance learning provision (eg in relation to policies on instructional design, assessment regulations, student support, finance, student records, staffing, marketing and communications etc), seeking information from, and referring actions to, relevant committees and offices within the University
5. To report to University Teaching Committee

Membership

Membership and constituency

• Chair: the PVC for Learning, Teaching and Students or their nominee, currently the Associate PVC for Learning, Teaching and Students
• The Head of Programme Design and Learning Technology (Academic Support Office) (ex officio)
• The Head of Learning Enhancement (Academic Support Office) (ex officio)
• The Academic Registrar or their nominee (ex officio)
• The Vice-President (Academic) and CEO of the GSA (ex officio)
• Student Support Coordinator: Online and Distance Learning (ex officio)
• Staff involved in developing, running, or supporting online and distance learning programmes (or programmes involving a significant element of online and distance learning) within departments (at least two named representatives (at least one academic) per programme/programme family)
• Staff involved in the central support of online and distance learning programmes (including a named representative from the Planning Office, Information Services, Careers, Student Recruitment and Admissions, Student Services, and Marketing)
• Secretary: Academic Support Office

Meetings

Meeting dates

2019-2020

• 12 February 2020 in H/G17 12.30-14.00
• 20 May 2020 in YH/110 (Research Centre for Social Sciences) 12.30-14.30

Minutes

‌Minutes from past meetings

All minutes are restricted to York users only.

2019-20

• 6 November 2019 (PDF , 744kb)

2018-19

• 4 July 2019 (PDF , 756kb)
• 18 February 2019 (PDF , 839kb)
• DLF Minutes October 2018 (PDF , 657kb)
  
  • October 2018 Appendices (MS PowerPoint , 58kb) 

2017-18

• 22 May 2018 (PDF , 362kb)
• 19 February 2018 (PDF , 350kb)
  • 19 February 2018 Appendices (zip , 4,226kb)
•  9 October 2017 (PDF , 307kb)
  • 9 October 2017 Appendix - MIHA Group Work (MS PowerPoint , 6,220kb)

2016-17

• 15 May 2017 (PDF , 448kb)‌‌
• 1 March 2017 (PDF , 328kb)‌‌

2015-16

• 17 May 2016 (PDF , 467kb)‌‌
• 23 Feb 2016 (PDF , 298kb)‌
• 13 Oct 2015 (PDF , 306kb)

2014-15

• 19 May 2015 (PDF , 307kb)‌‌‌
• 24 February 2015 (PDF , 385kb)‌‌
• MOOCs report Feb 2015 (PDF , 198kb)‌
• Careers report Feb 2015 (PDF , 323kb)‌
• 21 October 2014 (PDF , 383kb)

2013-14

• 20 May 2014 (PDF , 463kb)
• MOOCs report 3 May 2014 (PDF , 393kb)
• 25 February 2014 (PDF , 436kb)
• MOOCs report 1 Feb 2014 (PDF , 427kb)
• MOOCs report 2 Feb 2014 (PDF , 297kb)
• 15 October 2013 (PDF , 351kb)

2012-13

• 16 October 2012 (PDF , 132kb)
• 12 February 2013 (PDF , 509kb)
• 28 May 2013 (PDF , 560kb)

2011-12

• 19 September 2011 (PDF , 479kb)
• 6 February 2012 (PDF , 434kb)
• 29 May 2012 (PDF , 109kb)

2010-11

• 3 June 2011 (PDF , 430kb)
• 15 February 2010 (PDF , 399kb)
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2009-10

• 4 June 2010 (PDF , 342kb)
• 15 February 2010 (PDF , 399kb)
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2008-09

• 27 May 2009 (PDF , 136kb)
• 30 January 2009 (PDF , 127kb)

2007-08

• 09 January 2008 (PDF , 52kb)

2006-07

• 10 September 2007 (PDF , 27kb)
• 17 April 2007 (PDF , 39kb)

Agenda papers

• Agenda papers for the Distance Learning Forum