The New Jersey Intercampus Network (NJIN) is pleased to announce its Faculty Colloquium Series on emerging issues in distance education. Each colloquium, sponsored by NJIN's Distance Learning Academic Advisory Board (DLAAB), will be conducted at four sites simultaneously via Interactive television (ITV). The Colloquia are designed as informal session where faculty, administrators, and staff from NJIN member institutions can come together with experts in the field of distance learning to share ideas and information. Each colloquium will feature a guest speaker or panel of presenters as well as the opportunity to engage in discussion with colleagues from across the state. Further details on each event will be announced as the dates approach. Participation in the NJIN Colloquia on Distance Education is free to faculty, administrators, and staff of NJIN member institutions.

Friday, March 10, 2:00 - 4:00 PM: "Interactive Television"
Sites: Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck, College of St. Elizabeth, Brookdale Community College, Burlington County College, Essex County College

Presenter:

Our guest will be Dr. Michael Cheney from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cheney organized the installation of Drake's interactive television facility when Drake became the first institution of higher education to join the statewide video network in 1993. Currently Special Assistant to the President of Drake, Dr. Cheney has served as Associate Provost, Director of Research, and Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He has published and presented extensively in a number of areas, including technology enhanced teaching and mass journalism. Michael has worked "in and around" television since 1971, as commentator, adviser, writer, producer, and reporter.

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