Political Issues

If you're offering an online course for college credit, you may find yourself involved in the politics of campus turfism. Traditionally a given college had a defined geographical region and other colleges agreed to keep to their own such regions. Today, any distance learning course can be taught anywhere, threatening these traditional boundaries. Since college funding revolves around the number of students receiving instruction, turfism is a hot issue. Its important to be aware of who your online course may threaten and to attempt to coordinate your offering to make friends before you create enemies. You should consult those in charge of extension courses at the college or university with which you're working.