To deal with campus-wide instructional technology issues with special focus on pedagogical and curricular issues. The Distance Education Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding Distance Education at Solano Community College, to include delivery methods, best practices, and state-wide compliance, as well as providing resources, training and support for staff and faculty as it relates to distance education. In addition, the Distance Education Committee certifies individual courses to ensure regular effective contact hours and regular instructorinitiated contact, as well as compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any other identified provisions relevant to accreditation, Chancellor’s Office Guidelines, Title 5, CA Education Code, or other external approving agencies, as well as approved local practice.

Online classes are administered by our Distance Education program. To contact DE please use the information below:

If you need help with online courses, including Canvas, write to the DE HelpDesk at:

DE@Solano.edu

To access Canvas, navigate to Solano.Instructure.com