Legislative Implementation Functions

The systems shall use the appropriation for the following functions:

to acquire, develop, and distribute high quality distance learning resources and courseware needed to meet identified distance learning needs;
to award grants to faculty to develop technology-based courseware for a variety of delivery modes including multimedia and the Internet;
to decide which courses and degrees shall be offered by each institution in order to eliminate overlap and promote efficient use of resources; and
to develop strategies to market and distribute distance learning proposals within and outside Minnesota, including possible collaborative relationships with private organizations.