Section 13.01 Mutual Interest in EMI

  a) The parties recognize that advances in technology may allow for the development of technologically

innovative methods of instruction, including but not limited to, electronic methods of instruction through

live or recorded audio and/or visual presentations and material using direct signal or cable, transmission by

telephone lines, fiber optic lines, digital and/or analogue video tape, audio tape, CD-ROM, Internet, E-mail,

or other electronic means now known or hereafter developed.

  b) The College and the NCSFA-AAUP recognize the value of such technologically innovative methods of

instruction and agree that there is mutual interest in further developing these alternative techniques for

reaching a broader spectrum of the potential students in the community. Faculty are encouraged to

participate in developing and delivering courses using EMI, and the College will endeavor to support the

faculty members who wish to incorporate innovative alternative technologies in their pedagogiacal

approach. Any decision for development of such courses shall be made in collaboration with the full-time

faculty.