Getting Started
Funded Courses
UTTC focuses on supporting the development of programs that meet the needs of the citizens of Texas. We encourage collaboration between UT institutions as an effective use of available resources.
Funding is available to UT System institutions for course and program development through UTTC. Course funding approval is a competitive process initiated through a Request for Proposals form. A Request for Proposal is issued twice a year with two deadlines (Fall and Spring). Funding is available for faculty release time for course development and course production support at the campus level.
Campuses that receive course funding enter into a contractual agreement with UTTC that stipulates requirements for course development and offering, faculty training, and copyright allocation. For a sample of the agreement, contact telecampus@utsystem.edu.
Faculty members who have received course funding are expected to participate in two-day Faculty Training in Austin, complete the UT System Office of General Counsel's online Copyright Basics course (access will be given before faculty training), and complete the Principles of Good Practice Self Study. (Adobe Reader is needed to view this PDF document.)
Information about support services and resources available to UT TeleCampus faculty partners can be found in the Course Development section.
Non-funded Courses
UT System faculty members who do not apply for funding, or who are not approved for funding, are welcome to attend Faculty Training and develop courses using the UT TeleCampus course management system. Most services available for funded courses are also available for non-funded courses. Credit courses offered through UTTC, whether UTTC funded or not, will be added to the campus' annual financial assessment. Non-credit courses can be developed through a variety of arrangements. Consult with the distance education administrators on your campus regarding these options, or email UTTC for more information.