Educational Affairs Committee debates over distance learning policies - MEGAN INGALLS, Red and Black

University of Georgia students taking online courses through Independent Distance Learning could be surprised by their course policies. Rodney Mauricio, chair of the Educational Affairs Committee, said the EAC subcommittee, which reviews and decides on student academic appeals, has been conflicted in their decisions regarding several IDL cases. “There are cases of appeals where there is a conflict between the IDL’s policies on their website and the University’s policies,” Mauricio said. “Our subcommittee always struggles over what to do in these cases.” Certain IDL policies conflict with the University’s policies, he said. For instance, although the IDL restricts students to taking 15 hours online, the University has no limit.