Policy and Guidelines

Policy guidelines

Ten guiding principles

  1. 01

    The University of Education, Winneba recognizes that CODeL operates within a unique environment, distinct from that of on-campus programmes and requires specialised structures and conditions to function effectively within a flexible learning framework.

  2. 02

    CODeL's courses and programmes are fully aligned with the vision and mission of the University of Education, Winneba.

  3. 03

    CODeL students are recognized as an integral component of the University of Education, Winneba community.

  4. 04

    CODeL shall deliver courses online and in blended formats, ensuring learning is accessible, interactive and fully supported.

  5. 05

    All distance and blended learning activities shall be planned and implemented in compliance with the standards and accreditation requirements of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and other applicable regulatory bodies.

  6. 06

    Distance learning programmes shall maintain academic standards, learning outcomes and assessment requirements equivalent to those at the main campus students.

  7. 07

    Clear governance and management arrangements shall guide decision-making, oversight and accountability in the administration of distance education.

  8. 08

    Distance learning provision shall be supported by qualified academic, administrative and technical staff with appropriate training in distance education delivery.

  9. 09

    Assessment processes shall be fair, transparent, secure and aligned with approved learning outcomes and certification standards.

  10. 10

    Distance learning programmes shall be monitored and reviewed to support continuous improvement and responsiveness to learner and stakeholder feedback.

Quality assurance

Established quality metrics

These metrics provide measurable indicators of compliance, performance and continuous improvement across all distance and blended learning programmes.

Compliance with Regulatory Standards

  • All programs are accredited or approved by GTEC.
  • Periodic internal audits verify compliance with national higher education policies and institutional regulations.

Maintenance of Academic Standards

  • Learning outcomes are clearly defined, aligned with programme objectives and assessed consistently.
  • Comparison of distance learning and on-campus assessment results to ensure equivalence.

Learner Engagement and Accessibility

  • Number and type of learner support interactions (virtual and in-person) are tracked and reported.
  • Programs participation and completion rates are monitored for accessibility and effectiveness.

Governance and Accountability

  • Governance structures (CODeL Board, Management Committee, Study Centre Managers) meet defined reporting schedules.
  • Decision-making processes and minutes are documented and reviewed regularly.

Staff Competence and Capacity Development

  • Percentage of academic and support staff are trained in distance learning pedagogy and technology.
  • Staff performance appraisals include distance learning-specific criteria.

Assessment Integrity and Certification

  • Assessment moderation and verification reports are maintained for all programmes.
  • Examination and grading policies are followed, with recorded audit trails for transparency.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

  • Program reviews are conducted annually, incorporating learner and stakeholder feedback.
  • Corrective actions from quality assurance reports implemented and tracked for effectiveness.

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