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  In 2020, the U.S. Department of Education updated regulatory definitions of distance
learning within the Distance Education and Innovation Ruling that all higher education
institutions receiving federal financial aid (Title IV funds) must comply with. The
regulation became effective July 1, 2021, and requires that for all online courses
for which students Title IV funds, there is "regular and substantive interaction between
students and instructors." This week's column provides information on the background,
benefits, essential characteristics, and what to expect next with regard to regular
and substantive interaction, or RSI.
Fresh Eyes on Ice, a University of Alaska Fairbanks citizen science project, is urging
Alaskans to send in photos to help predict flooding in the state. To participate, Alaskans can submit pictures of river and lake ice to the project website with location information and a brief description of conditions. Read more ...
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What's happening today
Deadlines and reminders
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will honor Kalen Moore-Thomas and Riley von Borstel
on May 5 as its outstanding undergraduate degree recipients for 2023. Read more ...
Tickets are still available for the 2023 Blue & Gold celebration on Thursday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wood Center. The event will raise money for student scholarships and recognize this year's Emil
Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards recipients. Tickets are
available on the Blue & Gold Celebration website.
The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to
earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in the next academic year 2023-2024. These awards
may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 28 by midnight. To learn more, visit to the BLaST URE website.
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