C3 - Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI): Strategies and Evidence for Online Course Compliance

Event details Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Time: 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM Location: L0107 Computer Lab About this event This presentation explores the concept of Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in online education, distinguishing its key components and explaining why it is essential for both instructional quality and regulatory compliance. It outlines practical strategies faculty can use to design and facilitate online courses that meet RSI requirements, including timely feedback, meaningful instructor-initiated engagement, and varied instructional activities. Additionally, the presentation will highlight the evidence of RSI that the college will be required to provide to meet Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation standards, ensuring that online programs reflect active teaching and student engagement rather than self-paced correspondence learning. Presenter: Marisabel Irizarry Topic Focus: Technology Training and Support Official event details: https://www.seminolestate.edu/ssap/signMeUp/widget/cms5/eventDate/614001