All Aboard: The Industrial Technology Department Head's View of Time-on-Task by Distance Education Faculty

Executive Summary Many prior studies have addressed student and faculty attitudes toward Distance Education. This study adds to the body of knowledge by considering the administrator’s view within the context of Industrial Technology departments. The attitudes of department heads need to be explored since department heads make budgetary and time allocation decisions that affect the entire departmental regimen, and thus have a direct effect on the success of Distance Education efforts.