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	Kentucky is described as the first state in the [[US]] to offer its residents a comprehensive package of online educational resources: a virtual university, a virtual high school (http://www.kvhs.org) and a virtual library, including research help from reference librarians (http://www.kyvl.org).		Kentucky is described as the first state in the [[US]] to offer its residents a comprehensive package of online educational resources: a virtual university, a virtual high school (http://www.kvhs.org) and a virtual library, including research help from reference librarians (http://www.kyvl.org).

	The KYVC4K12 initiative (Kentucky Virtual Campus for K-12 Students), under the direction of the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC), offers primary and secondary school students an online curriculum targeted specifically for students from kindergarten through grade 12. KYVC4K12 uses the PLATO Web-based Learning Network.		The [[KYVC4K12]] initiative ([[Kentucky Virtual Campus for K-12 Students]]), under the direction of the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC), offers primary and secondary school students an online curriculum targeted specifically for students from kindergarten through grade 12. KYVC4K12 uses the PLATO Web-based Learning Network.


	== Reports ==		== Reports ==

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	Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each campus and agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities. As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly US$5.5 million.		Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each campus and agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities. As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly US$5.5 million.

	Residency requirements are quite common for KYVC programmes, although one of the criteria for KYVC support is that at least 75% of a programme's 'didactic portion' be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using Blackboard for course delivery as of 2005-2006, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out (following establishment of a Statewide Blackboard Consortium). A 24-hour help desk is available for all KYVC students.		Residency requirements are quite common for KYVC programmes, although one of the criteria for KYVC support is that at least 75% of a programme's 'didactic portion' be offered at a distance.

	31,035 Academic users were supported in the Fall of 2006. They were enrolled in 2,715 courses, across 127 different programmes.		31,035 Academic users were supported in the Fall of 2006. They were enrolled in 2,715 courses, across 127 different programmes.
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	A full list of KYVC providers, including colleges, universities, and state agencies can be found at http://www.kyvu.org/learning/colleges-universities.asp		A full list of KYVC providers, including colleges, universities, and state agencies can be found at http://www.kyvu.org/learning/colleges-universities.asp


			== VLE ==

			Most participating Kentucky institutions were using [[Blackboard]] for course delivery as of 2005-2006, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out (following establishment of a Statewide Blackboard Consortium). A 24-hour help desk is available for all KYVC students.


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	Kentucky is described as the first state in the [[US]] to offer its residents a comprehensive package of online educational resources: a virtual university, a virtual high school (http://www.kvhs.org) and a virtual library, including research help from reference librarians (http://www.kyvl.org).		Kentucky is described as the first state in the [[US]] to offer its residents a comprehensive package of online educational resources: a virtual university, a virtual high school (http://www.kvhs.org) and a virtual library, including research help from reference librarians (http://www.kyvl.org).

	The KYVC4K12 initiative (Kentucky Virtual Campus for K-12 Students), under the direction of the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC), offers primary and secondary school students an online curriculum targeted specifically for students from kindergarten through grade 12. KYVC4K12 uses the PLATO Web-based Learning Network.		The KYVC4K12 initiative (Kentucky Virtual Campus for K-12 Students), under the direction of the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC), offers primary and secondary school students an online curriculum targeted specifically for students from kindergarten through grade 12. KYVC4K12 uses the PLATO Web-based Learning Network.


	== Reports ==		== Reports ==

	The strategic plan for KYVC (2006-2009) is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/848EDA27-D0EA-4B12-B6C2-E29777B226A5/0/Sept_06KYVUStrategicPlan_Final_PrintableVersion_10206.pdf		The strategic plan for KYVC (2006-2009) is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/848EDA27-D0EA-4B12-B6C2-E29777B226A5/0/Sept_06KYVUStrategicPlan_Final_PrintableVersion_10206.pdf

	A 'Performance Report' for KYVC in 2006-2007 is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/D77F699A-AE00-4819-B676-626C816CA0A9/0/KYVCperformanceReport.pdf		A "Performance Report" for KYVC in 2006-2007 is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/D77F699A-AE00-4819-B676-626C816CA0A9/0/KYVCperformanceReport.pdf


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	The ''Kentucky Virtual University'' ('''Kentucky Virtual Campus''', KYVC)’s stated mission is to offer a student-centred, technology-based system for coordinating the delivery of postsecondary education that meets the needs of citizens and employers across the state of Kentucky, [[US]]. Its three primary functions are to:		The ''Kentucky Virtual University'' ('''Kentucky Virtual Campus''', KYVC)'s stated mission is to offer a student-centred, technology-based system for coordinating the delivery of postsecondary education that meets the needs of citizens and employers across the state of Kentucky, [[US]]. Its three primary functions are to:

	* Be a clearinghouse for quality distance learning opportunities (primarily for certificate and degree programmes)		* Be a clearinghouse for quality distance learning opportunities (primarily for certificate and degree programmes)
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	Lifelong learners and those living outside the [[US]] are included in the target user base. Credits and degrees are awarded by each participating college, university or institution, not by KYVC, although KYVC manages course selection and registration.		Lifelong learners and those living outside the [[US]] are included in the target user base. Credits and degrees are awarded by each participating college, university or institution, not by KYVC, although KYVC manages course selection and registration.

	Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each campus and agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities. As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly $5.5 million.		Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each campus and agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities. As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly US$5.5 million.

	Residency requirements are quite common for KYVC programmes, although one of the criteria for KYVC support is that at least 75% of a programme's 'didactic portion' be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using Blackboard for course delivery as of 2005-2006, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out (following establishment of a Statewide Blackboard Consortium). A 24-hour help desk is available for all KYVC students.		Residency requirements are quite common for KYVC programmes, although one of the criteria for KYVC support is that at least 75% of a programme's 'didactic portion' be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using Blackboard for course delivery as of 2005-2006, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out (following establishment of a Statewide Blackboard Consortium). A 24-hour help desk is available for all KYVC students.
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	The strategic plan for KYVC (2006-2009) is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/848EDA27-D0EA-4B12-B6C2-E29777B226A5/0/Sept_06KYVUStrategicPlan_Final_PrintableVersion_10206.pdf		The strategic plan for KYVC (2006-2009) is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/848EDA27-D0EA-4B12-B6C2-E29777B226A5/0/Sept_06KYVUStrategicPlan_Final_PrintableVersion_10206.pdf

	A ~~brief~~ '~~performance report~~' for KYVC in 2006-2007 is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/D77F699A-AE00-4819-B676-626C816CA0A9/0/KYVCperformanceReport.pdf		A 'Performance Report' for KYVC in 2006-2007 is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/D77F699A-AE00-4819-B676-626C816CA0A9/0/KYVCperformanceReport.pdf

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	* Deliver a single point of access to statewide student, library and academic support services		* Deliver a single point of access to statewide student, library and academic support services

	Lifelong learners and those living outside the [[US]] are included in the target user base. Credits and degrees are awarded by each participating college, university or institution, not by KYVC.		Lifelong learners and those living outside the [[US]] are included in the target user base. Credits and degrees are awarded by each participating college, university or institution, not by KYVC, although KYVC manages course selection and registration.

	Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each campus and agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities. As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly $5.5 million.		Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each campus and agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities. As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly $5.5 million.

	Residency requirements ~~of some sort~~ are quite common for KYVC programmes, although one of the criteria for KYVC support is that at least 75% of a programme's 'didactic portion' be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using Blackboard for course delivery as of 2005-2006, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out. As of Fall 2008, the KYVC web site's online course search engine was quite extensive and up to date (unlike that of many of its [[US]] state counterparts, which remain online but are no longer maintained).		Residency requirements are quite common for KYVC programmes, although one of the criteria for KYVC support is that at least 75% of a programme's 'didactic portion' be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using Blackboard for course delivery as of 2005-2006, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out (following establishment of a Statewide Blackboard Consortium). A 24-hour help desk is available for all KYVC students.

			31,035 Academic users were supported in the Fall of 2006. They were enrolled in 2,715 courses, across 127 different programmes.

			As of Fall 2008, the KYVC web site's online course search engine was quite extensive and up to date (unlike that of many of its [[US]] state counterparts, which remain online but are no longer maintained).

	The Kentucky Virtual Campus web site is at http://www.kyvu.org/		The Kentucky Virtual Campus web site is at http://www.kyvu.org/

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	== Reports ==		== Reports ==
	The strategic plan for KYVC (2006-2009) is available ~~online~~ at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/848EDA27-D0EA-4B12-B6C2-E29777B226A5/0/Sept_06KYVUStrategicPlan_Final_PrintableVersion_10206.pdf		The strategic plan for KYVC (2006-2009) is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/848EDA27-D0EA-4B12-B6C2-E29777B226A5/0/Sept_06KYVUStrategicPlan_Final_PrintableVersion_10206.pdf

			A brief 'performance report' for KYVC in 2006-2007 is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/D77F699A-AE00-4819-B676-626C816CA0A9/0/KYVCperformanceReport.pdf

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	Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each campus and agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities. As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly $5.5 million.		Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each campus and agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities. As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly $5.5 million.

	Residency requirements of some sort are quite common for KYVC programmes; one of the criteria for KYVC support is that at least 75 ~~percent~~ of ~~the~~ 'didactic portion' ~~of a programme~~ be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using Blackboard for course delivery as of 2005-2006, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out. As of Fall 2008, the KYVC web site's online course search engine was quite extensive and up to date (unlike ~~those~~ of many of its [[US]] state counterparts, which remain online but are no longer maintained).		Residency requirements of some sort are quite common for KYVC programmes, although one of the criteria for KYVC support is that at least 75% of a programme's 'didactic portion' be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using Blackboard for course delivery as of 2005-2006, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out. As of Fall 2008, the KYVC web site's online course search engine was quite extensive and up to date (unlike that of many of its [[US]] state counterparts, which remain online but are no longer maintained).

	The Kentucky Virtual Campus web site is at http://www.kyvu.org/		The Kentucky Virtual Campus web site is at http://www.kyvu.org/

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	The ''Kentucky Virtual University'' ('''Kentucky Virtual Campus''', KYVC)’s mission is to offer a student-~~centered~~, technology-based system for coordinating the delivery of postsecondary education that meets the needs of citizens and employers across the state of Kentucky, [[US]]. Its three primary functions are to:		The ''Kentucky Virtual University'' ('''Kentucky Virtual Campus''', KYVC)’s stated mission is to offer a student-centred, technology-based system for coordinating the delivery of postsecondary education that meets the needs of citizens and employers across the state of Kentucky, [[US]]. Its three primary functions are to:

	* Be a clearinghouse for quality distance learning ~~opportunities… within and outside the state,~~ primarily certificate and degree ~~programs~~		* Be a clearinghouse for quality distance learning opportunities (primarily for certificate and degree programmes)
	* Offer competency-based credentialing		* Offer competency-based credentialing
	* Deliver a single point of access to statewide student, library and academic support services.		* Deliver a single point of access to statewide student, library and academic support services

	Lifelong learners and those living outside the [[US]] are included in the target user base. Credits and degrees are awarded by each participating college, university or institution, not by KYVC.		Lifelong learners and those living outside the [[US]] are included in the target user base. Credits and degrees are awarded by each participating college, university or institution, not by KYVC.

	Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each ~~individual~~ campus or agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities.		Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each campus and agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities. As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly $5.5 million.

	As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly $5.5 million.		Residency requirements of some sort are quite common for KYVC programmes; one of the criteria for KYVC support is that at least 75 percent of the 'didactic portion' of a programme be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using Blackboard for course delivery as of 2005-2006, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out. As of Fall 2008, the KYVC web site's online course search engine was quite extensive and up to date (unlike those of many of its [[US]] state counterparts, which remain online but are no longer maintained).

	Residency requirements of some sort are quite common ~~ffor~~ KYVC programmes~~, though~~ one of the criteria for ~~institutional participation~~ is that at least 75 percent of the 'didactic portion' of a programme be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using a Blackboard ~~system~~ for course delivery as of 2005, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out. As of Fall 2008, the KYVC web site's online course search engine was quite ~~thorough~~ and up to date (unlike those of many of its [[US]] state counterparts, which are no longer maintained).

	The Kentucky Virtual Campus web site is at http://www.kyvu.org/		The Kentucky Virtual Campus web site is at http://www.kyvu.org/
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	== More details ==		== More details ==

	Kentucky ~~was~~ the first state in the [[US]] to offer its residents a comprehensive package of online educational resources: a virtual university, a virtual high school (http://www.kvhs.org) and a virtual library, including research help from reference librarians (http://www.kyvl.org).		Kentucky is described as the first state in the [[US]] to offer its residents a comprehensive package of online educational resources: a virtual university, a virtual high school (http://www.kvhs.org) and a virtual library, including research help from reference librarians (http://www.kyvl.org).

	The KYVC4K12 initiative (Kentucky Virtual Campus for K-12 Students), under the direction of the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC), ~~serves~~ primary and secondary ~~schools,~~ students~~, and parents by offering~~ an online curriculum targeted specifically for students from kindergarten through grade 12. KYVC4K12 uses the PLATO Web-based Learning Network.		The KYVC4K12 initiative (Kentucky Virtual Campus for K-12 Students), under the direction of the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC), offers primary and secondary school students an online curriculum targeted specifically for students from kindergarten through grade 12. KYVC4K12 uses the PLATO Web-based Learning Network.

	== Reports ==		== Reports ==
	The strategic plan for KYVC, 2006-2009, is available online at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/848EDA27-D0EA-4B12-B6C2-E29777B226A5/0/Sept_06KYVUStrategicPlan_Final_PrintableVersion_10206.pdf		The strategic plan for KYVC (2006-2009) is available online at http://cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/848EDA27-D0EA-4B12-B6C2-E29777B226A5/0/Sept_06KYVUStrategicPlan_Final_PrintableVersion_10206.pdf

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	The ''Kentucky Virtual Campus'' (KYVC)’s mission is to offer a student-centered, technology-based system for coordinating the delivery of postsecondary education that meets the needs of citizens and employers across the state of Kentucky, [[US]]. Its three primary functions are to:		The ''Kentucky Virtual University'' ('''Kentucky Virtual Campus''', KYVC)’s mission is to offer a student-centered, technology-based system for coordinating the delivery of postsecondary education that meets the needs of citizens and employers across the state of Kentucky, [[US]]. Its three primary functions are to:

	* Be a clearinghouse for quality distance learning opportunities… within and outside the state, primarily certificate and degree programs		* Be a clearinghouse for quality distance learning opportunities… within and outside the state, primarily certificate and degree programs
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	Lifelong learners and those living outside the [[US]] are included in the target user base. Credits and degrees are awarded by each participating college, university or institution, not by KYVC.		Lifelong learners and those living outside the [[US]] are included in the target user base. Credits and degrees are awarded by each participating college, university or institution, not by KYVC.

	Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as Kentucky Virtual University (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. ~~‘KYVC Coordinators’~~ are located on site at each individual campus or agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities.		Approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1997 as ''Kentucky Virtual University'' (KYVU), what is now KYVC was launched officially in 1999, when nine pilot projects were brought online. The Kentucky Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC), established by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), works closely with the public and independent institutions of Kentucky to administer the KYVC. 'KYVC Coordinators' are located on site at each individual campus or agency office, and are responsible for the management and coordination of local KYVC activities.

	Residency requirements of some sort are quite common, though one of the criteria for institutional participation is that ~~“at~~ least 75 percent of the didactic portion of ~~the program must~~ be offered at a distance.~~” As of 2005,~~ participating Kentucky institutions ~~used~~ Blackboard, ~~ANGEL, and~~ other ~~online learning~~ systems ~~(with Blackboard increasingly preferred)~~. As of Fall 2008, ~~KYVC’s~~ course search engine was thorough and up to date (unlike those of many of its [[US]] state counterparts, which are no longer maintained).		As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly $5.5 million.

			Residency requirements of some sort are quite common ffor KYVC programmes, though one of the criteria for institutional participation is that at least 75 percent of the 'didactic portion' of a programme be offered at a distance. Most participating Kentucky institutions were using a Blackboard system for course delivery as of 2005, with other systems such as ANGEL being phased out. As of Fall 2008, the KYVC web site's online course search engine was quite thorough and up to date (unlike those of many of its [[US]] state counterparts, which are no longer maintained).

	As of October 2007, eight full-time staff members worked for the campus and the Kentucky Virtual Library (http://www.kyvl.org/), which offers a virtual reference desk and online catalogs and databases. Its budget for 2007-08 was roughly $5.5 million.
	The Kentucky Virtual Campus web site is at http://www.kyvu.org/		The Kentucky Virtual Campus web site is at http://www.kyvu.org/
	A full list of providers, including colleges, universities, and state agencies can be found at http://www.kyvu.org/learning/colleges-universities.asp
			A full list of KYVC providers, including colleges, universities, and state agencies can be found at http://www.kyvu.org/learning/colleges-universities.asp

	== More details ==		== More details ==

	Kentucky was the first state in the ~~country~~ to offer its residents a comprehensive package of online educational resources: a virtual university, a virtual high school (www.kvhs.org) and a virtual library, including research help from reference librarians (www.kyvl.org).		Kentucky was the first state in the [[US]] to offer its residents a comprehensive package of online educational resources: a virtual university, a virtual high school (http://www.kvhs.org) and a virtual library, including research help from reference librarians (http://www.kyvl.org).

	The KYVC4K12 initiative (Kentucky Virtual Campus for K-12 Students), under the direction of the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC), serves students, parents ~~and schools~~ by offering ~~easy access to~~ online curriculum targeted specifically for students from kindergarten through grade 12. KYVC4K12 uses the PLATO Web-based Learning Network.		The KYVC4K12 initiative (Kentucky Virtual Campus for K-12 Students), under the direction of the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC), serves primary and secondary schools, students, and parents by offering an online curriculum targeted specifically for students from kindergarten through grade 12. KYVC4K12 uses the PLATO Web-based Learning Network.

	== Reports ==		== Reports ==