Rule 30-2865-4.1 - Criteria for Hybrid OptionA. Approval is required from the Board prior to implementation of the program. (See Rule 2.5) .B. The program must be located within the State of Mississippi in order to seek permission to offer hybrid education.C. Congruence with the mission of the governing organization.D. Programs must currently have a full approval accreditation status prior to implementation.E. Adequate resources must be available to support the distance education technology and to provide training to faculty to ensure that they have expertise in the utilization of distance learning technologies and that they are able to adapt their teaching methods accordingly.F. Provide students with equal access to learning resources, student services, nursing faculty, and other support services offered to students on campus.G. Clinical and lab must occur through traditional experience (faculty-guided experiences with direct client contact). Clinical and lab cannot be included as part of the hybrid education experience.H. Ongoing evaluation of the course(s) by faculty and students.I. Student outcomes consistent with stated mission, goals, and objectives of the program.30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-4.1