Whatever the technology Lehigh uses to deliver distance education courses, our goals remain the same. We are dedicated to providing educational opportunities to adult men and women at locations that are accessible and cost-effective. Distance education students are important to Lehigh, and the program strives to maintain the same level of quality of instruction and student service that is available to on-campus students. We regard distance students as clients of the University, deserving of our best efforts possible in all areas of operation, including technology, programming, academic support and client service. In short, the guiding principles of Lehigh University distance education are convenient access, cost-effectiveness, academic excellence, and client satisfaction.