Home / What is DE? What is DE? Overview of Distance Education Overview General information about HCC's Distance Education program DVD Courses A few courses can be taken via DVD. Mission "Removing the Barriers of Location and Time" Students Out of HCC Service Area Proctored test information for students who live outside of Houston. Distance Education Organizational Chart Diagrams that display the structure of the Distance Education Department internally and within HCC Research and Initiatives The Effectiveness of On-Line Tutoring at HCC Executive Summary of Findings of Online Tutoring Effectiveness SmarterMeasure Executive Summary SmarterMeasure is a web-based tool that assesses a learner's likelihood for succeeding in an online learning program. Identity Proofing for Online Student ID Verification A final report of a study performed at HCC to determine the value and efficacy of biometric technology to create more secure online student authentication Identity Proofing Student Survey A student survey of the biometric signature ID pilot referenced above