200 1 year 1 month, approved by the Ministry of Education, Central South University became one of the pilot institutions to carry out modern distance education. 200 1, the online education college of central south university was formally established and operated independently. The college has always adhered to the orientation of "continuing education for on-the-job personnel, giving full play to the advantages of online education, and providing good services for on-the-job personnel to update their knowledge, enhance their skills and improve their quality", firmly established the concept of "seeking development with service and seeking position with position", and stressed standardization, quality, service and effectiveness. Relying on the high-quality teaching resources of Central South University and highlighting the advantages of nonferrous metals, railways and medical treatment, the College offers 14 courses such as computer application, mechanical and electronic engineering, civil engineering, highway engineering, transportation, accounting, business administration, law, railway rolling stock, nursing, administration, e-commerce, Chinese language and literature, pharmacy, mining engineering and safety engineering. So far, more than 200,000 graduates have been trained. After years of efforts, modern distance education in Central South University has made great progress, and in 2007, 2008, 2009, 20 10, 2012, 20 13, 20/kloc-0.