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Developing countries are rapidly increasing the number and quality of college graduates, generating a sea change in the relative education advantage that advanced countries have enjoyed over literally hundreds of years, according to an analysis released today by The Conference Board, the global business network.Read the Full Story
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 31, 2005 — Two City College of San Francisco (CCSF) online courses have received the top two “Best Practices in Distance Learning Programming†awards through the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) at a ceremony held in October in Long Beach, California. “The USDLA awards have become the standard of excellence […]
Leah Lommel has a 16-month-old son, something she didn’t have when she was an undergraduate student. She also lives in Bellemont, 10 miles west of Flagstaff, and works 36 hours a week as a Peoplesoft/Oracle analyst for Northern Arizona University. But she didn’t want these things to stop her from earning her master’s degree in […]
Offering flexibility, lower costs, Web site degrees gain popularityRead the Full Story
Boise State University and the University of Alaska Anchorage announce a unique partnership to offer the “NEON Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate†as a new online program beginning in January 2006. The online courses are designed for professionals seeking the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage a company’s supply chain operations.“Whether in manufacturing, retail […]
Inspired technology initiatives driven by one university project are changing the way teachers instruct and assess, but most importantly, the way today’s students learn.Read the Full Story
More classes taught online at BCCC than in classroomsRead the Full Story
While USD’s increased enrollment came primarily from the larger than usual freshman class, the flexibility distance education affords has also helped to raise student numbers. This year, 2,271 students are participating in distance education, increasing enrollment in the programRead the Full Story
SALT LAKE CITY — As of October 24, 2005, the online competency-based degree programs at Western Governors University (WGU) are approved for Tuition Assistance for active-duty military servicepersons. The approval was granted by the Department of Defense’s Office of Personnel and Readiness after a rigorous review. WGU was already approved by the Veterans Administration for […]
FTC EaD Selects DIRECWAY Broadband Satellite from Hughes to Deliver High Quality Education Services Throughout BrazilRead the Full Story