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Get a Bachelor’s Degree…in This Economy?

Jul 12, 2011|By: Nigel|1 Comment
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Two things about unemployed graduate horror stories have remained constant: they always feature an over-educated bartender, and they are always wrong. Continue reading “Get a Bachelor’s Degree…in This Economy?” »

Online Universities to Play Bigger Role in American Education

Jul 7, 2011|By: Nigel|Leave a comment
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More and more universities are exploring online technology as a viable means to deliver curriculum, regulate tuition costs, and enhance students’ learning experience in new and meaningful ways. Continue reading “Online Universities to Play Bigger Role in American Education” »

Bachelor’s Degrees – 5 Careers Hiring Now!

Jun 21, 2011|By: Nigel|1 Comment
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It’s one of the toughest job markets out there right now in America, but there are pockets of silver linings that are hiring new college graduates right now. As you may expect, they are specialized degrees and most involve math or science. For those students who have the interest and aptitude, these are well paying … Continue reading “Bachelor’s Degrees – 5 Careers Hiring Now!” »

Online Universities Boosting Accreditation

Jun 20, 2011|By: Nigel|Leave a comment
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At the Georgia campus of Walden University, a for-profit college based in Minneapolis, more than 2,500 students are working on master’s degrees or doctorates in education programs, said Bonnie Copeland, vice president for education policy and regulation. Walden is a candidate for NCATE accreditation, which should be in place by early next year, Copeland said. … Continue reading “Online Universities Boosting Accreditation” »

Kaplan University Launches iPad Application

Jun 16, 2011|By: Nigel|1 Comment
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Kaplan University, a leader in higher education innovation, today announced the launch of the new KU Campus, an application developed exclusively for the iPad to allow students to use the device to access their online classroom. The KU Campus app, the first of its kind in private-sector education, is available for free download at the … Continue reading “Kaplan University Launches iPad Application” »

Online Degrees vs. Traditional Degrees

Jun 14, 2011|By: Nigel|1 Comment
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Online colleges and universities are changing the face of education. With this change comes debate over the effectiveness of the education and the value of the degree. It’s a classic technology challenge. Should I spend my money on new technology, or wait for some sort of standard to exist? Beta vs. VHS. HDDVD vs. BluRay. … Continue reading “Online Degrees vs. Traditional Degrees” »

Arizona State University Offers New Online IT Master’s Degree

Jun 10, 2011|By: Nigel|Leave a comment
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Arizona State University‘s W.P. Carey School of Business will offer one of its master’s-degree programs online to help working information-technology professionals get ahead. The new online Master of Science in Information Management program will give holders a leg up even in a rough economy because IT is one of the fastest-growing professional fields in the … Continue reading “Arizona State University Offers New Online IT Master’s Degree” »

Walden University Forms New Educational Partnerships

Jun 10, 2011|By: Nigel|2 Comments
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Walden University has announced that it has formed partnerships with four hospitals or healthcare systems in New York, Georgia, Florida and Texas. The educational partnerships offer healthcare workers the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree online to gain the expertise and practical learning experience they need to further their career and address … Continue reading “Walden University Forms New Educational Partnerships” »

Career Colleges Offer Retraining for Laid Off Employees

Jun 9, 2011|By: Nigel|Leave a comment
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Description: These schools are private businesses that receive no direct government support. Examples are DeVry University, Strayer University and University of Phoenix. Pros: Flexible class schedules, online offerings and typically a focus on career skills. That can be important for those who need to work around family obligations and want to re-enter the workforce quickly. … Continue reading “Career Colleges Offer Retraining for Laid Off Employees” »

Online Degree Programs Face Greater Regulation

Jun 8, 2011|By: Nigel|3 Comments
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The Department of Education has finalized its “gainful employment” rule, which will ban for-profit schools like DeVry University or Apollo Group Inc.’s University of Phoenix from accessing federal financial aid dollars if too many of their graduates are unable to find jobs that pay enough to allow them to afford their student loan payments. If … Continue reading “Online Degree Programs Face Greater Regulation” »

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