Archive for May, 2009 - Page 2

University of Oregon Considers Degrees in Sustainable Practices

The value of an environmental degree only seems to be increasing as time goes by, and more and more schools are rushing to get in on the trend. The state of Oregon is already well-known for its forest-friendly eco-conscious hot spots, and now it looks like the University of Oregon is coming on board: according… | Read More

Lisa Stolzenberg, Florida International University, Department of Criminal Justice

Lisa Stolzenberg, Professor and Chair at Florida International University, Department of Criminal Justice joins us today to discuss distance education.

Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at Florida International University

The Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Criminal Justice at FIU are designed for students interested in pursuing careers in the criminal justice system. It is also geared for students who intend to further their education by enrolling in law and doctoral degree programs.… | Read More

University of Phoenix Utah Campus Honors Largest Graduating Class

Distance learning has become increasingly appealing over the past few years for a variety of reasons, and it was especially apparent at University of Phoenix's Utah Campus graduation ceremony last week. 1,075 University of Phoenix online and classroom students earned their diplomas this year, making it the largest graduating class in the university's history.
Utah's… | Read More

Interview: Bobby Beck, CEO/Co-Founder, Animation Mentor

Bobby Beck, CEO & Co-Founder of Animation Mentor, joins us today to discuss online animation education.

Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at Animation Mentor.

Animation Mentor is the only animation school in the world built by professional animators for people who want to become character animators. Our program teaches students the skills needed to succeed as a professional animator in the studio environment.

What is the typical duration of each of your programs?

Our online… | Read More

Schools Now Accepting Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Applications!

For veterans of the military online colleges and traditional universities alike have just gotten a whole lot more in reach: a new and improved version of the Montgomery G.I. Bill has been drafted for soldiers who have served after during and 9/11, and as of May 1st, that bill is in full effect.
"We owe… | Read More

Hodges University Welcomes High School Students for Health Care Careers Workshop

In the midst of a rocky job market on the whole these days, careers in health care seem to be nearly Teflon. As a result, college programs in the health care field -- from nursing to pharmaceutical to EMT to ultrasound technician -- programs are more appealing than ever, and now Hodges University's School of… | Read More

Former Nonprofit Director Wins Social Work Lifetime Achievement Award

This week, Ohio's chapter of the National Association of Social Workers held their annual awards banquet. Many were honored including Eva Brown, who took home the association's 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award for her extensive and decade-spanning dedication to the field of social work and adequate mental health care for children and the underprivileged.
Prior to… | Read More