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See you next year

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:40:13 +0000

We’re taking off until after the new year.

Happy Holidays!

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Interview with Ms. Amanda Chaborek of Cleary University

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:40:11 +0000

We’re speaking with Ms. Amanda Chaborek, Director of Communications and Community Relations at Cleary University.

Paul: How long has Cleary University been involved in distance learning?

Amanda Chaborek: 1994

Paul: Which programs are 100% online?

Amanda Chaborek: Currently all of our MBA majors except accounting are full distance as is the BBA Business Management full DL. Programs that are new this year and available all online would be the MBA Organizational Leadership, the Graduate Certificate Financial Planning, and the BBA eBusiness Communications.

Paul: Are these programs available nationwide?

Amanda Chaborek: Yes, as well as internationally.

Paul: Is there a requirement for students to visit campus?

Amanda Chaborek: There is no requirement, however, students who would like to attend an on-ground class or any University event such as commencement and homecoming, are more than welcome to.

Paul: In addition to MBA programs, Cleary University also offers a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning online. How many credit hours are required to earn the graduate certificate? Are the graduate certificate courses transferable to the MBA?

Amanda Chaborek: The Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning is equivalent to 24 quarter hours of graduate credit and does apply toward completion of and MBA in Financial Planning. The curriculum for this certificate follows the body of knowledge specified by the CFP Board of Standards.

Paul: What sort of reception has the MBA Green Business Strategy generated?

Amanda Chaborek: The interest has been strong. This is likely due to conditions in Michigan with the auto industry faltering and significant efforts being made to develop a Green Industry related to sustainable business practices, social entrepreneurship, and renewable energy.

Paul: How many credit hours may graduate business students transfer into the MBA program?

Amanda Chaborek: 12 quarter hours

Paul: Can you please share with us any future offerings under development?

Amanda Chaborek: New programs under consideration.

1. Strategic Public Relations

2. Integrated Marketing Communication

3. Innovation/Change Leadership

4. Forensic Accounting

5. Certified Fraud Examiner

6. Informatics Analysis

7. Nonprofit Management BBA

8. New Media Marketing Strategy

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Friday News Roundup – 12/18/09

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:39:59 +0000

First college bowl game of the holiday season kicks off tomorrow!

+ A new online accelerated bachelor’s program is coming to three schools in the University of Texas System.

+ Olivet Nazarine University (IL) introduces a new, semi-distance MBA program requiring five residential weekend sessions.

+ Little known fact: The largest library science program in the US or Canada is located at San Jose State University. And it’s totally online.

+ Making CUNY “one click away“.

+ This story centers on a University of Maryland University College student who is completing his degree online.

+ “Anderson University (SC) grad never set foot on campus“.

+ Online learning at South Dakota state universities continues its upward trend.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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For-profits going full-speed after active-duty military

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:39:54 +0000

Here’s a lengthy report from Bloomberg highlighting the aggressiveness which for-profit colleges pursue active-duty military members. Surprisingly, one of our exceptions, American Military University, garners some relatively unfavorable press in other sections within the article.

At Phoenix, members of the armed forces can earn an associate’s degree by taking one five-week online class, “Written Communication.” They can make up for the other 19 courses required for an associate’s degree with credits for classes taken elsewhere, military experience including basic training, and passing grades on tests that gauge knowledge of a subject area.
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Civilians seeking the same degree must take at least six Phoenix courses and can use credits from outside sources for no more than 14. Traditionally, two-year students must take 10 courses, or half of the required load, from the school that awards their degrees, so it can vouch for their training, Nassirian said…

Are such arrangements, if true, equal to gaming the system? How about Excelsior College and Thomas Edison State College? Are these respective programs much different than the Phoenix degree plans?

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Get a Masters Degree Online

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:39:53 +0000

Full-time workers can get a masters degree online in only a couple of years, substantially increasing both their knowledge and earning power.

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Impact on Health Care Education by Recovery Act

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:39:51 +0000

Health care professionals’ education and training is expanding to meet the critical skills needed for increasing numbers of patients and medical informatics.

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Ice Breakers in Adult Education

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:39:49 +0000

Games and group activities designed to help adult students develop a cohesive dynamic group process at the beginning or during adult learning events.

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Get an Online Degree While Working

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:39:48 +0000

A college degree is a valuable asset and a motivated person can obtain an online degree easier while still working.

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Where are the best distance learning programs

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:39:36 +0000

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Apple Tablet Sneak Preview

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:39:33 +0000

Following on from my article on what innovation an Apple Tablet might offer and Idris Mootee’s article on Apple’s 3D efforts for gaming, I bring you a video sneak preview of some of the innovation an Apple tablet might offer.…