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Friday News Roundup – 12/04/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 3:42 am
College football = heck yes! We’ll be treated to numerous conference football championships this coming weekend.  Many top universities, such as Florida, Alabama, Nebraska, and East Caroli...
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Going after degree mills…

Paul B. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 3:11 am
among the Kiwis.  So reports the New Zealand Herald. Mr. Alan Contreras, Oregon Office of Degree Authorization, is spearheading the effort.   While we’re on this subject, please be sure to ...
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Real Sticker Shock and Government Aid

Paul B. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 3:15 am
+ Intriguing little tidbit found in a Gannett piece on college costs: …For-profit schools have lower sticker prices than private non-profit colleges, but median debt was higher for bachelorR...
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Online continuing education through East Carolina University

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 3:30 am
Yes, online continuing ed opportunities are also available through ECU.  Many online courses can be found in various areas which ultimately lead to non-credit certificates.  Of particular interes...
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Friday News Roundup – 11/27/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 9:24 am
A belated Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! + Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA): new online Master of Science in Power Systems Management, which “will be delivered 100% online starting sp...
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Friday News Roundup – 11/13/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 3:01 am
College hoops in the house! + University of Scranton (PA): new online Master of Science in Human Resources.  + Gulf Coast Community College (FL) now offers “six fully online associate degree...
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New GetEducated.com Best Buys

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 3:02 am
Here’s a hot one that just arrived in our inbox. “Top Ranked Best Buys - Online Master’s Degrees in Education and Library Science”. Lot’s of great values from some exc...
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In honor of Veterans Day

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 8:02 pm
Our apologies, but we had no original posts ready to go for this special day.  To our nation’s veterans, we salute you.
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Phoenixation, Part II

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 2:38 am
+ Yes, much has been printed/said about University of Phoenix and their recent troubles with the Feds.  Now, ProPublica reports on how Phoenix recruits when pursuing prospective students.  An a...
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Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 2:58 am
Everyone knows about the Aggies.  But what about the, um, Jaguars?  Why, it’s a new university!   More here.
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Friday News Roundup - 11/06/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 2:55 am
Our hearts go out to the servicemembers and families affected by yesterday’s tragic events.  + Anderson University (SC) takes its MBA online.  + Montana State University announces an online...
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Online graduate and non-credit certificates from the Hurricanes

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 3:50 am
Cue the Miami Vice Theme. University of Miami recently began a few virtual offerings of its own.  Last year, we mentioned the online Paralegal Studies Certificate program taught by the university...
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Yes, Phoenix again

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 2:48 am
Last week, Bloomberg reported extensively on University of Phoenix.  Highlights include: …While Phoenix has succeeded in drawing students, most don’t graduate, leaving them without degrees a...
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AboutEdu.org on the blogroll

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 3:40 am
Check them out sometime.
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Housecleaning Part I

Paul B. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 3:26 am
We’ve finally begun making corrections to our online certificates page.  The following programs were deleted or edited. Drexel University - deleted Saint Louis University - deleted Teachers ...
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Friday News Roundup - 10/30/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 6:02 am
See you this evening.
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GuidetoOnlineSchools.com rankings

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 4:05 am
Early in January of 2008, we covered the OEDb online college rankings.  Needless to say, OEDb at least symbolizes a step in the right direction, and we’ll leave it at that.  Yesterday, we r...
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GetEducated.com awards another scholarship

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 4:35 am
… to a University of Illinois student and employee.  Cool.
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Carbon Finance through University of Toronto

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 3:22 am
Go west?  Heck, go north young man/woman. For the environmentally conscious, as well as anyone else with an interest, University of Toronto (Canada) offers a few unique distance learning opportun...
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Student loan default redux

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 3:41 am
This story appeared in the Monday, October 26th edition of the El Paso Times. Fifteen percent of students at for-profit colleges in El Paso failed to pay back their federal loans on time — a tr...
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Online MA in Spanish from New Mexico State University

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 4:17 am
Via KRWG in New Mexico, we learn about a new online program available through NMSU. …The online Master of Arts in Spanish is the only program of its kind to be certified by the Western Intersta...
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Friday News Roundup - 10/23/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 3:06 am
World Series baseball coming up.  + Kansas State University: “new bachelor’s degree completion program in family studies and human services online beginning this fall”. + Clario...
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University of West Florida: Online MS in Mathematics

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 9:23 am
Somewhat rare, indeed.  UWF recently began offering this program.  The university also provides out-of-state tuition waivers for non-residents.
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Cornell University offers a new online graduate certificate in HR

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 4:00 am
The press release via Reuters. This is a nine graduate credit-hour program in Human Resources Management.
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Inside the Westwood/Alta Colleges lawsuit

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 10:51 pm
A long, indepth piece from Counterpunch: …The accusations set forth in the class action suit allege that Westwood College aggressively pursued the enrollment of all potential students without a...
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How about University of North Dakota…

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 8:51 pm
for online graduate degrees? - $347.49 per graduate credit hour tuition.  This figure includes fees. Tuition for online courses is charged at the North Dakota resident tuition rate per credit, re...
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Friday News Roundup - 10/16/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 4:00 am
I’m out this week, but couldn’t resist a brief news roundup. + Is a new online masters in Teaching Leadership coming to Quinnipiac University?   + Black Hills State University: New...
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Back on Friday

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 7:59 pm
See you then.
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And here we have another for-profit roundup

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 8:55 pm
  + Wired Campus explores some important factors concerning distance education in the 21st Century, including state regulations as applicable to out-of-state colleges. + The Fort Worth Star-Tel...
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Online, non-credit certificates for under $100

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 2:43 pm
How about some online continuing education courses from some outstanding public universities? Iowa State University Basics of Professional Writing - $45. Review here. Steps to Becoming an Effectiv...
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Friday News Roundup - 10/09/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 3:58 am
Friday! + Inside Higher Ed reports on the recently introduced online MAT from University of Southern California. + Reuters and USA Today have a piece up about online education. + Lots of info about...
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Online certificates page seriously outdated

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 9:31 pm
Our apologies.  We’re working on it.
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Louisiana Tech University: Two new online master's degrees

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 3:38 am
New online Master of Arts degrees in English and History are on the Louisiana Tech University Global_Campus web site. Look for a follow-up post in the not-too-distant future.
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Possible lawsuit settlement for UoP

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 3:54 am
According to the Oct 4 Arizona Republic, University of Phoenix may attempt to settle a long-running lawsuit, but at a cost. …A costly end appears to be in sight: University of Phoenix parent Ap...
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$7,400 MBA for military personnel?

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 3:49 am
Last November, we examined graduate degrees with veterans discounts.   Well, it appears Brenau University (GA) offers a 10-course, online MBA, which for military personnel (active duty, veteran...
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Friday News Roundup - 10/02/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 3:25 am
It’s October already.  Wow!  + Endicott College (MA) announces a new online MBA. The Endicott College Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies will launch the Endicott MBA Online...
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Free online Cyber Security training courses

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 9:18 pm
In collaboration with University of Memphis (TN), Vanderbilt University (TN), and Sparta Inc, ACT Online and FEMA have made a nice variety of Cyber Security courses available to the public. Addition...
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GAO report and Congressional hearings

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 8:48 pm
+  Last week, the Governnment Accounting Office (GAO) released a report which found ”proprietary schools have higher default rates than public and private non-profit schools”.  Inside H...
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Dogs may earn online MBA degrees too

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 9:11 pm
In case you haven’t heard by now, a dog named “Chester” recently earned a Master of Business Administration from Rochville University.  Equal opportunity at its best! Funny?  Quit...
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Friday News Roundup - 09/25/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 10:13 am
Another Friday comes to a close.  + Drexel University (PA): new graduate certificate in Community College Administration and Leadership.  + Central Washington University launches its first online...
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How online is your college?

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 7:25 pm
Near Middlesboro, KY Update: here’s a better photo.
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Out 21-24 September

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 3:25 am
Our Friday News Roundup will continue as usual. In the meantime, if something interesting materializes, then we’ll surely post it.
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Friday News Roundup - 09/18/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 4:04 am
TGIF!  + Drexel University announces an online Graduate Certficate in Student Development and Affairs.   + Midway College (KY): new, online Bachelor of Arts in Mining Management and Safety.  +...
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Wall Street Journal talks "cachets"

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 3:40 am
Yes, online non-credit certificates finally receive a little love from none other than the highly distinguished Wall Street Journal.  Money quote: …Of course, not every online program is wor...
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Friday News Roundup - 09/11/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 3:44 am
College football season now underway!  + University of Central Florida and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: new online professional masters degree in computer modeling and simulation.  Both sc...
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Pics from Western Kentucky University

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 8:31 pm
In what now seems an eternity ago, I briefly visited Western Kentucky University.  Below you’ll find a couple photos taken during the trip.  Near Nick Denes Field Pearce-Ford Tower
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University of Phoenix and Westwood on deck for this week

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 3:38 am
+ ABC News take a critical look at Westwood College in this YouTube video.  Special thanks to SayCampusLife for the tip. + College marketing staffs: Your attention, please.  Here’s a long, re...
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New grad certs at Alabama?

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 3:16 am
University of Alabama (Main campus) may have two new online graduate certficates available.  These programs are listed under “Human Environmental Sciences” and appear to have been recen...
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Friday News Roundup - 09/04/09

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 3:25 am
Are you ready for some college football?  + Penn State University World Campus: New online master of applied statistics program.  + A new online graduate degree emphasizing autism needs debuts...
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Data Center Management, Part 2

Paul B. posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 3:46 am
Roughly 3 months ago, we briefly covered new degrees/certificate offered online by Metropolitan Community College (Omaha, NE).  Now, GreenBiz.com has a follow-up piece alluding to evenÃ...
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