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Stretch Your Dollar: A College Degree For Less
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!WGU was recently featured on CBS 2 in Chicago.
“So, you want to go to college, but don’t have the time or the money to attend a traditional campus? There’s a cheaper, more convenient option that’s gaining credibility and helping you […]
WGU Featured in TIME Magazine Article, “Go Western, Young Man”.
STORY: “Let’s not waste anyone’s time or money. You won’t find that phrase emblazoned on a T shirt, but it’s essentially the motto of Western Governors University (WGU), a private online school that has worked hard to prove it is anything but a diploma mill…”
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Online Education is Making the Grade with Employers
Online degrees are no longer causing red flags on resumes for employers. In fact, many attributes of the online learner are what employers seek. They want lifelong learners, self-motivated workers, and critical thinkers—all of which apply to online learners.
In a new, free white paper titled “Online Degrees Make the Grade: Employer Acceptance Now Common“, researcher […]
Can Online Education Help Meet Workforce Needs?
An educated and skilled workforce is essential to the long-term prosperity of our country and our citizenry. Evidence indicates, however, that we cannot meet the demands of the 21st century by relying solely upon centuries-old approaches to higher education. New models are needed to expand access, improve quality, and assure accountability in higher education. This […]
New Laws Aim to Validate Online Learning
“The higher-education law signed by President Bush last month demands that colleges authenticate test takers in online courses through the use of sophisticated identification technology or with exam proctors. While some high-ed officials believe the law will help lend greater credibility to online learning, others say the new mandate is largely unnecessary.”
A recent article by […]
