Online Education News Archive
08-Aug-2007
Board aims for $3.8 billion budget (Orlando Sentinel)
Universities are asking for more money, even as they face sharper cuts The appointed board that governs Florida's public universities is preparing to meet in Tampa this week to finalize its 2008-09 budget request to the state Legislature, pledging to run a tight ship in response to a slowing state economy that might lead to budget cuts of up to 10 percent this year. Will Online Learning Work for You? (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - Want to advance your career or change jobs altogether? If the answer is yes, then what's holding you back? More often than not it's the lack of an advanced degree. Try Online Education to Make Your Dreams Happen (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - Don P., a federal law enforcement official from Texas, knew he wanted a better career, but wasn't certain about how to get it. "At the time I was looking for a career change from information technology and I thought a criminal justice degree would help me do that. Online Education Increasingly Popular Among Students (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - Many people think about going to college. Whether they've never gone, have attended some college, or already obtained a degree, each person's situation and career goals are unique. Wikipedia university enjoys strong growth (PC Advisor)
Wikiversity: free online learning tool Coordinators of Wikiversity, one of the major projects of the Wikimedia Foundation responsible for Wikipedia, say the online education project is picking up speed. China's Tsingda Century Education Expects Strong Growth in Its Online Education Business; Eyes IPO (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Tsingda Century Education Group recently commented on the Company's plans to become the largest distance learning company in China, as the company works tirelessly to combine the big four buzzwords of international investors: China, Internet, Education and Franchises. Capella CEO Steve Shank Discusses Future of Higher Education on Latest 'Inside Online Education' Podcast (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
MINNEAPOLIS----Capella University , an accredited, fully online university with nearly 20,000 students, has released its latest Inside Online Education podcast. It features a conversation with Capella Education Company Chairman and CEO Steve Shank, who discusses his vision for online education and the need to improve the quality of higher education. Psychology Degrees Through Online Education (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 40 percent of psychologists are self-employed, with clinical psychologists earning anywhere from $50,000 to over $100,000. The average salary for a psychology professor was $82, 554 for the academic year of 2005-2006, according to the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.
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