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Welcome to eLearners.com, American Sentinel University!

Victoria — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:56:00 GMT

"American Sentinel University exists to enable our students to achieve their educational and professional goals. Our high quality online degree programs have been designed so that our students can maximize their Return on Learning."

Founded in 1998, American Sentinel University is a wholly online University, with main offices located in Denver, Colorado and Birmingham, Alabama. The University is nationally accredited by Distance Education and Training Council. Their online degree programs include:

Learn more about American Sentinel University and other accredited online colleges and universities.

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Online degrees gaining prestige in job recruitment market

agrant — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:49:00 GMT

In case you're on the fence about how employers view online degrees, check out this latest item from the Tampa Bay Business Journal:

..."Corporate bias toward online degrees is declining" ... "How much really depends on the recruiter and what the company's needs are", said Jim Jutzin, director of talent acquisition at Tech Data. [He continued] "in areas like business, with more generic learning, an online degree is easier to accept."

→ Read the full article or learn about what the research says about online education

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Clarion University - Welcome to eLearners.com!

agrant — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:51:00 GMT

Founded in 1867, Clarion University, is a public university with an annual enrollment of 7,000 students. Based in the great state of Pennsylvania, Clarion combines its tradition of academic excellence with online technology to bring students a range of high-quality degree and certificate programs.

Key Features of Clarion University:

Its Distance Education program provides advisors to help you navigate admissions, financial aid, registration and ultimately, success in your coursework and graduation.
They offer certificates and degrees that can be completed 100% online!
Their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Completion program builds upon the background and knowledge of registered nurses (RNs), and enables them to continue their education at a professional level.

Clarion University is accredited by 25 separate agencies, including the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Learn more about Clarion University and other accredited online colleges and universities.

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Cumberland University - Welcome to eLearners.com!

Victoria — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:57:00 GMT

"While Cumberland University has a distinguished past, the University is focused on the future and on educating the next generation of leaders … We are committed to supporting our students in their collegiate endeavors. Cumberland University is an institution committed to excellence."

Founded in 1842, Cumberland University's main campus is located in Lebanon, Tennessee. The University is regionally accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Their online degree programs include:

Master of Arts in Education - Teaching and Learning

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Congratulations to Western Governors University!

Victoria — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:10:00 GMT

Western Governors University (WGU) was awarded the "Outstanding Leadership Award" and the "21^st Century Distance Learning Award" for 2008 by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA). The USDLA presented WGU with the awards at their annual conference, which was held in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. John G. Flores, the CEO of USDLA, presented the awards to WGU, saying, "As a premier organization for the entire distance learning profession, we are honoring Western Governors University and Dr. Janet Schnitz as leaders in the industry … Western Governors University has raised the bar of excellence and we are truly honored by WGU's contributions to the distance learning industry." Dr. Schnitz is the executive director of the Teachers College at WGU.

The USDLA received nominations for their awards from October 22, 2007 to January 14, 2008. The USDLA is an organization based in Boston, Massachusetts and was founded in 1987. Its mission includes distance learning advocacy, leadership in the field, and providing information about distance learning.

Read the official press release from Western Governors University.

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