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Penn opts for decentralized, 'nimble' approach to online education
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While some peer schools are hedging their bets that online education is part of the future, Penn is taking a more decentralized approach.
On Jan. 19, Apple announced the launch of 100 free college courses through iTunes U — the latest in a recent trend in which schools are opening their classes and educational materials to global audiences online.
Peer institutions like Stanford and Yale universities were among those that partnered with Apple.
For its part, Penn’s smattering of online learning opportunities is growing from the ground up, through a number of different venues.
One of Penn’s oldest offerings in free online education is Knowledge@Wharton, the Wharton School’s online business journal. The publication, which began in May 1999, publishes interviews, lectures and articles that tackle issues in the business world.
“The goal is to take the school’s intellectual capital and make it available for free online,” said Mukul Pandya, executive director and editor-in-chief of Knowledge@Wharton.
The service has more than 1.7 million registered users already across a network of sites in five languages, and its editors hope to break 2 million users in June.
Although Pandya applauded the move of other schools in their expansion of free online learning, he sees advantages to the more decentralized growth of specific initiatives like Knowledge@Wharton within the broader institution.
“Technology is changing so rapidly,” he said. “Decentralization does allow you to be more nimble and agile in addressing some of these things.”
Many of Knowledge@Wharton’s lectures and interviews are hosted on Penn’s iTunes U page, and dominate the school’s Top 50 downloads.
Another popular collection of materials hosted by iTunes U are the courses of R. Polk Wagner, a Law School professor whose “Introduction to Patent Law” lecture is the most popular download on the Penn page.
But Wagner is motivated less out of a desire to educate the world in the intricacies of patent law than out of a courtesy for his students.
“Students find it convenient to have access to class recordings on the iPad and iPhones,” Wagner said. “I’m slightly surprised more people don’t do it, because it is relatively easy to do and has some significant benefits.”
The College of Liberal and Professional Studies is one organization pushing the use of online courses forward, offering 14 full-credit online classes during the summer semester in subjects like math, German and Arabic. This marks a steady increase from offerings in previous years, according to Eli Lesser, an associate director of LPS.
However, Lesser noted that the online summer courses are fundamentally different than the free open courses at other schools.
“The courses are open to anyone, but you are expected to put in a certain amount of work”, he said. Lesser also said students enrolled in online courses must pay tuition.
However, not everyone agrees that open course options are something to strive for. According to Ruth Cowan, the interim chair of the History & Sociology of Science department, free online courses don’t provide fundamental value for students.
“In fact, the young people who are going to take those courses are going to get nothing out of them because they’re not going to be able to present those courses as qualification for a job,” she said.
Some administrators, however, have voiced support for those opportunities that exist.
“We are aware of some innovative and exciting explorations of online learning by Penn faculty across a number of the schools,” Provost Vincent Price said, “and we continue to consider future possibilities for the University as a whole.”
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Capella University, an Accredited Online University, Announces New MS in Higher Education with Three Specializations
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high-quality online degree programs for working adults, has announced a new Master of Science in Higher Education with three specializations, Higher Education Leadership and Administration, Adult Education, and Enrollment Management. The online master's degree is designed to prepare graduates to address the specific issues faced by faculty and administrators in higher education, including cultural and academic diversity; strategies for teaching, assessing and measuring higher education and adult students; the use of technology to improve learning; and the development of business skills needed to lead and manage change in higher education institutions.
"Capella has had strong higher education specializations for many years," said Barbara Butts Williams, PhD, dean of Capella's School of Education. "By moving these specializations from our MS in Education degree into our new MS in Higher Education, we were able to better focus on the core knowledge and skills needed in the post-secondary education environment. In turn, our existing MS in Education can focus more strongly on educators who wish to advance their skills in P–12 and other education professions."
Capella's MS in Higher Education was designed around recognized, professional standards in the field. The online degree program also features strong educational and career support, including personalized support provided by teaching assistants from Capella's doctoral programs to help students apply what they are learning to their professional goals.
“Because of the growing number of retirements, finding quality faculty and college leaders is becoming a real issue," said George Boggs, PhD, president and CEO emeritus of the American Association of Community Colleges, who consulted with Capella on the development of the university's new MS in Higher Education. "Programs such as Capella's help prepare educators and administrators to address these needs and move into higher levels of responsibility."
The three specializations now offered as part of the MS in Higher Education include Higher Education Leadership and Administration, which offers a choice of emphases in either Community College Leadership or Higher Education Program Administration. Capella’s master’s specialization in Enrollment Management is the only online program that also includes professional certification from Noel-Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education recruitment and retention. The third master's specialization, Adult Education, covers such topics as collaborative learning, program development for adult students, and diverse learning styles.
As of Sept. 30, 2011, more than 35,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella, with nearly 80 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs and master's degree programs.
Enrollment now open
Capella is now accepting enrollment applications for its Master of Science in Higher Education. For more information, please call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or email info@capella.edu.
Review of this program and specializations is pending in KS, ND, SC, and WA.
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education (DOE) new advance notice requirements, a notification for these program/specializations will be submitted to the DOE. These programs/ specializations may be subject to additional review and approval by the DOE, which could result in a potential delay in learners being able to start these program/specializations. If these programs/specializations are subject to additional review, the DOE will notify Capella University at least 30 days prior to the scheduled start date. Capella University proactively will keep applicants and learners enrolled in these program/specializations fully informed of any actions taken by the DOE that may affect their ability to successfully begin classes as originally scheduled.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland security, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 143 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. More than 35,000 learners were enrolled as of September 30, 2011, from all 50 states and 59 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), http://www.ncahlc.org.
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CMU's Online Programs Ranked Among the Best
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MOUNT PLEASANT, MI--(Marketwire -02/01/12)- A pioneer in distance learning since 1971 with more than 50 locations in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Central Michigan University is now making its mark in online education.
U.S. News and World Report, in its first-ever Top Online Education Program rankings, gave CMU high marks in a variety of areas including student engagement and assessment, student services and technology, and faculty credentials and training.
Merodie Hancock, vice president of CMU's Off-Campus and Online Programs, says the rankings provide independent affirmation of CMU's long-time focus on student success and service.
"The continued growth of CMU's online programs, both in increased course offerings and student enrollment, reflects CMU's commitment to providing learning environments that are of the best academic quality while offering flexibility and faculty engagement that meets the educational needs of our students," said Hancock.
Highlights of the rankings for CMU, which offers nearly 200 online bachelor's degree programs and 170 online master's degree programs, include:
#3 ranking for student services and technology for online graduate business programs. #3 ranking for student engagement and accreditation for online graduate education programs. #10 ranking for student services and technology in online bachelor's programs, #11 ranking for student engagement and accreditation in online graduate business programs, and a #20 ranking for student services and technology for online graduate education programs.
"The success of CMU's alumni, which includes top military leaders, executives of the country's leading businesses, top educators and administrators at all levels of government are testimony to the focus CMU places on helping its students succeed," said Hancock.
Notable alums include Gen. Norton Schwartz, current chief of staff of the Air Force; Michael Orris, chief procurement officer for Rolls-Royce; Vivien Crea, Vice Admiral of the U.S. Coast Guard; and Scott Bernard, federal chief architect.
The high ratings in technology reflect CMU's focus on making online learning accessible, interactive and engaging for students so they can complete a rigorous online program and experience the same academic environment as students in a traditional classroom setting said E. Gary Shapiro, CMU's executive vice president/provost.
"Technology combined with faculty who bring real-world experience to the educational setting is another testament to CMU's ongoing commitment to providing faculty who are responsive and engaged with their students regardless if it is online or in a face-to-face setting," said Shapiro.
Central Michigan University is one of the country's 100 largest universities with more than 28,000 students enrolled on its main campus in Mount Pleasant, Mich., its more than 50 locations and online.
Select locations include Atlanta; Washington, D.C.; Detroit; Camp Pendleton, Calif.; the Pentagon; Toronto; and Guadalajara, Mexico. For a complete list of CMU locations refer to the attachment.
For more information about CMU visit go.cmich.edu.
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