“The Future of Higher Education: St. John's and UPhoenix Face Off (Bostonist)” plus 1 more |
| The Future of Higher Education: St. John's and UPhoenix Face Off (Bostonist) Posted: 11 Mar 2010 07:29 AM PST Have you been thinking about going back to school? In this economy, plenty of folks are. And, if you're working part-time or not willing to relocate for school, an online degree can seem like a good idea. But we may also be witnessing a rejuvenation of classical learning: the Great Books are coming (and not at the expense of science). So should you pony up for in-person instruction or try to save some time and money by engaging online? Tonight, the Harvard School of Graduate Education presents Dr. William J. Pepicello, President of the University of Phoenix, known for its online degrees, and Christopher B. Nelson, J.D., President of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, known for its liberal arts approach and Great Books program. The presidents will debate the merits of different approaches to instruction. Part of HGSE's Askwith Forums, the event will examine specialized online instruction and a comprehensive liberal arts approach. Because our liberal arts degrees have qualified us so well for... uh... blogging, Bostonist might be stopping by to see what online education has to offer. Will you be there? What do you think of online degrees? Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Posted: 11 Mar 2010 04:30 AM PST HOBOKEN, NJ--(Marketwire - 03/11/10) - Researchers from the Center for Women and Work at Rutgers University recently completed a year-long study looking at what motivates mothers to pursue and continue higher education. The researchers engaged recipients of a full-tuition scholarship program called Project Working Mom, launched by eLearners.com in 2008 to provide American working mothers a second chance at education. eLearners.com (http://www.elearners.com) is a web resource of EducationDynamics, which connects prospective students with online classes. The study found that while mothers initially return to school to improve their career and to serve as a role model for their children, they often have a paradigm shift once school begins, where self-confidence improves and the drive to become a life-long learner is ignited. "While the study began as an internal review of the Project Working Mom scholarship program, what emerged was a rich resource that illuminated the experience working mothers have with online education," said Heather McKay, Director of the Sloan Center on Innovative Training and Workforce Development at the Center for Women and Work. "We have long known that women return to school to improve their career prospects, but it was interesting to see the significant impact education had in the lives of these women, beyond merely increasing their earning potential." The Project Working Mom report examined the effect returning to school had on the lives of about two dozen scholarship recipients over a one-year period. After reviewing the qualitative survey and interview data they collected, the Rutgers team found that working mothers share similar motivations, concerns and outcomes when returning to school online. Highlights from the participating mothers' shared experiences include: MOTIVATIONS: -- They want access to better paying jobs with benefits. -- They know advanced education makes them more marketable. -- They know a degree can put them on a career path with advancement opportunities and economic security. -- They feel that education gives them self esteem. -- They want to role-model education for their children. HURDLES -- Without online education, many mothers would not be able to pursue a college degree. -- They struggle with the daily challenge of juggling work, parenting responsibilities and education. OUTCOMES -- They identify themselves as lifelong students and learners, when originally they did not. -- They want to succeed in their programs for themselves and not just for their children. -- They feel that they are better mothers because they can assist with homework, study with their children and serve as a role model. -- They now have the confidence to consider additional education. -- They feel they are more self-disciplined and have greater self-direction, due to their experience with online learning. "This report confirms the feedback we have received," said Terrence Thomas, Executive Vice President of Marketing for eLearners.com. "After awarding more than 150 scholarships and getting to know these women, we have discovered that they are not only united in the challenges they face trying to get an education, but the experiences they have while pursuing it." The Project Working Mom scholarship program was launched in response to the urgent need mothers have for financial assistance to help them obtain the education and training necessary to better provide for their families. Project Working Mom 2010, the fourth cycle of the scholarship program, is currently accepting applications from working parents interested in returning to school online. Scholarships are for online programs from the certificate to Ph.D. level. The program will award more than 280 full-tuition scholarships totaling nearly $5 million to participating accredited online institutions, including Ashford University, Everest University, Virginia College, Walden University, Capella University, Saint Leo University, Allied Schools and Ashworth College. Project Working Mom 2010 continues through Editor's Note: To interview a member of the Rutgers University Research Team; one of the scholarship recipients from the Project Working Mom program; or a member of Project Working Mom, contact Jenny Foust at 303.433.7020 or jfoust@csg-pr.com. About The Center for Women and Work About eLearners.com® About EducationDynamics Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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