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Education Online Services Corporation and Virginia University Announce Global Educational Partnership Posted: 21 Apr 2010 03:15 AM PDT NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) and Virginia University announced today the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding detailing the specifics of a strategic educational partnership that will assist Virginia University with the development and expansion of online degree programs. "As our educational partner, Virginia University will benefit from EOServe Corp's online education experience and expertise, as well as our robust online curriculum platform. We are excited about this opportunity to significantly expand the reach of the university with its online programs and look forward to a lasting and productive relationship," said Ezell Brown, Chairman, Education Online Services Corporation. "We applaud Dr. Reavis and his academic team at Virginia University for making a firm commitment to the expansion of online degree programs, which will allow this historic institution to extend its mission far beyond its geographical boundaries," emphasized Chairman Brown. "Virginia University is pleased to join together with Ezell Brown, Dr. Benjamin Chavis and the team from Education Online Services Corporation," stated Dr. Ralph Reavis, President, Virginia University "Our goal is to become the leading Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in online education. I have known Dr. Benjamin Chavis for more than a quarter of a century. I have appreciated his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and his sense of personal integrity as a leader in our community. Dr. Chavis introduced me to Chairman Ezell Brown and to the expertise of Education Online Services Corporation recently at the national conference of the National Association For Equal Opportunity In Higher Education (NAFEO) in Washington, DC. Now we are ready to take this groundbreaking step to move Virginia University forward in the academic sphere of online education," added Dr. Reavis "I have personally known The Reverend Dr. Ralph Reavis for many years. As President of Virginia University, Dr. Reavis is an effective visionary leader. Now the stage is set for Virginia University to emerge on the global higher education scene as a leading innovative center of distance education to a worldwide student body. Education Online Services Corporation, therefore, is committed to help Virginia University move to the forefront of online higher education," stated Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President, Education Online Services Corporation. About Virginia University Virginia University of Lynchburg was founded in 1886. Just 21 years out of slavery, African American Baptist leaders founded Lynchburg's oldest institution of higher education for men and women. Since its inception, VUL has been coeducational and committed to Biblical principles and the philosophy of self-help. VUL is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). For more information, visit: www.vul.edu About Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp) Education Online Services Corporation assists our educational partner institutions to develop and deliver full service online degree programs, implement recruitment and enrollment marketing plans and support students with securing financial aid as well as retention services. We work with each college or university individually and customize our flexible solutions platform to meet the requirements of each and their unique challenges as well as online education objectives. For more information visit: www.EducationOnlineServices.com. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

Studying for a degree - online Posted: 21 Apr 2010 08:09 PM PDT Cars | Culture | Education | Finance | Fun | Homes | Legal | Religion | Travel Posted : Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:05:22 GMT By : Andrea Loebbecke and Kristina Klement Category : Education (General) News Alerts by Email ( click here ) Berlin - Uwe Steinhauer is a baker who runs a small family owned operation near Bad Kreuznach in south-western Germany. The 46-year-old father of two grown sons is interested in more than just baking. Namely, he's turned on by German literature. A few years ago he took up something totally new when he decided to study toward a secondary school diploma. But because night school wasn't really suitable for someone running a bakery, he accepted an offer to study online from Ketteler College in Mainz. Students who sign up for online degree programmes can access a large portion of the material through their own computers and can work at their own pace. "I have basically wanted to get a diploma from secondary school since I was four weeks into my career," said baker Steinhauer. But that was hardly possible back then. He finished school with enough education to prepare him to take over the family business and became a father at a young age. But he maintained an interest in literature even as he worked nightly making flour and yeast into bread dough. "As a baker I am usually working in a space that is about 20 to 30 square metres and always with the same people," said Steinhauer. He wanted to broaden his horizons. Now he finds himself a member of the first online class at Ketteler College scheduled to take tests and receive diplomas in June. Students who enter the online programme have to fulfil the same requirements as students who attend night school. The students typically are professionals or they have a desire to learn on the side while running a household and raising children. "There are morning classes for parents who take their children to kindergarten," said Rolf-Juergen Renard, director of the school. It's often easier to organize childcare during this time period than in the evening, he added. Students in the online programme must leave their home computers twice a week to attend class in Mainz. The remainder of the coursework can be done in their own time, but they also have to go to the school to take tests. Having that much freedom isn't for everyone, Renard acknowledges. "You have to be a certain type of person and you have to be well disciplined and have a knack for organizing your time," he said. There are a number of advantages to online education. It's no problem for people who are well awake at 6 am while the kids are still sleeping or who can still study at 11 pm. Steinhauer is optimistic about his chances of getting good grades on the test he has to take to earn his diploma, which qualifies him for university-level coursework if he passes. "I have the highly motivated teachers and the good cooperation in the classroom to thank for that," he said. He also received a lot of support from his family. Spending two evenings per week at the school until 10 pm was difficult because he had to get up only a few hours later - at 2 am - to go to work at the bakery. After working he would go back to bed, then get up in the afternoon to study. Steinhauer doesn't know what he will do with his diploma. His sons, who are aged 20 and 24, are still in education and need a little money. So for now Steinhauer will continue baking, at least overnight. Copyright DPA Related News Outspoken German professor of Islam is no longer a Muslim German teachers can't solve math problems they teach, study shows Learning how to be a gladiator - in the 21st century EU court criticizes limits on foreign students in universities Romanian teachers protest against salary cuts Taiwan universities to accept Chinese students Ministers need to listen to students on European university reforms Japan's education bill to discriminate against Koreans, critics say Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

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