“Education Online Services Corporation and Virginia University of Lynchburg Announce Launch of Online Degree Program” plus 3 more |
- Education Online Services Corporation and Virginia University of Lynchburg Announce Launch of Online Degree Program
- Education Study Confirms U.S. Student Disinterest in Advanced Math and Science Degrees
- Education Study Confirms U.S. Student Disinterest in Advanced Math and Science Degrees
- Online-Education.Net’s Guidance Counselor Network Allows Students to Receive Free Career Advice
| Posted: 23 Jun 2010 03:15 AM PDT NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) and Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL) announced today the launch of Virginia University of Lynchburg's first online degree program. Offerings include an A.A. degree in Arts & Sciences and a B.A. degree in Organizational Management. These degrees will prepare graduates for careers in business and management, as well as provide robust foundations for graduate degree programs. The launch of the online degree programs represents the culmination of the efforts of the educational partners to expand the educational reach of Virginia University of Lynchburg beyond the traditional campus-based academic programs. "We are excited about the successful launch of the online degree platform for Virginia University of Lynchburg," stated Ezell Brown, Chairman, Education Online Services Corporation. "This will allow us to assist Virginia University of Lynchburg to offer students not only in Virginia, but across the nation, the option of pursuing a degree around their busy schedules in a convenient online format, and for working adults looking to distinguish themselves in the workplace with a degree they can earn without career interruption," added Chairman Brown. "Virginia University of Lynchburg is pleased with the strategic launch of our online degree programs by Education Online Services Corporation. Our university will now grow and expand exponentially. Our online student enrollment will grow steadily as we move forward with the vision and renewed mission of Virginia University of Lynchburg," affirmed Dr. Ralph Reavis, President, Virginia University of Lynchburg "Education Online Services Corporation and Virginia University of Lynchburg have taken the vital step forward. Students are now being actively recruited and enrolled for the online degree programs at VUL. The future of VUL is very bright and stands as a shining example of how technology and innovation are working together to make progress for this outstanding University," emphasized Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President, Education Online Services Corporation. About Virginia University of Lynchburg 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: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Education Study Confirms U.S. Student Disinterest in Advanced Math and Science Degrees Posted: 23 Jun 2010 11:09 AM PDT Posted on: Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 10:42 CDT NEW YORK, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- According to EducationDynamics' annual survey detailing students' online higher education degree trends, students were "following the jobs," searching for and pursuing degrees in health care and education, and showing dismal interest in the math and science fields. According to the survey of students looking for degrees using EducationDynamics' site, eLearners.com, less than 1 percent of clicks were in search of information about obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, placing the field of study at the bottom of their eLearning Demand index. Computer Science & Engineering was only slightly more desirable, receiving approximately 3 percent of clicks. Conversely, Bachelor's degrees in Business received almost 10 percent of all clicks on the eLearners.com website and Bachelor's degrees in Health Professions received approximately 8 percent of all clicks. "Students are following the demand in the job market when pursuing their advance degrees, while at the same time overlooking fields of study that are necessary to keep the U.S. competitive in the global market," said Steve Isaac, CEO of EducationDynamics. "It is disheartening to see the lack of enthusiasm in fields of study that have historically spurred innovation and led to a competitive differentiation for the United States in the global marketplace." A similar trend extends to Master's degrees as well. Less than 1 percent of clicks on the website were in search of a Master's degree in Engineering. On the other hand, almost 12 percent of the searches were for Master's degree in Health Professions, and over 9 percent in search of a Master's degree in Education. The survey also examined "eLearning Market Opportunity," which is a score based on how many clicks a site receives versus how many students sign up after viewing that program's offerings. Bachelor's degrees in Engineering ranked number one in eLearning Market Opportunity index, suggesting that, of the students who clicked through this search, most did not find what they were looking for and decided abandon their search for the degree; this indicates room for growth and improvement in the Engineering program. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering shows approximately 18 percent more room for growth than a Bachelor's degree in Education, and 20 percent more room for growth than a Bachelor's degree in Health Professions. "There is great opportunity to enhance the offerings in the fields the United States really need students to take interest in, particularly engineering. Program developers and businesses should focus on how to incentivize students to pursue advanced degrees in engineering and computer sciences. We have always thought that improving access and affordability were the keys to regaining global competitiveness in the math and science fields, now we must generate interest and revamp the offerings and hopefully the students will follow," continued Isaac. About the Survey EducationDynamics is higher education's leading marketing services company dedicated to helping institutions find, enroll, and retain students. The 2010 eLearning index is the latest research report featuring first-hand perspectives into supply-and-demand trends for online learning. The survey contains proprietary data gathered from their portal eLearners.com in 2009. The data is analyzed and organized to enhance research and create more successful programs. About EducationDynamics EducationDynamics, a portfolio company of Halyard Capital, is higher education's leading marketing services company dedicated to helping institutions find, enroll and retain students. Its content-rich and highly visible education websites, including EarnMyDegree.com, eLearners.com, GradSchools.com, StudyAbroad.com, and its more than 50 special interest microsites, make EducationDynamics the premier provider of qualified prospective students for colleges and universities. In addition, the company offers a full suite of Web-delivered services proven to drive enrollment growth and reduce student attrition. Through its Market Research Services division, the company brings a decade of proprietary research, unparalleled market and student intelligence, and best practice insights to its clients. For more information, visit http://www.educationdynamics.com. Contact: Trey Ditto Managing Director KCSA Strategic Communications +1 212 896 1248 tditto@kcsa.comSOURCE EducationDynamics Source: PR Newswire Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Education Study Confirms U.S. Student Disinterest in Advanced Math and Science Degrees Posted: 23 Jun 2010 08:42 AM PDT NEW YORK, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- According to EducationDynamics' annual survey detailing students' online higher education degree trends, students were "following the jobs," searching for and pursuing degrees in health care and education, and showing dismal interest in the math and science fields. According to the survey of students looking for degrees using EducationDynamics' site, eLearners.com, less than 1 percent of clicks were in search of information about obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, placing the field of study at the bottom of their eLearning Demand index. Computer Science & Engineering was only slightly more desirable, receiving approximately 3 percent of clicks. Conversely, Bachelor's degrees in Business received almost 10 percent of all clicks on the eLearners.com website and Bachelor's degrees in Health Professions received approximately 8 percent of all clicks. "Students are following the demand in the job market when pursuing their advance degrees, while at the same time overlooking fields of study that are necessary to keep the U.S. competitive in the global market," said Steve Isaac, CEO of EducationDynamics. "It is disheartening to see the lack of enthusiasm in fields of study that have historically spurred innovation and led to a competitive differentiation for the United States in the global marketplace." A similar trend extends to Master's degrees as well. Less than 1 percent of clicks on the website were in search of a Master's degree in Engineering. On the other hand, almost 12 percent of the searches were for Master's degree in Health Professions, and over 9 percent in search of a Master's degree in Education. The survey also examined "eLearning Market Opportunity," which is a score based on how many clicks a site receives versus how many students sign up after viewing that program's offerings. Bachelor's degrees in Engineering ranked number one in eLearning Market Opportunity index, suggesting that, of the students who clicked through this search, most did not find what they were looking for and decided abandon their search for the degree; this indicates room for growth and improvement in the Engineering program. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering shows approximately 18 percent more room for growth than a Bachelor's degree in Education, and 20 percent more room for growth than a Bachelor's degree in Health Professions. "There is great opportunity to enhance the offerings in the fields the United States really need students to take interest in, particularly engineering. Program developers and businesses should focus on how to incentivize students to pursue advanced degrees in engineering and computer sciences. We have always thought that improving access and affordability were the keys to regaining global competitiveness in the math and science fields, now we must generate interest and revamp the offerings and hopefully the students will follow," continued Isaac. About the Survey EducationDynamics is higher education's leading marketing services company dedicated to helping institutions find, enroll, and retain students. The 2010 eLearning index is the latest research report featuring first-hand perspectives into supply-and-demand trends for online learning. The survey contains proprietary data gathered from their portal eLearners.com in 2009. The data is analyzed and organized to enhance research and create more successful programs. About EducationDynamics EducationDynamics, a portfolio company of Halyard Capital, is higher education's leading marketing services company dedicated to helping institutions find, enroll and retain students. Its content-rich and highly visible education websites, including EarnMyDegree.com, eLearners.com, GradSchools.com, StudyAbroad.com, and its more than 50 special interest microsites, make EducationDynamics the premier provider of qualified prospective students for colleges and universities. In addition, the company offers a full suite of Web-delivered services proven to drive enrollment growth and reduce student attrition. Through its Market Research Services division, the company brings a decade of proprietary research, unparalleled market and student intelligence, and best practice insights to its clients. For more information, visit http://www.educationdynamics.com. Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Online-Education.Net’s Guidance Counselor Network Allows Students to Receive Free Career Advice Posted: 22 Jun 2010 12:01 AM PDT Online-Education.net has launched "Ask The Professional," a new extension of its Guidance Counselor Q&A blog. Specialized professionals will answer questions submitted by website visitors and provide personalized educational advice and guidance. Foster City, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2010 – In the midst of high unemployment rates and an unstable job market, many Americans have opted to go back to school even as they continue to work. In order to help guide these would-be career advancers down an appropriate educational and career path, Online-Education.net has launched "Ask The Professional," a new extension of its Guidance Counselor Q&A blog. Now, specialized professionals will answer questions submitted by website visitors and provide personalized educational and career advice and guidance. Students and career advancers can get direct recommendations from accomplished professionals in 10 different fields. "We are thrilled to add 'Ask The Professional' to the Guidance Counselor section of Online-Education.net," said Breanne Cooley, spokesperson for Online-Education.net. "In a tough recession, it's great to know that job-seekers can get genuine advice, free of charge, from industry professionals who are eager to help them further their education and advance their careers." The Guidance Counselor section features experts in a variety of educational and professional fields including: General Guidance Those looking for recommendations can submit a question to one of the 10 experts and receive an answer within one week of submission. Users can submit their questions about schools, careers, or professional life here: http://www.online-education.net/guidance-counselor/ask-the-guidance-counselor and the appropriate counselor will answer them via the Career Planning Advice Blog. Example questions that have already been answered include, Does an Online Teacher Have Job Security and Benefits? What Jobs Can I Get With an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology? and What Career Should I Pursue after the Military? About Online-Education.net: A directory of thousands of online and on-campus degree and diploma programs, Online-Education.net is a resource for people looking to further their careers by returning to school or earning advanced degrees. Visit us at http://www.online-education.net for more information. # # # Breanne Cooley Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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