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- Kaplan Legal Education Launches New Online Programs, Including Master's Degrees, in Some of the Fastest-Growing Career ...
- Bridgepoint Education's Ashford University Introduces New Bachelor of Arts Degree in Instructional Design
- Strayer Education Outperforms
- Latinos, Blacks Help Fuel Growth of Online Education
| Posted: 29 Jul 2010 05:30 AM PDT New program options designed to prepare students to work in environmental policy, homeland security and emergency management Press Release Source: Kaplan University On Thursday July 29, 2010, 8:30 am EDT DAVENPORT, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaplan Legal Education today announced the launch of two new online master's degree programs in Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Environmental Policy, and three accelerated degree options designed to help students earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in less time and at a lower cost. "Kaplan Legal Education's market-driven degree programs are designed to provide a solid, real-world education for adults who want to advance their careers and take an active role in improving safety and sustainability," said Christopher Caywood, President of Kaplan Legal Education. "Kaplan's innovative, outcomes-driven online programs are designed to help students meet their unique needs and take their careers to the next level." The Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree and want to pursue a career protecting the security and safety of the United States. The degree is designed to prepare graduates to pursue high-level career opportunities in federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the private sector. Possible career options for graduates include management-level positions in the areas of emergency preparedness and response, border and transportation security, homeland defense, emergency management and hazard mitigation. The Master of Science in Environmental Policy degree focuses on the legal, social, business, economic, and political aspects of the green industry. The degree is designed to prepare graduates to pursue positions that require knowledge and management of environmental policies and regulations. Possible career options for graduates include an environmental efficiency specialist, sustainable purchasing manager, environmental specialist or renewable energy grant writer. Kaplan Legal Education is also offering several new accelerated degree program options that are designed for undergraduate students interested in earning both a bachelor's and master's degree. The degrees enable students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program to complete four graduate-level courses in place of undergraduate open electives before matriculating into a shortened master's program. The new accelerated degree program options include: Enrollment for all of these programs begins immediately. For more information, visit www.studentcenter.kaplan.edu. About Kaplan Legal Education Kaplan Legal Education offers a breadth of online law, public policy and public safety related certificate and degree programs, and includes Kaplan University's School of Criminal Justice, School of Legal Studies and Concord Law School. Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which has its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago, is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahlc.org) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Kaplan University has more than 125 academic programs and offerings, and serves more than 78,000 online and campus-based students. The University has 12 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maryland and Maine, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Florida. Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 119,000 students online and through more than 70 campus-based schools across the United States and abroad. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO - News), and its largest and fastest-growing division. For more information about Kaplan University, visit www.kaplanuniversity.edu. Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Posted: 30 Jul 2010 03:00 AM PDT Press Release Source: Bridgepoint Education Inc. On Friday July 30, 2010, 6:00 am EDT SAN DIEGO, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI - News), a provider of post-secondary education services focused on providing higher access to higher education, announced today that Ashford University has introduced a Bachelor of Arts degree in Instructional Design. The new degree program was created to prepare students for the demands of education in an e-learning environment. E-learning is increasing in popularity across all industries. The percentage of college courses offered online or in an online/face-to-face hybrid continues to climb at a significant rate. According to the Sloan Consortium, the number of students nationwide taking at least one online course jumped from 1.6 million to 3.9 million between 2002 and 2007. Primary education is also changing rapidly as school districts and states are recognizing the need to provide students with more flexibility in their learning environment. For example, the state of Florida recently mandated that all school districts must provide some type of online leaning option for their students. Virtual high schools are becoming increasingly popular as students are no longer being limited by attendance zones and seat time requirements. "The College of Education at Ashford University is pleased to expand our program offerings to include programs that will prepare our students to address e-learning in the 21st century," said Dr. Joen Rottler, dean of Ashford's College of Education. "This B.A. program will support the preparation of professionals in fields such as learning and development, training, human resources and curriculum development. It is a timely expansion opportunity for our college." Ashford's Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Design is intended for students who have backgrounds and interests in education, technology for learning, text book design, curriculum development and electronic learning. Students who graduate with a B.A. in Instructional Design may pursue careers in teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, course editing, desktop publishing, web design, multimedia, learning and technology, training, human resources, text book development, project management for e-learning, marketing, instructional material development and consulting. Ashford University's Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Design is currently available online only. This degree does not lead to licensure or certification of any kind. About Bridgepoint Education Bridgepoint Education's postsecondary education services focus on offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in such disciplines as business, education, psychology, social sciences and health sciences. Bridgepoint Education's regionally accredited academic institutions – Ashford University and University of the Rockies – deliver their programs online as well as at traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information about Bridgepoint Education, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations at 858.668.2580. About Ashford University Founded in 1918, Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org). The University offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs online and at its Clinton, Iowa, campus. The University is known for its high quality yet highly affordable online and on-campus programs. For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513. Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:30 AM PDT , On Friday July 30, 2010, 8:30 am EDT Strayer Education Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRA - News), for-profit education company, recently posted better-than-expected second-quarter 2010 results on the heels of robust student enrollments. The company earned a net profit of $35.7 million during the quarter, up 30% from the prior-year quarter.
The quarterly earnings of $2.60 per share outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.56 and jumped 30% from $2.00 in the year-ago quarter. Strayer Education, which owns the Strayer University, stated that it at present expects third-quarter 2010 earnings between $1.68 and $1.70 per share. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter of 2010 is $1.70.
Strayer Education stated that total revenue for the quarter came in at $159.3 million, in line with the Zacks Consensus Revenue Estimate, but grew 26% from the prior-year quarter, buoyed by a rise in enrollment and a 5% increase in tuition fees, effective January 2010.
The educational institute, which offers degree programs in business administration, accounting, information technology, education, health care, public administration, and criminal justice, stated that total enrollment for the 2010 summer term jumped 23% to 52,221 students. The company informed that total campus-based students rose 22% to 46,872, and online students surged 31% to 5,349.
Operating income for the quarter soared 30% to $58.7 million, whereas operating margin expanded 100 basis points to 36.8%.
Strayer Education is in the midst of a rapid expansion plan and expects to open 13 new campuses in 2010. After opening nine campuses earlier this year, the company now plans to open four additional campuses for the fall academic term – three in Texas , including two in Houston and one in Dallas , with the fourth campus in Columbus, Georgia .
In October 2010, the company is expected to reveal plans about the new campuses to be opened in 2011.
Strayer Education is a prominent player in the for-profit post-secondary education industry. The company's sustained effort to expand educational programs and to open new campuses has helped boost enrollment, and in turn, the top line.
The company also portrays a healthy debt-free balance sheet, and is actively managing its capital, returning much of its free cash to shareholders.
Strayer Education ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $88 million, shareholders' equity of $227.2 million and no debt. During the first six months of 2010, the company generated $87.9 million in cash from operating activities and made capital expenditures of $22.6 million.
During the quarter, Strayer Education repurchased 29,200 shares at an average price of $239.8, aggregating $7 million, and still has $68 million at its disposal under its share repurchase authorization. Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Latinos, Blacks Help Fuel Growth of Online Education Posted: 30 Jul 2010 12:01 AM PDT The rapid growth of online school enrollment is heavily influenced by Latino and African-American students, two historically underrepresented groups in the traditional higher education community. While campus-based U.S. colleges and universities continue to shut out a majority of qualified non-Asian minority students, accredited online schools unequivocally extend an open door to all those who meet eligibility requirements. Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) July 30, 2010 -- In spite of well-publicized transgressions by a handful of for-profit online schools, statistics indicate that online education continues its upward surge, far outpacing the growth rate of traditional colleges and universities. The significant growth of online school enrollment is heavily influenced by Latino and African-American students, two historically underrepresented groups in the traditional higher education community. While campus-based U.S. colleges and universities continue to shut out a majority of qualified non-Asian minority students, accredited online schools unequivocally extend an open door to those who meet eligibility requirements. An article by Dr. Courtney Vien, "Reaching Out to the Minority Working Learner", illuminates the specific hurdles that many Latinos and African-Americans face while navigating the higher education maze. These include poverty, being the first in a family to attend college, supporting a spouse or children while pursuing a college degree, racial discrimination, lack of information about college admissions, and graduating from substandard high schools without adequate college preparation. Cultural and language barriers only add to the mix. Blacks represent 6.7% of California's population, according to the U.S. census. Yet African-American students made up only 3% of incoming fall 2009 freshmen at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Latinos fared better at UCSD with a 15% enrollment - still less than half of their 36.6% representation in the general California population. This scenario is similarly played out in traditional schools across the nation. University of Phoenix, the largest university in North America, reports that 27.5% of its bachelor's degree students in 2008 were African-Americans and 15.7% were Latino. Accredited online schools, like UOP, specialize in seeking educational, scheduling and counseling solutions that accommodate minority applicants. These non-traditional schools successfully compete with traditional colleges and universities by utilizing basic foundational business principles: They offer a high quality education at competitive tuition rates -- along with concierge-type counseling, guidance and support services. DirectoryofSchools.com, a top provider of centralized online education information, makes it easier for all potential students to find the right online school for their budget and academic needs. The easy-to-navigate website includes listings of thousands of accredited online degrees, vocational programs, and other valuable information about studying online. And by simply filling out a form, potential students can receive a free packet of information directly from as many schools as they want. Reputable online schools will continue to draw an increasing number of Latino, African American and other students who require a seamless education fit to accommodate their busy work and family schedules. About DirectoryofSchools.com # # # Directory of Schools Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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