Hey, I simply cannot stay away from this place for very long.
Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration (SHA) partners with eCornell on four new online certificate programs in hospitality and food service.
Davenport University offers a tuition discount for unemployed individuals.
US News and World Report: “10 Steps to Being Your Own Advisor at College“.
The International Center for Journalists has a new online learning center.
Back with you soon.
At Maryhurst University (OR), a popular digital MBA goes analog.
Naked Law: “8 Reasons College Tuition Is the Next Bubble to Burst”. The punchline:
…”3) For profit colleges are paying homeless people to take out federal loans to enroll
Because student loans are so easy to acquire, enterprising colleges are paying homeless people to enroll. The math makes sense when you think about it: if paying someone a $2,000 “stipend” gets the college $20,000/year in tuition courtesy of the federal government, that’s money well spent. Unfortunately, many people who accept such “stipend” offers never graduate, become overwhelmed with student debt, and destroy their already bad financial records.”
A vicious circle, without a doubt.
Introducing Funk University. Background here.
From a recent report: “For-profit colleges are spreading faster than dandelions in Colorado….”
Indian Wine conducts an interesting interview with a representative from the University of California, Davis online Winemaking program.
…I receive 10-15 applications a week for this program and there is a continuous wait list of over 300 students for the 2nd course in the program….
Wow!
Responding to an editorial, Dr Janet Becker argues “virtual classrooms aren’t going to save universities”.
Of particular interest to numerous ELP readers: “Online Master of Laws Programs Proliferate at Traditional Law Schools”
Another wine program, but from a community college in PA. Many courses are taught over the web.
From Businessweek: “The Homeless at College”
For-profit schools are tapping shelters and halfway houses for new students, loading them with debt and leaving taxpayers on the hook
Hat Tip: Houston Examiner
presented by the Reynolds Center of Arizona State University on April 19 and 20.
“Using social media to cover business”
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It has recently come to our attention that a number of respected universities are offering the Social Networking for Business Certificate reported here on March 3rd.
First, a few details. This online cert and several others taught over the web are from LERN.org, a non-profit organization. LERN presently offers:
Some “Big Name” universites teaching LERN.org online certificates are:
Costs: $195 per online class; $495 per certificate (Completion of 3 classes required to earn).
According to our sources, at least in the case of SMU, the awarding university is listed on the certificate.
**Update** Online courses begin very soon. New classes start every month.
**Update 2** Added links to the continuing education department at SMU, and URLs to register at UR and NU.
This is a non-credit offering from a fine institution in the NYC area. Registration ends April 12. Cost is $2,000.
How about this three-course series taught online by University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc?
$495 total for all three courses, or $195 per.
According to a press release on Wisbusiness.com, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will offer online, non-credit certificates in project management and web design.
Interestingly, the Web Design and Development Certificate incorporates two Joomla-related courses into its curriculum. And Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is required as well. The web development courses are also available for-credit. Course prices appear reasonable. Discounts are possible if taking two or more courses.
