Recent increases in gas prices have had a considerable impact on households across America. As a result, many Americans are seeking new ways to alleviate expenses. In order to offset gas prices, many families are eliminating superfluous services, such as cable and Internet, and relying on public access to such services as provided by libraries and other public computer labs. Public transportation systems are also experiencing an increased customer base and thus, reallocating their resources to meet this growing need.
In the same way, students across the country are turning to distance learning as a money-saving education resource. Where a student may have attended on-campus classes five days a week, he or she now has the option to cut his or her travel time down by enrolling in the online versions of the same courses. The latest enrollment figures show that students, in large numbers, are taking advantage of this opportunity.
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In March 2008, we announced several new client and expansion projects in the works in our fast-growing company. Each month, much progress is made and new developments occur, which brings us to reflect upon the growth and success of our clients.
As each new and unique client engages in a partnership with Learning House, we are given the extraordinary opportunity to be a part of their legacy. To our clients, the successful launch of their online campus and/or program is a momentous step in the course of their institution’s overall history. Therefore, we take much pride and care in the induction of each new client into our online family. We are, as a result, happy to announce the following new clients: St. Andrews Presbyterian College (North Carolina), Dana College (Nebraska), Williams Baptist College (Arkansas), California Baptist University (California) and Baptist Student Center at Southeast Missouri State University (Missouri).
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For small, private, brick and mortar colleges and universities, the shift toward online education can often seem like a leap into the unknown. However, in the Spring of 2008, The Learning House, Inc. — a total online education solutions provider — took its own step into new territory with the launch of its pre-packaged Ready-To-Launch Online Programs.
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For over a century and a half, Hiwassee College has crafted its reputation on its ability to offer students a great beginning to both their higher education and lifelong objectives. This is why the institution has diligently worked to provide high quality, faith-based instruction to young adults who may otherwise not have the opportunity to further their education. Hiwassee’s latest project, the launch of a virtual campus, has enabled the college to make the same enriching offer to a wider audience of nontraditional students and adult learners.
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In 1883 — the year of its founding — Midland Lutheran College (MLC) opened its doors to its first class of students. In those days, only seventeen students matriculated at the college, and tuition rates for the entire year reached around $40.
Much has changed at the college since its inaugural year. Over the years, the number of students gracing Midland’s halls seeking out a high-quality, morally-sound education has increased considerably. MLC — an undergraduate, liberal arts college located in Fremont, Neb. — has diligently worked to meet and exceed students’ needs by listening carefully to their concerns. MLC students’ latest request has brought a new challenge to the college — one of online dimension.
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In Georgetown College’s first academic year, two students crossed the stage at graduation to claim their diplomas. More than 120 years later, 2,000 students now occupy Georgetown’s rural Kentucky campus. Moreover, through distance education, Georgetown College has been able to extend its dream of expansion to new heights.
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Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (GGBTS) began its tradition of training Christian workers for the ministry in 1944. Offering online distance education continues this tradition. Currently, students seeking a Master’s of Divinity (MDiv) or Master’s in Theological Studies (MTS) may take up to 30 (MDiv) or 24 (MTS) hours of coursework online through the eCampus. These hour amounts reflect the maximum allowable as determined by the school’s denomination and accrediting agency. Distance learning courses are open to both non-degree and degree seeking students, and consist of the same course work offered at the Seminary’s five regional campuses in California, Washington, Arizona and Colorado.
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New courses are on the horizon for Midway College. These courses, however, won’t come from the College’s traditionally offered online programs. This spring, Midway College Online is starting a unique, new program in Homeland Security. Believed to be the first of its kind, the program will begin with the launch of several new courses in homeland security this spring. This one-of-a-kind online program is venturing into new waters.
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Through the students Oklahoma Baptist University has mentored and educated over the years, it has contributed greatly to Baptist organizations and ministry. Major leaders in biblical scholarship, theological education, international missions and church ministry have come through the Joe L. Ingram School of Christian Service (SCS) on the OBU campus. However, a large number of SCS students never come to campus. They complete their studies through OBU’s Ministry Training Institute (MTI), the SCS extension program.
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National accreditation is taken very seriously at Hannibal-LaGrange College (HLG). That is why HLG is proud to announce that its nursing department received continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) through 2012.
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