The Redgate Read On Online Learning

We are about thirty days into this new year and I am wondering how many people who put forth a new year’s resolution to go back to school and earn their degree have actually started that journey.  I actually posted several times during the holiday season on this very topic.  Here are three ”gut-checks” to consider: Read the rest of this entry »

The Online Education Database just released its rankings of the most significant degree granting undergraduate online colleges/universities that operate nationally.  Here is the link — http://oedb.org/rankings.  For each school, eight separate metrics were collected and evaluated.  What I am really pleased with is the that Liberty University’s Distance Learning Program, of which I am intricately involved with, had such a favorable placement in the rankings.   I know firsthand the hardwork of the leadership and staff that allowed Liberty to be placed among the elite of online schools.  My colleague, Ron Kennedy (www.ronaldkennedy.com), who is Executive Director of Liberty’s Distance Learning Program, has spent countless hours implementing operational processes and new recruiting initiatives which are now paying off.  Beyond operations and marketing, which in and of themselves are unique and dynamic in this space, academics, academic services, and adult learning models are critical to ongoing success.   All of these things must go hand in hand if an online institution hopes to grow and not sacrifice quality and academic excellence. 

Most undergraduate adult learners have earned some college credit along their journey.  At Liberty University Online, most of our undergraduate learners come to us with 50 plus credit hours usually from up to two institutions.  However, many of these students are not aware of other opportunities that might earn them additional college credit.  In the coming weeks, I will touch on some of these in more detail but today I just want to present a high-level overview of some of these options: Read the rest of this entry »

From: OHE Staff, Eduventures, LLC
Re: Benchmarking Liberty University’s Online Student Headcount
Date: February 27, 2007

Background
Liberty University asked OHE staff to benchmark their headcount of unique, current 100% online students against for-profit and non-profit schools generally. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, it’s Sunday evening and not only is the work week about to kick-off but I am also instructing an online class for Liberty University’s first spring 8-week term which also begins tomorrow.  Being an adjunct professor gives me a unique view into the world of the online student.   I have earned a unique perspective – distance learning student, early pioneer in distance learning operations and marketing, my current consultative role for Liberty’s online programs, and online adjunct. 

I remember years ago when I was a distance learning student.  Although the delivery methods have changed, there are still common mistakes that online students make in approaching their studies.  Here are a few to consider: Read the rest of this entry »