A StraighterLine student describes her experiences using online college courses to get the college credit needed for her degree
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County college funding wait hits special needs students
SUFFOLK: A decision to delay college funding packages for dozens of special needs students was condemned by an angry mother today.
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Chamberlain College of Nursing Offers Two New Online Educational Options to Advance Careers
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ — To help meet the needs of patients and providers in a rapidly changing and complex healthcare environment, Chamberlain College of Nursing is launching two new advanced education options for practicing nurses who are interested in becoming managers, educators and executives. Both new offerings are offered online to support busy nurse professionals…
One of the biggest mistakes any young entrepreneur can make is to begin to believe they know everything there is to know about their particular field of business. There is always more to learn, and if you don’t believe it, just wait and see what your competition teaches you next year when they run you out of business. If you want to stay on top of your game, the best thing you can do-if you have not done so already-is avail yourself of a couple of business courses at the local community college. These courses can teach you something you didn’t know yesterday, which will better prepare you for tomorrow. You have to assume that your competition has done their homework and is working twice as hard as you are. If you’re to stay competitive, sign up for a class and see what you can learn.
College reopens for slim semester
Its future once hanging by a thread, the Coastside College of San Mateo is set to remain at the Shoreline Station, opening next month with a pared-down selection of classes.
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Though some years ago the concept of receiving your degree via college courses online may have appeared a distant dream, but now people in any part of the planet do just that. When college courses online first appeared online, they were not being provided by reputable schools, but today there are numerous accredited universities and colleges, which offer colleges courses online.
Attending an online school used to be something most people would not even consider doing, thinking that the degree they earned for their efforts would be worthless. Now most people attending colleges take at least several college courses online, and the reasons for that is the traditional colleges and universities they are attending are providing these classes online.
Elmhurst College plans $44 million science center expansion
Elmhurst College is raising money for an expanded science center to meet the growing demand for science classes and health professionals.
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College of Marin names five presidential finalists
Five candidates have been named as finalists in the search for the new superintendent/president of College of Marin to replace Dr. Frances L. White, who retired in June.
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New college course for parents: Letting Go 101
Two years ago, Jean Stojevich and her co-workers at Lake Superior College in Duluth were getting fed up with their students’ parents.
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College gearing up for opening
McCOOK, Nebraska — Classes are set to begin next week at McCook Community College and as staff and faculty make final preparations and instructors have issued reminders and clarifications about music and science courses.
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