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I have been thinking so far this week about the idea of "no regrets."  This is a phrase a friend of mine iterated several times over the past few weeks.  "No Regrets" is a great way to think about the past.  Not that we should regret everything we've ever done, but learn from what we've done and learn to move forward from those times.

With that being said, thinking about the future does add a certain relevance to our past, especially in terms of where we see ourselves in 5,…

GoingOn Networks, in conjunction with Emory University, today announced that it is a hosting a free webinar for higher education professionals interested in understanding the role of social academic networks in helping modernize communications and to increase engagement across faculty, students and staff. The webinar, “Building an Engaged Campus,” will be held on February 9 at 11am PT (2pm EST) and led by Alan Cattier, Director of Academic…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, announced today that its January quarter kicked off with 100 new students, the largest start to date.  With total current enrollment at 473 students, Ecotech witnessed a student population increase of almost 400 percent in just one…

EducationDynamics, higher education’s leading marketing information and technology services company, today released its 2011-12 eLearning Index, complete with five-year trends and analysis. The annual report delivers the most comprehensive review of the online education market currently available, providing unparalleled intelligence to help colleges and universities as they consider entering the market…

GoingOn Networks and New Teacher Center (NTC) announced today that NTC has implemented GoingOn’s Academic Engagement Network in support of its e-Mentoring for Student Success (eMSS) program. The GoingOn platform provides a more effective, modern environment where new teachers can foster connections and better communicate with others in the program, share resources and participate in online…

GoingOn Networks and New Teacher Center (NTC) announced today that NTC has implemented GoingOn’s Academic Engagement Network in support of its e-Mentoring for Student Success (eMSS) program. The GoingOn platform provides a more effective, modern environment where new teachers can foster connections and better communicate with others in the program, share resources and participate in online…

UniversitiesAbroad.com, an online resource for international students interested in studying outside of their home country, was launched today, making information about educational opportunities at colleges and universities throughout the world, including those in the U.S., more readily available. The site features a comprehensive directory of more than 150,000 degree and certificate programs that is searchable by desired location of study and…

Bryant & Stratton College Online today announced the addition of four new specializations to its Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in General Management degree program. The specializations include eCommerce, Human Resources, Marketing and Project Management. Each BBA specialization will provide students the opportunity to not only benefit from a solid business foundation with related courses in management, finance,…

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced a growing suite of services focused on student life…

Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today that it is hosting a free, online tune-up clinic to help information technology professionals remain current.  The online clinic is for IT professionals and Bryant & Stratton College students and graduates, as well as prospective students considering a career in information technology.  The clinic will be held on Wednesday, May 25^th at noon EST and will last for…

Just in time for Military Spouse Appreciation Day, which is Friday, May 6, Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today the expansion of their website www.SalutetoSpouses.com, an education portal and source of online information for military spouses. By featuring personal stories, resources, advice, tips and opportunities for community…

Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today that the webinar from its recent medical administrative assistant tune-up clinic is now available for download at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/.  Bryant & Stratton College Online hosted the webinar for students,…

By Michael Seifert

The CollegeAmerica, Stevens-Henager College, and California College San Diego campuses are hosting a “New Year, New You!” Health Fair on Friday, January 14, to promote wellness and disease…

For all of you who have been following the “Back-to-School” blog – Thank…

As social learning continues to grow, LMS/LCMS vendors are taking various approaches. While some view themselves as "social learning" savvy, incorporating various…