When Massive Open Online Courses appeared on the scene a few years ago, many educators speculated about the types of students most likely to enroll and complete these online learning programs. A recent report, “HarvardX and MITx: Two Years of Open Online Courses,” looked at data from July 2012 through September 2014 to give some
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Happy Fourth of July!
Hope you’re looking forward to a great Fourth of July weekend. In honor of the holiday, here’s an infographic guide to fireworks. From all of us at the College of Westchester, have a happy and safe July 4th!
Happy Independence Day to you and yours!
I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and enjoyable Independence Day. Whether it is a quiet day for reflection or a big celebration, I am grateful to live in this beautiful country of the US of A. I am grateful for our wonderful students and graduates and their
Helping Online Students Succeed
Pursuing an online education comes with a unique set of challenges. A recent survey by Eduventures, Inc. of 28,000 students highlighted several important factors that impact academic performance. As this article from ecampus explains, Eduventures came up with three specific guidelines to help online students succeed: 1. Align online courses with objective design standards to
From Soft Drinks to Pet Food
The pet industry is in constant growth and CW students heard the story of an entrepreneur who learned how to grow with his company and how he became passionate about the product he sells. “This is a fun and engaging industry,” said Vito Mileo from Petflow.com, a company that distributes 150 brands of pet food
It Was a Tie!
Academics sponsored CW’s annual Barbecue and Softball Game in Delfino Park yesterday. Students and Staff & Faculty gathered to enjoy a BBQ, followed by a pie toss, and the traditional softball game between students and Staff & faculty. This year the game ended with a final score of 11-11. Congratulations to both teams!
Dr. Grace Bonanno Completed Her Ph.D.
Please join CW in congratulating Dr. Grace Bonanno who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation at Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, Nova Southeastern University. Grace’s dissertation, “The Importance of a Pictorial Medical History in Assisting Medical Diagnosis of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Telemedicine Approach,” was chaired by Dr. Maxine Cohen. Dr. Richard Manning
A Retail Experience
With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Jose Cortez has worked for important companies in the sector including Limited Brands. Last month Jose joined JCrew’s Managing Global Sales Audit Operations. Graduated from CW (then WBI) in 1993, Cortez came back to speak to CW students about his experience in the business world.
Happy Summer!
This weekend marks the beginning of the summer season. Longer days, beach weather, what’s not to love? Here’s a neat infographic on how to keep cool in the heat. Summer is also a great time to get a head on your continuing education and start planning for your future. Visit the College of Westchester online
Charging Batteries for Midterms
Midterms mark the halfway point of the semester, a time when students really need to focus and prepare for the exams. While study tactics may vary, all students need an extra boost! Academics took note of it and helped students with the stress of the midterms by providing snacks, study tips, and valuable information from