An education from an accredited two or four-year college program is a must-have for many career fields. Credit hours completed Students achievement has long been used a measurement of readiness to receive their diploma. However, as different class formats such as online and hybrid courses change the landscape, more people are pushing for a learning-based
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Is a College Education Worth It?
Every morning I skim through college and university listserves that highlight excellent information about our college students, featuring white papers, articles, both online and in the usual places, all which often contain compelling information. Today I came across a piece, published in Huffington Post, by author Jamie Merisotis, CEO/President of Lumina Foundation, entitled Want to
Who Takes Online Courses?
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
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
How Job Interviews are like Dating
With graduation season in full swing, scores of recent grads are entering the job market, whether for the first time or with an advanced degree. The experience can be at once daunting, exciting, and rife with horror stories. This article, which originally appeared in Forbes, looks at how the job search process is a lot
Online Options for Students with Kids
Online courses and other technology has made a college education more accessible to more people. Students with children, who previously had few options, find these kinds of options especially helpful. This Huffington Post piece shares some of the ways parents can still pursue higher education. Interested in online education? Check out the College of Westchester
Spring Ahead with Higher Education!
Now that spring has officially sprung (at least according to the calendar), it’s a great time to think ahead to what you want to accomplish in the coming season—and beyond. Visit the College of Westcheter online to explore our online and on-site program offerings.
Interview Tip
Want to ace your next job interview? You might want to try using the word “we” to show your potential employer that you’re a team player. This Fortune article explains how this little tweak can make a big difference. The College of Westchester offers individualized career counseling for students. Check out your options today!