FORUM: THE WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY MOVES TOWARD REALITY

FORUM: THE WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY MOVES TOWARD REALITY

The Western Governors University, whose existence was no more than an idea two years ago, is rapidly taking shape and could be offering classes in 1998. Fifteen western states and the Territory of Guam have joined forces to create this "virtual" university that will use technology to incre...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of adult education 1997-10, Vol.25 (2), p.28
Hauptverfasser: Workman, Lou J, Williams, Susan C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic degrees
Access to Education
Colleges & universities
Community Colleges
Competence
Educational Opportunities
Educational Technology
Focus Groups
Higher education
Internet
Learning
Open Education
Open Universities
Postsecondary Education
Press releases
Private Colleges
Secondary Education
Software
State Colleges
State Schools
State Universities
Student Personnel Services
Two Year Colleges
Universities
Virtual Universities
Workplace Learning
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Zusammenfassung:The Western Governors University, whose existence was no more than an idea two years ago, is rapidly taking shape and could be offering classes in 1998. Fifteen western states and the Territory of Guam have joined forces to create this "virtual" university that will use technology to increase access to higher education, and provide marketable, competency-based degrees and certificates. Its Internet-based Catalog/Advisor will provide the participating institution's course listings, student assessments and other student services. Before opening its doors, pilot providers will test the various systems and procedures. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0090-4244