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Show Us Where You Learn
August 18, 2015It’s the beginning of the school year, and we recognize that this means different things for different students. There are first-year students streaming down the hallways of the Zell B. Miller Learning Center at the Athens campus, but there are also non-traditional graduate students sitting on their…
Important Dates for Online Students
August 14, 2015The start of Fall semester is right around the corner and UGA just released a list of important dates for UGA students. We decided to make that most relevant for you and compiled this list of important dates…
New Education Plans Could Propel Online Education Forward
August 11, 2015For a long time, online education has been attempting to make its way to the same level of legitimacy as a traditional education. Despite its many benefits, employers and many four-year universities have been opposed to the thought of online education being as effective and as desirable as in-person education.
UGA Ranks No. 18 on Forbes List of Top Public U.S. Colleges
August 5, 2015Forbes released its “Top 25 Public Colleges 2015” list this week and the University of Georgia was ranked No. 18. Not bad for a ranking considering the return on investment for a college education. “I am pleased that the University of Georgia has once again been recognized as one of…
Alumna Profile: Karen LaMarsh, M. Ed Adult Education
August 4, 2015Karen LaMarsh is an online M. Ed, Adult Education alumna. She finished her M. Ed degree program up in 2005, and is now working on her Ed. D with UGA, intending to finish by December 2015. She is currently the Interim Director for Continuing Education at Clayton State University.
A Teacher With a Love of Learning Wants to Extend Her Career Using Her LDT Degree
July 30, 2015Beth Littlejon has been a lifelong teacher. She’s been teaching since the 1970’s when she graduated with her undergraduate degree, and has taught middle school for most of her teaching career. She has also been an avid learner for much of her life, achieving her master’s degree in 1997, and…
Healthy Eating at UGA is Supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
July 28, 2015Online students at the University of Georgia, primarily the students of the Masters of Food Technology program, will be glad to hear of the immense support that healthy eating receives at the university. On July 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services visited…
It Gets Easier! Some Useful Library Tips for Online Students
July 21, 2015As a reference librarian, I’ve been supporting distance learning students for more than 10 years, so I understand how challenging it can be to do research without easy physical access to libraries. But you don’t need to come to campus to get help; librarians are ready to answer your questions and help you acquire research materials by phone call, chat, text or email. The UGA library's distance learning web page describes the range of services available to you.
Professor Profile: Rick LaFleur of the Post-Baccalaureate in Classical Languages Program
July 10, 2015Professor Rick LaFleur is a professor in the Post-Baccalaureate in Classical Languages program. We recently interviewed him about some things we thought current and potential students would find interesting.
Guest Blog: 5 Tips For Success For the Non-Traditional Student
July 9, 2015Many online students are non-traditional, meaning they aren’t right out of high school seeking a “traditional” college experience. This isn’t a bad thing. In fact, non-traditional students are often blessed with the perspective, experience and knowledge to value their resources. Unfortunately, many universities still tailor their product to the traditional student, leaving the growing number of non-traditional students to figure it out for themselves. Although they’re prepared to do so, starting or coming back to school at a more mature life stage is difficult. I view my mission as coordinator for a degree completion program as one laden with great responsibility—helping these students succeed. Here are 5 tips I believe can help online and non-traditional students as they work toward the completion of their degrees.