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Online Special Education Professor Earns Recognition in Community and State
February 20, 2015Dr. Allison Nealy, a professor in the Bachelor of Science in Special Education online program, has been earning a lot of praise lately. She was a nominee for the first Board of Regent’s Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Every year, the Board of Regent’s at the University of Georgia select professors from several universities in the state. She was the representative for UGA.
Student Loans for Online Learners
February 18, 2015Student loans are a great option to help fund an online degree. They are not limited to students pursuing a traditional education, and online students can use loans to their advantage with the right strategy. US News and World Report shares some helpful advice for online student loans. They advise…
How to Negotiate for Tuition Assistance with Your Employer
February 13, 2015Many companies offer tuition assistance to employees who are pursuing an online education. Negotiating with your boss for tuition assistance can be tricky, but GetEducated.com shared some helpful advice. 1. Lobby For Tuition Assistance. Consider how your degree will benefit your employer. Be sure to mention that your degree…
Tips for Online Group Projects
February 10, 2015Working in groups can be fun and educational, but it does not come without challenges. Even though online students do not see each other in person, they still work together online. Several UGA online professors assign group projects as a way for students to collaborate and learn from each other.
Online Instructor Will Speak at TEDxUGA!
February 5, 2015Dawn Bennett-Alexander, who teaches online classes at the University of Georgia, has been chosen as a speaker at TEDxUGA. TEDxUGA is an independently organized speaker series on campus. Bennett-Alexander is a lawyer and an Employment Law and Legal Studies professor whose studies have centered around understanding diversity and each person’s…
Financial Planning Student Finds Balance with UGA Online Learning
February 3, 2015Joseph Paoletti, online Master of Financial Planning student, has found a fit in online learning at UGA. After earning his undergraduate degree, he planned on getting his masters degree one day, but was not able to go back after going to work. That was until he found UGA Online…
UGA Online Alumni and Local Author Excels After Program
January 27, 2015Dede deLaughter started the Master of Adult Education online program with high expectations and was not let down. She was already involved in the world of Adult Education, as a staff member at University of North Georgia. She has a passion for adult learners, saying, “ I just found in…
Deadlines are Approaching for Online Undergraduate Summer Programs.
January 23, 2015Deadlines for the summer online undergraduate programs are quickly approaching. The deadline to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Special Education is February 15. On March 1st, the applications for the Online Bachelor of Business degree will be due. If you would like to start your degree in either…
Is Online Learning Right for You?
January 20, 2015Deciding to go with an online program instead of a traditional degree program is not always an easy choice. What works for one person might not be right for everyone. US News and World report has a helpful research guide to see if online learning is right for you. These…
UGA Online Faculty Member to Collaborate with Department of Defense Research
January 13, 2015A UGA Online faculty member, Dr. Bonnie Cramond, is involved with research with the Department of Defense. Cramond is an educational psychology professor and will be part of a team from the University of Georgia College of Education that analyze gifted education programs in US Department of Defense schools. The…