online degree programs psychology | 22 family members get degree from one college

Posted by bposton on May 16th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Here’s an amazing story about a family from Texas.

Recently,  Camila Ortega of Fort Stockton got her degree the Sul Ross State University. She did it through their online program.

OK, that’s not at that news-worthy. But what IS worth noting is that Camila is the 22nd person in her family to get a degree…

…from the SAME University!

:-0

I thought that was pretty cool.

She joined her mother, two great-aunts, three great-uncles and 15 cousins in graduating from Sul Ross.

Thirteen became educators, seven also earned master’s degrees.

Members of the Pena and Parada families of Sanderson began attending Sul Ross in the 1950s, and Clotilde Pena Hernandez, Camila’s great-aunt, was the first to graduate, earning a B.A. degree in 1960.

A year later, her husband, David Hernadez Jr., received his B.S. degree, and in 1962, Higino Pena Jr., Clotilde’s brother, earned a B.A.

Eight years later, he completed his master of education degree, while his wife, Virginia, earned a B.A. in 1972 and a M.Ed. in 1973.

Camila’s mother, Ramona Parada, also of Fort Stockton, received her bachelor of business administration degree in 1970 and a M.Ed. seven years later.

At least one family member has received a Sul Ross degree in each decade since the 1960s.

Ortega said that her mom was very adamant about her going to school. 

“Sul Ross has put all my family through school,” she said. “They opened their arms to help me get my degree online.

“I wouldn’t trade this university for the world. It has been a blessing to my family and me.”

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online degree programs psychology | Something new…

Posted by bposton on May 6th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Hello my dorm room buddy

Hope all is well and your exams didn’t blow your mind… :-)

I came across this story this other day and thought it was quite interesting.

Most universites know how to reach out new students, Tiffin University is doing something no other school has tried:

They create an online college just to get students to its school.

Ivy Bridge College is an online-only school developed and run by Tiffin University
offering associate degrees which can open up doors to a four-year degree at Tiffin
and other schools.

Just what is Tiffin?

Well, they are an independent, coeducational institution that has been educating
students since 1888, and they’ve achieved national recognition for its accredited
on-campus and online courses.

Tiffin’s Ivy Bridge program is designed particularly to help students who need extra
academic assistance to succeed and will team students with coaches who will monitor
their progress.

Specifically, Ivy Bridge College offers:

Log On Anytime. Students can log on to take classes at any time, setting their own
schedule, and completing the program in as little as 20 months.

Connection with teachers and students. The school is encouraging email contact with
teachers, news group discussions, online chats, and office hours. Students will be
able to connect with each other as well.

A planned path. Ivy Bridge has agreements in place with Tiffin University and dozens
of other colleges and universities throughout the United States. These agreements
make it easier for students to be accepted into and to transfer credits to four-year
institutions once they have completed their Ivy Bridge degree.

Earn a highly prized degree. Ivy Bridge students will earn a Tiffin University degree,
which is authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents and accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission (NCA) and by the Association of
Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Applications for new students is currently under way, so if you’re still just thinking about starting with an online course - stop thinking and start doing! :-)

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