Posted by bposton on December 20th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology
Hey there my dorm room buddy, I just found out about a great tuition deal at Andrew Jackson University.
The only requirement is that you are a member of the Knights of Columbus (which means you also need to be Catholic 
)
In an effort to assist prospective adult college students in these tough economic times Andrew Jackson University announced it will sponsor tuition for members of the Knights of Columbus and their families.
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization, and are known for their charitable giving and family support. In fact the Andrew Jackson University technology coordinator Jarrod Morgan, is himself a Third Degree Knight.
University president Don Kassner said any current Knight, their spouse and adult children qualify for the AJU sponsored tuition program. Standard tuition rates of $750 per course are waived and the only cost to the student is a modest semester administrative fee once they are enrolled. The administrative fee of $350 ($400 for graduate students) covers the instructor and technology expenses while providing the student with as many as four courses, all provided online, per semester.
As an example, Kassner said that a student enrolling in one of the school’s three master’s degree programs could earn the degree for less than $3000, including administrative, application, enrollment and exam fees. To further help Knights and their families afford a college degree, the fees can even be paid over time, said Kassner.
OK, so why are they giving this special deal for the Knights of Columbus?
According to Kassner, one, because it’s Christmas.
Two, with the economy the way it is many are concerned about their livelihood and are eager to better themselves, but can’t afford the high cost of college.
The last reason is that Jarrod, our CEO and Kasser were all raised Catholic and they know how the Knights support families and what that support means to America during times like these.
So they are doing this as a way to help, and they think that groups affiliated with religious organizations would be a good place to start.
Andrew Jackson University (www.aju.edu) offers eleven all-online degree programs in business, communication, criminal justice, psychology, health care management, and public administration. The university is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the DETC (www.detc.org), an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and is licensed to award degrees worldwide.
Members of the Knights of Columbus or their family members interested in the sponsored tuition program should visit the university website, e-mail admissions@aju.edu, or call 800-429-9300, option 1. Members of other organizations affiliated with religious or service groups interested in arranging sponsored tuition for their members should contact Andrew Jackson University president Don Kassner directly at 205-451-2072 or president@aju.edu
So if you’re a Knight, or know someone who is, please let them know about this great tuition deal.
And Happy Holidays!!!
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Posted by bposton on December 17th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology
OK, so I know the title is a little “off subject” but it was meant to grab your attention
Now that I have it, I’d like to tell you about the Fresh Air Fund.
The Fresh Air Fund is an independent, not-for-profit agency, which provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877.
Nearly 10,000 New York City children enjoy free Fresh Air Fund programs annually. In 2008, close to 5,000 children visited volunteer host families in suburbs and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada. 3,000 children also attended five Fresh Air camps on a 2,300-acre site in Fishkill, New York. The Fund’s year-round camping program serves an additional 2,000 young people each year.
Sarah, the Outreach Coordinator, asked me to be so kind as to do a small post about Fresh Air, and after I did a little research, I have to admit - these guys are great, and they are doing a great thing.
I am fortunate enough to be able to live in a great area of the country (North Carolina) but I can only imagine what it must be like not to see fields, barns, countryside, and - yes - smell the fresh air. Everyone should be able to enjoy this, and if you agree, then I strongly suggest that you visit the Fresh Air Fund website http://freshair.smnr.us
There you’ll learn a whole lot more about this great organization and learn how you can help a child experience the great Fresh Air.
Happy Holidays to all from your online degree dorm room buddy…
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Posted by bposton on December 17th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology
OK, so I know the title is a little “off subject” but it was meant to grab your attention
Now that I have it, I’d like to tell you about the Fresh Air Fund.
The Fresh Air Fund is an independent, not-for-profit agency, which provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877.
Nearly 10,000 New York City children enjoy free Fresh Air Fund programs annually. In 2008, close to 5,000 children visited volunteer host families in suburbs and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada. 3,000 children also attended five Fresh Air camps on a 2,300-acre site in Fishkill, New York. The Fund’s year-round camping program serves an additional 2,000 young people each year.
Sarah, the Outreach Coordinator, asked me to be so kind as to do a small post about Fresh Air, and after I did a little research, I have to admit - these guys are great, and they are doing a great thing.
I am fortunate enough to be able to live in a great area of the country (North Carolina) but I can only imagine what it must be like not to see fields, barns, countryside, and - yes - smell the fresh air. Everyone should be able to enjoy this, and if you agree, then I strongly suggest that you visit the Fresh Air Fund website http://freshair.smnr.us
There you’ll learn a whole lot more about this great organization and learn how you can help a child experience the great Fresh Air.
Happy Holidays to all from your online degree dorm room buddy…
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Posted by bposton on December 11th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology
Hey my dorm room buddy,
Hope your exams are all done, you made straight A’s and you’re planning for a long winter’s nap
I came upon a press release the other day that caught my eye. It was for a university called Almeda University. Here’s a little snippet from the press release:
Over the last few decades the job mobility rate has continued to increase as workers explore their interest and aptitude in a variety of industries. While many skill sets transfer well from one field to the next, often the lack of a university degree makes working in one’s preferred field difficult. Almeda University has addressed this problem by providing a new guide that helps men and women earn life experience degrees online.
It was the part about earn life experience degrees online made me take notice.
Here’s why. A typical (or traditional) University that offers online degree programs will NOT normally give you credit for your “life experience”.
Now, you can get college credit by taking the CLEP exams, which are tests that you take that based upon your score will aware you college level credit and most Universities will accept that.
But here is were “non-traditional” universities like Almeda are different. They will give you credit just for providing proof that you have a certain amount of experience.
Here’s what they say on their website:
Anyone with a high school diploma and years of significant experience, skills, knowledge and/or expertise in a given field of study may enroll at Almeda University.
Here’s more…
Almeda is a non-traditional, distance learning educational institution. Unlike traditional colleges and universities, we have no residency requirements, no buildings or campus, no full-time faculty, and we do not offer a catalogue of courses. Instead, we use the latest technology to reach students in their own space, allowing them to pursue their degree wherever they are.
Now, if you read between the lines you’ll see that this is not your typical college. It even sounds like a diploma mill…but is it?
My take on that question is NO, they are not a diploma mill, but it is very likely that they are not the right place for you to get your degree if you want to use an accredited institution. And by accredited I mean an accreditation that is recognized the US Department of Education.
Here’s what their website says about their accreditation:
…however, this accreditation is not the same as regional accreditation, meaning we are unable to participate in the Federal Student Aid program or the GI Bill, and cannot guarantee that everyone will accept your degree.
Well I give them points for at least being up front about it. However it took me quite a while to find that little nugget of information.
My advise?
Check them out VERY WELL before spending your money on a degree that just might not get you where you want to be.
Be careful out there…
Ben
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