51³Ō¹Ļ Center for Distance Education holds open house Nov. 9
Contact: Joni Seitz
STARKVILLE, Miss.--51³Ō¹Ļās Center for Distance Education will celebrate the achievements and growth of its online education programs during National Distance Learning Week, celebrated Nov. 6-10.
The CDE will host a faculty appreciation and open house event on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4-6 p.m. in Coskrey Auditorium of Memorial Hall at 51³Ō¹Ļ. The event is open to all and will serve as an opportunity for anyone to learn more about 51³Ō¹Ļās online degree programs. CDE coordinators and department representatives will be on-hand to share their professional expertise, provide program materials and answer questions in a casual sitting.Ā
āThis event will be the perfect opportunity for all who are considering completing their bachelorās degree or pursuing advanced studies to understand how online learning can assist them in realizing their educational goals,ā said Susan Seal, executive director of 51³Ō¹Ļās Center for Distance Education.
51³Ō¹Ļās online offerings include 36 accredited bachelorās, masterās and doctoral degrees, as well as professional certificates, from six of the universityās academic colleges.
Currently, online student enrollment totals 1,800, and one-third of all graduate students at 51³Ō¹Ļ take online classes, Seal said.
Earlier this year, U.S. News and World Report ranked 51³Ō¹Ļās online Master of Business Administration No. 18 on its list of the nationās best online business degrees and the Bagley College of Engineeringās online graduate programs at No. 24.
āCDEās programs receive high marks because everyone involved in developing and delivering 51³Ō¹Ļ online programs is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience,ā Seal said.Ā
In addition to the open house, CDEās social media platforms will feature special greetings throughout the week from 51³Ō¹Ļ President Mark E. Keenum; Provost and Executive Vice President Judy Bonner; and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School Lori Bruce, as well as faculty spotlights, student testimonials and program highlights.
Students and alumni are invited to join the conversation by posting on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, using the hashtags #NDLW and #DistanceAtState.
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