Managing school, home, work, and a social life is big feat. But there are ways to ease the pressure. Online courses are just as demanding as face-to-face classes, but they give you more control over when and where you learn. That flexibility can be valuable whether you’re fully online or adding to...
Update: As of December 2019, Jami Rush is Dr. Jami Rush upon completion of the Doctorate in Ed. Leadership program. Congrats, Dr. Rush! Online students have a lot on their plates. Many juggle work, family, and social lives on top of school. Jami Rush knows the balancing act well. Beyond her roles as...
Online learning has opened the doors of higher education to students from all walks of life, but it can still seem mysterious if you haven’t seen up close how it works. Online degree programs have become a preferred way for working adults to complete degrees and advance their careers. The University...
One of the first assignments you’re likely to encounter as an online student is introducing yourself either through a Moodle discussion forum or by video. Here are some tips for making a great impression and connections in your online course: The Basics If your instructor posts their own...
As a military service member, you might be contending with changing schedules and unexpected travel. Earning a degree online can provide flexibility by allowing veterans to complete coursework without having to attend on-campus classes. The Â鶹ҹÊÐ offers support through...
Business runs on technology driven by data. Skilled informatics professionals are in demand to manage the systems that collect, analyze, and use data to guide business decisions. Regardless of your background, if you’re looking to apply your expertise in new and exciting ways, informatics could be a...
As an online student, you get used to fitting coursework or study sessions in between everything else. But when the end of the term is nearing, a study strategy can have big payoffs for your degree plan. Use these six tips to create a new plan to tackle online courses and exams. 1. Make a Plan...
As an online student at the Â鶹ҹÊÐ, you have a support team to help navigate your academic degree program as well as University processes. One of your star players will be your academic advisor. Why should I call my advisor? Advisors are available during advising...
No first day of class looks the same for Â鶹ҹÊÐ online students. For some, the first day of class starts alongside a morning cup of coffee, others might open the Â鶹ҹÊÐ app during a lunch break, others won’t begin until all the day’s work is done and the rest of...
Before you’ve even started cramming for that final exam, the prospect of graduation sets in motion a series of events that will hopefully lead to a job offer or promotion. The Â鶹ҹÊÐ’s Office of Career Services has a number of resources to help prepare for each step of...
