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The Virtual Campus Software-based interactive learning environment Asynchronous delivery Instructor-led and facilitated courses Collaborative features Chat, e-mail, threaded discussion, whiteboard, file sharing Dr. Pamela S. Pease, President, Jones International University

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The Virtual Campus

Software-based interactive learning environment

Asynchronous delivery Instructor-led and facilitated courses Collaborative features

Chat, e-mail, threaded discussion, whiteboard, file sharing

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Technical Requirements

Computer:

Minimum 250 MHz

64 MB RAM

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Internet connection:

ISP service

56k modem

Software:

Browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape)

Standard word processing and spreadsheet software

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Programs of Study

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Graduate Programs Master of Business Administration (8 specializations) Master of Education in e-Learning (6 specializations) Master of Arts in Business Communication (3 specializations)

Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Business Administration (5 specializations) Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication (3 specializations) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (3 specializations)

More than 50 Certificate Programs

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Typical Online Student Profile

Adult learners Seeking flexible, high quality education

Motivated and self-directed Aged 23–60+ Typically have 3 years work experience Computer literate Take 2–5 years to complete the degree

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Student Services

Academic counseling

Online orientation

Career counseling

Peer mentoring

Online study guides

Online library services

Financial aid

24/7 technical support

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Best-of-the-Best Faculty

Multi-tiered faculty model Academic advisory boards

Content experts & course designers Subject matter experts from leading universities and

industries around the world

Certified teaching faculty Ph.D. level credentials

Majority working outside academia to blend theory and practice

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How Students Interact

With instructors & other students

Limited class size (1:25 ratio)

Collaborative technologies Online chat

Threaded discussions

E-mail

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Accreditation of Online Universities

Regional accreditation Highest level of accreditation a university can obtain in the US Six regional accrediting bodies in the US

Benefits of regional accreditation Guarantees continued legitimacy and credibility of the institution

Provides the ability for students to transfer credits to other regionally accredited institutions

Serves as an endorsement that most employers are seeking

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Career Advantages of Online Learning

Real world relevancy Students apply what they learn

today on the job tomorrow

Builds technical competence

New networking opportunities

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EXTRA SLIDES

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Advantages of Online Learning

Qualified and global faculty

Courses in multiple languages

Open enrollment

Flexibility of asynchronous learning

Learners maintain quality of life

Affordable

High quality

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From Admission to Graduation

Application to a degree program References, transcripts, essay

Complete core and electives curriculum 8-week courses

Complete major or specialization curriculum

Capstone project

Graduation

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18 months

5 years

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Jones International University®

First fully online, accredited university

Founded in 1993

Accredited in 1999 (the Higher Learning Commission)

LearnShare strategic partner 10% tuition discount available to all LearnShare members

Unique features Organically grown for online learning Convenient “anytime and anywhere” learning Best-of-the-best in learning and support

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