Working professionals and single parents are heading back to school in the “Evergreen State” of Washington. Colleges and universities are preparing students to successfully compete for prime positions in local industries. Washington college graduates currently have some of the best career opportunities in the state. Flexible degree programs are making it possible for students from [...]

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The “Beehive State” of Utah boasts an extensive network of Utah colleges and universities, along with an impressive economy. It has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the entire nation and average earnings above the national average. Utah college graduates currently have some of the best career opportunities in the state. Thanks to new, [...]

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Despite the prevalence of the lumber industry, Oregon college students are finding diverse career opportunities in the “Beaver State”. Working professionals are now heading back to school in order to secure promotions and find more satisfying occupations in Oregon. Colleges and universities are making it easier than ever before to maintain work and personal responsibilities [...]

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Working professionals in North Carolina are heading back to school in search of career advancement. North Carolina colleges and universities are now offering flexible programs that suit the educational and financial needs of students from all life situations. Whether looking for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or advanced degree, students are now able to maintain [...]

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New Hampshire has become a haven for its residents and local businesses. Working professionals looking to attend one of its many New Hampshire colleges and universities reap the financial benefits of no state sales or income tax. New Hampshire’s job market is also ripe with opportunity, thanks to technology firms and other businesses seeking shelter [...]

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As the largest of the New England states, Maine offers a strong educational system for its working professionals. A growing influx of tourism to its unspoiled, outdoor recreation locations is also providing a stronger economy and more varied career opportunities for local residents. The network of Maine colleges and universities continues to expand as its [...]

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Along with its unique Aloha atmosphere, Hawaii boasts the second highest median household income in the nation. Its temperate climate is accompanied by over 29,000 miles of intra and inter-island fiber optic cable, making “The Aloha State” one of the most wired states in the country. Students wishing to study and work in Hawaii have [...]

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As one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Florida offers a wealth of opportunity for individuals looking to start or advance a career in “The Sunshine State.” Florida colleges and universities provide extensive financial aid options for working professionals, single parents, and first-time Florida college students. Graduates of Florida universities and colleges can expect [...]

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As of 2003, 27% of U.S. adults had earned at least a bachelor’s degree within their cumulative education. The total number of bachelor’s degrees awarded jumped nearly 50% from 1992 to 2004. Meanwhile, the average cost of tuition has been rising faster than the rate of inflation. The most recent data show tuition alone at [...]

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Although a seemingly new technology, distance education has been around for over a century. Isaac Pitman first taught shorthand through correspondence as early as the 1840′s. Of course, the internet has revolutionized the way distance education is conducted and has lead to its wide spread throughout the world. A 1997-1998 government survey found that over [...]

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Do you feel like you are working at a dead-end job, putting in endless hours and never getting ahead? Have you always felt that you wanted to get your associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree, or maybe complete an MBA or even a PhD? Or maybe you want to get a degree in Education and teach [...]

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Online classes are becoming the norm for working adults. While online formats offer a fair degree of flexibility for those requiring it in order to meet scheduling demands, much of the content delivered still lacks the interactivity and skillful entertainment of a live teacher in a traditional classroom setting. Online instruction demands a discipline and [...]

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Institutions of higher learning are basically encampments of scholars herded by business professionals. Students are integral to the purpose of the institutions, but not necessarily to the nature of their functionality. Accordingly, some of the quirks of the prototypical academic bleed into the business processes of the school. One of those processes is hiring. Faculty [...]

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Teaching at the college or “post-secondary” level includes a number of jobs performed by individuals working from varying levels in the faculty hierarchy. There are teaching jobs available at colleges that provide continuing education for graduates and teachers in technical academies that teach in a number of professional categories. For the most part however, teaching [...]

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In its best form, learning is not a passive process. Even at the largest universities, it is understood that lectures and papers which regurgitate the lecture notes is not quality instruction. Learning is not a spectator sport and teaching at any level needs to include active participation on the part of the students. Large universities [...]

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