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Wednesday, July 07, 2004
Distance Learning Is Critical in Emergency, Disaster Management College Programs
American Public University System professors, speaking recently at a federal conference in Washington, D.C., said that flexibility and real-world relevant courses are key reasons universities should incorporate distance education in emergency and disaster management programs.... American Public University System ( http://www.apus.edu ) professors Joe Varner and Chris Reynolds participated in a distance education panel discussion led by Bob Jaffin. "The reality is that not everyone can attend traditional classes, especially those working full time," says Reynolds. "Universities that don't offer an online learning component for public safety are missing a critical group of students -- possibly the same ones leading our emergency programs."
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