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Technology allows for school and big wages - LeAnn Eckroth, Williston Herald
In wake of the surge of oil rig activity, Williston State College officials say young people need not be forced to choose between school and generous wages. Neil Westergaard, director for WSC's Distance Education System, said students can achieve both through the latest Internet technology and some flexibility on the school's part. "Our concern is people thinking they have to make a choice between school and work. There are 200 oil jobs open between western North Dakota to eastern Montana," Westergaard said...."Courses can be taken through distance education with technology not available 20 years ago. A person can work during the day and work on an associate degree at night," explained Ken Quamme, dean of technology for WSC. Distance education is used by students only blocks away or those that are far from the city limits. Users like it because of the flexibility it allows them around their daily schedule. Like anything, a student will draw from the class depending on how much effort goes into it.
  posted by Ray at 6/22/2005 11:43:00 AM permanent item link   

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