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Friday, October 24, 2008
A New Model for Higher Education at Western Governors University
An educated and skilled workforce is essential to the long-term prosperity of our country and our citizenry. Evidence indicates, however, that we cannot meet the demands of the 21st century by relying solely upon centuries-old approaches to higher education. New models are needed to expand access, improve quality, and assure accountability in higher education. This need is especially true for working adults whose busy lives don't fit easily into the strictures imposed by traditional colleges. They need greater flexibility. When Bill Parisen decided to return to school to complete his bachelor's degree, he was concerned about how to fit education into a hectic life that already included kids, coaching, and a busy career at Hewlett Packard. "I wanted to complete my degree at an accredited university, but I needed the flexibility to study and continue my work at the same time. I just couldn't balance my life and professional commitments while attending a 'brick-and-mortar' institution," he explains. He decided to attend Western Governors University online.
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