Nontraditional student

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Faculty Publish Study on Success of Nontraditional Students in Online Doctoral Programs

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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“Our programs are designed to meet the needs of working adults seeking a practitioner experience in their doctoral studies,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., vice provost of College of Doctoral Studies.

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  • “Our programs are designed to meet the needs of working adults seeking a practitioner experience in their doctoral studies,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., vice provost of College of Doctoral Studies.
  • “The study findings help demonstrate the success of our student experience and serve as a model for online doctoral programs.”
    Purposefully sampling to recruit 136 doctoral alumni, faculty and administrators of the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, the researchers conducted a mixed method study exploring the nature of student success and contributing factors to improving student success for nontraditional students in an online doctoral program.
  • McCaslin is University Research Methodologist in the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) at the College of Doctoral Studies.
  • He earned his doctorate with Sofia University and completed his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with Capella University.

University of Phoenix Leadership Presents at SXSW EDU Conference

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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University of Phoenix leadership Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer, will join the proceedings of SXSW EDU Conference & Festival taking place March 7-11, 2022, in Austin, TX.

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  • University of Phoenix leadership Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer, will join the proceedings of SXSW EDU Conference & Festival taking place March 7-11, 2022, in Austin, TX.
  • University of Phoenix has been serving a diverse body of nontraditional students and working adult learners since its formation over 45 years ago, states Krishnaiah.
  • This is the first time University of Phoenix has contributed to the SXSW EDU conference schedule.
  • University of Phoenix is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world.

Apprenticeship Program Takes the Spotlight in Atlantic County

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ideal Institute of Technology will join the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board to highlight National Apprenticeship Week from November 15-21, 2021.

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  • ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ideal Institute of Technology will join the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board to highlight National Apprenticeship Week from November 15-21, 2021.
  • The Registered Apprenticeship program plays a vital role in creating opportunities for residents to earn while they learn on the pathway to well-paying careers.
  • Ideal is a proud partner of the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board, which is the only board in New Jersey to be a US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship sponsor.
  • Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Registered Apprenticeship program can call Ideal Institute of Technology at 609-318-8008, visit www.iitnj.org , or attend an information session virtually at 4 p.m. on Nov. 19 to speak with representatives from Ideal about the apprenticeship program.

Archer Education Announces Strategic Acquisitions of Circa Interactive and view.DO to Build an Enrollment Journey Platform for the Higher Education Market

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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Archer Education (Archer), an education technology company dedicated to personalizing student recruitment, announced it has acquired Circa Interactive (Circa), the premier higher education digital marketing agency, and view.DO, a conversational experience technology, to modernize enrollment management for nontraditional students.

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  • Archer Education (Archer), an education technology company dedicated to personalizing student recruitment, announced it has acquired Circa Interactive (Circa), the premier higher education digital marketing agency, and view.DO, a conversational experience technology, to modernize enrollment management for nontraditional students.
  • These acquisitions mark a foundational step in bringing to life an enrollment journey platform that personalizes each prospective learners experience.
  • Archer continues to grow and bring innovative enrollment marketing, recruitment, and retention products and services to higher education institutions across the United States.
  • Since opening in 2011, Circa has helped more than 60 university programs increase lead flow, build brand awareness, and generate more students.

Mercy College Wins the Hobsons Education Advances Award for Admission

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hobsons , the education technology leader enabling student success, recently selected Mercy College as the 2020 winner of Hobsons Education Advances Award (EAA) for Admission.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hobsons , the education technology leader enabling student success, recently selected Mercy College as the 2020 winner of Hobsons Education Advances Award (EAA) for Admission.
  • By using Intersect by Hobsons , Mercy College enrollment managers implemented data-informed practices to reach Naviance students who are best-fit for their programs.
  • At Hobsons, we believe colleges and universities play an important role in presenting new possibilities to students," said Kate Cassino, CEO of Hobsons.
  • "As the 2020 Education Advances Award winner, Mercy College has demonstrated excellence in Admission through its efforts to attract traditional and nontraditional students.

Course Hero Uncovers the Three-Day Student

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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New research from Course Hero , the online learning platform that curates more than 30 million course-specific study resources, paints a dynamic picture of modern-day student life in which both important patterns and key differences emerge across universities.

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  • New research from Course Hero , the online learning platform that curates more than 30 million course-specific study resources, paints a dynamic picture of modern-day student life in which both important patterns and key differences emerge across universities.
  • Course Hero data shows that the pressures nontraditional students face are markedly different than those faced by traditional students.
  • Significant spikes in studying for community college students occur between midnight and 1 a.m.
    "We care deeply about the student experience, and this study provides greater insight into the diversity of student experiences," said Andrew Grauer, Course Hero cofounder and CEO.
  • Course Hero has been recognized as one of the 2018 Technology Fast 500 by Deloitte and named a 2019 Great Place to Work.

Blackhawk Technical College Selects Starfish by Hobsons as Student Success Platform

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hobsons , the education technology leader and company behind Starfish , today announced that Blackhawk Technical College has chosen to partner with Hobson's Starfish Enterprise Success Platform in order to provide flexible learning and impactful advising for all students.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hobsons , the education technology leader and company behind Starfish , today announced that Blackhawk Technical College has chosen to partner with Hobson's Starfish Enterprise Success Platform in order to provide flexible learning and impactful advising for all students.
  • Blackhawk Technical College, located in Janesville, Wis., serves over 11,000 students, many of whom are non-traditional students, including part-time students and adult learners.
  • "Starfish will give college faculty and staff the opportunity to celebrate student success as well as make referrals to the appropriate office or individual to assist each student."
  • More than 13,000 K-12 and higher education institutions partner with Hobsons and leverage our expertise and our solutions -- Naviance, Intersect, and Starfish -- to improve college and career readiness, college recruiting and admissions, and higher education student success to support millions of students.

Park University and mStoner, Inc. honored in 2019 Webby Awards

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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CHICAGO, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- mStoner, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Park University's recently redesigned websiteis a Webby Award Official Honoree in the General Website: School/University category.

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  • CHICAGO, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- mStoner, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Park University's recently redesigned websiteis a Webby Award Official Honoree in the General Website: School/University category.
  • The user experience is really thought-out and more individualized," says Aimee Patton, director of marketing at Park University.
  • Park University has focused on breaking down barriers to higher education for nontraditional students since 1875.
  • Park partnered with mStoner with the challenge of setting a single, clear goal for this website redesign: generate inquiries from prospective students.