News and Updates from Old Dominion University's Office of Distance Learning http://www.dl.odu.edu/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, Aug 02 2006 12:00:00 EDT Old Dominion University is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for DOD military personnel who have been severely injured or disabled in the line of duty. The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000, and will be applied toward the cost of tuition for degree programs at Old Dominion University for either full-time or part-time study. One scholarship will be awarded annually. Go to www.dl.odu.edu/military to review the eligibility rules and download the application form. For further information, call 800.968.2638 or email military@odu.edu. Wed, Aug 02 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060802a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060802a.shtml Old Dominion University is pleased to announce that it is offering a selection of undergraduate and graduate programs at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center in South Boston, Va., beginning with the fall 2006 semester. Mon, Jul 31 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060731a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060731a.shtml Old Dominion University will begin offering its Ph.D. in Education-Occupational and Technical Studies (OTS) through distance learning technologies in the fall 2006 semester. Through three areas of emphasis, Human Resources - Training, Career and Technical Education, and Technology Education, the program provides advanced graduate study for human resources and training professionals, as well as for those engaged in technical teacher education. Tue, Jun 13 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060613c.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060613c.shtml Old Dominion's online Criminal Justice program continues the university's standard for high quality, excellence and innovation in Criminal Justice education, while providing additional flexibility and convenience. Whether you want to be a police officer, security operations manager, or work for the FBI, with a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion, you will achieve your goals. Tue, Jun 13 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060613b.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060613b.shtml Earn credit hours toward a Virginia endorsement in earth science online with Old Dominion. Take advantage of high quality, convenient educational opportunities from to get your teacher licensure or re-licensure in earth science. Courses include geology, oceanography and astronomy. Tue, Jun 13 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060613a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060613a.shtml Delegate Dan Bowling and Elaine Ward, site director for Old Dominion at Southwest Virginia Community College, take time to smile for the camera during ODU's Distance Learning Open House on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. Mon, May 22 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060522b.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060522b.shtml The iconic image of full-time college students lazing around between classes, socializing and coasting through higher education has been debunked as a "myth" in a recent report issued by Old Dominion's Center for the Study of Work. Fri, Apr 14 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414f.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414f.shtml M'hammed Abdous, director of the Center for Learning Technologies at Old Dominion University, has been selected to receive a Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2006 Outstanding Paper Award from the Association for Advancement in Computing Education (AACE). The award will be presented at the annual SITE international conference March 20 in Orlando, Fla. Fri, Apr 14 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414e.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414e.shtml Old Dominion recently announced the appointment of Nancy Cooley as interim vice provost for distance learning, effective February 25. Fri, Apr 14 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414d.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414d.shtml For the fourth time since the recognition program was established in 1990, Old Dominion University has two winners in the same year of Dominion Virginia Outstanding Faculty Awards. The program is sponsored by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and funded by the Dominion Foundation. Fri, Apr 14 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414c.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414c.shtml Old Dominion last month announced the award of a development agreement to HRC One LLC to develop two new facilities for its Tri-Cities Higher Education Center and Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) along the I-664 corridor. Both centers are currently located on the Portsmouth campus of Tidewater Community College. Fri, Apr 14 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414b.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414b.shtml Graduates of ODU's bachelor's program in nursing achieved the highest licensure pass rate in the state last year among sizable baccalaureate programs, with an impressive 96.42 percent of graduates passing the exam on their first try. Fri, Apr 14 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060414a.shtml The Army has announced that effective April 1, 2006, all requests for Tuition Assistance (TA) must be submitted and processed online through the Army's Continuing Education System (ACES) portal. Thu, Apr 6 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060406a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060406a.shtml Old Dominion University's distance learning sites in Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, Arizona and Washington state will host open houses on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, providing information about undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs available in their respective communites through distance learning. Wed, Feb 15 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060215a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/060215a.shtml Pat Capezio, military distance learning site coordinator at Naval Station Norfolk, was honored Nov. 30 as Old Dominion's Customer Relations Employee of the Year. The award is sponsored by the Department of Human Resources and was presented by President Roseann Runte at the Annual Recognition Program. Mon, Dec 19 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051219a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051219a.shtml What does Santa do when he wants to pursue higher education? He takes distance learning classes, of course! Fri, Dec 16 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051216b.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051216b.shtml Steven C. Stanley, a student at ODU's site at Southside VA Community College, Christanna campus, will graduate with honors iin Fall 2005. Fri, Dec 16 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051216a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051216a.shtml It's more convenient than ever to take courses for certification or recertification in Earth Science! Take advantage of four new, high-quality online courses from Old Dominion University. Mon, Nov 14 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051114a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051114a.shtml Old Dominion's renowned School of Nursing is opening admissions to its Bachelor's of Science Program for Registered Nurses (R.N. to B.S.N) for Spring 2006 semester. The online program makes it more convenient than ever for working nurses to receive quality education opportunities leading to an advanced degree. Mon, Nov 7 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051107a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051107a.shtml U.S. News and World Report has ranked Old Dominion University's online graduate engineering program as being the largest in the nation for the second consecutive year, based on student enrollment numbers. Tue, Nov 1 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051101a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051101a.shtml If you are unable to attend Old Dominion University's December 2005 Commencement ceremony on main campus, please send a picture of yourself to be shown on screen as your name is called. Tue, Oct 18 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051018a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/051018a.shtml An article from the The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Va. Wed, Sep 28 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/index.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/index.shtml With the introduction of four new, high-quality online courses from Old Dominion University, it's more convenient than ever to take courses for certification or recertification in Earth Science in the state of Virginia Wed, Sep 14 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050914a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050914a.shtml Old Dominion's renowned School of Nursing is launching its R.N. to B.S.N. program online, starting with the Fall 2005 semester. The program is currently available on the Norfolk campus as well as at distant learning sites via TELETECHNET, Old Dominion's satellite television network. The online program makes it more convenient than ever for working nurses to receive quality education opportunities leading to an advanced degree. Mon, Jun 13 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050613a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050613a.shtml William Robert Paul graduated in May 2005 with the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree, General Engineering Technology major, making him the first student to complete all Old Dominion courses in a CD ROM format. Previous Navy College graduates have taken a combination of CD ROM and campus courses. Mon, Jun 13 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050613b.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050613b.shtml The Northern Arizona Vision and Hearing Loss Center was awarded $1,261 after a successful Spring Fling Raffle held by the Monarch Student Club of the Old Dominion University site at Yavapai College. Mon, Jun 13 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050613c.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050613c.shtml Old Dominion University's Special Education Distance Learning Program, cosponsored with the Virginia Department of Education, has been named one of six finalists for the 2005 American Association of State Colleges and Universities' Christa McAuliffe Award. Tue, May 17 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050517a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050517a.shtml Congratulations to Dr. James C. Oleson, Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, and Peggy Myatt, Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood, Speech Pathology and Special Education Department, TELETECHNET Instructors of the Year (2003 - 2004). Thu, May 12 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050512a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050512a.shtml ODU Distance Learning celebrated the grand opening of a new classroom at Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Va., Wednesday, April 6, 2005 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Speakers included Interim Vice Provost for Distance Learning Dr. Edith Barnett, Carol Berry, southeast regional director of Navy College and Capt. Gerard Becker, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Norfolk. Tue, Apr 12 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050412a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050412a.shtml The Northern Virginia Center of Old Dominion University, located in Sterling, VA, will host a Graduate Education open house on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. Wed, Mar 30 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050330a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050330a.shtml Old Dominion University's distance learning sites will host open houses on Tuesday, April 5, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., providing information about undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs offered across Virginia at local community colleges. Old Dominion will waive the $40 application fee for students who submit their completed application form during the Open House. Fri, Mar 18 2005 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050318a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/050318a.shtml U.S. News and World Report has cited Old Dominion University's online graduate engineering program as being the largest in the nation, based on student enrollment numbers. Mon, Nov 29 2004 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/041129a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/041129a.shtml Old Dominion University has appointed Chuck Edwards as site director for its distance learning sites at Rappahannock Community College in Glenns and Warsaw. Mon, Oct 11 2004 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/041011a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/041011a.shtml Old Dominion University has appointed Terri Wheaton Reddings as site director for its distance learning site at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg. Wed, Aug 18 2004 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/040818a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/040818a.shtml Old Dominion University has appointed Nancy Collins of Onancock as site director for its distance learning sites at Eastern Shore Community College and Wallops Island naval base. Fri, Aug 13 2004 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/040813a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/040813a.shtml Old Dominion University and Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA have joined together to offer a specialization in Nurse Midwifery within the Master of Science in Nursing program beginning in Fall 2004. Wed, Apr 07 2004 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/040407a.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/040407a.shtml June Ritchie, Instructional Designer at Old Dominion University, presented an overview of the web development process for converting classroom delivery to the Internet and challenges related to SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) implementation at International Plugfest 1. Wed, Apr 07 2004 12:00:00 EDT http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/040407b.shtml http://www.dl2.odu.edu/news/040407b.shtml