Comments on: What does the future hold for college accreditors? http://www.theother85percent.com/2008/04/what-does-the-future-hold-for-college-accreditors/ Working adults and the new world of higher education Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:48:27 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Charlie McClain http://www.theother85percent.com/2008/04/what-does-the-future-hold-for-college-accreditors/comment-page-1/#comment-442 Charlie McClain Sat, 10 May 2008 14:28:26 +0000 http://www.theother85percent.com/?p=17#comment-442 Mike I wanted to thank you for posting your provocative article from the NY Times. One area, however, which I believe needs addressing, is the accreditation by various professional education accreditation bodies. As a SBT Doctoral Learner, I believe that AACSB accreditation for Capella's excellent program is vital. The reason for this is that many educational institutions, perhaps with unjustified purpose, require AACSB accreditation for full recognition of Doctoral degrees in Business and Technology for hiring purposes. While one may argue with the validity of this position, it can constitute a major roadblock for Capella Doctoral alumni in seeking employment. As a graduate student who has experienced advanced education at leading "brick & mortar" institutions, I can personally attest to the superior quality of the Capella experience. I would strongly urge Capella to obtain AACSCB accreditation for the SBOT program. Such a step would dramatically demonstrate Capella's ongoing commitment to its learners and alumni. Mike

I wanted to thank you for posting your provocative article from the NY Times. One area, however, which I believe needs addressing, is the accreditation by various professional education accreditation bodies. As a SBT Doctoral Learner, I believe that AACSB accreditation for Capella’s excellent program is vital. The reason for this is that many educational institutions, perhaps with unjustified purpose, require AACSB accreditation for full recognition of Doctoral degrees in Business and Technology for hiring purposes. While one may argue with the validity of this position, it can constitute a major roadblock for Capella Doctoral alumni in seeking employment.

As a graduate student who has experienced advanced education at leading “brick & mortar” institutions, I can personally attest to the superior quality of the Capella experience. I would strongly urge Capella to obtain AACSCB accreditation for the SBOT program. Such a step would dramatically demonstrate Capella’s ongoing commitment to its learners and alumni.

]]> By: Tanya Nichols http://www.theother85percent.com/2008/04/what-does-the-future-hold-for-college-accreditors/comment-page-1/#comment-347 Tanya Nichols Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:49:50 +0000 http://www.theother85percent.com/?p=17#comment-347 I agree that transparent information is always useful. Give the person the ability to create informed decision based on truth rather than assumption. If they form policy, it should be based on truth. School is different than it used to be, it is no longer spoon fed facts from a book but an actual pursuit of higher learning. I prefer online learning over traditional class/textbook as I retain what I learn. I did have a question for you. Capella is cutting their Graphics and Multimedia specialization in their undergrad program. I am a student currently pursuing that specialty. Will Capella replace this specialty with a current specialty that is applicable in today's advertising community? I have been disappointed since returning to school(online) last year, I have not found an online program that would help to further my own career as well as allow an exploration of current technology that is available in the advertising industry. I hope to pursue my education through Capella as I have found their standards to exceed my own. I appreciate the time and hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Tanya Nichols I agree that transparent information is always useful. Give the person the ability to create informed decision based on truth rather than assumption. If they form policy, it should be based on truth. School is different than it used to be, it is no longer spoon fed facts from a book but an actual pursuit of higher learning. I prefer online learning over traditional class/textbook as I retain what I learn.

I did have a question for you. Capella is cutting their Graphics and Multimedia specialization in their undergrad program. I am a student currently pursuing that specialty. Will Capella replace this specialty with a current specialty that is applicable in today’s advertising community?

I have been disappointed since returning to school(online) last year, I have not found an online program that would help to further my own career as well as allow an exploration of current technology that is available in the advertising industry.

I hope to pursue my education through Capella as I have found their standards to exceed my own. I appreciate the time and hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Tanya Nichols

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