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For the 2019-2020 academic year, eCampus was awarded $5,400  for the Chancellor’s Learning Scholars program. The funds will be used to obtain resources for the Faculty Learning Community. This year’s eCampus Chancellor’s Learning Scholars are Dr. Amy R. Austin, Dr. Sarah Kuck, and Dr. BethRené Roepnack. The purpose of the Chancellor’s program is to create and support a faculty support communities across the USG. The program will facilitate various educational communities, leading to innovation and change throughout Georgia's classrooms. Their design resembles a community environment offering small group (8-10) engagement opportunities for faculty to explore and discuss areas of interest. Interactions include sustained, meaningful teaching and learning themed conversations regularly scheduled among colleagues. Scholars included in the program stem from each USG institution tasked with facilitating learning communities on their campuses for faculty members. They are uniquely desi...

Kidada Rowe and her son at a family birthday celebration.  Kidada Rowe, 45 Georgia Gwinnett College Major: Special Education Expected Graduation: 2022 At 45 years old, Kidada's career hit an unexpected bump in the road. Instead of letting that derail her life, she decided to return to college and pursue her newfound passion: Special Education. Read more about Kidada, and how her son inspired her to become a "builder of family bridges" in the education system.  Tell us a little about yourself. Other than being a college student, how do you spend your time? I am a full-time mom, raising my son to be a terrific human being. I aspire to be a teaching assistant in order to pave the way for a career as an educator. I spend a large portion of my time developing my son, who has specific needs— watching movies with him, playing games with him, practicing social situations with him, enjoying life with him, and talking to him about the importance of a good education...

There are many online programs and institutions in Georgia and across the country, and it is important to adequately compare the benefits of these programs when choosing the right one for your educational pursuits. One of the most important factors for the majority of students is cost. When evaluating a school for overall cost, there are several things to take into consideration. Tuition: Tuition is the base cost for college courses and is usually calculated per credit hour. eMajor prides itself on offering an affordable and competitive low tuition rate of just $199 per credit hour regardless of where you live. Yes, that's for both in-state and out of state students! Textbooks and Course Materials: As part of our commitment to affordability, several eMajor courses have now transitioned to Open Educational Resources (OERs) in place of costly textbook requirements, with more courses continually in the process of following suit. eCore courses are now 100% OER! When compa...

It's that time of year again - back to school! And while the kids are shopping for backpacks and binders, you may be considering returning to school yourself by applying to college. Applying to college as an adult with transfer credit can be a little different than applying as a beginning freshmen, but there are still general admission requirements that must be met. If you are just beginning your journey back to school, here's what you need to know about general admission requirements. While there are exceptions, the basic admission requirements for our four-year public USG eMajor institutional partners are: 2.0 GPA on previously completed college coursework Prior English and Math course completion Don't meet those requirements? No problem. Contact our eMajor Enrollment team today for guidance on possible alternatives. Your admission eligibility will be assessed through the submission of your official college transcript(s) from every college or university you...

2019, Vol. 2 One of the hallmarks of USG eCampus-supported programs is a clearly defined process for supporting and assisting students toward full engagement and success in eCore and eMajor coursework. eCampus achieves this with the support of the Student Success Team (SST). The SST is comprised of eCampus staff members who, in addition to their primary eCampus role,  are responsible for reaching out to withdrawing students and students identified as at-risk by their professors. The SST reaches out to students in multiple ways for several different reasons: Before the Term Start of Term During the Term Proctored Exam Call Cycles eCore students are required to take at least one proctored exam in order to pass the course. Throughout the semester, eCore students who did not register for or complete their proctored exam are contacted by email, text, and phone. This makes up the largest portion of eCampus SST outreach activities. At-Risk Entries P...

You've already taken the first step. You've made the decision to go back to school— to finally finish the degree you started so many years ago. Now what? The process of researching, selecting, and applying for admission can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Follow these five steps to choose the right program for you and get back into school in no time. Decide what degree you want to pursue. Consider your reason for returning to school. Are you returning to college for: Advancement in your current career What credentials do you need to make you "stand out" for that next promotion? Interested in a management position? Consider an online degree in organizational leadership or business administration. Are there any industry-specific certifications you can pursue? Opportunities for a career change Research the field that you would like to transition to and the types of degrees required for those positions. Some industries require a particular degree f...

2019, Vol. 1 Proctored exams have increased in numbers along with eCore enrollment growth. Typically, students complete their proctored exams at their home institution's testing center. However, many students test using an online proctoring service. In addition, students may test at other approved locations through the state of Georgia including several technical colleges and Georgia's VECTR Center. Students must take at least one proctored exam in each eCore course in order to be considered for course academic success. USG eCampus' 21 affiliate institutions offer on-site proctored exam services and several operate more than one campus location. The student cost per proctored exam varies between institutions and averages around $25 across all eCore affiliates. Students schedule their exams directly through the learning management system where they can choose an affiliate testing site or other testing options. USG testing sites provide testing windows and time ...

For adults who have made the decision to return to college after many years in the workforce, the possibility of earning college credit for work and life experiences may sound very appealing. Credit for Prior Learning, or CPL, opportunities are an excellent way to save money on tuition and shorten the time it takes to complete your degree.  A central piece of all eMajor degrees is the Credit for Prior Learning piece, and thus, several courses in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degrees have been pre-evaluated for CPL opportunities , with clearly outlined checklists and methodologies for requesting such credit. Criminal Justice eMajor partner institutions have also pre-evaluated Georgia's POST training curriculum for applicable CPL credit in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program.  There are five basic methods that one may use to earn credit for prior learning. Here is a brief overview of ea...