Texas A&M University-Commerce Selects eCollege(R) to Power Online Degree Programs
16 June 2006
eCollege(R) (Nasdaq: ECLG), a leading provider of value-added information services to the postsecondary education industry, today announced it has been selected by Texas A&M University-Commerce to power the University's online degree programs. Online courses and programs will be delivered through the eCollege System beginning this fall.
"Online programs are another tool that A&M-Commerce is using to bring education to students. We are excited to partner with eCollege to enhance our ability to deliver a quality education at an affordable price," said Dr. Mary Hendrix, associate vice president for Academic & Student Affairs. "Education represents the future, and coupled with electronic technology the possibilities are endless. We have been very successful with these programs in the past and look forward to the opportunities that this partnership will create."
A&M-Commerce currently offers an online bachelor of applied arts and sciences, as well as three online master's degree programs. Online master's degrees include a master of business administration, a 30-hour "Fast Track" program; a master of science in management, a specialized program of study concentrated in leadership dynamics and/or human resources management; and a master of science in industrial technology, a program focused on engineering, technology and managerial areas. Additionally, A&M-Commerce offers an online general management program designed for students with a non-business undergraduate degree.
"Texas A&M University-Commerce has done an excellent job developing quality online programs and aligning these programs with market demand and employment needs in order to help its students achieve their career goals," said Oakleigh Thorne, chairman and CEO of eCollege. "We are pleased to partner with A&M-Commerce, and look forward to supporting the continued evolution of its online programs."
About Texas A&M University-Commerce
As a member of the prestigious Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University-Commerce promotes a personal learning experience for a diverse community of life-long learners. The purpose of this experience is to discover and disseminate knowledge for leadership in an interconnected and dynamic world. For more information, please visit http://www.tamu-commerce.edu.
About eCollege
eCollege (Nasdaq: ECLG) is a leading provider of value-added information services to the post-secondary and K-12 education industries. The Company's eLearning Division designs, builds and supports some of the most successful, fully online degree, certificate/diploma and professional development programs in the country. The Company's Enrollment Division, Datamark, Inc., helps institutions build new enrollments and increase student retention. Customers include publicly traded for-profit institutions, community colleges, public and private universities, school districts and state departments of education. eCollege was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Denver. Datamark was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City. For more information, visit http://www.eCollege.com and http://www.Datamark.com.
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