Category Archives: Academic Outreach

Sustainability Symposium wraps up May 17

A joint effort between DELO’s Cohort Programs and Study Away wraps up today with final presentations of the first graduates of the MA in Social Responsibility & Sustainable Communities. Learn more about the program. The twelve students graduated from WKU on … Continue reading

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Welcome Adam Davis

We are pleased to introduce to you all Mr. Adam Davis, our new Academic Outreach Specialist.  Adam received his BS in Business Administration from WKU and his Masters in Human Resource Development from Villanova University.  Adam joins WKU after he … Continue reading

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WKU online programs earn national ranking from U.S. News & World Report

In its first-ever ranking of the best online degree programs, U.S. News & World Report has named WKU among the Top 10 schools nationwide in the category of Student Services and Technology for online bachelor degrees. WKU was also named … Continue reading

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UPCEA Marketing Seminar

Mary, Susan, and I recently returned from the 20th Annual UPCEA Marketing Seminar in Las Vegas. Jim Fong, Director of UPCEA Center for Research and Consulting, shared results of the 2011 UPCEA marketing survey, which gave us a greater understanding … Continue reading

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Virtual Student Resource Center

Online Program Services launched a virtual Student Resource Center. The Student Resource Center provides a centralized location where distance learners can access the support they need anywhere, anytime! Resources include library services and research assistance, an Online Writing Center, Online Tutoring, Career … Continue reading

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Dual Credit Enrollment Provides Boost to University's Overall Growth

For the 14th consecutive year enrollment at WKU has set a new record, at 21,048 this academic year. A significant reason for this year’s growth in the university’s enrollment is the growth in the enrollment of the Dual Credit Program. … Continue reading

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UPCEA South

The annual conference for the south region of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) was held in Destin, Florida October 16 – 18. The conference was held at the beautiful Sandestin resort, and the weather was amazing. I … Continue reading

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Cohort Programs Promotion Announcement!

  Please join me in congratulating Amy Fitzpatrick on her new position as Cohort Programs Coordinator. Amy first joined the DELO team in 2008 and has been delivering excellent service to our students and academic partners ever since.   I am … Continue reading

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Going the Distance – a quarterly newsletter publication for distance learners

The Fall 2011 edition of Going the Distance is now available! This edition focuses on support available to distance learners through our office, the university as a whole, as well as free online tools designed to help students stay organized, conduct … Continue reading

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Kentucky EMS Conference and Expo

I recently attended the Kentucky EMS Conference and Expo, which has been the largest continuous EMS conference in the state since 1990. Presented by the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association and the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, the conference brings … Continue reading

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