Almeda University Looks to the Future as U.S. Leaders Provide Backing for Online Education
Almeda University, which has been providing online education for over 15 years, is excited that U.S. leaders finally understand the opportunity these educational technique holds.
NEW YORK, NY, May 08, 2012
The Daily Titan, the student-run newspaper at California State University, Fullerton, reports on the proceedings of the 2012 Educational Summit on Online Education, which took place at the Fullerton campus. Speakers at the event cite online education as a key part of education's future, and as such hope to explore the ways in which Internet-based educational programs can boost the academic performance of American students. Almeda University, which has been providing online educational opportunities for over 15 years, is glad that U.S. political leaders are finally paying attention to the benefits that online education can offer.But the political leaders of the United States are not the only professionals who are embracing online learning. Keith Boyum, California State University, Fullerton's Interim Executive Assistant to the President, made the following remarks according to The Daily Titan: "This university, as every university, is embracing online learning, as we simply don't know where it's going to go in the future [...] It is a great opportunity, we think, for enhancing learning and shedding costs [...] Online learning is an essential part of our future. It will grow."
While the leaders of Almeda University are certainly glad that other prominent figures in the educational field are accepting the value of online learning, they are happy that they had the drive and dedication to provide this essential opportunity to students long before it was embraced by politicians and heads of large universities.
"Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff just declared that 'online learning is now essential,'" commented Almeda University's Richard Smith. "But where was Senator Huff in 2001 when Almeda University evolved into a leader in online education despite extreme criticisms from educational traditionalists and governmental agencies alike? For many years, Almeda University has been battling traditionalists who insisted that education take place in a physical classroom. It's nice to see online education gaining acceptance--albeit 10 years overdue."
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Almeda University, founded in 1997, provides an online curriculum that prepares students for their futures. After serving an international community of learners for well over a decade, Almeda University has retained its focus on academic excellence while dedicating some of its efforts to integrating cutting edge technology and curriculum into its educational plan. No matter what field students are looking to pursue, Almeda University is committed to helping them access and take advantage of the opportunities they need to succeed.
Unlike other online schools, Almeda University is able to cater to a wide range of learning styles. Likewise, it offers educational solutions that fit a variety of lifestyles. The University accepts life experiences as academic credits and rewards practical skills that have been developed in the professional world. Furthermore, the University offers a diverse program list to accommodate a long list of academic interests.
To learn more about Almeda University, visit www.almedauniversity.org.