HOBOKEN, N.J. -- The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) has presented WebCampus, Stevens Institute of Technology’s award-winning online unit, with the 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning. This award recognizes the leadership of trend-setting and innovative corporations and nonprofit agencies and is the highest award bestowed upon an organization in the industry.
The USDLA presented its 2008 International Distance Learning Awards in conjunction with the 2008 National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 1987, USDLA has been the world's premier distance learning association. The USDLA International Awards program honored outstanding individuals and organizations for excellence in the field distance learning, education and training.
The USDLA International Awards are closely followed by the distance learning industry. "As a premier organization for the entire distance learning profession, we enjoy honoring some of the leaders in the industry," said Dr. John G. Flores, CEO of USDLA. "Each year these winners raise the bar and exceed best practice expectations for the industry as a whole and we are truly honored by their contributions to the distance learning industry."
About WebCampus
WebCampus.Stevens is the online unit of Stevens Institute of Technology. Launched eight years ago, it is among the most prominent online graduate programs in the country, honored by two distinguished awards—the Sloan prize for the “best online university” in the nation and the United States Distance Learning Association 21st Century Best Practices. Late last year, Sloan once again honored WebCampus with its award for Stevens’ China Program as the “best online teaching and learning program.” Last fall, WebCampus celebrated its 10,000th student and by now it has delivered online courses to nearly 14,000.With students from 44 states and 42 countries around the globe, nearly 200 online courses are delivered by more than 140 faculty. For a list of online programs and courses, as well as other information on Stevens WebCampus, see www.webcampus.stevens.edu or please contact the office directly at (800) 496-4935.
About Stevens Institute of Technology
Founded in 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology is one of the leading technological universities in the world dedicated to learning and research. Through its broad-based curricula, nurturing of creative inventiveness, and cross disciplinary research, the Institute is at the forefront of global challenges in engineering, science, and technology management. Partnerships and collaboration between, and among, business, industry, government and other universities contribute to the enriched environment of the Institute. A new model for technology commercialization in academe, known as Technogenesis®, involves external partners in launching business enterprises to create broad opportunities and shared value. Stevens offers baccalaureates, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computer science and management, in addition to a baccalaureate degree in the humanities and liberal arts, and in business and technology. The university has a total enrollment of 2,040 undergraduate and 3,085 graduate students, and a worldwide online enrollment of 2,250, with about 400 full-time faculty. Stevens’ graduate programs have attracted international participation from China, India, Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America. Additional information may be obtained from its web page at www.stevens.edu.
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