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AIU Online and CTU Online Bring Virtual Classroom to Education Policy Makers

Rising levels of enrollment in online degree programs earned AIU Online (American InterContinental University) and CTU Online (Colorado Technical University) an invitation to Capitol Hill. In 2005, education policymakers requested a demonstration of the online degree schools' virtual campuses. The demonstrations were intended to assist with decisions about the Higher Education Act reauthorization.1

AIU Online and CTU Online Provide Flexible, Affordable Access to Education

Stephen C. Fireng, president of the Career Education Corporation's Online Education Group, credits the rise in online degree students to the flexibility, accessibility, and affordability of schools like AIU Online and CTU Online. Before the era of online degree programs, full-time workers had difficulty finding time to attend a physical classroom. Rural students also had difficulty gaining access to a college campus.1

Thanks to online degree programs, AIU Online and CTU Online now serve students in 50 states and 66 foreign countries. AIU Online and CTU Online have approximately 25,000 full- time, degree-seeking students. The total number of students in the whole Career Education Group was 96,700 as of April, 30, 2005.1

Dynamic Resources Available to AIU Online and CTU Online Students

The virtual campus demonstration revealed a surprising amount of student resources. Interactive technology demonstrated dynamic, online classrooms, and student services were well-equipped to handle a wide variety of issues. Through the demonstration, AIU Online and CTU Online hoped to positively impact legislation that is relevant to the online learning community.1

AIU Online and CTU Online Positively Impact Education Legislation

The Higher Education Act reauthorization passed Congress, and online education continues to thrive. Thanks to favorable legislation, AIU Online and CTU Online continue to offer online degree programs in information technology, business, criminal justice, healthcare and more.2

Prospective students may request more information by clicking on the school or subject of interest, and submitting the information request form. Additional links to online degree programs and campus-based degree programs are available at Dynasty Education, the leading education and career resource website.

Melissa Garvey
Dynasty Education Staff Writer
January 3, 2007

References:

1. Business Wire. (June 7, 2005). AIU Online and CTU Online Host Virtual Campus Demonstrations on Capitol Hill. Retrieved January 3, 2007, from http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-133059561.html.

2. American Council on Education. (March 31, 2006). Friday Buzz: Higher Education Act Reauthorization Passes the House. Retrieved January 3, 2007, from http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm? Section=HENA&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=15569.