Student Demand Grows for Flexible, Personalized Learning Options
By 2008, more than two million U.S. students will be learning online, and the numbers will grow as changing lifestyles demand more flexible education options. With more and more students demanding learning options personalized to fit their evolving needs, Atlanta-based Ashworth University (AU) has launched a new approach to distance education, redefining it as lifestyle-friendly learning. The new approach is adaptable to the needs of today's busy adults.
This lifestyle-friendly learning platform is being introduced in conjunction with the inauguration of Ashworth University, unifying under one name the three schools formerly known as the Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI), Ashworth College and James Madison High School.
"We understand that many of today's students are looking for an educational experience that can be built around their lives, rather than the other way around," said Cor Vink, President and CEO of Ashworth University.
Why Lifestyle-Friendly Learning?
Going to school is no longer about sitting in a classroom five days a week. Every year, millions of Americans break out of that stereotype -- using online and correspondence education options to earn career credentials and expand their skills in increasingly competitive work environments.
Lifestyle-friendly learning from Ashworth University offers students the optimal flexibility and convenience to proceed at their own pace and select specialized programs of study relevant to their careers and life goals. Ashworth offers more than 75 programs, ranging from plumbing and floral design to master's degree programs in business administration and criminal justice.
Online education is growing steadily, both in participating students and total revenue: -- The total number of students in online programs grew 24 percent and total tuition revenue grew 30 percent, to 6.2 billion, in 2006 over 2005 (Source: Eduventures).
-- It is projected that by the end of 2008, there will be approximately 2.13 million students participating in online programs, representing 11.5 percent of all U.S. higher education students.
Unlike other online universities, Ashworth University requires no campus attendance. There are no scheduled course start or end times or rigid deadlines. Students design their own schedules to fit their personal learning styles, without being hindered by classroom walls or classmate competition. The student experience is enhanced with personalized, fast-access support services.
Integral to the lifestyle-friendly education concept is Ashworth University's FasTrack (TM) Learning System. It allows students to learn their own way and on their own time frame -- at home, at work or on the road. -Ashworth University
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