May 17, 2012

The CalSouthern Difference

A collection of articles outlining the unique approach to online learning and the community of support that help distinguish CalSouthern from its peers in online higher education.

The Realities of Online Higher Education, Part Two: The Faculty Perspective

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In Part One of this two-part exploration of the realities of online learning, we interviewed four recent graduates of California Southern University to gauge their opinions on a variety of critical issues relating to online higher education. In Part Two, we delve into faculty members’ perspectives … [Read more...]

Federal Financial Aid: A Good Idea Gone Bad

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More than 50 years ago, the U.S. government created the federal financial aid (FFA) programs to give eligible students an opportunity to attend college by helping pay for their education. It was a grand idea to provide loans (to be repaid, of course) and grants (“gifts,” with no repayment … [Read more...]

The DBA: Right Degree, Right Time

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Over the course of the last decade or so, the world has experienced near-exponential advances in technology, communications, manufacturing, and medicine among many other fields. New business and technology superpowers are developing in China, India, and other nations, further accelerating the rate … [Read more...]

Getting Value for Your Education Dollar

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One of the Great Falsehoods that we in distance education frequently encounter is the myth that a quality higher education comes only at an exorbitantly high financial cost. For years, skeptics have questioned how California Southern University can offer its online degree programs at a fraction of … [Read more...]

The Realities of Online Education, Part One: The Learners’ Perspective

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As online higher education continues to grow and gain acceptance across the country and around the world, questions—and misconceptions—remain. How does the faculty-student relationship compare to that found in the traditional university setting? Is the learning methodology effective? Is the … [Read more...]

Massive Cutbacks to Public Colleges and Universities Underscore Need for Alternatives in Higher Education

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As states across the nation struggle with budget deficits and declining tax revenues as a result of the economic downturn and high unemployment, state-funded higher education braces for another round of cuts. State colleges and universities already have been hit hard by the recession. In fact, … [Read more...]