CTU Awarded Excellence in eLearning Program by ITC
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Colorado Technical University (CTU), a leading provider of campus-based
and online higher education announced today it was selected by the
Instructional Technology Council (ITC) to receive its Outstanding
eLearning Program Award. CTU was selected to receive this award as a
result of its leadership and innovation the areas of instruction,
course/degree development, faculty support, and professional development.
“We feel incredibly honored that the ITC, a leader in distance
education, has recognized our online programs and named us among such an
impressive group of forward-thinking colleges and universities,” said
Andrew H. Hurst, university president of CTU.
Based in Washington, D.C., the ITC is an affiliated council of the
American Association of Community Colleges and represents nearly 400
institutions that offer distance education courses to students in the
United States, Canada, and around the world. The organization annually
presents its Awards of Excellence in eLearning to recognize innovation
and diligence in advancing distance education.
“We engage industry leaders in the development of our curriculum and the
delivery of our programs to ensure that our graduates are prepared to
succeed in meeting the contemporary challenges in their respective
fields,” said Connie Johnson, chief academic officer and provost of CTU.
“By creating highly effective online programs, we are able to meet the
needs of busy adult learners who are seeking a more flexible, convenient
and relevant higher education experience.”
CTU’s mobile, interactive online classroom and its adaptive learning
system, intellipath™, not only make learning accessible, but
tailor course content so students are able to move past what they
already know and unlock new opportunities to learn. Our faculty members
include seasoned industry professionals and experienced educators who
have been specially prepared to deliver high quality education in a
virtual format.
As part of its Outstanding eLearning recognition, the ITC judges also
acknowledged Fast Track™, CTU’s institutionally-developed proficiency
exams. Administered through intellipath, CTU's award-winning
adaptive learning platform, these assessments, along with our flexible
transfer-of-credit policy, can allow students to earn credit toward
their associate or bachelor’s degree for the knowledge they bring with
them to the university.
In addition to the ITC award for eLearning, CTU’s Online Bachelor’s
degree programs, Master’s in Information Technology, and Master’s in
Criminal Justice were also recently included in U.S.
News & World Report’s rankings for best Online Programs and
it is one of twenty-five participants in the American
Council on Education’s (ACE) Alternative Credit Project, which aims
to create a more flexible pathway to postsecondary education for
nontraditional learners. Also, this past January, CTU’s designation as a
Center of Excellence in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity was
extended for years 2015-2021 by the National Security Administration and
the Department of Homeland Security.
About Colorado Technical University
Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides higher
education to connect students to what matters most in reaching their
professional goals. CTU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate
programs taught by real-world faculty members who enrich the curriculum
with their industry experience and prepare students for today's
challenges and the hard-hitting problems of tomorrow. CTU's
personalized, online learning system allows students to control what,
where, when and how they learn. Students can also learn and connect on
campuses in Colorado Springs and Aurora (Denver). With the help of
faculty, industry professionals and more than 70,000 alumni, CTU
students can also grow a powerful professional network to use their
entire career. To learn more visit www.coloradotech.edu.
CTU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.
CTU is also a member of the Career Education Corporation network of
universities, colleges and schools; www.careered.com. CTU
cannot guarantee employment or salary. Find disclosures on graduation
rates, student financial obligations and more at http://www.coloradotech.edu/financial-aid/student-disclosures.
The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition with Fast
Track depends on the number of Fast Track™ tests successfully passed.
Fast Track™ program credits are unlikely to transfer.
About Instructional Technology Council
The judging panel for ITC's 2015 Awards for Excellence in eLearning
included members of ITC's board of directors, past award winners, and
ITC leadership academy attendees. The judges hold the award recipients
to the highest, best-practice standards for distance education. The
judges were particularly impressed with Colorado Technical University's
user-friendly website, commitment to providing excellent student
services, continual faculty training, and campaign to maintain strong
student retention rates.
The Instructional Technology Council (ITC) is celebrating 38 years of
providing exceptional leadership and professional development to its
network of eLearning experts by advocating, collaborating, researching,
and sharing exemplary, innovative practices and potential in learning
technologies. An affiliated council of the American Association of
Community Colleges since 1977, ITC represents higher education
institutions in the United States and Canada that use distance learning
technologies.
Colorado Technical University
Melissa Balsan, (224)-293-5990
[email protected]
Source: Colorado Technical University