News
November 2009
K-State's Distance Learning Video Gallery Wins Creative Use of Technology Award
Kansas State University will receive the Association for Continuing Higher Education's 2009 Creative Use of Technology Award for K-State's Distance Learning Video Gallery.
The gallery is a collection of video interviews with seasoned K-State instructors who are active in distance education. The gallery provides tips and techniques for improvement, efficiency and success for K-State faculty/staff and those from other institutions seeking knowledge on distance learning best practices. – Full story
K-State Recognizes 35th Anniversary of Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Kansas State University’s Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program, offered through the K-State Division of Continuing Education. Students in this program generally have some college and most have the equivalent of two years of college completed through community colleges or other institutions. These students then complete their remaining course work through K-State distance education to obtain their bachelor’s degree.
The Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program, once called the Non-Traditional Studies Program, was developed in 1974. Today, eight degree completion programs are available, including: animal sciences and industry, dietetics, early childhood education, family studies and human services, food science and industry, general business, interdisciplinary social science and technology management. – Full story
K-State Develops 2+2 Agreements with Butler, Cowley County Community Colleges
Kansas State University established new 2+2 partnerships with Cowley County Community College in Arkansas City and Butler Community College in El Dorado. The agreements were signed Oct. 9 on the community college campuses.
The partnerships make it possible for students at the community colleges to earn their associate degrees and then transfer credits to complete a K-State bachelor's degree through distance education without leaving their community. – Full story
