Posts Tagged ‘ Course ’

Social Learning: Valuable Learning Outside the Classroom

May 14th, 2013 | By
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Interesting Research from ASTD about how learning is happening everywhere! To review visit the ASTD website article here.                   For more information contact Mike Cherry 815-836-5562. Tweet



The importance of obtaining computer science skills

May 6th, 2013 | By
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Here is an article that shares the importance of obtaining computer science skills… http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/one-skill-every-american-needs-learn-153037730.html?vp=1                         Tweet



What do great leaders do?

May 6th, 2013 | By
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Review the Inc. Magazine article on exceptional leadership practices. Pragmatic suggestions. http://www.inc.com/peter-gasca/6-things-exceptional-leaders-do-better.html Tweet



*FREE* Technology Workshops: Evenings & Weekends!

Mar 28th, 2013 | By
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Were you anxious to see what we have to offer for evening and weekend workshop options?  We’re pretty excited about the topics!!  We have a great selection of offerings for the rest of the semester.  The entire schedule (day, evening and weekend options are all available on our Workshop Registration Page).  Here is a sampling
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Returning to College? Get Your First Course for **Free**

Mar 28th, 2013 | By
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Start off on the right foot with a class that stimulates your critical thinking skills, teaches you about yourself as a learner, and enables you to explore your academic and professional goals. Adult students seeking admission or re-admission to Lewis University who are admitted before the end of the term are eligible for a scholarship to cover the tuition for the course.  The Adult College Experience (ACE) is a 3 credit course at Lewis University that is the pathway to completing your degree.  It will enable you to: succeed in accelerated courses excel in online and classroom learning environments hone your writing and critical thinking skills revisit and improve how to study most effectively enhance your professional and academic goals plan financially and academically so you complete your degree learn about how to earn college credit for knowledge gained from life experience become more aware of your learning style so
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Student Earns 21 Credits Through Prior Learning Assessment

Mar 11th, 2013 | By
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Do you need general elective credits?  Want to accelerate your degree progress and reduce tuition costs?  Prior Learning Assessment may be the answer. Rebecca Kowall did.  Rebecca will be graduating with a Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management and a minor in Business Administration. She took full advantage of the PLA opportunity, and because of this, she reached her intended goal of graduating in May 2013.  She successfully earned 21 general elective credits, which saved her just over $11,000 in tuition. Here’s what she has to say about Prior Learning Assessment: The decision to enroll in the PLA course was one of the best decisions I have made in my academic pursuits while completing my degree with Lewis University. The PLA taught me how to organize my thoughts and experiences in a way that enabled me to express HOW I have applied my learning at several organizations over the years. Additionally, the
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School for Professional and Continuing Education Holds Undergraduate Tuition Steady for the 3rd Year in a Row!

Mar 1st, 2013 | By
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The Lewis University Board of Trustees has approved keeping the tuition in the adult accelerated programs at $600 per credit for  2013-2014. This means your tuition rates will have remained the same for three years in a row. Tweet



FREE Blackboard Orientation: Learn how to maneuver in an online course!

Mar 1st, 2013 | By
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                        Join us and learn how to navigate your Blackboard courses!  No need to be worried that you wont be able to adjust to taking classes in an online session.  This step-by-step learning environment will introduce you to the system, as an actual online
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Challenges with technology? Smarthinking and the IMPACT Lab!

Mar 1st, 2013 | By

IMPACT Lab Innovative Multimedia Projects, Assessment and Coaching with Technology The IMPACT  Lab features equipment and software which promote and enrich the learning experience and offer greater options for self-discovery and improvement. The Lab offers opportunities for multimedia project development, and writing and research support in conjunction with the Writing Center. It accommodates the production of work related to critical
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Super Study Fall 2012!!

Nov 30th, 2012 | By
Super Study Fall 2012

Get the help you need!           The following services are available in the Library:  Reference & Research Librarians on site  ITSO technology and computer lab assistance  More than 55 computer workstations throughout the Library and Computer Lab  Group study rooms available  QUIET rooms available  Over
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