Contents:

• Fall 2007 Distance Enrollments
• New !  Industrial Technology Management Program
• New !  Nursing Education Specialization
• New !  Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate
• New !  Master of Public Administration
• Program Development Assistance
• Thought for October

Fall 2007 enrollments in ISU semester-based distance courses totaled 4,135 per the 7-day report -- a record high and a 6% increase over Fall 2006 enrollments of 3,898.

Fall 2007 - Fall 2006 Comparison

Enrollments  (6% increase)
-- Fall 07: 4,135
-- Fall 06: 3,898
-- Fall 05: 3,562
-- Fall 04: 3,408
-- Fall 03: 2,607

Credit Hours Generated  (4% increase)
-- Fall 07: 11,871
-- Fall 06: 11,426
-- Fall 05: 10,344
-- Fall 04: 9,815
-- Fall 03: 7,558

Courses - semester-based distance
-- Fall 07: 259 courses (29 IPTV; 230 Web)
-- Fall 06: 257 courses (23 TV; 1 print; 233 Web)
-- Fall 05: 245 courses (28 TV; 2 print; 215 Web)
-- Fall 04: 243 courses (30 TV; 4 print; 209 Web)
-- Fall 03: 195 (34 TV; 4 print; 157 Web)

Contact:

Melissa Hughes, Director
Distance Support Services
Indiana State University
812-237-2027
mhughes@indstate.edu

 
NEW !  INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The University now offers a bachelor degree-completion program in industrial technology management via distance learning.

This program is designed for individuals who have completed an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) or associate of science (A.S.) in any technology-related program offered by Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, or other accredited colleges and universities.

Courses are offered via the Internet and other distance formats. Campus visits are not required.

For details, visit:

Industrial Technology Management
Bachelor Degree-Completion Program
www.indstate.edu/degreelink/industrial-tech-management

NOTE: This new industrial technology management bachelor degree-completion replaces industrial supervision and industrial technology, which are no longer offered via distance learning.

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NEW !  NURSING EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION

The University now offers a Nursing Education Specialization for individuals completing the University's Master of Science in Nursing via distance learning.

Courses are delivered via the Internet. Clinicals can be arranged in the student's community. Campus visits are not required.

In addition to this new Nursing Education option, two other specializations are offered in Nursing Administration and Family Nurse Practitioner.

For details, visit:

Nursing: Master of Science
www.indstate.edu/distance/nursing-masters

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NEW !  NURSING EDUCATION POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE

The University now offers a Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate via distance learning.

This online graduate certificate is designed for the registered nurse who already holds a master degree in nursing -- and now wishes to add Nurse Educator Certification.

The program consists of 14 credit hours. All courses are delivered via the Internet. On-campus visits are not required.

For details, visit:

Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate
www.indstate.edu/distance/nursing-ed-certificate

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NEW !  MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The University now offers a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) via distance learning.

This 36-hour program is designed for working professionals who have experience in public or nonprofit organizations, and now seek a graduate-level degree for career advancement.

The program can be completed entirely on-line. Courses are offered via the Web and Desktop Videoconferencing. On-campus visits are not required; however, selected courses require students to log in as participants in a videoconference during weekly class meetings.

For details, visit:

Master of Public Administration
www.indstate.edu/distance/mpa

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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

ISU faculty members who are interested in developing courses (including general education) for distance programs may benefit from the array of services offered by the University's Office of Distance Support Services.

Services include (but are not limited to):

• Distance course development
• Distance program development
• Marketing
• Televised course support
• One-stop student services designed for distance learners

Indiana State University faculty members seeking assistance with distance program development should contact:

Ron Payne
Assistant Director, Distance Support Services
Indiana State University
(812) 237-4910
rpayne@indstate.edu

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THOUGHT FOR OCTOBER

Ideas are, in truth, force.

-- Henry James

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