Four students from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service (UACS) have partnered with the University of Arkansas System to map and determine the broadband capacity of three communities around the state for online degree seeking students in Arkansas.
Clinton School students Jessica DeLoach Sabin of Little Rock, Ark., Kat Short of Hot Springs, Ark., Nathan Watson of Fayetteville, Ark., and Nouroudine Alassane of Bassila, Benin, conducted research in Helena-West Helena, Monticello, and Batesville. The findings of the study will serve to inform the continued development and launch of the UA System’s online university, eVersity.
“eVersity is a 100 percent-online university that will deliver high-quality, affordable, workplace-relevant degree programs intended for working adults. We plan to offer degrees in the areas of Business, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Management and Information Technology,” said Dr. Michael Moore, Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas System. “Ensuring access for students is a priority, that is why our project with the Clinton School is so important.”
In partnering with eVersity, students of the Clinton School hope to increase knowledge of internet resources available in cities throughout Arkansas so that all citizens can have access to resources necessary for online education.
This project is one of 12 to be completed by 45 Clinton School students across the state of Arkansas. These students are in their first semester of classes in the school’s Master of Public Service degree program.
About University of Arkansas System
The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, multi-campus, publicly aided institution dedicated to the improvement of the mind and spirit through the development and dissemination of knowledge. Founded in 1871 and headquartered in Little Rock, the UA System includes six universities, five community colleges, two law schools, one independent graduate school, and one advanced high school across the state.
More information about University of Arkansas System is available at http://www.uasys.edu/
About eVersity
The University of Arkansas System eVersity is a 100 percent-online university that will begin offering courses in October 2015. It will deliver high-quality, affordable, workplace-relevant degree programs intended for working adults.
More information about eVersity is available at: http://www.uasys.edu/2014/12/ua-system-faculty-to-come-together-to-develop-initial-eversity-curriculum/#sthash.t1sr2aKK.dpuf
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