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New Online Lighting Fixture Boutique Offers Deals on Chandeliers & More

Salem, Oregon (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

Web entrepreneur Sherry Shelton is pleased to debut her latest business venture. The new online lighting boutique, http://www.MyDirectLighting.com, boasts an impressive array of affordable interior and exterior lighting fixtures.

“For the past five and a half years I’ve worked for an electrical supply company that sells lighting fixtures to contractors, but not to the general public,” said Shelton. “With this site, I give everyday people access to the same quality lighting as the professionals.”

Lighting does far more than simply illuminate a space; it can set the tone and enhance the aesthetics of a room. At MyDirectLighting.com customers can add elegance to a room with an affordable Kichler chandelier. The Kichler Souldern chandelette is perfect complement to modern décor while the Kichler Dover or Kichler Rochelle chandelettes are ideal for more traditional, upscale settings. The bathroom is another area of the home where lighting is essential, which is why the online shop carries contemporary and Cottage Grove wall mounted vanity lights.

Outdoor light fixtures are equally important. Brighten a patio or deck with Ark Lighting 12 inch hanging deep bowl reflector lights. Install 1000W 120V stealth flood lights with 110 degree motion sensors above a garage to illuminate a driveway or walkway late at night. Of course, wall mounted outdoor sconces should be placed on either side of an entryway.

“I do consider my products high quality,” emphasized Shelton. “My prices are very competitive – especially when compared to some of my competitors who have truly outrageous prices. Plus, I have made an effort to make my website user-friendly, easy to search.”

MyDirectLighting.com is a customer service focused company. Each bath light, chandelier, and outdoor light fixture is hand picked by Shelton. She draws on her experience in the electrical supply business to select only those fixtures that meet her quality, aesthetics, and affordability standards. Orders are filled and shipped promptly, with those orders totaling $ 200 or more shipped for free.

Visit the site’s brand new blog, http://www.MyDirectLightingBlog.com, for tips on how to use lighting to enhance a home’s décor.

About the Company:

MyDirectLighting.com – a division of S2 Ventures, LLC – is owned and operated by web entrepreneur Sherry Shelton.

Sherry Shelton

http://www.MyDirectLighting.com

(503) 339-5972

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OnlineCollegeDegree.org Launches a Service Aimed at Educating Potential Students about Online Colleges

Iowa City, Iowa (PRWEB) January 20, 2009

OnlineCollegeDregree.org has recently launched their blog service, providing potential students with an in depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing their education online. OnlineCollegeDegree.org covers many education related topics and not only teaches the benefits of earning your degree online, but also the benefits of a traditional degree.

OnlineCollegeDegree.org is a leader in the online education space and has been a destination for many potential students looking to find out if an online college degree is right for them. What separates OnlineCollegeDegree.org from other online sources is that OnlineCollegeDegree.org has the potential student’s best interest in mind. The content they offer is completely unbiased unlike other sources whose main motivation is to drive education related leads to institutions.

In the short time that OnlineCollegeDegree.org has been online they have already become an authority in the online college degree space. While there is currently limited content, they have plans to continue to create outstanding unbiased material that outshines competitors in a business space that is crowded with subpar material.

We spoke to owner John Gavin about the goals and ambitions of the website and he told us “OnlineCollegeDegree.org aims to be the #1 web destination for unbiased information on getting your college degree online. We are striving to provide content that is not only informational, but also content that our readers can relate to. We want them to understand that we are on the same page as them we understand the magnitude on the decision of which college to attend and we want to be there to help guide them through the entire process.”

Online College Degrees Inc is a network of education related web sites targeting potential future college and University students.

Contact:

John Gavin

http://onlinecollegedegree.org

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Distance Learning Insider Finds That Local Colleges and Universities Often Offer Online Degree Options Too

Online Degrees

(PRWEB) May 03, 2011

Amy Whitmire, Executive Director of Distance Learning Insider, conducted an informal study that showed that many people considering going back to school were not aware of the many options available to them online from their own local colleges and universities. “Unfortunately, most state schools have smaller advertising budgets than the for-profit, online-only universities out there. A student wishing to research online university options doing a standard internet search may only be successful in finding links to for-profit schools,” noted Ms. Whitmire.

To address this issue, Distance Learning Insider has compiled links to a large number of traditional brick and mortar colleges and universities that are now offering online degree programs in addition to their regular on-campus options. Hundreds of online degree programs are available in fields such as business, nursing, education, computers, liberal arts, and more, and include Associate’s Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees, Master’s Degrees, and even Doctoral Degrees.

Ms. Whitmire continued… “We want to help future online students consider all of their school choices before signing up for a degree program. While there is certainly nothing wrong with a fully accredited for-profit and online-only university, we simply want students to know that they may find that their online degree goals can also be met from one of their local colleges or universities. We hope to be able to give that insight to students so that they can be fully prepared.”

In addition to information on various online degree programs, Distance Learning Insider also offers an online learning forum for students, potential students, and even online teachers to discuss anything related to online and distance learning.

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Master the Design and Business of Video Games with SNHU’s New Online BS in Business Studies Degree Concentration

(PRWEB) September 22, 2011

Electronic gaming has become one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world today. In addition to the gaming aspects, it is also used for education, training, medical and other purposes.

The worldwide game industry is expected to reach $ 68 billion by 2012, increasing the demand for university graduates with video game design and development skills. Our gaming concentration prepares students for these exciting new careers.

Along with a solid grounding in business coursework, Southern New Hampshire University’s new online degree in B.S. Business Studies now offers a concentration in Game Design & Development, giving students a breadth of knowledge to grow their careers in and out of the video game industry. The curriculum was designed and developed by practicing experts in the business and IT fields to bring real-world relevancy to the online classroom.

This new online program concentration includes classes in information technology and digital games, design and virtual game environments and advance information system design, while the B.S. in Business Studies component equips students with critical business knowledge that transcends any one career path.

This curriculum is modeled after recommendations of the International Game Developers Association, the world’s largest nonprofit membership organization serving professionals who create video games. Since the gaming field is so diverse, and extends beyond entertainment to education, business, medical and even military sectors, the overall industry is large, diverse and growing. A degree in Game Design & Development offers opportunities for a host of careers, including but not limited to lead storyteller, designer, sound producer, general producer, and programmer. And a foundation in business studies creates a skill set that will set you apart from the competition for these jobs.

“Games for both entertainment and serious purposes are on the upswing in the industry,” according to Lundy Lewis, chair of SNHU’s Information Technology department. “This degree will prepare you for the business and technology aspects of the gaming industry. Beware: You should have a passion for games to pursue this course of study.”

This degree is ideal for adult learners and traditional undergraduates who wish to transfer college credits, switch to business from another discipline or supplement a technical degree or background with a bachelor’s degree in business.

Visit Southern New Hampshire University to learn more about the B.S. in Game Design & Development program.

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Customer Service Specialists Find New Opportunities With Almeda University’s Guide To Life Experience Degrees Online

San Juan, PR (PRWEB) December 4, 2008

Because a high school diploma is typically all the education that is required to find work in customer service, individuals who work in this field often receive a high degree of on-the-job training. This education comes in the form of classes, seminars and professional coaching. Recognizing the value of this real life learning, Almeda University is offering a new guidebook that provides practical help for customer service specialists seeking a life experience degree online.

Richard Franklin, Almeda University spokesperson, states that the new online life experience degree guide “really helps the students to understand the skills and qualifications they have. These individuals are often tasked with a wide variety of responsibilities and are typically asked to prioritize and manage those duties.” In addition to streamlining the process of degree selection and completion, Almeda University’s guide provides the student with important career advice, resume assistance and other post-graduate services.

Almeda University’s life experience degree program has been utilized by thousands of students interested in a convenient and affordable way to earn a university degree. Because the degree requirements are completed online, students can work toward their undergraduate and graduate university degrees when it works for their schedule and budget. Says Franklin, “We understand that our students have many professional, family and personal responsibilities and our online life experience degree programs are flexible enough to work with the busiest of schedules.”

Although Almeda University’s newest guide to university degrees online focuses on customer service professionals, the online university has developed an entire guide series to support students as they work to complete online life experience degrees. Other online life experience degree guides include those for international students, stay-at-home parents returning to the workforce and transfer students.

Almeda University is an online institute that has been serving the international community since its inception in 1997. Since that time, Almeda has evolved to educate an expanding population through cutting edge curriculum design based on students’ needs and professional service. For more information on University degrees online and Almeda University visit http://www.almedauniversity.org.

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Obama’s TARP Plan Offers Much-Needed Aid for Higher Education, Including the Fast-Growing Online Education Segment, According to Online Education Expert

(PRWEB) February 4, 2009

President Obama’s economic bailout plan, labeled the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP), offers extensive relief to school districts and higher education programs throughout the U.S. According to Sheila Danzig, founder of Degree.com, an information hub on accredited online degree programs, it’s critical that the proposed aid for students pursuing college and graduate degrees online be kept in the plan, as interest in online education continues to increase sharply (http://www.degree.com ).

“Inquiries about distance education degree programs at Degree.com jumped by 50 percent in 2007 and by around the same amount again in 2008,” Danzig notes. “Other sites show a similar jump in interest. In the last quarter of 2008, TheCollegeDegrees.com (http://www.thecollegedegrees.com) reported a 10 percent increase in students inquiring about distance learning degree programs. Another site, TheDegree.com (http://www.thedegree.com), reported the highest number of queries in its ten-year history in January 2009, and a similar increase in interest showed up at 4CollegeDegrees.com (http://www.4collegedegrees.com ). This popularity of online degree education demonstrates how critically important it is that any additional assistance for higher education in a bailout plan include students in online degree universities in the U.S.”

Two important components of the economic relief plan for higher education are an increase in Pell Grant spending and a larger subsidy for banks involved in the Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL) program.

According to New York Times journalist Sam Dillon, President Obama’s plan would provide an additional $ 8 billion in Pell Grant dollars to students in financial need. Furthermore, additional monies would be available to banks that issue guaranteed loans to university students. The proposed $ 150 billion in extra federal education funding would increase the U.S. Department of Education’s current budget by more than 100 percent.

Students enrolled in online degree programs offering Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree programs are currently eligible for Pell Grants to help finance their college education. Additionally, many students who pursue distance learning to earn a college degree depend heavily on student loans to finance their education.

“Because of its convenience, flexibility, and variety of options, distance learning is quickly becoming the top choice for working adults who want to earn a college degree,” says Sheila Danzig. “More than four million people are currently enrolled in online degree programs throughout the United States, a number that continues to grow by double digits each year. TARP funding can provide both lenders and students the critical relief necessary to continue this helpful trend.”

For more information about the wide variety of online degree programs that offer online undergraduate and graduate degree programs, visit Degree.com (http://www.degree.com), which provides free information about online certification programs and online programs for associates, bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees.

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University of Saint Mary’s Nursing Program, Both On-Campus and Online, Receives Accreditation

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS (PRWEB) April 29, 2008

It’s official, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Saint Mary (USM) has received accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*. The nursing program gained initial accreditation in April 2008 for the maximum period of five years. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) agency is a national accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. USM offers both an on-campus and online Bachelor of Science in Nursing both of which received accreditation.

This news was very exciting indeed for the faculty and nursing students at University of Saint Mary. “You could hear the campus nursing students cheer when they received the news,” shared Laura Davis, vice president of marketing and communications at USM. The online nursing students were very excited when they received this news as well.

USM is a built on a strong academic tradition dating back to 1858, when education and nursing were the two founding missions of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, sponsors and founders of the university. However, in 1994 it was decided by the university to discontinue an RN to BSN nursing program due to the global surplus of nurses. In order to serve the current critical need for baccalaureate-prepared nurses, USM reinstated the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in fall 2006.

Because current projections for the demand of bachelor-trained nurses will greatly increase over the next 10 years, in August 2006, USM launched an online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree so that registered nurses from across the country can participate in the program. Designed and taught by nursing experts, the online RN to BSN degree program can be completed in as little as 18 months and requires no on-campus visits. This online BSN also features mentoring experiences as a practical alternative to clinical hours.

“Now with CCNE accreditation, the BSN program at University of Saint Mary is accepted nationwide by other notable institutions, which is critical for BSN nurses entering a diverse workforce and/or continuing their nursing education to a graduate or doctoral level,” said Rebecca Cahill, RN, MSN, nursing program director.

*Information related to this accreditation may be obtained by contacting CCNE @ One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 887-6791 Fax: (202) 887-8476.

To learn more about the RN to BSN online program at University of Saint Mary, call toll-free

1-877-EARN-BSN (327-6276), or visit the website at http://www.nursing.stmary.edu.

About University of Saint Mary

The University of Saint Mary is a private, four-year Catholic university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street in Leavenworth, Kan., with additional locations offering accelerated degree-completion and graduate programs in Overland Park, Shawnee, and Kansas City, Kan.

The Princeton Review has repeatedly recognized USM, ranking it as a “Best Midwestern College” in 2006, 2007, and 2008, and as one of “America’s Best Value Colleges” for 2007 and 2008.

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Florida Nursing Students Association and AfterCollege Healthcare
Partner to Create Online Destination for Largest Audience of Student Nurses in Florida

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2005

AfterCollege Healthcare, the nationÂ?s largest career network specializing in healthcare recruitment at the college and alumni level, and the Florida Nursing Students Association, serving FloridaÂ?s largest audience of nursing students, have partnered to create a new online destination and job resource center for the association. The Florida Nursing Students Association (FNSA) website, located at http://www.fnsa.net, will act as the portal and communication tool for approximately 3,300 nursing students throughout the state of Florida. Members will be able to stay up to date on FNSA events with tools such as the FNSA Message Board, Announcements, and FNSA Calendar. Members will also receive relevant, targeted employment information from AfterCollegeÂ?s network of employers through the FNSA Job Resource Center, located on the FNSA web site.

The FNSA is a pre-professional organization created to help prepare Florida’s nursing students for the assumption of professional responsibilities. “AfterCollege’s services significantly expand the online resources available to our members” said Willa Fuller, Executive Director of the FNSA. “The FNSA Job Resource Center will serve as an invaluable tool for students as they search for their first job”.

Â?We are excited about this collaboration and the ease with which Florida nursing students and employers will now be able to connect through the FNSA web siteÂ? said Marc Dee, Director of Partnerships and University Relations for AfterCollege. The Florida Nursing Students Association becomes the 40th state student nursing association to join the AfterCollege network.

About the FNSA

The Florida Nursing Students Association (FNSA) is the pre-professional organization for nursing students in Florida. The FNSA fosters leadership abilities and other qualities that help students become confident and powerful advocates for the nursing profession and for the future of healthcare in the nation. The FNSA educates students about nursing advocacy, leadership and the political process and encompasses students in Associate Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctoral programs.

http://www.fnsa.net/

About AfterCollege Healthcare

AfterCollege Healthcare, a division of AfterCollege Inc., is the nation’s largest career network specializing in healthcare recruitment at the college and alumni level. AfterCollege Healthcare provides employers with direct access to students through a proprietary network of over 300 partnering nursing schools, 40 state student nursing associations, as well as the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. Combined, AfterCollege Healthcare reaches over 65% of all the graduating nursing students in the country.

http://www.aftercollegehealthcare.com/

Media Contact:

Brian Heifferon

AfterCollege, Inc.

(877)-725-7721 ext. 111

brian@aftercollege.com

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: http://www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Online Psychology Degrees Hub Launched on All Psychology Schools

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) September 5, 2008

With the increasing demand for mental health and counseling services fueling industry growth in the psychology sector, All Psychology Schools has launched a new online psychology degree resource guide to help prospective students and professionals research and navigate the multitude of online education and career options in this dynamic field. The online psychology degrees resource guide can be found at http://www.AllPsychologySchools.com/faqs/online-psychology.php .

This comprehensive guide includes educational articles, interviews and career information about the different online psychology degree programs. Specific psychology career snapshots are included, and these illuminative capsules document data on such specialties as marriage and family counseling, school counseling, mental health counseling and rehabilitation counseling. Two new snapshots offer career details on a couple of red-hot areas of study: forensic psychology and sports psychology.

For students seriously thinking about becoming a counselor or psychologist, or for already established psychology professionals who are seeking to further their career goals, the Online Psychology Degree guide provides valuable information about online degrees, psychology specialties and current salary data. In addition, All Psychology Schools interviewed a psychology professor and a psychology student who have experienced the online education process from opposites sides of the lectern, and both interviews offer smart ideas about getting your psychology degree online.

About All Psychology Schools

All Psychology Schools is an internet site dedicated to helping people interested in counseling and psychology careers find the traditional classroom and online training they need to succeed. Users can search for psychology and counseling schools, get information about education requirements, find online degree programs and read articles about various specialties.

About All Star Directories

All Star Directories, Inc. is the Internet’s fastest growing publisher of career and online school directories and one of Washington State’s “Best Places to Work.”* All Star Directories, Inc. matches millions of highly qualified prospective students with the schools that best meet their education needs. From leading research institutions to fast-growing online and for-profit schools, more than 5,000 featured schools trust All Star Directories as the authority in online student recruitment. The All Star Directories network of sites focus on a wide range of fields including health care, art, business, teacher education, psychology, criminal justice, engineering and nursing.

*Seattle Business Monthly, June 2008

Press Contact

Bill Hummel

Group Product Manager

Phone: (888)404-8043

Fax: (206)436-7501

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Sentinel University Offers Accredited Online Bachelor of Business Administration Degree for Working Professionals

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) August 31, 2005

Sentinel University, a leading provider of high-value online education for the fast-growing sectors of the global economy, is now accepting students for its online Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Completion Program.

The BBA program develops the competencies required to successfully manage a modern business enterprise. The professionally oriented program is designed for students seeking to acquire a high level of knowledge from a broad base of business concepts to create solutions to contemporary business problems.

Dr. Kenneth McLennan, Chairman of Sentinel University, said, “We are delighted to add the BBA to Sentinel UniversityÂ?s growing portfolio of programs. As with other Sentinel University programs, our focus is on combining the best of traditional higher education with the flexibility and affordability of online delivery.”

Students with appropriate transfer credits or an associateÂ?s degree earn their BBA degree after completing 20 Sentinel University courses of three credit hours each. Each course is eight weeks in length. The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Completion Program offers maximum flexibility, with students able to enroll on either an open enrollment basis (at their convenience) or together with a regularly scheduled class cohort group. Students have the convenience of earning a degree while managing a job, home, or family, with no on-campus attendance required.

“The BBA programÂ?s flexible schedule and use of interactive online class sessions enables me to complete my degree in a way that is both familiar and convenient” said Kathie Mallach, a current BBA student.

Sentinel University (http://www.sentinel.agsm.edu) delivers to its students the competitive advantages of online degree programs that focus on emerging and fast-growth sectors of the global economy. Sentinel University faculty are skilled in using online teaching environments to help students learn. Students pursuing their BBA degree pay by the course, eliminating the need for a major up-front investment.

Sentinel University is a unit of the American Graduate School of Management (AGSM), which was established in 2000 as a Vanderbilt University Technology Company. Sentinel University provides high-quality, innovative education programs that focus on fast-growing sectors of the global economy. AGSM is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (http://www.detc.org) and authorized to operate as a degree-granting institution by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

For more information please contact:

Jeff Benson    

Sentinel University

303-991-1575 x225    

303-881-7888                

Kim Dority

Sentinel University                    

303-991-1575 x224

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