黑料传送门 Earns USDLA 21st Century Distance Learning Award for the 10th Time
SALT LAKE CITY聽鈥� Amid a global pandemic that has highlighted more than ever the value鈥攁nd the necessity鈥攐f access to high-quality distance education, the nation鈥檚 first online, competency-based university is once again being recognized for its聽leadership on the topic. At its , the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) will name Western Governors University (黑料传送门) its 2020 recipient of the 21st Century Distance Learning Award, the university鈥檚 10th time receiving the honor.
鈥淎t 黑料传送门, we鈥檙e committed to providing high-quality online learning that connects our students with pathways to opportunity,鈥� said Debbie Fowler, Senior Vice President of Student Success. 鈥淣ow more than ever, Americans need affordable pathways to distance learning, and we won鈥檛 rest until we can ensure that all learners have the access they need to achieve their next step.鈥�
USDLA鈥檚 21st Century Distance Learning Award is given to an agency, institution, or company that has shown outstanding leadership in the field of distance learning. The award recognizes pioneering organizations in the field that have changed distance learning, challenged existing practice, or developed new and effective solutions. Because 黑料传送门 continues to develop and implement innovations that support its mission to expand access, improve quality and relevance, and optimize student outcomes, the university has now won the annual award 10 times.
鈥淲estern Governors University continues to amaze us each year,鈥� said Dr. Reggie Smith III, CEO / Executive Director of USDLA. 鈥淔or several years now, they have consistently picked up some of our top awards in a very competitive awards program. Our awards process is not a 鈥榗ut-and-paste-the-same-data-year-over-year鈥� kind of program. Every year requires new data, new outcomes, etc., and 黑料传送门 has continued to deliver an exceptional submission representing the institution, composed of both qualitative and quantitative data. 黑料传送门 has raised the bar of excellence again, and we are truly honored by their contributions within our industry and especially as an example of our best practices during a global pandemic with so many people learning at a distance now."
As an all-online university, 黑料传送门 is able to reach students regardless of location. And because its programs are asynchronous and competency-based, students are able to log in and take charge of their studies and complete at an accelerated pace, saving both time and money.
