1. Online Graduate Programs in Education Date: Wednesday March 10, 2010 Time: 12:30 pm EST Thank you for attending. The webinar will begin shortly. To hear the audio portion of this webinar call: Phone: 1-866-602-5089 Conference ID: 1154512
2. In order to minimize background noise, we have muted all of your phone lines (so we cannot hear you ask questions or make comments…) So please ask questions anytime by using the Q&A feature (see right window of webinar screen). We will address your questions at the conclusion of the slide presentation (est. 30 minutes for the slides) Webinar Logistics To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
3. Introduction Presenters Donnie Snider, Ed.D. Chair of the Department of Graduate Studies in Education, Director of Superintendency Program, and Associate Professor Lloyd Goldsmith, Ed.D. Director of Principal Preparation Program and Associate Professor Gary Tucker, Ph.D. Director of Distance Learning Katie Meeks ACU Graduate and Graduate Marketing Manager To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
4. The ACU Online Experience Academic Quality Graduate Programs in Education Overview About Abilene Christian University Accreditation Admission Requirements Q&A Presentation Agenda To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
5. Flexibility - log in anytime, from any Internet connection. Post responses on the discussion board, receive feedback and submit assignments, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Connection - gain individualized attention from faculty and develop close relationships with fellow learners as you interact with them creating a vast network of professional contacts. Interaction - post and respond to messages with fellow educational leaders. Online learning puts you much closer to the thinking and experience of your instructors and classmates. Timely curriculum- course content is continually updated. Assignments incorporate the specific issues you deal with in the classroom or at school allowing you to apply lessons from each course. The ACU Online Experience To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
8. #2 in the West for a Strong Commitment to Teaching
9. Ranked as one of "America's Best Colleges" by Forbes Magazine in its 2009 rankings list
10. Recognized by the Association for Information Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education, with its most prestigious honor, the award for Institutional Excellence in Information Communication Technology
11. Winner of the 2008 Campus Technology Innovators award for mobile learningTo contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
12. Online Graduate Programs in Education Overview To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
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14. Promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context
15. Prepare for roles such as principal, department chair, lead teacher or supervisor
16. Learn new leadership skills specifically designed to help you address the challenges of leading digital innovation in your school.
17. Promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, and cultural context of digital innovation.
18. Help others within your school share your enthusiasm for emerging digital learning innovationsTo contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
21. Learn new leadership skills specifically designed to help teachers address the challenges of leading digital innovation.
22. Promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, and cultural context of digital innovation.
23. Help others teachers within your area share your enthusiasm for emerging digital learning innovations
24. Design and deliver teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities
25. Increase your teaching expertise by adding a special education credential to your teaching certificate To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
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27. Transfer the first fifteen hours of the Superintendency Certificate towards a doctorate in educational administration
28. Earn a portable certificate: Courses and practicum have been written in adherence to national standards
30. Transfer the 12 hours from this certificate toward the Master of Education program
31. Learn new leadership skills specifically designed to help you address the challenges of leading digital innovation in your school.
32. Promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, and cultural context of digital innovation.
33. Help others within your school share your enthusiasm for emerging digital learning innovationsTo contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
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35. Upon earning a master’s degree, you can also add a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution & Reconciliation by taking only a few additional courses and attending a one-week residency To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
36. Student Testimonials What students are saying? The Leadership of Learning program has provided me the opportunity to further my career, while still being a good wife and mother. The online learning environment is very conducive to my hectic schedule and the courses have offered me valuable information I use every day. I want to serve students in a deeper, more meaningful way. Because of ACU I have begun to see the classroom in a whole new way and I now aspire to model life-long learning for others. Leslie WillettMEd, Leadership of Learning I am working on my master's degree so that I can continue to learn and help children in different ways in the school system. My graduate classes have been very interesting. They have renewed my interest in teaching and my desire to help students be successful. I love hearing life experiences from Dr. Goldsmith and the other professors. Hearing how they solve different situations helps me to know the thought processes I will have to go through someday. I also enjoy the Christian community at ACU. It is a comforting place to be. Shauni Vaughn Med, Student To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
38. Accreditation Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
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40. Expert Faculty: dedicated leaders at the forefront of their profession as published authors, Fulbright Fellows, all of whom hold terminal degrees.
41. Innovator: named a winner of the 2008 ‘Innovator Award’ for mobile learning by Campus Technology magazine. One of the first universities selected as an iTunes University partner and a leader in using Apple's iPod technology as a learning tool for students.
42. Unique Curriculum: conflict resolution focus in all programs with the opportunity to add a certificate to your master’s degree.
43. Long and Proud Christian Heritage: Located in Abilene, Texas. ACU was founded in 1906 and affiliated with the Churches of Christ dedicated to educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
44. Admission Requirements Complete an online application Pay an application fee of $100 Submit official transcripts showing all previous college work Complete a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.0 GPA Complete a bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and/or teacher certification Complete two years of classroom experience Submit two recommendation forms that indicate support of readiness for graduate study Submit a typed two-page statement of purpose Submit a current resume Have access to a K-12 classroom With prior approval of the Program Director, students may: transfer in a maximum of 9 hours in a related area from another institution apply up to 12 ACU graduate hours in education-related areas to the degree apply a maximum of 12 hours in any combination (transfer and other ACU graduate courses) For the Superintendency program, a Master’s degree and principal certification are required To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
45. Questions? To contact an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-877-723-1131 ext. 3530
