Bisk invests in the success of online graduates from New England College
TAMPA, Fla., June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — On May 16, 2015, regionally accredited New England College held its 68th commencement ceremony. Of the more than 40 students who earned their undergraduate degrees 100% online, with the support and technology of Bisk Education, 17 were in attendance for the commencement ceremony making this the second class of online graduates.
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Many of the online NEC graduates traveled from across the country to attend the ceremony in Henniker, NH. "Being able to have my family here with me today to recognize the hard work 'Mom' put in- it's just an amazing feeling," said Betti Schlagel, an online graduate from Michigan. Students are able to receive the same quality education provided on campus, but with 100% online convenience and flexibility. Through an interactive classroom environment that encourages collaboration between faculty and students, NEC students are set up with the tools to guide and support them along their educational journey.
NEC's Provost Mark Watman, Ed.D. said, "New England College is excited to offer our values of individualized attention and support online with Bisk Education. Being able to bring our mission and core values on campus to students across the nation, is a remarkable accomplishment that we are very proud of and look to grow."
Adult students can sometimes doubt their abilities to be successful online, but with Bisk Education and New England College working together, these students were able to reach this milestone. NEC was founded on strong values of student success, and with their online students they have been able to spread that mission nationally. "The recognition for my hard work in achieving what some may have deemed impossible is a feeling that I will always carry with me," said Crystal Hunter, an online graduate from Delaware.
"At Bisk, we are vested in the success of students and in helping to change their lives through education. We are very excited to continue growing our relationship with New England College and seeing successful alumni of NEC's online programs," said President of Bisk Education, Michael Bisk.
For more information about NEC's online undergraduate degree programs, visit http://www.newenglandcollegeonline.com.
About New England College
Founded in 1946 in Henniker, New Hampshire, New England College (NEC) began as an educational institution for servicemembers returning from war. Today, NEC is home to undergraduate and graduate students from more than 30 states and 20 countries. Rooted in a strong liberal arts foundation, NEC promotes personal achievement, civic engagement and social responsibility. The college is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
About Bisk Education
Founded in 1971 by Nathan M. Bisk, Bisk Education is one of the world's leading providers of higher education online. Bisk is a leader in facilitating the online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Individual enrollments in universities' online programs that are powered by Bisk's technology and support services have surpassed 757,000 individual enrollments, representing more than 185,000 students – making Bisk one of the largest facilitators of e-learning in the country.
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