By LIS STEWART, USU Statesman
More USU students find it beneficial to take courses online — sometimes in combination with traditional classes — according to Robert Wagner, director of Regional Campuses and Distance Education. Retaining students in online classes continues to be emphasized, Wagner said, and recently for the first time, online tutoring became available, which has proven beneficial. “We’re making great strides and improvements in our retention efforts to make sure that students — whether they’re taking a traditional course or taking a distance course — that they’re getting the help they need,” Wagner said. According to the Regional Campuses and Distance Education annual report, enrollment in distance education has increased by nearly half since 2006. Wagner said many students take online classes because of scheduling conflicts.
http://www.usustatesman.com/online-class-registration-numbers-increase-1.2726229
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