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Vanguard University’s School for Professional Studies has partnered with StraighterLine to assist their adult learners in earning needed credits for their degree. StraighterLine, the leading provider of low-cost, online courses that earn college credit, has teamed up with Vanguard University’s School for Professional Studies to provide students an affordable and convenient pathway to a Vanguard University degree. This partnership covers all programs offered through Vanguard University’s School for Professional Studies with the exception of the University’s RN to BSN program. “StraighterLine is committed to providing high-quality, low-cost general education courses to help students flexibly and affordably reach their degree goals, ...

StraighterLine, the leading provider of low-cost, high-quality online courses that enable students to earn college credit, and the Texas-based Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) are accepting applications for their joint associate degree pathway programs at Brookhaven College. Classes start on Aug. 27, 2018. The program is the first of eight selected by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) for its Educational Quality through Innovation Partnerships (EQUIP) initiative to launch to students. Through EQUIP, StraighterLine and Brookhaven College will offer two associate degree programs in which students will be able to take more than 50 percent of their coursework through StraighterLine. They also will have access to federal fin ...

Former Regent Education SVP of Sales, Marketing, and Product Management joins StraighterLine management team StraighterLine, the innovative, low-cost online college course provider, today announced it has appointed Lesley Phelps to the executive team as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, a role responsible for several key functions including customer implementations, customer support, and new account acquisition. “Lesley’s background coupled with the reputation she has developed in the higher education industry make her uniquely qualified for this role,” said Burck Smith, StraighterLine founder and CEO. Phelps’ career spans a variety of leadership roles in the higher education sector. Prior to joining StraighterLine, Phelps ...

StraighterLine, the fastest-growing provider of alternative academic credit, and Dallas County Community College District/DCCCD, one of the largest community college systems in Texas, are pleased to announce they are offering one of just a handful of programs to be picked for the U.S. Department of Education’s EQUIP experiment. Through EQUIP, StraighterLine and DCCCD will offer two associate degree programs where StraighterLine delivers up to 75% of the coursework. These programs will primarily serve students that have attended some college, but have not yet obtained a credential. Tuition will be $99 per credit which includes all materials. Students enrolled in these programs will have access to federal financial aid. CHEA will serve as a ...

StraighterLine, the innovative low-cost online college course provider, today announced Glenn Maughan to the executive team, as VP of Technology. Maughan had been at PowerReviews during the past year as Chief Technology Officer and will now take on the senior technology role at StraighterLine effective May 23. Through its partner college network of over 100 accredited partner colleges and universities, StraighterLine offers an affordable and convenient way for students to earn college credit. To date, StraighterLine’s low-cost online courses have already saved students and taxpayers over $110,400,000.* “Glenn is a proven leader who is able to combine technical vision with execution,” said Burck Smith, StraighterLine founder and CEO. ...