DCE News – Archives
May 2008
Online Engineering Professional Development Courses Offered in Summer by K-State
Kansas State University's College of Engineering has teamed with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers to offer six-week professional development online courses in engineering topics for the summer term.
Summer course sessions will be June 2-July 11 and are offered for one hour of undergraduate college credit through K-State. Many of the courses are approved by Engineering Management Certification International. – Full story
K-State to Offer Online Computer Classes for Summer 2008 Term
Kansas State University is offering online courses in computer science during the summer.
These short courses are introductions to computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases and word processing that are used in most office settings. The courses are also required for some degree programs. – Full story
K-State Offering Summer Courses for Educators in Kansas Locations and Online
Kansas State University is offering summer courses for educators in the Manhattan, Salina, Wichita and Overland Park areas, as well as online for the summer 2008 term.
Summer courses for educators help enhance teaching techniques and keep educators current with changing trends in the education field without having to leave their community or classroom. – Full story
Collaboration on the Home Front: K-State at Salina Signs 2+2 Agreements with Manhattan Area Technical College
Kansas State University currently has more than 40 2+2 agreements with colleges throughout Kansas and other states, with some collaborations taking place right in Manhattan.
K-State signed two 2+2 agreements with Manhattan Area Technical College May 8 on the school's campus. The agreements allow students to obtain an associate of applied science degree from the technical college and then complete a bachelor's degree from K-State through distance education. – Full story
When One Just Isn't Enough: Distance Education Graduate Earns Second Master's Degree Through K-State
Some say that the only constant is change. It can be true in life and in the field of technology. Chris DeWaal can vouch for that.
As a consultant for Raasch Associates, a small engineering firm in Green Bay, Wis., DeWaal sees change every day – which is part of the reason why he chose to earn a master's degree through online education. – Full story
K-State Graduate Programs at Fort Leavenworth Helping Officers with Educational Goals
U.S. Army Major Josh Higgins wanted to pursue a master's degree while attending the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth.
He has found the master's program in adult education offered at the fort through K-State to be an excellent fit. – Full story
K-State Student Featured in Military Spouse Magazine
A Kansas State University student from Fort Riley has been featured in a magazine for military spouses.
The April 2008 issue of Military Spouse magazine included a student profile on Leigh Garza, a junior in pre-professional business administration at K-State. The profile also highlighted K-State's educational opportunities for today's military spouses. – Full Story
