eVersity

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Kizmet, Sep 9, 2015.

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  1. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

  2. nyvrem

    nyvrem Active Member

    $165/hour !

    I guess the Diploma will show as ~ The University of Arkansas - eVersity
     
  3. nyvrem

    nyvrem Active Member

    ok boo, it's only open to Arkansas residents.
     
  4. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

    They're a whole lot cheaper than CSU Global, but I'm confused about their accreditation. Or, maybe the school is just being misleading. University of Arkansas System eVersity is an independent university. That means that it should have its own accreditation. However, the website does not say that the school is accredited. It says that the courses are offered by accredited partners, but the degree is awarded by eVersity. Earning credits at an accredited school does not make the degree accredited if it's being awarded by an unaccredited school.

    Accreditation | eVersity

    When Texas A&M - San Antonio was created, it was kept under the umbrella of Texas A&M - Kingsville until the school earned its own accreditation. I think this is the smarter route to go. Another option would be the Penn State model where Penn State World Campus is not an actual school that awards degrees.
     
  5. Warpnow

    Warpnow Member

    It does say on the frontpage that the degree is accredited...not sure on the details but doubt they're lying.

     
  6. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    What is exactly "eVersity" reputation and credibility in the name shake for employment marketing?

    The University of Arkansas name has decent reputation, but eVersity sounds like a cyber company instead of educational institution.
     
  7. FJD

    FJD Member

    According to their student handbook, eVersity has an agreement with the University of Arkansas-Monticello (Go Boll Weevils!). Student will concurrently earn a UAM degree and an eVersity degree. It states the eVersity campus is pursuing independent accreditation.
    http://eversity.uasys.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloadable-files/eversity_catalog_and_policy_document_1.pdf
     
  8. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    Hillary Clinton will be the first President of eVersity if she lose her Democratic 2016 Presidential Nominee. #ConspiracyTheory
     
  9. FTFaculty

    FTFaculty Well-Known Member

    I'm wondering what utility there would be having a degree on the wall that says "University of Arkansas eVersity". If that's what they truly intend to call it, that name may be the worst marketing idea ever.
     
  10. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

  11. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    Since it has just opened it doesn't have any reputation at all except what might be inferred from being a part of the University of Arkansas system. The school will probably have to produce a crop of graduates before it begins to develop it's own independent reputation. The name itself is unfortunate, in my opinion.
     
  12. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    I agree. It sounds like the name of a dot com from the late '90s. Hopefully their web site won't use <blink>....
     

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