Ok! Thank You everyone for responsing to my AIU question!!! Now, tell me about Regis University!!!! I spoke to a Regis U representative and she seemed very nice. She did not rush me or try to totally pursuade me. She said Regis is ranked among the Ivy League schools in the top tier - this is true a check but.......I want to get my trusty DegreeInfo.com Friends to lend their knowledge smile! FELICIA
Regis University is a very good, RA school. But....in the world of academic ratings, it's not nearly close to Ivy League schools. Just be sure you're not referring to SAINT Regis University, which is a totally seperate school. Bruce
I second Bruce; Regis (the one that doesn't begin with "Saint") is a darned good school. Over 100 years old, regionally accredited--and run by the Jesuits, which is always a favorable sign. Cheers,
Regis University, Denver, is... a solid, small, private, Jesuit University of regional (i.e., the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains states) significance, but it is certainly not "ranked among the Ivy League schools in the top tier." But being good, given the personal attention they deliver, can be good enough, indeed. Education is what one makes of it. --Orson (I do my DANTES testing at Regis facilities.)
One scholar... from Regis is Edward T. Oakes, S.J.--currently "the Margaret and Chester Paluch Visiting Professor of Theology at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/ Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, during the 2002-2003 academic year." He writes thoughtfuk book reviews for the journal "First Things" (www.firstthings.com) every few months on philosophy and religion. His last one was "Upheavals of Thought: The Intelligence of Emotions," By Martha C. Nussbaum, in October. http://www.firstthings.com/ftissues/ft0210/reviews/oakes.html --Orson
After many months of research, I choose Regis for obtaining a BS/CIS degree online. Best advice I can offer is to first decide what you want out of a degree program. Then research and determine what schools meet your criteria and make your final decision based on researching the pros and cons of each school. In my case, I choose Regis based on the following requirements: - BS/CIS Degree available completely online. - Credit for life experience since I am in my forties and have plenty of experience to leverage. - Sample course online so I could "try before I buy". I am amazed this isn't available at more schools. If you are learning online, this allows you to determine if the style and method used for instruction meet your needs. In my case, I found myself very comfortable with the WebCT application used by Regis (and also many other schools). - Books with each course. Did I say I was in my forties??? I know books are an extra cost to be avoided for many people, but I have tuition assistance and prefer to do my studying from a book. Chalk it up to my age. Knowing how you learn best will not only determine if distance learning is an option for you, but which method of distance learning you should use. - Regis has a campus and is not just a "virtual" university. I will not try to justify this, only state that everyone should know their own bias in certain areas before making decisions! The fact it has been around for over 100 years and is associated with the Jesuits is also a plus. - Regis has a great website at http://www.regis.edu/. I found all the information I needed at their website and logically organized. I was able to determine in advance the final cost of my tuition and books, including shipping, before I registered. This is a small thing. But one I decided to factor into my decision. - Cost was not a factor, but I truly understand that is not the case for everyone. I delayed getting my college degree until my forties precisely because of lack of funds. I am very excited about going back to college and getting my degree! I am doing this for me, not for my career, although I choose a program that interests me and aligns with my career path. But my primary motivation is simply that my life is at a point where I have time to get a degree and the opportunity. I think understanding your motivation for getting a degree is the most important step to complete before choosing a school.
WOW! Excellent post, Jeff! Well thought out--and please--keep on contributing to the board as you see fit! --Orson
Denver Post on Regis University... See this link for an independent five paragraph introduction to Regis: http://education.denverpost.com/eduguide/regis.htm It concludes: "Regis University, with more than 11,000 students, is comprised of the School for Professional Studies, Regis College, and the School for Health Care Professions. The University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Tier Western University and a best value in the West, and is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities throughout the U.S."
