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IDEAL Director Connie Molnar (second from left), instructional designers Garrett Whitehead (left) and Terence Armentano (second from right), former IDEAL Director Terry Herman (right) and Dr. Bruce Edwards (back) all played a part in the University's becoming accredited for distance learning.

BGSU accredited to offer degrees via
distance education

Bowling Green has taken a big step toward meeting a state mandate that instructs colleges and universities to expand access to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

BGSU has won accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer full degree programs—not just individual courses—online.

With that “stamp of approval,” the University is poised to respond to the mandate from Gov. Bob Taft’s Commission on Higher Education and the Economy by delivering academic programs to underserved populations throughout the state, thereby enhancing Ohioans’ skills and opportunities for advancement, said Dr. Bruce Edwards, associate dean for distance education and international programs.

The accreditation also allows the University to move forward quickly on key components of its Academic Plan that focus on “enhancing educational opportunities such as evening, weekend, degree completion, and distance learning programs in targeted areas.”

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President Ribeau will deliver the 2005 State of the University address at 10 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 24) in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom.
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