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3 minute readMastering the art of time management is easier said than done. The good news for you is that our expert teams of instructional designers and student success coaches has many years of experience in devising the best short-term and long-term strategies that lead to real-life academic success for online students. Read more »

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New special education master’s degree aims to fill workforce gaps, increase inclusive teaching practices

3 minute readEditor’s note: This article was originally published by Oregon State University’s Office of Media Relations. Amid a rising number of students with disabilities and an ongoing shortage of credentialed special education teachers, Oregon State University’s College of Education is hoping a new master’s program will help bridge some gaps in the workforce. The Master of New special education master’s degree aims to fill workforce gaps, increase inclusive teaching practices

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Oregon tech professionals gain affordable access to top-ranked online education through OSU collaboration

2 minute readCORVALLIS, Ore. — A new collaboration between Oregon State University and the Technology Association of Oregon is expanding access to high-quality online education for an estimated 90,000 employees of TAO member organizations. The agreement makes TAO members and their spouses eligible for a 15% tuition scholarship for all Oregon State online degrees and programs. TAO Oregon tech professionals gain affordable access to top-ranked online education through OSU collaboration

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Oregon State faculty’s use of free textbooks generates millions in student savings

3 minute readTuition costs are beyond the control of Oregon State University faculty members, but there is a proven way they can make student learning more affordable: by replacing expensive textbooks with free and affordable course materials. Since 2019, Oregon State students have saved more than $20 million thanks to OSU faculty who use free textbooks or Oregon State faculty’s use of free textbooks generates millions in student savings

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Online rural policy graduate certificate develops a new generation of community leaders

5 minute readEditor’s note: This article was originally published online by Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts. Oregon State’s 20-credit online certificate program offers students the opportunity to understand the complexities involved with serving rural populations Rural communities are diverse, complicated, idealized, and disparaged; they are sometimes healthy and sometimes struggling. Whether they are isolated geographically Online rural policy graduate certificate develops a new generation of community leaders

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Online history degree helps Oregon State graduate tap into her passion, find career success

5 minute readEditor’s note: This article was originally published online by Oregon State’s School of History, Philosophy and Religion. Meet Jessica Cole, a reference librarian who is using what she learned from her undergraduate and graduate studies in OSU’s School of History, Philosophy and Religion What kick-started your interest in history as a child or young adult? Online history degree helps Oregon State graduate tap into her passion, find career success

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When is the best time to submit your application?

3 minute readIt’s never too late to continue your educational journey and earn your degree online. At Oregon State Ecampus, we’ve had students graduate at age 24, age 74 and every age in between. Time is on your side, and as you consider applying to learn online with OSU, we want to offer you some sage advice so it remains that way.

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Is higher education worth it?

5 minute readUnderstanding the value of a degree, certificate and microcredential Some experiences reveal their value only once you’re immersed in them — like making a baby laugh, sharing a heart-to-heart with a friend or volunteering for a cause that’s important to you. But earning a credential from a university, like a degree, certificate or microcredential, should Is higher education worth it?

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Meet the Ecampus student ambassadors

3 minute readThis year’s team of Ecampus student ambassadors includes Annmarie Floyd and two more ambassadors to be named. They’re from varied locations, ages and backgrounds. So no matter where you’re coming from, we’re sure one of our student ambassadors can help.

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Explaining Oregon State’s top-10 ranking for best online bachelor’s degrees

2 minute readOregon State University is ranked No. 4 in the nation for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report. But what does the ranking mean in terms of a student’s learning experience? We dig into the criteria to explain why OSU ranks highly.

Oregon State online psychology bachelor’s degree ranked #2 in the U.S.

2 minute readOregon State University’s expertise in delivering a liberal arts education online is well-documented, and now that reputation has been bolstered even further — thanks to U.S. News & World Report ranking OSU No. 2 on its list of Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs for the second straight year.

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