WSU's Distance Degree Program
Students attending Washington State University on the Pullman campus may think they have life made, but the ever growing Distance Degree Program is giving students another option to have it all.
DDP is WSU’s extended learning program designed to give students the opportunity to get a degree and not live in Pullman. The program used to say that they helped students who were “time and place bound,” but many students choose to live in their communities and want to further their education from there. DDP offers flexibility with online classes and degrees for students who may be traveling or have busy lives and families.
The DDP is nationally known for its excellent student services and have been invited to speak at conferences about it. “The quality of the program as a whole enhances WSU’s image. More than 2000 Washington citizens can get a degree that they couldn’t get before.” said Janet R. Kendall, Ph.D., Director of Distance Degree Programs.
DDP sets itself apart and above other school’s distance programs with the all-online program technology and with their faculty devoted solely to distance students. DDP has its own staff at WSU that keeps growing as the program grows. Some instructors teach both at WSU and through DDP, but some are only Distance instructors. DDP students get more interaction with faculty and their success is built on outcomes. Students can get a hold of Student Services when they have questions about their work, and they can get a hold of the instructor when they have questions directly related to the class.
Kendall mentioned that DDP will be growing in the future and that the new President wants to see it become a “Global Campus.” Kendall said, “This means we will increase the number of degrees and certificates that we offer and broaden the areas of study.”
Students taking online courses through DDP may never attend the Pullman campus, but many students need to leave Pullman and do not want to stop their progress in their education. “DDP allowed me to continue my education with WSU while I was at home in Seattle, so I didn’t miss a beat,” said Jade A. Sepolen, marketing major at WSU.
Many students taking DDP courses are returning to their education, other students like Sepolen attended the Pullman campus and want to take a break while still taking classes. “I like that it was flexible, I was able to work at the latte stand at any hours and still able to come do my school work anytime,” said Sepolen.
Some things Sepolen mentioned that she liked about the program were the user-friendly website and webct access, facilitating group activities with blackboard and the extra multimedia provided with certain classes. Sepolen also commented on the interaction with the faculty and instructors being very timely. “Feedback wasn’t always instant, but it was frequent.”
WSU’s Distance Degree Program can offer students an alternative to Pullman living, and can help build our campus across the nation.
Contacts:
Janet Ross Kendall, Ph.D.
Director, Distance Degree Programs
kendallj@wsu.edu
509-335-3557
Jade A. Sepolen
Student
jade_sepolen@yahoo.com
425-753-0911
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Studying abroad!
Dear Editor:
As the beginning of the semester starts off and students are settling into their classes, there are many opportunities presented around campus. Flyers and speakers step into the class to let students know about the opportunities to study abroad.
Many students at WSU and around the nation at other colleges choose to study in another country for various reasons and experiences. As a student here, how would the experience somewhere else enhance your scholastic experience and how could it impact your future.
What options might be available for students wanting to broaden their experiences and flow with their major by studying in another country. What do students who have experienced this have to say, and what might coordinators say?
Distance Degree as an option for Students far away?
Dear Editor:
Washington State University offers another alternative for students who may not want to or do not have the ability to live in Pullman, Washington. WSU Distance Degree Programs offers several degrees that you can get completely online.
As a WSU DDP student you can seek a degree through them or in some cases, do a few classes online away and come finish a degree in Pullman. How can this benefit students here on campus as well as the students not ON campus.
The DDP program enhances WSU’s credibility and is another way for the school to be more nationally known for the up to date program. How does DDP work to improve WSU’s image as World Class Face to Face...or Computer to Student?
From Sorority to apartment: the come down from group living
Dear Editor:
Many women on college campuses join sororities and have wonderful or awful experiences living in a large house with many girls. The family feel of it all appeals to many who join and stick with it.
As the women get to the end of their college years, they tend to move out into smaller groups. How is the transition from 60 or so girls to a small handful of girls impacting their day to day lives? The living situation of these girls can drastically change how this living style might affect them in the future.
Is the large number of girls living together a positive influence on girls or not. Are they relieved to leave the house or do they miss it? What experiences are gained from living in a house and what experiences are lost? Are they less responsible or less self sufficient after living with that many girls? How could the transition cause stress or relief in their lives?
Dear Editor:
As the beginning of the semester starts off and students are settling into their classes, there are many opportunities presented around campus. Flyers and speakers step into the class to let students know about the opportunities to study abroad.
Many students at WSU and around the nation at other colleges choose to study in another country for various reasons and experiences. As a student here, how would the experience somewhere else enhance your scholastic experience and how could it impact your future.
What options might be available for students wanting to broaden their experiences and flow with their major by studying in another country. What do students who have experienced this have to say, and what might coordinators say?
Distance Degree as an option for Students far away?
Dear Editor:
Washington State University offers another alternative for students who may not want to or do not have the ability to live in Pullman, Washington. WSU Distance Degree Programs offers several degrees that you can get completely online.
As a WSU DDP student you can seek a degree through them or in some cases, do a few classes online away and come finish a degree in Pullman. How can this benefit students here on campus as well as the students not ON campus.
The DDP program enhances WSU’s credibility and is another way for the school to be more nationally known for the up to date program. How does DDP work to improve WSU’s image as World Class Face to Face...or Computer to Student?
From Sorority to apartment: the come down from group living
Dear Editor:
Many women on college campuses join sororities and have wonderful or awful experiences living in a large house with many girls. The family feel of it all appeals to many who join and stick with it.
As the women get to the end of their college years, they tend to move out into smaller groups. How is the transition from 60 or so girls to a small handful of girls impacting their day to day lives? The living situation of these girls can drastically change how this living style might affect them in the future.
Is the large number of girls living together a positive influence on girls or not. Are they relieved to leave the house or do they miss it? What experiences are gained from living in a house and what experiences are lost? Are they less responsible or less self sufficient after living with that many girls? How could the transition cause stress or relief in their lives?
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