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11/05/2024 | Press release | Archived content
National Distance Learning Week 2024
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National Distance Learning Week 2024
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
NATIONAL DISTANCE LEARNING WEEK 2024
Photo Caption: Berkeley College Online Interior Design student Melissa McMahon (left) and Online Campus Operating Officer Annetta Ramtahal (right) discuss the importance of distance learning
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National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) returns to Berkeley College® for another successful year providing online and distance education to thousands of students. Berkeley College has been recognized as one of Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs and one of the Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Reports for 11 years and counting. Berkeley College Online® is certified by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA).
Annetta Ramtahal, Online Campus Operating Officer, states, "Berkeley College empowers online students by providing the flexibility to pursue their goals while balancing personal and professional commitments. With unwavering support, innovative resources and a strong sense of community, Berkeley ensures that every student feels connected, valued, and confident in their journey to success no matter the distance."
Berkeley College has been offering distance learning for over 25 years, and its successes are wide-reaching. Berkeley College Online boasts serving over 3,500 students, including 290 international students from 57 countries. As of Fall 2024, 83% of students enrolled at Berkeley College are enrolled in at least one online class.
Interior Design student Melissa McMahon notes, "Choosing online learning empowers me to take control of my education, providing the flexibility to balance my studies with personal commitments. What drives my success is the ability to learn at my own pace, access diverse resources, and connect with a global community of learners, inspiring me to reach my full potential."
NDLW offers special events for distance learners throughout the week. Interested in learning more about Berkeley College Online? Find more information at https://berkeleycollege.edu/online/index.html.About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor's Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans, for 11 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2023-2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success.
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