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WGU~ NEVADA REQUEST INFO APPLY NOW MENU A NEW KIND OF u;· WGU Nevada Newsroom News Releases News Releases Governor Sandoval Announces New Online, Competency-Based University for Nevada News Brief - 6/16/15 Partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University establishes WGU Nevada LAS VEGAS - Governor Brian Sandoval has issued a proclamation and signed a memorandum of understanding establishing WGU Nevada, nevada .wgu .edu, an online, competency-based university aimed at expanding access to higher education for Nevadans. Formed by a partnership between the state and nonprofit, nationally recognized Western Governors University, WGU Nevada offers accredited bachelor's and master's degrees in four high-demand sectors critical to building Nevada's economy: business, K-12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. WGU Nevada is being established through a $2 million grant from USA Funds. Subsequently, the university will be self-sustaining on tuition. Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison, WGU President Dr. Robert W. Mendenhall, and USA Funds Director of State Engagement and Relations Anna Gatlin made the announcement today at the Switch lnNEVation Center in Las Vegas. "Affordable access to accredited education is the key to our future and essential to bringing more jobs to Nevada," Sandoval said. "WGU Nevada will make it possible for more Nevadans to earn the degrees they need to advance their careers and provide better for their families." "USA Funds supports the launch of WGU Nevada to help thousands of Nevadans benefit from an innovative, competency-based approach that provides a more flexible and affordable path to a college degree and the enhanced opportunities that college graduates enjoy," said William D. Hansen, USA Funds president and CEO. "We're delighted to partner with the state of Nevada and WGU, in keeping with our focus on Completion With a Purpose, to increase student success in college and career." WGU Nevada will be led by Dr. Spencer D. Stewart. Stewart joins WGU Nevada after nearly 15 years of service at Nevada State College, where he has been instrumental in the college's establishment and growth. In addition, WGU Nevada will be supported by an Advisory Board that includes senior business, community, and higher education leaders from across the state. WGU Nevada uses an innovative learning model called competency- based education, which measures student learning rather than time spent in class. Designed to meet the needs of busy working adults, competency-based education allows students to study and learn on their own schedule and at their own pace, moving quickly through what they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn. They have 24/7 access to learning resources and consistent, one-to-one faculty support, advancing as soon as they demonstrate mastery of course materials by writing papers, making presentations, and passing exams . For working adults with prior academic and work experience, WGU's learning model makes it possible to complete a degree faster-the average time to complete a bachelor's degree is less than 3 years. Tuition, which has not increased since 2008, is charged at a flat rate of about $3,000 per 6-month term, regardless of the number of courses taken. Students may begin their terms on the first day of any month. WGU Nevada is now accepting applications for enrollment. For more information, go to http://nevada.wgu.edu/ . INFORMATION & RESOURCES DEGREES & PROGRAMS Joan Mitchell, VP of Public Relations Phone: 801-428-5463 Email: [email protected] More Information: 866-225- 5948 RSS FEED Looking for a way to get the latest WGU Neveda news directly to you as it becomes available? Subscribe to the WGU Nevada news feed! Subscribe SOCIAL MEDIA Blog> You ID Admissions Accreditation WGU Nevada is an accredited online university offering online bachelor's and master"sdegree programs. WGU National WGU Indiana WGU Missouri Tuition and Financial Aid Academic Experience About WGU Nevada Newsroom Employment at WGU Student Portal Subscribe © 2017 Western Governors University- WGU Nevada. All Rights Reserved. TEACHERS COLLEGE OF COLLEGE OF I.T. COLLEGE BUSINESS Bachelor's Licensure Bachelor's Programs Programs Degrees Master's Programs Graduate Master's Degrees Programs PrivacyPolicy I Site Map I ContactUs COLLEGE OF HEALTH Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees WGU Tennessee WGU Texas WGU Washington
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Governor Sandoval Announces New Online, Competency-Based University for Nevada News Brief - 6/16/15 Partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University establishes WGU Nevada
LAS VEGAS - Governor Brian Sandoval has issued a proclamation and signed a memorandum of understanding establishing WGU Nevada, nevada .wgu .edu , an online, competency-based university aimed at expanding access to higher education for Nevadans. Formed by a partnership between the state and nonprofit, nationally recognized Western Governors University, WGU Nevada offers accredited bachelor's and master's degrees in four high-demand sectors critical to building Nevada's economy: business, K-12 teacher
education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing.
WGU Nevada is being established through a $2 million grant from USA Funds. Subsequently, the university will be self-sustaining on tuition. Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison, WGU President Dr. Robert W. Mendenhall, and USA Funds Director of State Engagement and Relations Anna Gatlin made the announcement today at the Switch lnNEVation Center in Las Vegas.
"Affordable access to accredited education is the key to our future and essential to bringing more jobs to Nevada," Sandoval said. "WGU Nevada will make it possible for more Nevadans to earn the degrees they need to advance their careers and provide better for their families."
"USA Funds supports the launch of WGU Nevada to help thousands of Nevadans benefit from an innovative, competency-based approach
that provides a more flexible and affordable path to a college degree and the enhanced opportunities that college graduates enjoy," said William D. Hansen, USA Funds president and CEO. "We're delighted to partner with the state of Nevada and WGU, in keeping with our focus on Completion With a Purpose, to increase student success in college and career."
WGU Nevada will be led by Dr. Spencer D. Stewart. Stewart joins WGU Nevada after nearly 15 years of service at Nevada State College, where he has been instrumental in the college's establishment and growth. In addition, WGU Nevada will be supported by an Advisory Board that includes senior business, community, and higher education leaders from across the state.
WGU Nevada uses an innovative learning model called competencybased education, which measures student learning rather than time spent in class. Designed to meet the needs of busy working adults, competency-based education allows students to study and learn on
their own schedule and at their own pace, moving quickly through what they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn. They have 24/7 access to learning resources and consistent, one-to-one faculty support, advancing as soon as they demonstrate
mastery of course materials by writing papers, making presentations, and passing exams .
For working adults with prior academic and work experience, WGU's
learning model makes it possible to complete a degree faster-the average time to complete a bachelor's degree is less than 3 years. Tuition, which has not increased since 2008, is charged at a flat rate of about $3,000 per 6-month term, regardless of the number of courses taken. Students may begin their terms on the first day of any month.
WGU Nevada is now accepting applications for enrollment. For more information, go to http://nevada.wgu.edu/ .
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