FEW Foundation Selects Adrianne Callahan of the Windy City as Grantham University Scholarship Recipient

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) July 07, 2011

Grantham University, a 60-year-old institution delivering accredited online degrees to working adult students around the world, announced that Adrianne M. Callahan, president of the Windy City Chapter of Federally Employed Women (FEW), has been awarded a full scholarship to Grantham University.

Adrianne is such a worthy candidate, said Ms. Dawn Nester, president of the FEW Foundation for Education and Training. Her devotion to FEW and her Chapter is proof she will make the most of this opportunity. We know that in todays environment, it is difficult for many to afford everything they need for college from tuition to textbooks to software and other fees. The Foundation is thrilled to partner with Grantham University so that a deserving woman can live her college dream.

Ms. Callahan has long been a leader in her FEW Chapter. She has mentored, advised and helped train new Chapter members and officers and is committed to continually supporting and enhancing the vitality of the Windy City Chapters programs and activities.

At Grantham University, Ms. Callahan plans to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree which will supplement her career development as a small business specialist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and further support her career goal of obtaining a senior level position within the federal government.

Part of our mission at Grantham University is to support non-traditional students as they work to advance their careers through education and training, said Dr. Fred Snow, president of Grantham University. The Foundations initiatives are closely aligned with ours as we look for ways to provide education that is accessible and affordable for all students, particularly those whose lives require a flexible university setting.

Grantham Universitys accredited online degree programs are flexible and portable, allowing students to fit education into their life instead of arranging life around their education. The University offers a variety of associate, bachelor and masters online degrees in areas such as Business Administration, Business Intelligence, Business Management, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Security, and Medical Coding and Billing.

For more information about Grantham University and its degree programs, visit: http://www.grantham.edu or call 800-955-2527.

About the FEW Foundation

The FEW Foundation for Education and Training is a 501(c) (3) charitable arm of Federally Employed Women, a national organization founded in 1968 with four focus areas: Diversity, Legislation, Compliance, and Training. The Foundation focuses on providing opportunities for professional growth through Webinar workshops, education, and networking. Its mission is to empower career achievement through education and training. For more information, visit few.org and http://www.fewfoundation.org or call (202) 898-0994.

About Grantham University:

Established in 1951, Grantham University is a private institution that specializes in online education for the working adult student. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable, professionally relevant degree programs in a continuously changing global society. The University prepares graduates for careers in business, engineering technology, computer science, criminal justice, healthcare, nursing, information technology and other professional fields. Grantham University offers a military scholarship program for active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and military family members, as well as scholarships for law enforcement professionals. Grantham's courses are 100% online, allowing students to study at home, at work, on Temporary Duty (TDY) or from almost anywhere in the world. Accredited since 1961 by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Grantham University has compiled a distinguished record as a respected and accredited distance learning university spanning six decades of service to education. For more information, visit grantham.edu or call 1-800-955-2527.

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Arizona State University Partners with Knewton

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 6, 2011

Arizona State University (ASU) announced plans today to adopt Knewtons adaptive learning technology for developmental math courses and two of its largest college-level math courses. Knewton, a leading educational technology firm, will provide ASU with its award-winning Adaptive Learning Platform to help developmental and college-level learners in mathematics prepare for the rigors of college-level academics.

Knewtons platform will integrate fully with MAT117 (College Algebra) and MAT142 (College Mathematics), creating a unique learning experience that is customized for each student. Knewton optimizes each students learning graph around which concepts s/he is weakest at and which are most important, delivering uniquely personalized study material each day to each student based on what s/he knows and how s/he learns best. Both courses will be offered online and in dedicated computer labs, and will be made available to approximately 6,800 students in the 2011-2012 academic year.

Historically, student performance in entry-level math has been a strong predictor of academic success, said Phil Regier, Executive Vice Provost and Dean of ASU Online. The reality is that every student learns differently. Especially for many developmental and returning students, rigorous but personalized instruction may be the boost they need to succeed academically and move beyond what can be a major barrier to graduation.

We built this technology to allow schools to create a highly personalized and highly scalable learning experience for each student, said Knewton founder Jose Ferreira. Not everyone enters college on equal footing, and even the strongest students have conceptual weak spots. Now Knewton can diagnose each students proficiency on every concept, generate the perfect content in response, and give students and teachers powerful new analytical tools about student performance.

Participating students will begin with a preliminary assessment, resulting in an Adaptive Remediation module with virtual and in-person tutoring. Once students demonstrate college readiness in mathematics, they will advance into ASU instructor-led math courses. Knewton technology will also support students in these entry-level math courses with continual learning assessments of their mastery of key course concepts.

ASU has successfully used adaptive learning techniques in experimental sections of MAT117 for the past two semesters. Knewton-powered courses will significantly enhance and expand adaptive learning at ASU, and are expected to launch in late spring 2011.

To learn more about Knewtons Adaptive Learning Platform and how it can help any student improve, visit: http://www.knewton.com/college-ready

About Knewton

Knewton has developed the worlds first Adaptive Learning Platform, which customizes educational content to create a uniquely personalized learning experience for every student. Knewton's patented algorithms currently power its GMAT prep, LSAT prep, and SAT prep courses, and Knewton is now partnering with universities, publishers and other educational organizations to make personalized learning available to everyone worldwide. Knewton was founded in 2008 by Jose Ferreira, a former executive at Kaplan, with Series A and B funding from Bessemer Venture Partners, Accel Partners, First Round Capital, and prominent angel investors. For more information, visit http://www.knewton.com.

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