Distance Learning News Archive
Fall 2007 Commencement Photos
Distance Learning students and their families celebrate graduation at the Gornto TELETECHNET Center on the main campus of Old Dominion University in December 2007. President Runte, faculty and staff joined in the celebration. [more] February 1, 2008
Andy Casiello, Associate VP, Academic Technology Services, poses with Governor Tim Kaine
[more] November 9, 2007
National Distance Learning Week, November 12-16, 2007
Sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association, National Distance Learning Week shines the spotlight on the tremendous growth and accomplishments occurring today in distance learning programs offered by schools, businesses, and governmental departments. [more] November 9, 2007
Attention December 2007 Graduates!
Be sure to visit Commencement Central for important information about attending Old Dominion University's commencement ceremony as well as the Distance Learning reception at ODU's main campus in Norfolk, Va. on December 15, 2007. [more] November 7, 2007
Local "Non-Traditional" Student Continues Lifelong Learning at Old Dominion University
Buchanan County, Va. native and Tazewell County resident, Alice Mullins began her journey as an Old Dominion University (ODU) junior this fall, taking classes at ODU's distance learning site at Southwest Virginia Community College (SwVCC). [more] October 30, 2007
NANCY COOLEY NAMED TO SECRETARY OF TECHNOLOGY'S BROADBAND ROUNDTABLE
Nancy J. Cooley, vice provost for distance learning at Old Dominion University, was appointed by Virginia Secretary of Technology Aneesh Chopra to the Commonwealth's Broadband Roundtable. The group, which is charged with developing a last-mile telecommunications "blueprint," for advancing Governor Kaine's goal of ensuring broadband access for every Virginia business, is comprised of highly experienced telecommunications executives and practitioners from academia, industry, and the public sector. [more] August 17, 2007
Old Dominion University Launches Master of Public Health, Track in Environmental Health
Beginning in fall 2007 semester, Old Dominion University is offering a Master of Public Health (MPH) with specialty in environmental health. The program will be available on ODU's main campus in Norfolk, Va., and will be offered at particular ODU sites at a distance. Courses will be available in a hybrid blend of traditional and non-traditional teaching methods. [more] August 1, 2007
Tennessee, West Virginia Residents Within 50 Miles of Old Dominion University Sites Eligible for In-state Virginia Tuition
Recent legislation enacted by the Commonwealth of Virginia permits Tennessee and West Virginia residents living within a 50-mile radius of Old Dominion University to pay Virginia in-state rates. Old Dominion University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs at sites near the borders of Tennessee and West Virginia. [more] June 18, 2007
Old Dominion University Wins An Accolade
Old Dominion University has won a prestigious Honorable Mention in Videography from the 2006 Accolade Competition. [more] May 14, 2007
Congratulations, May 2007 Graduates!
The Office of Distance Learning hosted a reception in the Gornto TELETECHNET Center on May 5, 2007 to welcome distance learning graduates and their families who traveled to the Norfolk campus for Old Dominion University's spring commencement services at the Ted Constant Center. [more] May 10, 2007
Virginia School Library Media Specialist - Online Program
Applications for Cohort 3 for the Online Library Media Specialist program will begin in August, 2007. Applications procedures for this online program are posted on the Library Science web site. [more] May 10, 2007
New Online Bookstore for Distance Learning Students Launches April 9, 2007
Old Dominion University Distance Learning is pleased to announce the launch of a new online bookstore, www.odudlbooks.com, on April 9, 2007. [more] March 23, 2007
Course Schedules Available on LEO online
Summer and Fall course schedules are available on LEO online! If you are at one of our sites, please contact your site director in order to remove your advising hold so that you may register. [more] March 22, 2007
Nancy Cooley Appointed Vice Provost for Distance Learning
Nancy J. Cooley has been appointed vice provost for distance learning at Old Dominion University, Provost Thomas L. Isenhour announced this week. [more] March 12, 2007
Old Dominion Distance Learning Student Recognized for "Excellence"
Roberta Paisley, of Troutdale, Va., a student in the Interdisciplinary Studies: Teacher Preparation for PK-6 baccalaureate program at Old Dominion University's Distance Learning Site at Wytheville Community College, recently received an ETS Recognition of Excellence certificate for her outstanding performance on the Praxis II - Elementary Education: Content Knowledge test. Paisley's exceptional performance on the test ranked within the top 15% of all test takers of the Praxis II assessment in recent years. The Praxis II is required for licensure in Elementary Education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. [more] January 30, 2007
Congratulations, Graduates!
The Office of Distance Learning held a reception in the Gornto TELETECHNET Center on December 17 to welcome distance learning graduates and their families who traveled to the Norfolk campus for Old Dominion University's fall commencement services at the Ted Constant Center. [more] December 20, 2006
'Tis the Season: ODU Students at Danville Community College Adopt Family
Old Dominion University Distance Learning students on the campus of Danville Community College sponsored a Danville-area family for Christmas. [more] December 19, 2006
Old Dominion University Offers Scholarship for Injured or Disabled Service Members - Deadline, October 30
Old Dominion University is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for DOD military personnel who have been severely injured or disabled in the line of duty. [more] August 2, 2006
Old Dominion University Comes to South Boston
Old Dominion University is pleased to announce that it is offering a selection of undergraduate and graduate programs at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center in South Boston, Va., beginning with the fall 2006 semester. [more] July 31, 2006
Ph.D. In Education, Occupational and Technical Studies Offered Through Distance Learning
Old Dominion University will begin offering its Ph.D. in Education-Occupational and Technical Studies (OTS) through distance learning technologies in the fall 2006 semester. Through three areas of emphasis, Human Resources - Training, Career and Technical Education, and Technology Education, the program provides advanced graduate study for human resources and training professionals, as well as for those engaged in technical teacher education. [more] June 13, 2006
Old Dominion Launches Online Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Fall 2006
Old Dominion's online Criminal Justice program continues the university's standard for high quality, excellence and innovation in Criminal Justice education, while providing additional flexibility and convenience. Whether you want to be a police officer, security operations manager, or work for the FBI, with a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion, you will achieve your goals. [more] June 13, 2006
Online Science Courses for Recertification
Earn credit hours toward a Virginia endorsement in earth science online with Old Dominion. Take advantage of high quality, convenient educational opportunities from to get your teacher licensure or re-licensure in earth science. Courses include geology, oceanography and astronomy. [more] June 13, 2006
Delegate Dan Bowling Attends Distance Learning Open House
[more] May 22, 2006
Report Looks at How Students Balance School, Work and Family Demands
The iconic image of full-time college students lazing around between classes, socializing and coasting through higher education has been debunked as a "myth" in a recent report issued by Old Dominion's Center for the Study of Work. [more] April 14, 2006
ODU'S Abdous Receives Outstanding Paper Award
M'hammed Abdous, director of the Center for Learning Technologies at Old Dominion University, has been selected to receive a Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2006 Outstanding Paper Award from the Association for Advancement in Computing Education (AACE). The award will be presented at the annual SITE international conference March 20 in Orlando, Fla. [more] April 14, 2006
SCHEV Official Named Interim Head of Distance Learning
Old Dominion recently announced the appointment of Nancy Cooley as interim vice provost for distance learning, effective February 25. [more] April 14, 2006
Two ODU Professors Named SCHEV Winners
For the fourth time since the recognition program was established in 1990, Old Dominion University has two winners in the same year of Dominion Virginia Outstanding Faculty Awards. The program is sponsored by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and funded by the Dominion Foundation. [more] April 14, 2006
VMASC, Tri-Cities to Get New Facilities
Old Dominion last month announced the award of a development agreement to HRC One LLC to develop two new facilities for its Tri-Cities Higher Education Center and Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) along the I-664 corridor. Both centers are currently located on the Portsmouth campus of Tidewater Community College. [more] April 14, 2006
ODU Nursing Graduates Post Highest Licensure Pass Rate
Graduates of ODU's bachelor's program in nursing achieved the highest licensure pass rate in the state last year among sizable baccalaureate programs, with an impressive 96.42 percent of graduates passing the exam on their first try. [more] April 14, 2006
Army Students: New Guidelines for Tuition Assistance as of April 1, 2006
The Army has announced that effective April 1, 2006, all requests for Tuition Assistance (TA) must be submitted and processed online through the Army's Continuing Education System (ACES) portal. [more] April 6, 2006
Distance Learning Sites To Host Open House March 28, 2006
Old Dominion University's distance learning sites in Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, Arizona and Washington state will host open houses on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, providing information about undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs available in their respective communites through distance learning. [more] February 15, 2006
Military Distance Learning Site Coordinator Wins 2005 ODU Customer Relations Award
Pat Capezio, military distance learning site coordinator at Naval Station Norfolk, was honored Nov. 30 as Old Dominion's Customer Relations Employee of the Year. The award is sponsored by the Department of Human Resources and was presented by President Roseann Runte at the Annual Recognition Program. [more] December 19, 2005
Santa Finds Time for Classes at Old Dominion
What does Santa do when he wants to pursue higher education? He takes distance learning classes, of course! [more] December 16, 2005
Student at SVCC Site Graduates With Honors and Bestows Them, Too
Steven C. Stanley, a student at ODU's site at Southside VA Community College, Christanna campus, will graduate with honors iin Fall 2005. [more] December 16, 2005
Old Dominion University offers Science Courses Online
It's more convenient than ever to take courses for certification or recertification in Earth Science! Take advantage of four new, high-quality online courses from Old Dominion University. [more] November 14, 2005
Old Dominion University's Online Bachelor's of Science Program for Registered Nurses Offered Spring 2006
Old Dominion's renowned School of Nursing is opening admissions to its Bachelor's of Science Program for Registered Nurses (R.N. to B.S.N) for Spring 2006 semester. The online program makes it more convenient than ever for working nurses to receive quality education opportunities leading to an advanced degree. [more] November 7, 2005
U.S. News Again Names Online Graduate Engineering Program the Largest in the Nation
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Old Dominion University's online graduate engineering program as being the largest in the nation for the second consecutive year, based on student enrollment numbers. [more] November 1, 2005
2005 Graduates At A Distance - Send Us Your Picture
If you are unable to attend Old Dominion University's December 2005 Commencement ceremony on main campus, please send a picture of yourself to be shown on screen as your name is called. [more] October 18, 2005
Nurses Learn Via Satellite: Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Va., Trains Employees With ODU Programs
An article from the The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Va. September 28, 2005
Online Courses Now Available for Earth Science Endorsement
With the introduction of four new, high-quality online courses from Old Dominion University, it's more convenient than ever to take courses for certification or recertification in Earth Science in the state of Virginia [more] September 14, 2005
Old Dominion Launches Online R.N. to B.S.N. Degree Program
Old Dominion's renowned School of Nursing is launching its R.N. to B.S.N. program online, starting with the Fall 2005 semester. The program is currently available on the Norfolk campus as well as at distant learning sites via TELETECHNET, Old Dominion's satellite television network. The online program makes it more convenient than ever for working nurses to receive quality education opportunities leading to an advanced degree. [more] June 13, 2005
First Graduate of Military CD-ROM Program
William Robert Paul graduated in May 2005 with the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree, General Engineering Technology major, making him the first student to complete all Old Dominion courses in a CD ROM format. Previous Navy College graduates have taken a combination of CD ROM and campus courses. [more] June 13, 2005
ODU Yavapai's Spring Fling Raffle Benefits Many
The Northern Arizona Vision and Hearing Loss Center was awarded $1,261 after a successful Spring Fling Raffle held by the Monarch Student Club of the Old Dominion University site at Yavapai College. [more] June 13, 2005
ODU Special Education Program is Finalist for National Award
Old Dominion University's Special Education Distance Learning Program, cosponsored with the Virginia Department of Education, has been named one of six finalists for the 2005 American Association of State Colleges and Universities' Christa McAuliffe Award. [more] May 17, 2005
Distance Learning Names TELETECHNET Instructors of the Year (2003 - 2004)
Congratulations to Dr. James C. Oleson, Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, and Peggy Myatt, Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood, Speech Pathology and Special Education Department, TELETECHNET Instructors of the Year (2003 - 2004). [more] May 12, 2005
Norfolk Naval Air Station Ribbon Cutting
ODU Distance Learning celebrated the grand opening of a new classroom at Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Va., Wednesday, April 6, 2005 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Speakers included Interim Vice Provost for Distance Learning Dr. Edith Barnett, Carol Berry, southeast regional director of Navy College and Capt. Gerard Becker, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Norfolk. [more] April 12, 2005
Graduate Education Open House at Northern Virginia Higher Education Center
The Northern Virginia Center of Old Dominion University, located in Sterling, VA, will host a Graduate Education open house on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. [more] March 30, 2005
Distance Learning Sites Host Open Houses
Old Dominion University's distance learning sites will host open houses on Tuesday, April 5, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., providing information about undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs offered across Virginia at local community colleges. Old Dominion will waive the $40 application fee for students who submit their completed application form during the Open House. [more] March 18, 2005
U.S. News and World Report Names ODU's Online Graduate Engineering Program the Largest in the Nation
U.S. News and World Report has cited Old Dominion University's online graduate engineering program as being the largest in the nation, based on student enrollment numbers. [more] November 29, 2004
Old Dominion University Names New Director at Rappahannock Community College
Old Dominion University has appointed Chuck Edwards as site director for its distance learning sites at Rappahannock Community College in Glenns and Warsaw. [more] October 11, 2004
New Director Named for Central Virginia Site
Old Dominion University has appointed Terri Wheaton Reddings as site director for its distance learning site at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg. [more] August 18, 2004
New Director Named For Eastern Shore Campuses
Old Dominion University has appointed Nancy Collins of Onancock as site director for its distance learning sites at Eastern Shore Community College and Wallops Island naval base. [more] August 13, 2004
Midwifery Program Available in Fall 2004
Old Dominion University and Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA have joined together to offer a specialization in Nurse Midwifery within the Master of Science in Nursing program beginning in Fall 2004. [more] April 4, 2004
Ritchie Presents at International Plugfest 1
June Ritchie, Instructional Designer at Old Dominion University, presented an overview of the web development process for converting classroom delivery to the Internet and challenges related to SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) implementation at International Plugfest 1.[more] April 4, 2004
