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WGU Recognized with USDLA 21st Century Distance Learning Award
This is the 10th time the nonprofit, fully online university has been presented with this honor
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) recently presented Western Governors University (WGU) with a 21st Century Distance Learning Award, recognizing the online, nonprofit university for its leadership in distance education for the 10th time. With the global pandemic impacting universities across the country, WGU’s recognition comes at a time when access to high-quality distance education is more important than ever.
The USDLA’s 21st Century Distance Learning Award is presented annually to an institution, agency or company that has shown outstanding leadership in the field of distance learning. The award honors pioneering organizations that have changed distance learning, challenged existing practices or developed new and effective solutions. WGU was recognized for its continuing efforts to develop and implement innovations that support its mission to expand access, improve quality and relevance and optimize student outcomes.
“WGU is once again honored to be the recipient of this prestigious award,” said Dr. Angie Besendorfer, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University. “During these unprecedented times when distance learning is critical to the success of students everywhere, WGU’s innovative and affordable undergraduate and graduate degree programs have proven to be valuable in preparing working adults with the skills they need to advance their careers.”
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WGU pioneered competency-based education, which measures learning rather than time spent in class. Students complete courses as soon as they demonstrate that they have mastered the subject matter, enabling them to move quickly through material they already know and spend more time on what they still need to learn. Designed to meet the needs of busy, working adults, students have 24/7 access to online learning resources and receive regular one-to-one faculty support, providing a more personalized and engaging learning experience.
For more information about the university, visit www.wgu.edu. For more information about the USDLA awards, visit www.usdla.org/.