Education
changed drastically with the rise of technology and the internet. The ability
to hold complex, in-depth courses online is now considered a mainstream
concept. Many of these changes can be attributed to the schools, like
University of Phoenix, that were willing to break the mold.
Not
only was University of Phoenix one of the first to launch a fully online
educational program, but it also pushed for student input to ensure a quality education. Before University of
Phoenix, many schools rejected the idea of online research. The university helped to
normalize the idea of attending classes online.
Businesses
of all sizes are targeted by hackers, not just larger firms. System breaches
require time and funds to recover from and restore. They also cause damage not
just to infrastructure and customer data lost but also to a company’s public
reputation. supplement other cybersecurity programs available through
University of Phoenix that provide more insight to students interested in the
specialty fields of network forensics or digital forensics.
University
of Phoenix asked its online students to rate its professors and give feedback
on their courses. The university adapted with the changing times and students’
needs to work to create a better program while remaining affordable for adults
who were not able to attend traditional courses.
Michael
Seiden was an executive director of technology programs for University of
Phoenix until 1994. He holds a high view of the university and its
accomplishments as it struggled to move
beyond the red tape of tradition during the early years. Seiden notes, “The
university was a pioneer in developing new education concepts that were
initially fought by the “education establishment” but have since been adopted
by colleges and universities nationwide.”
One of
Seiden’s examples included the approach toward instructors. University of
Phoenix hired practitioner faculty who would better relate to working adult
students. The University also required a master’s degree but not a Ph.D. (it
was preferred) and did not offer tenure. This approach went against the
traditional university approach that emphasized academic research over
professional field experience when hiring educators. Many took tenure for
granted, but University of Phoenix required regular instructor evaluations to
ensure they were effectively teaching course materials. Seiden notes, “From its
beginning, University of Phoenix instituted a process for student evaluations
of faculty, course material, facilities and services… Today, similar
evaluations are taking place throughout almost all institutions.”
As an
educational pioneer, University of Phoenix helped to change how institutions
thought about their educational options.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix was founded in 1976 as a
brick-and mortar school. In 1989, the university became accredited and now
largely serves working adults who are not able to attend traditional courses
due to time and schedule constraints. The university continues to maintain a
highly valued curriculum and teaching staff. University of Phoenix offers more
than 30 different
undergraduate degrees and granted over 24,000 diplomas to undergrads in 2019.
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