HEC/News: Online learning not just for 'U' students

Online learning not just for 'U' students
Shakopee Valley News (MN) September 9, 2007
By Anitra Budd

"Online learning isn't just for students at the University of Minnesota.
Thanks to a successful joint effort between the department of family
social science and the University Parent Program (UPP), parents now have
access to online courses that address the important issues of campus
alcohol use and financial planning for college students..."

"Alcohol Use on Campus, launched in 2005, addresses the risks associated
with binge drinking. It offers parents information, discussion, and
education to help them talk with their students about alcohol use and
abuse. It also provides national and campus-based statistics, tips for
talking about alcohol use, online discussion opportunities, and a list
of campus resources..."

"To date, the results of the project have been encouraging. Preliminary
course evaluations of Alcohol Use on Campus indicated that virtually all
participants would recommend the course to a friend; three-quarters had
discussed topics from the course with their students..."

Full article available at http://www.shakopeenews.com/node/3379

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