Gov Rendell to Deliver Keynote Address and Receive the National Distance Learning Week Leadership Aw
November 7, 2008
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What: Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell will accept Drexel University Online’s 2008 National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) Leadership Award and deliver the ceremony’s keynote address on Drexel’s campus.First Lady Laura Bush has also been awarded the NDLW National Leadership Award. A letter of acceptance from Mrs. Bush will be read by Drexel University President Dr. Constantine Papadakis. Independence Blue Cross CEO Joseph Frick will accept the 2008 Outstanding Contribution to eLearning Award for IBC’s commitment to education and training. Dr. Ken Hartman, NDLW chair and academic director of Drexel Online will provide a brief history of distance learning. The event will be attended by members of the education and business communities and is open to the public. When: Nov. 10, from 12:15 – 2 p.m. Reading of Mrs. Bush’s acceptance by Dr. Papadakis: 1:15 – 1:25 p.m. Governor Rendell’s address: 1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Where: Edmund D. Bossone Mitchell Auditorium (South side of Market Street between 31st and 32nd streets)Background: According to The Sloan Consortium, more than 3.5 million U.S. students are taking a course or earning a college degree online. Drexel University Online had a 25 percent increase in enrollment during the fall 2008 term. NDLW will be held Nov. 10 through Nov. 14, 2008, and will seek to enhance awareness of distance learning. News media contact:Noah Cohen, News Media Bureau Associate 215-895-2705, 267-228-5599 (cell) or noah.cohen@drexel.edu
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