New England College Professor Discusses Student Support at Annual Education Conference

New England College is proud to congratulate Professor William Preble on his recognition as keynote speaker at the recent California Safe and Supportive Schools (S3) Symposium in Sacramento, Calif.

At the S3 Symposium, Preble presented proven strategies for “creating safe, respectful, rich, engaging, learning environments,” as well as tools for effectively connecting students with peers, teachers and school communities.

New England College President Michele Perkins, Ed. D., commended Preble’s innovative research into fostering student engagement. “Bill is not only an award-winning professor, he also is a graduate of NEC,” Perkins said. “We share his belief that students need supportive environments in order to succeed, whether they attend classes on-campus or online.”

Through NEC’s 100% online degree programs, students are provided with world-class support to help them stay motivated from application to graduation. An array of assistance is provided throughout their educational journey, including a dedicated enrollment and student services team, committed faculty members and peers, individual tutors and other study resources, and in-class communication forums such as email, chat and discussion tools.

The NEC online programs, powered by University Alliance technology, and featuring professor-led, video-based lectures include: Associate of Arts (AA) in Liberal Studies; AA in Business Administration; Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration, with optional concentrations in accounting, computer science, management, and marketing; BA in Criminal Justice; BA in Psychology; and BS in Healthcare Administration.

To learn more about NEC’s 100% online degree programs, visit www.newenglandcollegeonline.com or contact a representative at 855-300-9387.

About New England College
Founded in 1946 in Henniker, New Hampshire, New England College (NEC) began as an educational institution for servicemembers returning from war. Today, NEC is home to undergraduate and graduate students from more than 30 states and 20 countries. Rooted in a strong liberal arts foundation, NEC promotes personal achievement, civic engagement and social responsibility. The college is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

About University Alliance 
University Alliance (UA) is a leader in facilitating the online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Universities powered by UA’s technology and support services have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA one of the largest facilitators of e-learning in the country. Universities that collaborate with UA include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, Valparaiso University, New England College, University of St. Thomas, University of San Francisco, Jacksonville University, University of Vermont, The University of Scranton, and Dominican University.