The University of Scranton, a U.S. News & World Report-ranked and regionally accredited university, in partnership with University Alliance and Bisk Education, recently awarded the Bisk Foundation Scholarship to two outstanding educators who are dedicated to making a difference in their students’ lives.
The University of Scranton congratulates the following scholarship recipients for the Special Spring 2012, Part A session:
After Kimberly Wilkerson Daniels was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she lives out her message to students that “nothing can stop them.” She tells her students that “I teach because I like knowing that a little part of me may become part of them and help them grow into thoughtful citizens. I can’t imagine a better way to improve the world.”
Peter Dubon started his career as a scientist but was inspired to teach after serving as a tutor and volunteering with special needs children. “I have found the perfect job in which I have incorporated my love for science with my ability to help others.”
“The University of Scranton recognizes the professional achievements of these dedicated educators and congratulates them on being chosen for the Bisk Foundation Scholarship,” said W. Jeffrey Welsh, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education at The University of Scranton. “We are proud to be able to help support their continued education and success.”
The University of Scranton’s master’s in education online program, which is nationally ranked among the Top Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report, gives students 24/7 access to instructor-led streaming video lectures, online discussion boards and live chat rooms. With the availability of scholarships for teachers, and the flexibility and convenience of a video-based e-learning program powered by University Alliance technology, it is a great time for outstanding educators to consider pursuing a master’s degree in education online.
These scholarships help working teachers excel in today’s academic environment by earning a Master of Science in Education. Students in the Curriculum and Instruction degree program gain valuable skills to strengthen their classroom teaching, while students in the Educational Administration program learn proven techniques for managing complex school environments. All programs are offered 100% online, meaning campus visits are not required.
For the Special Spring 2012, Part A session, the scholarship is valued at 25% of the 2011-2012 tuition cost. Recipients will receive these special tuition rates as long as they remain an active student in good academic and financial standing in one of The University of Scranton’s programs. The deadline to apply for the next Bisk Foundation Scholarship is August 1, 2012. Contact a program representative at 800-605-5346 or visit http://www.uscranton.com/graduate-scholarships-teachers/ for more details.
About The University of Scranton
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, The University of Scranton was founded in 1888 and has been educating students in the Jesuit tradition since 1942. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 regional universities in the North and is ranked No. 2 nationally for “Student Engagement and Accreditation” for its online graduate education program by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Scranton is accredited by The Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Education Department is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The College of Graduate and Continuing Education is authorized to award graduate degrees by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
About Bisk Education, Inc.
Founded in 1971 by Nathan Bisk, Bisk Education is the world’s leading provider of professional education online. The University Alliance (UA), a division of Bisk, facilitates the promotion and 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. Powered by UA’s technology and support services, our university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, the University of San Francisco, the University of Vermont, The University of Scranton, Jacksonville University, Dominican University, New England College, and Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business. U.S. News University Directory, part of the Bisk network, provides comprehensive and unbiased information on more than 2,000 academic institutions directly from U.S. News & World Report, the most trusted source for college and university rankings since 1983.