For example, we focused on student retention rates and student satisfaction. We decided along with UCLA Extension that the student evaluations had to be comparable to their regular classes and their retention rates, that is the number of students who enroll who actually complete the courses successfully, should be at least as high. I believe we have exceeded their expectations on both counts. Third, to hire a talented and aggressive team who understand the concept of the company. As an education company that utilizes technology, we hired people who could contribute to the educational process through their expertise and backgrounds and were committed to improving education.
Education is the most powerful and transformative process in the world.
The concept of linking individuals around the world who did not have the time or the access to courses and curricula that they needed was incredibly inspirational. Today we have students in all fifty states and 49 countries most of whom could not take a traditional course. Our virtual classrooms are global classrooms but they are diverse in many ways. We have students who live in rural remote parts of the world and the nation that do not live near a university. We also have an increasing number of students who have disabilities and ambulatory challenges.