Distance Education has now put a College of Nursing program under its wing. The program is designed to help practicing nurses and other experienced health care professionals improve their knowledge base and the quality of care of residents in long term care facilities. The four 10-week classes are made available to students through technology provided by the Distance Learning Center. Locations at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Hospital and the I495 Westboro campus broadcast classes live via Picture Tel equipment. The enhanced teaching capabilities allow more students to participate in the program in non-traditional ways.
Students can take classes at or near their workplace or even by videotape.
Program Coordinator Susan Babcock is enthusiastic about the distance learning aspect and looks forward to another year. CM Students Represent UMass Boston at National Conferences Abigail Reichenbach, a senior from Switzerland, represented the College of Management at the Business Tomorrow International Conference sponsored by The Foundation for Student Communication and Business Today Magazine. The conference allows direct interaction between US business executives and students from around the world. The choices of successful applicants are based on their backgrounds and short essays. The conference offers panels, addresses, and case studies, as well as a few days in New York.