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Article: American Public University System Enhances 'Learning Outcomes,' Faculty Development Programs; Experts added as part of expanded academic services department.
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- March 3, 2005
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System is expanding its learning outcomes assessment and faculty development programs. Two new academic executives will lead these initiatives for this distance learning institution, serving more than 12,000 students worldwide ( http://www.apus.edu/ ).
In academia, learning outcomes assessment refers to processes aimed at understanding and improving student learning.
Jennifer Stephens, formerly with Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, is the new director of learning outcomes assessment. Thomas Pfundstein, formerly with the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, is the new ...