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Sessions Onlinesm Wins Best Practice Award from United States Distance Learning Association
Advancing its reputation as the quality leader in online education for creative professionals around the world, Sessions Onlinesm Schools of Art and Design announced today it has received the 2008 Best Practices Award for Distance Learning Programming from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA). Sessions’ Graphic Design Master’s Certificate Program won on the strength of its extensive creative and technical graphic design curriculum, one-to-one student mentoring and dedicated faculty comprised of renowned graphic designers.
The award was presented at the USDLA Annual International Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.
“As a premier organization for the entire distance learning profession, we are honoring Sessions Onlinesm as a leader in the industry,” said Dr. John G. Flores, CEO of USDLA. “Sessions has raised the bar of excellence and we are truly honored by its contributions to the distance learning industry.”
The Best Practices in Distance Learning Programming are awarded to schools that have designed and delivered outstanding and comprehensive distance learning programs. The USDLA was especially impressed with the unique curriculum that Sessions developed to prepare design professionals for new careers or advance in their current professional environment.
“Winning this award re-affirms that Sessions’ focus on innovation, quality and a human-centric student experience truly optimizes the promise and potential of online learning,” said Doris Granatowski, chief executive officer and president, Sessions Onlinesm . “We’re very pleased that the USDLA has recognized our unique programming and culture that, combined, enable our students to both significantly expand their knowledge of graphic design and take their careers in exciting new directions.”