Why Online? And Why UMassOnline?

UMassOnline has been chosen by thousands of worldwide learners because of its rich tradition and quality education. Each one of these learners has their own unique story to tell about why they chose to get their degree or certificate online. Here are just a few....

UMassOnline is also best known for the faculty who teach online. They are a stellar group of professionals who are the same people who teach on campus and have set the bar in quality education. Each has embraced distance learning and offers a unique perspective on teaching over the web in addition to the classroom. We welcome you to scroll through a sample of our faculty testimonials to hear what they have to say about teaching online.

Student Quotes
	Kenneth Asahan, Professional MBA Student "While deployed to Kuwait, I have found the UMass Isenberg Online Professional MBA Program to be very flexible in accommodating my schedule, especially when I am 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. There is no need to log in at a specific day or time, which makes it very convenient. Professors are very helpful and provide professional discussions and assistance via threaded discussions on the course website, or through email. During my deployment to the Middle East, I have been able to take courses to further both my military and civilian career. "
	Victor Veira, Amherst MBA Program "I am convinced I learned significantly more in significantly less time through the online system and the professors good use of it. Now, instead of racing out of the classroom to make it to a grad class across town, I can interact with classmates and manage my assignments from home or anywhere."
	Daniel Robert, BBA Program "Online learning is an excellent fit for me. It provides a better program than a traditional experience with significantly more convenience."
	Robert Stark, Amherst MBA Program "I travel regularly and it can be a real problem if you miss a (face-to-face) class. That's not the case with UMass Amherst's online MBA. I like the flexibility. I can do my work Monday nights, over the weekend, or at lunch. Anytime."
	Cheryl Gray, Lowell IT Degree Program "I have taken classes in writing, programming, math, history, psychology and, economics. I've also taken web and computer graphic courses - all online. I'm a full-time "stay-at-home" mom and the flexibility of the program fits well with my schedule."
	Thomas Mariano, Lowell M.Ed Program "The online program allows me to focus on what I am learning instead of worrying about missing a class due to traffic jams. It's an excellent fit for me and I have no doubt that learning online is as good, or even better than a traditional experience with significantly less inconvenience."
	Robert J Shaker II, Dartmouth "Since I don't work near any of the campuses, have a large family, and a full-time career, I would never have been able to attend a classroom session. The online classes provide me with schedules that are flexible enough to give me time to complete the work required without interfering in my daily responsibilities. I would highly recommend UMassOnline to anyone."
	Gwen Barmes, Dartmouth BIS Program "I am a student at UMass Dartmouth in the Bachelor of Information Science degree program. I had to take off a semester due to health reasons. I was able to take courses online, which allowed me to stay on track even if I couldn't come to campus."
	Tiffany Koh, Amherst HTM Program "Pursuing an online education has made me more independent and disciplined, ensuring that work and school deadlines are met. The flexibility has also allowed me to plan my work schedule and allocate time for my classes. I am more motivated to participate in the activities and discussions."
	Janet Joseph, Boston Instructional Design Program "What I like most about the Instructional Design program is the flexibility the program offers to select courses of importance to me. I was able to select online courses that fit my needs and my work life."
	Candace Bracken, Boston RN to BS "The opportunity to participate in online education has allowed me to work, go to school and most importantly be a mom. The support of my instructors has been wonderful and allowed me to develop my vocational educational curriculum."
	Kevin Karpowicz MD FAAP, MPH Program "When I first began the online MPH program, I was unclear as to where it was going to take me and what I expected. I am now a much more effective community partner with multiple agencies in my community. I have been able to develop a new paradigm of integrating public health and the primary health care of children. I could have continued simply providing basic health care in my office and retired. The MPH experience has given me the ability to go beyond the confines of the office into uncharted territory. It is exciting and I know will lead to significant improvement in the health of children."
	Larissa Daigel, UMass Amherst "UMassOnline was a terrific way to finish the bachelor's degree I started almost 30 years ago. I was convinced that being an only-parent with a full-time job meant that going back to school was something I'd have to wait years for."
Faculty Quotes
Jim Theroux, Amherst Campus "Our live online case study was the first of its type in the world. Without the web it couldn't have been done."
Jeannette E. Riley, Women's Studies at Dartmouth "Learning is very much about dialogue and the ongoing development of an active discursive community. It fosters student discussion and requires students to become integrally involved with the learning process. Students post their work and learn from one another as they use their own writings as texts in the class. Students learn to reflect upon their work, which in turn fosters lifelong learning skills that helps them find their voices inside and outside the classroom. "
Art Clifford, Journalism Program at Amherst "Distance learning appeals to a broad spectrum of students -- young, old, disabled, geographically disadvantaged, and late starters. The experience is intensely personal as students create online personas and share their enthusiasm, ideas and goals. It's an exciting opportunity that every teacher should be lucky enough to experience."
Richard Siegal, Lowell Campus "I have found online teaching to be very convenient for me and my students because it allows the freedom to work according to our own schedules. But especially important to me as an educator, is the power of on-line discussions. Unlike classrooms, everyone gets to participate and the participation is often better informed by the ability to think through a response, and students can carry on a thread of discussion without worrying about the clock or shutting other students out."
Robert Weiner, International Relations at Boston "I have taught international relations online for the past four years, and it has been an amazing experience for both me and my students. I have been teaching international relations for 40 years, and doing it online has reenergized my approach to and perspective of world politics. With a touch of their fingertips, my students can peruse the world's media, watch a meeting of the UN Security Council, or participate in the experimental online war studies program at King's College London. Teaching international relations online has opened up opportunities for my students which never existed before."

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