Source: A. David Stewart, 785-532-2580, ads@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Rosanna Vail, 785-532-2720, rvail@k-state.edu

Thursday, April 7, 2011

RISING TO THE OCCASION: DISTANCE EDUCATION 1xbet sports betting ENROLLMENTS INCREASE, KEEP STUDENTS WORKING

MANHATTAN -- 1xbet sports betting isn't just about vacations and outdoor activities. It's also a season for learning.

According to the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, 1xbet sports betting enrollments at many institutions have been on the rise in recent years, despite the difficult economy. Kansas State University is seeing this trend, with last year's distance education 1xbet sports betting enrollments increasing by 15.2 percent, and a rise of 3.6 percent the year before that.

A. David Stewart, assistant dean of continuing education at K-State, said economic downturns consistently result in enrollment upturns.

&1xbet sports betting ;The first thoughts many people have are, 'How am I going to survive? How will I remain employable? How do I prepare for the future?' Often one of their first strategies is to turn to education for more training or updating,&1xbet sports betting ; he said.

The pace of life slows down for many people during the 1xbet sports betting , allowing more time to devote to a class, Stewart said.

"One appeal of 1xbet sports betting distance classes is that you can take a class no matter where or how you spend the 1xbet sports betting , even if plans change," he said. "A lot of people are more mobile during 1xbet sports betting months. They travel for business, recreation and sometimes pursue internships or training opportunities only available in the 1xbet sports betting . A distance class can go with them wherever they go."

Most K-State distance classes are asynchronous and can be accessed any time to accommodate changing schedules. More than 300 distance-accessible classes are offered for 1xbet sports betting 2011, balancing the need for continuing education and continued employment in tough times.

"In most cases, distance education removes potential schedule conflicts between employment and education so people don't have to choose one priority over the other," Stewart said. "The chance to earn additional credits while working through the 1xbet sports betting moves them closer to their educational goals."

Enrollment is under way for 1xbet sports betting 2011 at K-State. View available classes at http://www.dce.k-state.edu/courses or contact the K-State Division of Continuing Education at 1-800-622-2578 or informationdce@k-state.edu.