MINNEAPOLIS, October 18, 2011 –Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, has been named a finalist for the EduTech Tekne Award by the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) for its Riverbend City simulation. The EduTech Award recognizes the development of technologies and innovations that enhance teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom.
Capella’s cutting-edge crisis simulation, Riverbend City, was created for the School of Public Service Leadership to provide a multidisciplinary experience in an online, asynchronous learning environment. Riverbend City allows participants to step into various public service leadership roles, strengthening the collaboration skills important to managing crisis situations.
“This is a great honor for Capella as an educational technology leader. Being a finalist is motivating for us, and pushes us to continue to innovate,” said Jesse Rosel, Capella’s manager of Course Media. “This project has been something we’ve been working on for a few years, and it’s a great feeling to be recognized for it.”
The 12th Annual Tekne Awards, which will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Thursday, November 3, recognizes Minnesota companies and individuals who have shown superior technology innovation and leadership.
Another finalist for the EduTech Award is the innovative startup company Sophia, a social teaching and learning platform that integrates education with technology that Capella Education Company has invested in.
“I want to congratulate all of the finalists vying for a Tekne Award,” said Margaret Anderson Kelliher, President and CEO of MHTA. “Entrepreneurship can be exhilarating. We also know it takes a lot of patience and determination. Minnesota’s has always been known as a place for cutting-edge technologies and the long hours put forth by our finalists is more evidence of that ongoing spirit of innovation.”
As of June 30, 2011, more than 38,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), with 31 percent enrolled in Capella’s doctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella’s master’s degree programs. The learning and career outcomes of Capella’s students and alumni can be found at www.capellaresults.org.
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland security, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 140 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. More than 35,000 learners were enrolled as of Sept. 30, 2011, from all 50 states and 59 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org. Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), www.capella.edu.
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