Nominations are being accepted through the online university’s Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/1kytwXG — #TeacherAppreciationWeek
MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2014--In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week and to honor those schools and teachers who are inspiring our nation’s next generation of leaders, Capella University (http://www.capella.edu) is seeking nominations of inspirational teachers, with a $5,000 award going to the school of the most inspirational teacher. Capella is a regionally accredited online university* that offers online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers.
To enter, visit the Capella Facebook page and comment on the following post http://bit.ly/CapellaThankATeacher with the name of a teacher you admire, what he or she does that is so inspirational (maximum of 100 words,) and the name of your favorite teacher’s school. For the full rules, please visit http://bit.ly/1iIBtdo.
“There are so many amazing and inspirational teachers, and Capella is honored to do our part to recognize them for their efforts,” said Feranda Williamson, EdD, dean of Capella’s School of Education. “There is no greater calling than to be a teacher.”
Capella’s NCATE-accredited education programs are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for the preparation of P-12 teachers and other professional school personnel. Alumni of these programs are highly regarded by many school districts, licensing authorizes, and teaching professionals. In addition to being nationally accredited, key programs in Capella’s Professional Education Unit (PEU) have received national recognition by a Specialized Professional Association, indicating they have met the high standards of that association. Learn more at http://bit.ly/CapellaEducationPrograms.
As of March 31, 2014, approximately 36,000 students were enrolled at Capella. The learning and career outcomes of Capella’s students and alumni can be found at www.capellaresults.org.
About Capella University Capella University (www.capella.edu) is a regionally accredited online university* that offers online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers. Over 70 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's 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 141 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 25 certificate programs, including six new direct assessment degree delivery programs**. Approximately 36,000 students were enrolled as of March 31, 2014, from all 50 states and 61 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.
** In accordance with U.S. Department of Education (ED) direct assessment approval requirements, a notification has been submitted to the ED so that the IT and Psychology FlexPath programs may be eligible for federal financial aid. These programs are currently not approved for federal financial aid. Capella University will keep applicants and learners interested in FlexPath fully informed of any decisions made by the ED.