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Capella University faculty member receives 2009 Blackboard Exemplary Course Award
Dr. Joe Pascarella, core faculty member in the online university’s School of Public Service Leadership, receives award for the course Advanced Research in Public Safety Issues, Theories and Concepts
MINNEAPOLIS, June 9, 2009 - Dr. Joe Pascarella, core faculty member with Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults, has won a 2009 Blackboard Exemplary Course Award for the course Advanced Research in Public Safety Issues, Theories and Concepts. This course is offered through Capella’s new School of Public Service Leadership.
The course, which Dr. Pascarella both developed and teaches, was recognized for “strong organization and high level of interaction contributing to effective student engagement and learning.”
“We feel that this course exemplifies best practices in the development and delivery of an online learning experience and represents a model for other instructors that are looking to establish an
exemplary eLearning course experience,” stated Blackboard President Russ Carlson.
“The course is very current and relevant to today’s public safety issues,” added Dr. Pascarella, who also authors the public safety blog www.publicsafetysignals.com. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Blackboard with this award.”
Dr. Pascarella will attend Blackboard’s annual user conference in Washington DC this July, where this exemplary course will be highlighted at the conference awards luncheon. He will also showcase the course during a special poster session.
About Capella University
Capella University (NASDAQ: CPLA – News)(www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults. More than 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public administration, public health, and public safety. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 123 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. More than 28,000 learners were enrolled as of March 31, 2009, from all 50 states and 55 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).
*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.
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