“Marines are crazy not to take advantage of these [education] benefits. At the end of our enlistments we are going to enter a civilian work force where the basic requirement for a well paying job is a college degree. I believe that older Marines will agree that we waste so much time early in our career. Starting early is important. We, as Marines, need to make the time for education. . . . Working as the SNCOIC [Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge] at Marine and Family Services, I am able to take what I learn and apply it in the Marine Corps. That to me is an added benefit. If I can help a Marine through what I have learned, then it becomes a win-win situation.”

—Gunnery Sgt. William E. Mottley, an M.S. in Psychology student, quoted as he explained his path from high school to higher education for the March 18, 2009, edition of RotoVue, a magazine for the New River, N.C., Marine Corps Air Station community. 

“It’s a great school system, and I believe we can move from great to greater. . . . [E]ven with challenging economic times, this school division has continued to perform and receive recognition from the state. I wanted to support that and be a part of that. . . . My vision will be based on the collaborative thoughts I receive during this process.”

—Anthony DeWayne Jackson, a Doctor of Education student specializing in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning, quoted in an article about his appointment as school superintendent in Henry County, Va., for the April 19, 2009, edition of the Martinsville Bulletin in Martinsville, Va.

“Nurses need to know more every day. It takes more knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s workplace. Most nurses are working 12-hour shifts and are never sure about overtime or shift changes in their schedule. That makes it difficult to enroll in a traditional classroom program. . . . For someone who graduated from a diploma or associate degree program a long time ago, the thought of entering an online master’s program seemed like a huge leap. Now, nurses can earn their BSN first, and improve their reading, writing, researching and communicating skills before going on with their education.”

—Dr. Doris Milton, coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, quoted in an article about Walden's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program in the April 19, 2009, edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

“Walden’s new BSN completion program is designed to prepare students for the increased complexity of patient-care delivery and leadership roles in hospitals and other health care organizations.”

—Dr. Sara Torres, associate dean of Walden’s School of Nursing, quoted in an article about Walden's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program in the April 19, 2009, edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"Our candidates come from an array of backgrounds, experiences and geographic areas. . . . We reach out to provide the learning that may not have been available to them."

—Dr. Richard Simms, associate dean of undergraduate and educator licensure programs  in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, quoted in a March 26, 2009, article in Education Week on the growth of online training programs for teachers.

“Another piece of advice that K–12 educators should consider when pursuing an online education program is to make sure that all those involved—from administrators and teachers to technical-support employees to students and parents—are included in the conversation. With everyone’s participation, it’s much easier to decide on expectations and outcomes for the program.”

—Dr. Stephen Canipe, program director in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, quoted in a March 26, 2009, article in Education Week that illustrates how Walden University is an example for developers of K–12 online education programs to emulate. 

"In this time of economic crisis, it is important that we do not let budget cuts, furloughs and increased class sizes dampen our desire to educate our children."

—Amy Sasser, an M.S. in Education graduate, quoted in the April 7, 2009, Times-Herald.com (Newnan, GA) article on being nominated for Coweta County's Teacher of the Year.

“Time management and patience are of the utmost importance. Being self-driven and self-motivated are also key in guiding one through the program. . . . And there are great opportunities to be had with the help of an M.B.A.”

— Alberto Vargas Jr., an M.B.A. graduate, quoted on earning his degree in Hispanic Career World, a biannual publication targeted at Hispanic professionals.

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