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University of Illinois launches Coursera for Illinois | 10.17.2018

The University of Illinois is pleased to launch Coursera for Illinois, a program specifically for the Urbana-Champaign campus community. All students, staff, and faculty now have free access to Illinois’ 60+ online courses and specializations offered on the Coursera platform.

Illinois’ courses on the Coursera platform, created by our colleges, and taught by Illinois faculty, feature material from their on-campus courses and scholarly work. The courses are developed using best practices in online course design to create engaging, effective learning experiences.

“Our land-grant mission is to enhance the lives of citizens in Illinois, across the nation, and around the world by providing transformative learning experiences. We want to give back to the Illinois community by allowing full access to these open courses at no cost for students, staff, and faculty at the Urbana-Champaign campus,” said Adam D. Fein, Assistant Provost for Educational Innovation.

The courses available via the Coursera for Illinois program enable you to advance your career, explore an interest, or expand your skill set. By completing a series of courses, you can earn a certificate which can be used to share your accomplishments, highlight a new skill, and gain knowledge to further share with employers and peers.

About Coursera

Coursera was founded in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors who wanted to share their knowledge and skills with the world. Professors Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng put their courses online for anyone to take – and taught more learners in a few months than they could have in an entire lifetime in the classroom.

Since then, they’ve built a platform where anyone, anywhere can learn and earn credentials from the world’s top universities and education providers.

About Illinois Online

At the University of Illinois, we continue to lead and explore innovations in higher education that build on our academic reputation and proven strengths in online teaching and learning. Longevity and experience have made us a pioneer and leader in innovative distance and online education, and we are always integrating new best practices, regardless of the modality. Our world-renowned faculty and award-winning content developers have worked collaboratively to develop more than 90 online degree and certificate options and more than 1700 Online Course Sections for learners across the globe.

For more information about this Coursera for Illinois program, visit http://online.illinois.edu/online-courses/moocs/.

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Illinois Online offers short-format winter session courses | 10.11.2018

Urbana, IL – Illinois Online at the University of Illinois will be offering short-format online courses to current undergraduate students and non-degree students from around the globe this winter. The courses are rigorous, yet manageable, and provide students with the chance to either complete general education requirements, alleviate credit hours needed during the spring or fall semester, or increase their overall G.P.A.

Online courses offer the flexibility to learn from nationally recognized faculty wherever you are. A wide variety of courses are offered and use the same technology as we use in our everyday lives.

“The courses offered during winter session provide students numerous opportunities to learn from top-ranked faculty and benefit from the rich learning experiences offered at Illinois. Students can use this time to shorten their course load during the semester or take an extra course to get ahead,” said Michel Bellini, Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

Check out our website to hear more about what students who have completed online courses had to say about their experience! For more information about winter courses at the University of Illinois, visit online.illinois.edu/winter.

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Four University of Illinois Online Master's Degree programs listed in Business Insider's top eight | 10.3.2018

Business Insider has listed 4 University of Illinois Online Master Degree programs amongst the top 8 prestigious universities offering online degrees.

The College of Engineering offers the Master of Computer Science in Data Science, which equips learners with knowledge from Illinois faculty who have produced seminal research in data sciences. The Master of Computer Science will deepen your computer science knowledge and accelerate your career with a master’s program designed for busy computing professionals.

The Gies College of Business offers the Master in Business Administration (iMBA) which provides students with carefully curated content and focuses on packages of business specialization. The Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA) develops cutting-edge capabilities in analytics through its hands on practice-oriented program.

Online degree programs offered from the University of Illinois provide students the flexibility to earn their degree from anywhere in the world while benefiting from the same instructors and alumni network as students on campus. If you are looking to learn real- world skills entirely online with a relatively inexpensive price tag, check out the many degree programs offered at www.online.illinois.edu.

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University of Illinois School of Social Work to host iMSW informational meetings in Urbana, Chicago, Moline and Peoria. | 8.21.2018

The School of Social Work team is reaching out to prospective students across the state to present information about the iMSW, an innovative graduate study option for social work offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

The iMSW is a part-time graduate option designed to offer flexibility for working students to obtain a Master’s in Social Work. Current working professionals or anyone considering a career-change to social work may choose from a hybrid-online Advanced Clinical track with limited weekend face-to-face sessions, or the 100% online Leadership and Social Change track for those with a macro interest in social work. Students with a social work undergraduate degree from a CSWE-accredited institution will be considered for the advanced standing program.

iMSW Informational Meeting Locations. Pre-registration is preferred, although not required.

Chicago
Wednesday, October 3rd
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Illini Center Orange & Blue Room
200 S. Wacker Drive, 19th Floor
Chicago, IL
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Urbana
Saturday, October 6th
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
School of Social Work
1010 W. Nevada Street
Urbana, IL
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Moline
Tuesday, October 23rd
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Moline Public Library, Bronze Room
3210 41st Street
Moline, IL
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Peoria
Thursday, October 25th
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Peoria Public Library, Lincoln Branch
Hot Air Balloon Room
1312 W. Lincoln Ave., Peoria IL
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About the School of Social Work

The School of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and is ranked 17th by U.S. News & World Report and 6th among all social work programs in the world. To obtain a Master’s in Social Work, students have an on-campus option, a 100% online option and a hybrid option. Graduates have a 96% job placement rate. The School of Social Work serves the citizens of Illinois by linking knowledge development to community needs, by educating students for public service in child welfare, health care, mental health, and school settings, and by sharing the School’s resources with the community. To learn more about the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois, go to socialwork.illinois.edu.

About Illinois Online

At the University of Illinois, we continue to lead and explore innovations in higher education that build on our academic reputation and proven strengths in online teaching and learning. Longevity and experience have made Illinois a pioneer and leader in innovative distance and online education, and today, we continue to rethink how technology is integrated into education, regardless of the modality. Our world-renowned faculty and award-winning content developers have worked collaboratively to develop more than 94 online degree and certificate options and more than 800 online courses for learners across the globe. To learn more about online programs at the University of Illinois, go to online.illinois.edu.

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Events

Date	Event
11.25.2018	Fall Vacation for Students (11/17 - 11/25) (?)
12.12.2018	Last Day of Fall Semester Courses (?)
12.20.2018	Final Exams (12/14 - 12/20) (?)
12.20.2018	Deadline to Drop a Winter Course for 100% Refund (?)
12.21.2018	First Day of Winter Session Courses (?)
1.12.2019	Last Day of Winter Session Courses & Finals (?)
1.14.2019	First Day of Spring Semester (?)
1.21.2019	Martin Luther King Day (all-campus holiday) (?)

Online Illinois Calendar

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Take Online Courses This Winter Break | 10.26.2018

It seems like the school year just began, but the end of the semester is starting to creep up on us. During this time, students are beginning to decide what they want to do during their winter break. If you have no plans, or even if you do, consider taking an online course during your time off! Winter courses allow students to stay on track or get ahead by providing them with a flexible and beneficial learning experience while learning valuable skills such as time management and goal setting. These courses run from December 21 through January 12 can fulfill requirements for your major or allow you to maximize your time with an interesting course! Below are a few, but not all, of the courses you can take this winter!

Econ 102 & 103: Economics 102 and 103 are courses that many majors on campus require for graduation. ECON 102 (Microeconomics) offers an introduction to the functions of individualistic decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic systems. ECON 103 (Macroeconomics) provides students with a much broader overview of economics including an introduction to the theory of determination of total or aggregate income, employment, output, price levels, and the role of money in the economy. If you’re looking to get one of these courses out of the way, or simply want to take an interesting and useful general education class, consider taking one of these this winter break.

ASTR 100: If you were one of the many kids who dreamt of being an astronaut one day, then this course is for you! ASTR 100 introduces students to the basic topics of modern astronomy including the night sky, the solar system and its origin, the nature and evolution of stars, and even black holes. This course not only satisfies a gen ed requirement but also provides you with interesting and useful material that you can use to impress your friends for years to come.

BADM Courses: Illinois offers a number of Business Administration courses during the winter semester including BADM 310, 320, 380, and more! A number of majors require or recommend their students take a BADM course, and the winter session is a great way for students to use their free time over winter break to accomplish this. BADM courses are also highly beneficial for any major on campus and will provide interesting material for any student. Check out all of the BADM courses offered this winter break here.

GEOG 204: If you’re stuck at home this winter break, let GEOG 204 take you around the world! This course examines ten major regions of the world, allowing students to explore the significant urban patterns and processes, built and natural environments, and social, economic, and cultural landscapes of each. Don’t let your winter break go to waste! Register for GEOG 204 and explore the world.

The courses listed above are just a few of the many courses that we offer during winter break! Visit our website to view our course catalog, and to learn more about why you should choose Illinois Online this winter break. Whether you want to get ahead, stay on track, or simply take an interesting course, our winter session is perfect for you.

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Illinois Online Educates Students About Online Learning at Quad Day | 9.7.2018

With the start of a new semester comes thousands of incoming students eager to explore what the University of Illinois has to offer. Quad day allows students to explore hundreds of student-run clubs and local organizations. Whether you want to bond over your love of Shrek (Yes, there’s a Shrek fan club), join a service fraternity to give back to the community, or learn about the amazing resources that Illinois has to offer, then Quad Day is the place to be!

On August 26^th, several members of the Illinois Online team attended Quad Day to help spread the word about Illinois Online courses and programs. Armed with Illinois Online branded fans (it was a hot one) and bags of chips, we set out to answer any questions students might have about online learning at Illinois. We were glad to educate students about the amazing opportunity they have to take online courses while attending the University of Illinois.

If you missed us at Quad Day this year, feel free to check out our website for more information on online learning at Illinois! Have an amazing semester, Illini.

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Interesting Online Classes to Take This Fall | 7.30.2018

It may feel like summer only began a couple of weeks ago, but the start of a new school year is quickly approaching. While many students have finalized their schedules for the fall, there are still some stragglers looking to pick up a course or two. Whether you need to add an extra class to graduate on time or are just looking for something unusual, online courses are an excellent option for you to add a program that allows you to learn at times that are convenient for your schedule. With hundreds of online classes to choose from, we understand that finding an online course that peaks your interest can be challenging. Below we have outlined some of the most popular online classes from last fall to make your life as a student a little easier!

Theatre 101: Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears as I tell you about the exciting course that is Theatre 101! This class will give you an introduction into the art of theatre including acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, and play-writing, with a survey of the theatrical history, Minority Theater, and plays by women. This course also gives students the unique opportunity to attend theatrical performances put on by the University. As a former student in this class, I can attest to the fact that the performances put on by the University are both fascinating and magnificent and will not disappoint. As a bonus, this class satisfies the general education requirement for Humanities: Literature & the Arts.

Kin 247: If you’ve ever quit a sports team because of a bad experience with a coach, then you already have some idea about the effects a poor coaching style can have on an athlete’s performance and enjoyment. In this course, students will study how personality and situational variables affect motivation, anxiety, and aggression in sport. Attention is given to the psychological skills needed by coaches and athletes for successful and enjoyable sports participation. If your dream is to one day coach your son’s little league team to a World Series, then this course will give you the skills necessary to be the best coach you can be.

CHLH 243: This course introduces students to the biological, psychological, pharmacological, and legal aspects of drug use and abuse. Students will survey community and university resources concentered with drug use and abuse and learn about personal and social actions for responsible drug use. Issues related to drug use and abuse may never directly affect you, but learning about the effects of excessive drug use on the body can be both interesting and valuable. This course also allows students to draw inspiration from learning about those who have overcome their battle with addiction.

Stat 100: This course provides students with an introduction to elementary statistics. It is the first course in probability and statistics at a pre-calculus level. Statistics 100 emphasizes basic concepts including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, estimation, and hypothesis testing in both nonparametric and standard models. This course will teach students incredibly useful statistical skills that they can apply to situations in their everyday lives. It will also provide students from any college with a scientific base from which they can build upon as they continue to complete their degree.

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Learn more about Park Planning and Design Online | 7.11.2018

Interested in creating outdoor recreational spaces? Have a busy schedule and want to take a course that allows for some flexibility? If so, RST594PD: Park Planning and Design is the course for you! Put your design, technical, and planning oriented skills to work with this graduate level, 8-week, online course. The course counts as 4 credit hours towards those seeking an Online Master of Science in Recreation, Sport & Tourism degree; yet, it can also be taken by non-degree seeking students.

RST594PD is divided into three modules: 1. Understanding Parks: Design Considerations, 2. An Integrated Picture: Site Inventory and Analysis, 3. Application Framework: Design and Implementation. The course consists of readings, individual posts, replies to peers, and group work. It will be completed by writing a final essay. Whether managing a park, planning a park, constructing a park, or simply critiquing and approving park plans, this course will provide the framework for understanding how to design parks that foster social interaction, build community, encourage healthy lifestyles, and safeguard the environment.

The Online Master of Science in Recreation, Sport & Tourism application deadline for Fall 2018 is August 15th. If the creation or management of outdoor recreational spaces interests you, then consider RST594PD with your course selection. Get 4 hour graduate level credit in only 8 weeks, and have the ease of being able to choose your own learning environment and time management of the weekly course assignments.

For more information or to apply to the Online Master’s Program visit http://online.illinois.edu/ms-rst.

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