Last year, Meredith launched a new initiative to develop “blended” summer courses that combined online and face-to-face instruction. The goal was to provide students and faculty alike with flexible and innovative course options during the summer, when many are traveling or working away from campus.

 

Summer school is also a significant potential source of increased revenue. In order for that growth to be realized, Meredith must be able to compete with other options available to students who need the flexibility of online classes.

 

Last year’s course formats ranged from totally online to hybrid to on-campus. The courses were well-received, by both students and faculty. For example, faculty found that teaching hybrid classes allowed them to video their lectures, freeing up class time for hands-on learning. All faculty who taught the pilot classes plan to continue teaching them in an online or hybrid format.

 

Also well-received was the Spanish language series, which allowed students to fulfill their foreign-language requirement in 9 weeks. This year, Meredith’s School of Business plans to offer a similar grouping of courses to help meet the high demand for business classes.

 

2012 Summer School Courses
In 2012, Meredith will again offer a variety of options for Summer School. Course formats will range from totally online, to hybrid classes that combine online study with unique experiential learning components, to traditional on-campus classes.

 

The on-campus summer course lineup includes courses in biology, chemistry, business, economics, English, math, politics, religion, psychology, sociology, art, physical education, music, Spanish and more.
 
Returning online or hybrid courses include: 

• Art: Who let the dogs out? Photographing for the web, taught by Shannon Johnstone
• Biology: Biology and Society, taught by Bob Reid
• Computer Science: Web site Design and Management, taught by Kristin Watkins
• Economics: Principles of Macroeconomics, taught by Anne York
• English: Travel writing, taught by Rebecca Duncan
• Foods and Nutrition: Principles of Food, taught by Susan Fisher
• Psychology: Psychology of Exceptional Individuals, taught by  Doreen Fairbank
• Psychology: Social Psychology, taught by Cynthia Edwards

New online or hybrid offerings include:

• ART 350:  Printmaking, taught by Cameron Johnson
• BUS 250:  Applied Data Analysis for Business Decisions, taught by Mary Jane Lenard
• EDU 434:  Inclusion and the Adolescent Learner, taught Julie Schrock
• POL 210:  International Politics, taught by Jeff Martinson
• RES 104:  Religious Ethics and Social Issues, taught by Steven Benko

Beginning December 1, additional information about summer school will be available at www.meredith.edu/summer.

In this Issue:

Meredith to Offer Varsity Lacrosse in 2013
Meredith College Launches Its Own Teaching Fellows Program
Wanted: Avenging Angels Who Desire an Excellent Education
Faculty Member Jane Barnes Finds Success on the Fast Track

Meredith Team to Represent the U.S. in Model UN

Fashion Instructor, Student Earn Awards in International Competition

Summer School at Meredith Continues to Evolve
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
News Briefs

 

Have you presented research or attended a professional meeting recently? Has your department earned an award? Share news of these accomplishments and more with the Meredith community. Faculty and staff are invited to email items to Melyssa Allen, “Campus Connections” editor, at allenme@meredith.edu.