StraighterLine Introduces New Course Advisor

Released on: August 20, 2008, 7:35 am

Press Release Author: MMI ASSOCIATES, INC.

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: Jenifer DeHart, M.Ed. Named Academic Counselor For Online
Education Solution

Press Release Body: WASHINGTON, D.C. - StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), an
online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported,
and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges
and universities, has announced that Jenifer DeHart, M.Ed. has joined the company as
a course advisor. DeHart will be responsible for managing StraighterLine student
accounts and assisting students with online coursework opportunities, among other
duties.

DeHart received her M.Ed. in 2008 from the University of South Carolina (USC) where
she focused on Higher Education and Student Affairs. At USC she worked in the
Office of Student Judicial Programs and facilitated the Carolina Awareness on
Alcohol Policies and Safety course. She has also previously worked as a 7th grade
mathematics and science teacher, a graduate instructor for education majors and as
an intern for the Georgetown University Law Center. DeHart remains involved with
professional organizations including the Association of Student Judicial Affairs and
the American College Personnel Association. She continues her work in the classroom
as an adjunct faculty member at Montgomery College teaching first-year experience
courses.

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News Facts:

. StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), an online education solution that
provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain
college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has
announced that Jenifer DeHart, M.Ed. has joined the company as a course advisor.
. DeHart will be responsible for managing StraighterLine student accounts and
assisting students with online coursework opportunities, among other duties.
. DeHart received her M.Ed. in 2008 from the University of South Carolina (USC)
where she focused on Higher Education and Student Affairs.
. At USC she worked in the Office of Student Judicial Programs and facilitated the
Carolina Awareness on Alcohol Policies and Safety course.
. She has also previously worked as a 7th grade mathematics and science teacher, a
graduate instructor for education majors and as an intern for the Georgetown
University Law Center.
. DeHart remains involved with professional organizations including the Association
of Student Judicial Affairs and the American College Personnel Association.

Quotes:
"We are excited to welcome Jenifer to our team," said Ryan Busch, director of
StraighterLine. "She brings to our company an exceptional background of
professional experience within the academic community."

About StraighterLine:
StraighterLine provides students with a new online option for obtaining required
college credits from accredited colleges and universities. StraighterLine's
affordable courses are the first to include up to 24/7 live, on-demand instruction.
StraighterLine offers entry-level college courses including College Algebra, English
Composition, Economics I and Accounting I, with many more under development.
StraighterLine students may choose to receive credit from StraighterLine's
regionally accredited partner colleges. Student-earned credits may also be
transferable to non-partner colleges that recognize StraighterLine's partner's
courses as equivalent programs. There are no set due dates for StraighterLine
courses. Students may start and stop at any point with up to six months of access.
For more information, visit www.straighterline.com or call (202) 507-7020 or
1-877-str8erline (1-877-787-8375).

Tags:
SMARTHINKING, StraighterLine, Ryan Busch, Online Education, Online Tutoring,
Education Technology, Online Academic Support, E-structor, e-Scholars, McGraw-Hill,
Blackboard, Whiteboard, Online Learning, Jenifer DeHart, University of South
Carolina

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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Contact Details: Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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