News
SITE sets sights on distance education
October 2011
A recent agreement between the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies (SCS) and the Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators (SITE) will enable SITE members nationwide to complete the online SCS Certificate in Distance Education for a reduced fee.
With headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, SITE provides professional development to more than 900 insurance and financial services professionals involved in training, organizational development, human resources, instructional design, performance consulting, and continuing education.
“SITE’s membership is a natural audience for the Certificate in Distance Education program,” said John Beeson, executive director of the SCS Office of External Relations. “The program addresses the learning needs of professionals charged with planning distance education systems and developing and delivering high-quality distance instruction. SITE members are often called upon to deliver training programs at a distance to their company’s affiliate offices in several states.”
“Our agreement with the School of Continuing Studies allows us to make the certificate a major component in SITE’s professional development offerings” said SITE president Teresa Headrick. “The program will empower our members to expand and standardize their training efforts using the convenience and efficiency of distance education.”
The Certificate in Distance Education program has begun taking SITE enrollments for its spring 2012 session, scheduled for January 17 to March 15.
To learn more, visit scs.indiana.edu/prof-programs/online/de-cert/index.shtml, call 800.334.1011, or send an email to skglasgo@indiana.edu. SITE members can register securely at dragon.pop.indiana.edu/scs2/onlinedecreg.php.
