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Isaac Pitman established the first correspondence school in the United Kingdom.
This school was derived out of the need for employees with the knowledge of shorthand, as the industrial revolution evolved.
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This college was established as a correspondence liberal arts and vocational school.
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First University involvement.
Worlds first university distance program, led by Rainey Harper.
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Established to monitor dubious Correspondence Programs.
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39 universities offer Correspondence teachings.
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Provided Courses to military personnel.
Ended in 1974.
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60 university members.
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Led by Charles Wedemeyer at University of Wisconsin.
Major leap for distance education.
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University Correspondence Educators changed the name from Correspondence Education to Independent Study.
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Most successful policy implementation in education.
Established in United Kingdom.
United States did not participate.
Accredited in 1978.
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Took over USAFI.
Outsourced education to university and private schools.
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Early establishment of dual mode instruction.
Mainly Vocational to start.
CEO John G. Sperling.
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Offered undergrad, masters, and certificates.
Accredited in 1999.
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Programs in business, information technology, and education.
Accredited in 2001.
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