What's New at AIU Online?

September 14, 2009

Many students researching prospective colleges schedule a campus visit. But for those seeking a degree online, campus visits typically have consisted of a video with computer screen shots and a voiceover--until now, that is. American InterContinental University (AIU) has announced the launch of a unique marketing tool for the online education industry: an animated microsite that uses state-of-the-art software to provide an interactive, 360-degree tour of the award-winning AIU Virtual Campus.

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August 17, 2009

As U.S. troops return home, they face various challenges in the transition from military to civilian life. Earlier this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that military personnel who served since September 11, 2001 have a jobless rate of 11.2 percent.

For active military and veterans who may want to start their own business but don't know how, American InterContinental University (AIU) is hosting a complimentary online education webinar and seminar series to outline the basics of business plan development.

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August 12, 2009

American InterContinental University (AIU) Online, a leading provider of web‐based, career‐focused education, today announced the creation of the Working Woman Scholarship which offers current AIU Online students the opportunity to receive a scholarship with a value of up to $35,000* to complete a degree program of their choice.

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August 6, 2009

The racial gap in higher education is narrowing as an increasing number of minority students are enrolling in college. In fact, in 2005, about 5 million minorities enrolled in higher education, up from 3.4 million in 1995 – an increase of 50 percent. Diverse Issues in Higher Education annually ranks the top degree granting schools to minorities and today American InterContinental University (AIU) Online announced that it ranked among the top five in several categories for the 2006-2007 school year.

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July 2, 2009

As the country prepares to celebrate its independence, American InterContinental University (AIU) announces its participation in a program that will support those who have worked to protect the freedoms enjoyed by Americans.

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June 22, 2009

The governing board of American InterContinental University (AIU) has appointed Stephen J. Tober Chief Executive Officer of the AIU University system and President of AIU Online. The AIU system serves more than 22,000 students worldwide and includes four U.S. ground campuses, an international campus in London and a fully online university. AIU is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of colleges, universities and schools.

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June 16, 2009

James-Paul Ancheta, a 28-year-old freelance fashion designer and recent graduate of American InterContinental University London, is among the fashion designers competing in the popular new Bravo reality show, "The Fashion Show." He is competing for a $125,000 grand prize and the chance to have his designs sold in the competitive fashion market.

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June 4, 2009

We are proud to announce that the AIU Virtual Campus, our innovative, student-focused online learning community, was recognized this week as "best of the best" in the Computerworld Honors Program, which acknowledges companies and individuals each year for outstanding new uses of technology that benefit society.

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Hoffman Estates, IL - May 18, 2009 – American InterContinental University (AIU) is pleased to announce that it has been granted initial accreditation by the Chicago-based Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. AIU, which has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1987, chose to seek HLC accreditation in order to better reflect the fact that the majority of its students are served through its Internet-based campus which is based in the HLC geographic region. SACS and HLC are among the six regional accrediting organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Chicago, May 4, 2009 – American InterContinental University (AIU), which offers flexible and accessible education options for adults, and Women Employed, a leading national advocacy organization for women's economic advancement, today launched WomenAchieve.org, a new online resource for women seeking to advance their education and career options and improve the lives of their families.

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Chicago, April 15, 2009 – For prospective advanced-degree students concerned that their already busy schedules will conflict with classes and homework, American InterContinental University (AIU) has launched online Master's degree programs in business administration that students can tailor to their lifestyle. The part-time MBA programs incorporate all the flexibility of AIU's traditional online programs, allowing students to attend classes and study based on their own schedules.

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Hoffman Estates, Illinois – November 06, 2008 – American InterContinental University (AIU) announced today that it has initiated the process to change the University's accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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May 9, 2008 - Sheena Payne was just a year shy of her bachelor's degree from Florida State University when she found out she was pregnant. As a single mom, she moved to Orlando so she and her daughter, Laila, could be near her family. Now her essay about how online courses would help her finally clinch that diploma has won her an unforgettable Mother's Day gift: a full scholarship from American InterContinental University (AIU).
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March 5, 2008, New York, NY – Christian Siriano, formerly an AIU London student, was selected as the winning fashion designer on Bravo TV's Season 4 finale of Project Runway. Project Runway provides budding designers with an opportunity to launch their careers in the world of fashion. The hugely successful reality series has become one of television's most talked-about shows.

Each season, fifteen talented fashion designers are selected from thousands of hopefuls to compete for the opportunity to show their creative work at New York's Fashion Week. Supermodel Heidi Klum heads a panel of industry luminaries, including top women's and men's wear designer Michael Kors and Elle Magazine fashion director Nina Garcia, who serve as judges and mentors charged with selecting and molding the budding designers. Tim Gunn, Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne, Inc., acts as mentor to the program's contestants. Project Runway Season 4 episodes, videos, and collections designed by Christian can be viewed at: http://www.seenon.com/project-runway/

Christian's winning design abilities were molded while a Fashion Design student at AIU's London campus from 2004-2006. Staff members at AIU London were instrumental in helping Christian land assignments with world-renowned designers, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen.

Details about AIU can be viewed at www.aiuniv.edu and information about AIU's London Fashion Design program can be found at: http://aiulondon.ac.uk/degree-programs/fashion-design-degree-program/

March 4, 2008, Atlanta, GA – American InterContinental University (AIU) is pleased to announce its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). Perfectly matching AIU's goal of providing a high-quality career-focused education to students who otherwise might not have the opportunity, with BBBS' experience at improving the lives of children, the partnership is destined for success.

AIU has made a financial commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters to help fund several initiatives, and has also committed to 20 full-ride bachelor degree scholarships that are valued at as much as $1.2 million. Most promising, though, is the chance to further the Mentoring Towards College (MTC) initiative. MTC is a program that identifies children who have shown that, with a little help, they have the capacity to be successful university students.

Mentoring Towards College pairs teens, or the "Littles," who have demonstrated a capacity and the motivation to succeed, with adults, or the "Bigs." And most of the Bigs in the program have degrees themselves, so they are well-positioned to understand what challenges await the Littles. Recognizing that the first year or so of college can be trying even for gifted students from stable home environments, the mentors selected for the MTC program have committed to staying with their mentees through at least one year of college study.

State of the World's Children, a report published by UNICEF, documents that the way to ensure better-educated children is to also educate others in their support structure – especially mothers. Recognizing that children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program often don't have the financial means to attend college, a home life that's conducive to a climb up the higher education ladder, or a family history of experience with education beyond high school, the leadership teams at AIU and BBBS applied a little "outside the box" thinking. Consequently, scholarships will be available to motivated high school students in the MTC program and to parents of children in the program. The scholarships will be awarded for study at AIU's on-ground campuses and its online campus.

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AIU Online adds concentration in Finance to MBA degree program.
Classes begin August 19, 2007.

Mathematical, computer, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential qualifications for financial analysts. Good communication skills also are necessary, because these professionals must present complex financial concepts and strategies in easy-to-understand language to their clients and colleagues.

To help meet the demand, AIU Online has added a concentration in Finance to its real-world Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program. This concentration is designed to provide students with the career-focused knowledge and skills they can use to take advantage of an increasing number of employment opportunities in the dynamic financial industry. Successful graduates will have acquired the industry-current credentials to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including Financial Analyst, Floor Trader, Financial Manager, Investment Banker, Assistant Treasurer and many others.

The MBA with a concentration in Finance is accepting applications now for classes scheduled to start on August 19, 2007.

AIU Online adds two new concentrations to BSCJ degree completion program.
Classes begin August 19, 2007.

The criminal justice industry is growing and becoming increasingly more specialized to meet the demands of today's security-conscious society. To help meet the demand for dedicated professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue exciting opportunities in this growing field, AIU Online has added two new career-focused concentrations to its Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree completion program. A BSCJ with a concentration Law Enforcement is now offered to students with aspirations to pursue career paths that can include DEA Agent, State Insurance Fraud Investigator and many others. For students interested in career opportunities like Crime Scene Analyst, Non-Sworn Forensic Personnel and many others, AIU Online now offers a BSCJ with a concentration in Forensic Science. Both of these new concentrations emphasize industry-current coursework taught by experienced criminal justice professionals who bring career-relevant knowledge into every virtual classroom.

The BSBA degree completion program with concentrations in Law Enforcement and Forensic Science is accepting applications now for classes scheduled to start on August 19, 2007.

AIU Online adds concentration in Medical Coding and Billing to AABA degree program.
Classes begin June 3, 2007.

As a generation of Baby Boomers continues to age, the healthcare industry is expanding to meet the demand for qualified professionals with real-world knowledge and skills. Technicians with a strong background in medical coding are expected to be in particularly high demand.

To help meet the demand, AIU Online has added a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing to its real-world Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) degree program. This concentration is designed to provide students with the career-focused knowledge and skills they can use to take advantage of an increasing number of employment opportunities in the dynamic healthcare industry.

Successful graduates will have acquired the industry-current credentials to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including Medical Records Specialist, Patient Services Coordinator, Health Care Technician, Insurance Verification Representative and many others.

The AABA with a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing is accepting applications now for classes scheduled to start on June 3, 2007.

AIU Online adds concentration in IT Project Management to Master of Information Technology degree program.
Classes begin on April 29, 2007.

As the business world becomes increasingly dependent on computers and the complex technology upon which they operate, the demand for career-focused IT professionals continues to grow so rapidly that it exceeds the number of university graduates who have the necessary education and skills to fill available positions.

To help meet the demand for qualified job candidates, AIU Online has added a concentration in IT Project Management to its real-world Master of Information Technology (MIT) degree program. This concentration is designed to provide career-focused professionals with the credentials they can use to lead and direct computer-related employees of companies and organizations in almost every industry.

Successful graduates will have acquired the industry-current credentials to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including Senior IT Project Manager, Project Controller for IT Infrastructure Projects, Technology Planning Manager, Consulting Data Architect and many others.

The MIT with a concentration in IT Project Management is accepting applications now for classes scheduled to start on April 29, 2007.

AIU Online's Visual Communication Student Portfolio Exhibit celebrates student creativity.

In AIU Online's accelerated Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication degree program, students learn by doing. They work on authentic projects and develop portfolios of work that can help prepare them for the professional design world. The new Visual Communication Student Portfolio Exhibit displays some of the projects students have designed for specific courses.

AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program is now available with a concentration in Special Populations.
Classes begin February 2007.

The field of criminal justice continues to grow, offering new career opportunities for individuals with the right knowledge and education. AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Special Populations can provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and process of the courts system, corrections, law enforcement, the juvenile justice system, and more. And with the concentration in Special Populations, students are able to more closely examine the processes of the juvenile justice system, the impact of diversity on criminal justice, and the enforcement of drug-related crimes. Graduates will be prepared to pursue career opportunities as police officers, parole officers, security analysts, private investigators, and more.

AIU Online adds two new career-focused concentrations to its Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree completion program.
Classes begin January 2007.

As the boundaries of the Internet continue to expand, AIU Online's School of Information Technology focuses on offering industry-current Bachelor's degree completion programs and concentrations to help meet the demand for industry-credentialed professionals.

The BIT with a concentration in Internet Security is designed for professionals focusing on such career paths as Internet Security Administrator, Network Security Engineer, Application Security Architect, C&A Security Consultant, Risk Assessment Specialist and many others.

The BIT with a concentration in Computer Forensics is also now offered to students interested in pursuing a growing number of opportunities such as Counterintelligence Analysis, IT Investigation, Security Network Analysis and many others

AIU Online Introduces Flexible Scheduling Plan for Associate's Degree Programs

AIU Online is pleased to announce a flexible scheduling plan that's designed to meet the needs of career-focused professionals who have real-world responsibilities. Beginning on September 28, 2006, the Flexible Scheduling Plan will offer students two choices in how quickly they can graduate with an industry-current Associate's degree. AIU Online's Take 2 option remains the choice for students interested in earning their degrees as quickly as possible. In this scheduling model, students learn at an accelerated pace and graduate fast. The Take 1 option accommodates students' personal and professional obligations outside of school, while still permitting them to maintain their ultimate goal of earning a degree. By choosing the Take 1 option, students take just one course during each five-week session.

AIU Online's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication now includes a career-relevant concentration in Web Design.
Classes begin October 2006

AIU Online has introduced a concentration in Web Design to its popular Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications. The concentration focuses on preparing students to become creative and technically proficient professionals. Successful graduates will be able to pursue career opportunities as web designers, digital artists, Flash designers, and more.

Move to the head of the class with two new M.Ed. concentrations.
Classes begin April 2006!

AIU Online is pleased to offer two new concentrations to its Master of Education degree program. The Educational Assessment and Evaluation concentration focuses on the key role of evaluation in any organization and helps prepare graduates for careers as exam developers, training officers, and more. The Leadership of Educational Organizations concentration can help prepare students for a wide range of leadership roles.

Two new career-focused concentrations are now accepting enrollments for classes starting in January 2006.

AIU Online has added two new concentrations to its School of Business Administration. Students interested in a global approach to their business or management careers may now enroll in the university's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or MBA degree programs, both of which feature a concentration in International Business.

Classes for both of these career-focused degree programs are scheduled to start on January 1, 2006.

Four new career-focused degree programs now accepting enrollments for classes starting in August and October.

AIU Online has added two new Associate's degrees to our School of Business Administration. Students may now enroll in the curriculum that features a concentration in Human Resources or Visual Communication. The new AABA classes begin on August 21, 2005.

AIU Online’s School of Education has also added two new concentrations to its Master of Education degree program: Instructional Technology and Curriculum and Instruction. Each of these accelerated Master’s degree programs can be completed in just 10 months, with classes starting on October 9, 2005.

Alumni Association website is graduates’ link to university news and resources.

AlumNews, the AIU Online Alumni Association’s website, features interviews with alumni, the latest university news, and an array of career-related articles, resources and tools. Plus, alumni can share stories of their college experience-or read about those of their fellow grads.