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Dean College is excited announced its partnership with Rize
Education, an educational platform that allows colleges and
universities to build out their academic program offerings. By
integrating a small number of accredited online courses with current
in-person classes, Dean is proud to provide its students yet another
path to achieving success.
The Rize Education collaboration will enhance Dean's curriculum by
complementing in-person classes with additional online courses in
popular and growing areas of study such as cybersecurity, eSports,
neuroscience, project management, and public health.
"Dean College is committed to evolving our curriculum to match
industry needs, ensuring our students are fully prepared to succeed
in today's dynamic professional landscape," said Dr. Scott
Sibley, Dean's Vice President of Academic Affairs. "Our
collaboration with Rize Education enables us to deliver niche courses
that directly support our mission of providing an excellent,
career-oriented education."
Rize Education's online courses are crafted in consultation with
industry leaders, creating a unique synergy between academic learning
and industry relevance. Each course is designed to enhance
traditional learning by bringing real-world applications and advanced
technologies into the classroom. The courses will be offered as part
of Dean's commitment to experiential learning and career readiness,
ensuring that students gain not only theoretical knowledge but also
practical insights that align with current and emerging positions.
Students pursuing a Rize-supported academic offering will continue to
take most of their courses on campus, taught by Dean faculty, and all
students are assigned an in-person Dean advisor. Approximately 10 to
15 percent of their learning will be supplemented by specialized
online courses taught by Rize instructors. An advantage of this model
is that students can engage with the material at any time, easily
integrating Rize courses with their on-campus class schedule. Rize
instructors also offer live online office hours, so students can
engage with them directly in real time.
"We're proud to be offering cutting-edge areas of study such as
cybersecurity, eSports gaming and administration, and neuroscience,"
said Dr. Sibley. "By partnering with Rize, we have developed an
enriched academic experience that combines real-world skills and
practical knowledge to give our students a competitive edge in the
workforce. The future is bright at Dean!"
