CONNECT WITH US!
Spring 2022
Connect With Us! is a quarterly newsletter that typically features 海角社区 Connect's online programs and the faculty, staff and students associated with them.
This time, we're doing something a little different to kick off 2022: In this issue, we'll give you a peek into our 2020-2021 performance and also showcase some of the wonderful students who have graduated from our programs.
We wish you all a wonderful 2022 and many great years ahead!
2020-2021 OVERVIEW
- 467 海角社区 Connect undergraduate students and 657 graduate students admitted
- 1,866 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs
海角社区s from 54 U.S. states/territories as well as from 13 other countries
海角社区s within the U.S. mostly from Texas (and among those, mainly within 50 miles of El Paso)
UNDERGRADUATE ADMITS BY STUDENT TYPE
- 61% transfer students
- 37% continuing students
- 2% first-year students
Since 2015, 海角社区 Connect has graduated a total of 2,858 students.
In 2020-2021, 532 students graduated across undergraduate and graduate programs.
We're proud to have been a part of so many lives since we launched in 2015. Read what some of our graduates have to say.
Meagan Shank, Graduate | Bachelor of Arts in Organizational and Corporate Communication
"As a Content Marketing Coordinator for CCA Global Partners, my degree helps me assist small business owners increase potential sales leads, teach local flooring store owners across the country about the basic principles of search engine optimization (SEO), and update national and Canadian webpages to increase web traffic for the Carpet One Floor & Home and Flooring America brands."
"I majored in criminal justice because I wanted to integrate more into that field and learn about law and our criminal system. This major will help my path in law when I begin my M.A. in Political Science. I see myself running for office in my community and even trying to become a lawyer. "
Jaqueline Gonzalez, Graduate | Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
"My degree afforded me the opportunity to advance in my field. I got my degree online while I worked multiple jobs in El Paso and now I'm a senior copywriter at FCB Health in New York City." - Steven Rojas, Graduate | Bachelor of Arts in Media Advertising
Ruben Linan, Graduate | Master of Science in Construction Management
"I [started my new job] as an estimator for a multifamily builder/developer at the same time I started this program. [As] I had been working in the construction field I was familiar with some of the content but was able to gain new skills and knowledge. A few months after I finished the program, I was promoted. I'm currently an assistant project manager and am working on three multifamily projects with a total approximate valuation of $130 million. My company is a great place to work and offers career advancement opportunities. I have been selected to be a part of the next generation of project managers, and we are taking a course to get there."
"Having gotten my master's from The University of Texas at El Paso has allowed me to be a well-rounded educator and has provided me with the tools to tailor my learning strategies to the students in my classroom. It has also allowed me strengthen my area of expertise so that I may better serve the student population in El Paso."
Elizabeth Torres, Graduate | M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with a Concentration in Bilingual Education
"I was able to get my degree in two years; upon receiving it [I] was promoted to Systems Engineer Level II at my job. Having the degree has allowed me to be viewed as a leader in the department and a reliable engineer. I have been given more authority and tasked as a lead systems engineer on multimillion dollar projects for our NASA customer. In essence, the degree has allowed me to move up in my position sooner than anticipated and is paying off with getting promotions at my job." - Miriam (Bustamante) Washington, Graduate | Master of Science in Systems Engineering
We're always excited to hear from our students and alumni, and love hearing about how their degrees have made a difference. For more student stories, click on the button below.
If you (or someone you know) want(s) to share your experience as an online student, please send us a note. We love hearing from you!
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