New York, NY, October 12, 2009:
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) and Jackson State University announced today the execution of a Master Services and License Agreement detailing the specifics of the various online degree programs in development. The agreement represents a significant milestone in the planned deployment of online curriculum for Jackson State University including, but not limited to, its Colleges of Education, Lifelong Learning and Public Service.
“The interest in higher education through online distance learning is increasing in popularity and will continue to do so over the next decade.” stated Ezell Brown, Chairman, Education Online Services Corporation. “Tough economic times, rising inflation and busy schedules are attracting more people to online education. We are committed to helping higher learning institutions extend their online educational reach to degree-seeking students and we are thrilled that Jackson State University has chosen EOServe Corp. as their online educational services provider,” added Chairman Brown.
JSU President Ronald Mason Jr. affirmed, “Jackson State University is extending its mission through our partnership with Education Online Services Corporation. I am especially pleased that we are developing online degree programs in Education, Lifelong Learning and Public Service. JSU’s leadership in providing greater higher education opportunities through distance learning is being significantly enhanced.”
“It is precisely this new and innovative education frontier that Jackson State University and EOServe Corp. are jointly exploring.” said Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President, Education Online Services Corporation. “The combination of Jackson State University’s outstanding record of academic achievement and innovation with the technological capacity and recruitment expertise of Education Online Services Corporation are an ideal match to expand the academic excellence and services of Jackson State University for an effective global online presence,” added Dr. Chavis.
"Jackson State University is excited about its partnership with EOServe Corp. Expanding our current distance education offerings to meet the needs of the adult learner is aligned with the university's mission and strategic planning. This partnership will provide adults another option to obtain a degree and to become lifelong learners any time,any where." stated Dr. Felix A. Okojie, Interim Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Student Life.
About Jackson State University
Jackson State University is an historically black, coeducational, research intensive, public institution of higher learning that has been designated by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning as the urban institution of Mississippi. The University functions as a community of learners in which teaching, research, and service are central to its total learning environment. The University maintains a commitment to serve effectively students from diverse academic, social, economic, ethnic and geographic backgrounds. The University also utilizes its human, cultural, and physical resources to enhance the surrounding metropolitan community. It further develops responsible leaders who are capable and willing to seek solutions to human, social and technological problems, with special emphasis on those relevant to the metropolitan and urban areas of the state, the nation and the world.
For more information, visit: www.jsums.edu
About Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp)
Education Online Services Corporation assists our educational partner institutions to develop and deliver full service online degree programs, implement recruitment and enrollment marketing plans and support students with securing financial aid as well as retention services. We work with each college or university individually and customize our flexible solutions platform to meet the requirements of each and their unique challenges as well as online education objectives.
For more information visit: www.EducationOnlineServices.com
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Joe Mazon | VP of Marketing EOServe Corp
Tel No: 954-509-0221
Fax No: 954-208-0823
jmazon@eoservecorp.com
