New York. NY, April 21st, 2010:
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) and Virginia University of Lynchburg announced today the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding detailing the specifics of a strategic educational partnership that will assist Virginia University of Lynchburg with the development and expansion of online degree programs.
“As our educational partner, Virginia University of Lynchburg will benefit from EOServe Corp'’s online education experience and expertise, as well as our robust online curriculum platform. We are excited about this opportunity to significantly expand the reach of the university with its online programs and look forward to a lasting and productive relationship.” said Ezell Brown, Chairman, Education Online Services Corporation. “We applaud Dr. Reavis and his academic team at Virginia University of Lynchburg for making a firm commitment to the expansion of online degree programs, which will allow this historic institution to extend its mission far beyond its geographical boundaries” emphasized Chairman Brown.
“Virginia University of Lynchburg is pleased to join together with Ezell Brown, Dr. Benjamin Chavis and the team from Education Online Services Corporation” stated Dr. Ralph Reavis, President, Virginia University of Lynchburg "Our goal is to become the leading Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in online education. I have known Dr. Benjamin Chavis for more than a quarter of a century. I have appreciated his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and his sense of personal integrity as a leader in our community. Dr. Chavis introduced me to Chairman Ezell Brown and to the expertise of Education Online Services Corporation recently at the national conference of the National Association For Equal Opportunity In Higher Education (NAFEO) in Washington, DC. Now we are ready to take this groundbreaking step to move Virginia University of Lynchburg forward in the academic sphere of online education." added Dr. Reavis
“I have personally known The Reverend Dr. Ralph Reavis for many years. As President of Virginia University of Lynchburg, Dr. Reavis is an effective visionary leader. Now the stage is set for Virginia University of Lynchburg to emerge on the global higher education scene as a leading innovative center of distance education to a worldwide student body. Education Online Services Corporation, therefore, is committed to help Virginia University of Lynchburg move to the forefront of online higher education.” stated Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President, Education Online Services Corporation.
About Virginia University of Lynchburg
Virginia University of Lynchburg was founded in 1886. Just 21 years out of slavery, African American Baptist leaders founded Lynchburg's oldest institution of higher education for men and women. Since its inception, VUL has been coeducational and committed to Biblical principles and the philosophy of self-help. VUL is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). For more information, visit: www.vul.edu
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