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Disabilities, Students with


Distance Learners
    Distance Education Clearinghouse
    An overview of distance education, a glossary of terms, funding resources, and job opportunities.

    Distance Education Web Page, Part I and Part II
    An incredibly extensive listing of distance education resources courtesy of Open Learning Today (the bi-monthly journal of the British Association for Open Learning).

    The Internet University
    A comprehensive source of information about online college courses available on the Internet.

    The Ohio Learning Network
    A consortium of Ohio's colleges and universities using technology to enhance education.

    SUNY Learning Network
    The State University of New York's award-winning online education program.

    The Western Governors University
    A unique institution that offers degrees and certificates based completely on competencies -- the ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge on a series of assessments -- not on required courses.


Honors Students

Multicultural Students
    The Chicano/Latino Electronic Network maintains the Diversity Page.
    CLNet began as an effort to bring together Chicano/Latino research efforts that were being carried out at the University of California. It now serves as a general Latino-focused Internet site serving all segments of the community.

    Diversity Resources
    An outstanding collection of resources maintained by Dennis Boals.

    Educational Opportunities/Activities -- The Universal Black Pages
    A listing of educational opportunities and activities geared toward African-Americans.

    Multicultural Resources for Advisement
    This site from the University at Buffalo's Undergraduate Advisement Council provides resources for advisers and academic administrators interested in cross-cultural interaction as related to advisement.

    Native American Resources
    An extensive listing of Native American educational resources. Links are provided to Native American colleges, student groups, and Studies programs.

    Saludos Web
    A site devoted to promoting Hispanic education and careers. Information is provided on scholarships, internships, financial aid resources, and career opportunities.



Revised October 3, 2005