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    Contact Information:

    Candy Mady
    Coordinator of eLearning Support & Services
    E-Mail: de@nr.edu
    Phone: (540) 674-3600 Ext. 3614
    Office: Martin 235



    Greetings from the Director



    Hello and Welcome to Distance Education!

    New River Community College's Distance Education program:

    • is part of the college’s effort to increase educational access.
    • is for students who need to pursue academic goals outside the traditional classroom setting.
    • takes advantage of a variety of delivery formats including: telelectures, mixed media, computer/software, Internet/Web-based, and live two-way interactive instruction.  The delivery format depends on the individual course and instructor design.
    • enables you to achieve your educational goals if you are committed and motivated.

    You can earn the following Degrees and/or Certificates through Distance Education Courses:

    • Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies
    • Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts
    • Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science
    • Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
    • Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
    • Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology
    • Administrative Assistant Certificate
    • Human Resource Practices Certificate
    • Word Processing Certificate

    How to Get Started in Distance Education?

    ENROLL TODAY!

    1. Visit http://nr.edu, click on register for classes/tuition.
    2. Buy books (http://www.nr.edu/bookstore).  Start coursework on the first day of classes.
    3. Ask questions.  Student Support is available through my department de@nr.edu or call (540) 674-3614 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Monday – Friday)
    4. Once class starts, stay in contact with your instructor.  Visit http://nr.edu, click on employee directory.

    In addition to the college’s distance learning programs and support services, New River Community College's Distance Education department also manages our off-campus location at the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg.  Several full-time programs are housed there in addition to an array of college transfer courses.  If you have any questions, e-mail our off-campus at ocas@nr.edu.

    Wishing you continued successes,

    Linda Capone Claussen
    Director Distance Education/Off-Campus Services
    lclaussen@nr.edu
    (540) 674-3600 ext. 4364 (main campus)
    (540) 674-3610 ext. 4202 (off-campus)