May 7, 1999

A Virtual Student Teaches Himself

By JEFFREY R. YOUNG

Working for a degree, he takes tests to prove his 'competency' to Western Governors U.

Spend a day with Greg Marshall, who's balancing a full-time job with undergraduate studies, and you may come away with a new perception of Western Governors University.

Mr. Marshall is a typical student at the new "virtual" university, according to its leaders. He's 31 years old and comfortable with computers -- in fact, he trains people to

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