September 14, 2001
New Virtual University in Virginia Would Let Students Create Own Programs
The next public university to open in Virginia may not offer well-appointed classrooms, a lively assortment of on-campus diversions, or even its own courses. The state is looking to create a virtual university, in which students would combine online and traditional courses from existing colleges.
The new institution would act as a broker, helping students develop personalized curriculums from both in-state and out-of-state institutions, as well as from businesses like Microsoft. "We
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