Online education could lead to high-profile careers

Online education could lead to high-profile careers

Individuals who choose to enroll in online schools may increase their likelihood of launching high-profile careers in the quickly changing education sector.

Ivy Tech, an Indiana-based system of community colleges, recently made this dream a reality for an education professional who accelerated her career through the offerings of two online universities.

Janet Evelyn-Dorsey, who left her job as an instructor and administrator at the State University of New York, accepted this position at Ivy Tech and began working for the school this month, the Muncie Free Press reports.

The business college's new dean has a strong connection to two online colleges, as she earned her PhD in leadership for higher education from Capella University and is an adjunct professor for the Excelsior University system.

Ronald Sloan, vice chancellor for academic affairs for the school's east central region, said the "special expertise" Evelyn-Dorsey has gained is "especially fitted to address the community need for new jobs in general and support for small business in particular."

Individuals who gain similar experience through online courses may see increased job prospects, as recent research from the Sloan Consortium indicates that enrollment in online colleges has increased by 17 percent over the past year.