Daytona Beach, FL - Dr. Arletha McSwain, Dean of the Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) Online College has been selected to receive the 2017 United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Hall of Fame Award.
According to B-CU, the award is presented to industry experts who have made great contributions in leadership, technology, research and teaching. Dr. McSwain is one of few in the nation to successfully execute and obtain the USDLA Quality Standards Certification for the online college.
"It was an honor to nominate Dr. Arletha McSwain for the USDLA 2017 Hall of Fame Award," said Dr. Ernest (Reggie) Smith, former President and Chairman of the USDLA Board of Directors. "She has committed her expertise and influence to the success of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
B-CU reports that the B-CU Online College was ranked the 3rd top choice out of 65 accredited Methodist colleges or universities in the nation and was recently USDLA re-certified in 2016. The online college is the 1st program in the state of Florida and the 2nd HBCU in the nation to be certified. The online college currently offers 11 degree programs, including 3 masters and 8 bachelors.
"B-CU has worked closely with the USDLA to maintain the quality of the online programs to ensure that excellence is carried throughout our 2nd certification term," Dr. McSwain said. "I am more than thrilled and proud to receive this distinguished honor to bring back to B-CU."
For information about B-CU Online College, contact Dr. Arletha McSwain, Dean of Online College & Professional Studies, at (386) 481-2094 or mcswaina@cookman.edu.
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