Canadian Virtual University (CV): Benefits to Students and to AU

Abstract

In 2000, Athabasca University created CVU, a consortium of accredited Canadian universities that offer complete degrees, diplomas, and certificates online and through distrnace education by accepting each other's courses for transfer credit. Vicky Busch, Executive Director, CVU, Office of the President, will provide insight into various CVU collaborations which enable over 300 degrees, diplomas and certificates, and 2,500 credit courses. The potential of CVU and ways that various departments and individuals can leverage CVU to further AU's goals will be explored with the audience.