Winter 2011 Today's Students Working Adults

Online learning allows working adults to earn degrees at their own pace

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Shannon Adams of Martinsville, Ind., works toward her bachelor’s degree in secondary education through an online program at Western Governors University.

Writing | Susan Headden
Editing | David S. Powell
Editorial assistance | Gloria Ackerson
Photography | Shawn Spence Photography
Design | IronGate Creative

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