03-31-2013, 11:01 PM
According to this Article in the Wall Street Journal the rumors regarding TESC being granted University status are true. Thomas Edison is bigger than most people realize. Currently, it is right behind Rutgers in size, and once it becomes a university it will be New Jersey's second largest public university. Gov. Christie had tried to merge TESC with Rutgers a couple years ago, but both institutions objected due to different focuses in terms of their educational missions.
The new plan looks to create Thomas Edison State University, were their focus will be to provide the nation's preeminent "online" university. They are also expanding their nursing program and will start offering a Doctor of Nursing. However, the article also mentions that accreditation for a university is a more "rigorous" process and hints at additional changes, but the article is vague on details. Although, the article does mention recent changes TESC has already started to implement, such as aligning their curriculum to the national model recommended by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU).
The new plan looks to create Thomas Edison State University, were their focus will be to provide the nation's preeminent "online" university. They are also expanding their nursing program and will start offering a Doctor of Nursing. However, the article also mentions that accreditation for a university is a more "rigorous" process and hints at additional changes, but the article is vague on details. Although, the article does mention recent changes TESC has already started to implement, such as aligning their curriculum to the national model recommended by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU).
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