The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) decided on Feb. 9 that it will no longer require recruits to have 60 hours of college credit or two years of military experience. Leaders justified the action by saying the agency is understaffed and the education mandate made it too difficult to hire officers. For an agency that is currently undergoing the most sweeping police reform program ever enacted by the Department of Justice, is this really the best step towards improvement?

By Angela Matthews
Faculty Member, American Public University

Being a college student is hard enough without the added complication of miscommunication. If an assignment or any aspect on your classes seems unclear to you, reach out to your instructor. A simple email can shed light on your questions and help guide you to a better grade.

By Dr. Angela Gibson
Professor in the School of Arts and Humanities at American Public University

At the beginning of each new year, new season, or even new month it seems that television shows and magazines create lists to help you become the new you. One topic that doesn’t seem to make headlines is how to be a better student. It doesn’t take a new year’s resolution to become a better online college student; it can happen any time. What is needed is commitment to the focus and dedication needed to become a better you academically.

By Marty McKee Editor, In Military Education President Obama spoke the words “education” or “educational” four times during last…

By Dr. Angela M. Gibson
Professor at American Public University

Even with the access and more flexible schedule of online learning, there can be challenges. When you are an online student and taking classes alone on your computer and you hit a roadblock, what do you do? The following is a guide on how to get help as an online student.

By Dr. Marie Harper
Program Director, Management at American Public University

Most of the time when you hear a conversation about higher education, the focus is on the academics and the importance of education. We seldom talk about the running of an education institution, treating that job as if it is a negligible task.

By Hunter Barrat
Senior Admissions Representative at American Public University

When researching colleges, both online and campus, be sure that the school you choose is worth the time and money you will spend on your education. The first item on your list should be: Is this school accredited by a recognized agency? This is crucial for several reasons:

By Dr. Robert Lee Gordon
Associate Professor, Reverse Logistics Management at American Public University

The master’s thesis process is a new pressure and distraction above our already complex lives. Learning how to achieve peace and serenity is much more than finding a quiet room to work on your master’s thesis.

By Kurt Messick
Faculty Member, Humanities Program at American Public University

Although science and philosophy are considered to be separate disciplines in higher education today, the two have underlying connections that are invaluable to understanding each as well as the world around us.