The Ellis University Difference: Online Learning at its Best
Ellis University was founded in 2008 in Chicago, Illinois, with the intent of providing working professional students with a quality education in an online format convenient to their schedule. Ellis was also granted national (DETC) and regional (HLC) accreditation in 2008.
Ellis University is dedicated to the development and implementation of timely relevant courses that provide students with a solid foundation on which to build their current or future career.
Ellis cultivates relationships between the faculty and students as well as within the student body to create a community that learns and expresses new thought together as the university grows and develops.
Academics
Ellis University offers many accredited online college degrees, certificates and specializations within our four online colleges. At Ellis University, coursework is based on real-world scenarios, enabling you to "learn-by-doing" so you can apply your new skills almost immediately. In addition, Ellis' online courses incorporate the latest interactive features-such as streaming video, online simulations and personalized communications tools-bringing the material to life and ensuring that you continuously stay connected to your instructors and classmates.
This personalized, career-based curriculum gives Ellis a unique advantage over other online schools, especially among busy professionals seeking to advance their careers. Ellis offers both masters and online bachelor degrees.
Ellis University's Faculty
Obtain Your College Education Online From Experienced Faculty
Ellis University continues its focus on quality by maintaining strict guidelines on the selection, support and development of our instructional staff. Although most instructors have online teaching experience, they still complete training and are involved in continuing education to hone their skills and adapt them to create an exceptional online experience for our students.
All Ellis University instructors hold a Ph.D. or Masters Degree in their subject matter, and nearly half of all teaching faculty hold a Doctorate or other terminal degree.
Several elements are utilized to connect Ellis students to their instructors to allow for greater and more frequent communication and availability. Instructors are required to log on at least six days per week to answer questions and participate in student discussions. Our online environment also provides both a space for one-on-one instructor assistance as well as an area for instructor-led chats in real time to promote class discussion and student inclusion.
Ellis monitors our instructors through student and peer assessments. Therefore, we can not only ensure that their instruction and practices meet our high standards but also that they fulfill the needs of our students.
Ellis University Accreditation and Affiliations
Ellis University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
Phone: (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
Web site: www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Ellis University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
The Distance Education and Training Council
1601 18th Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: (202) 234-5100
Web site: www.detc.org
Ellis University is authorized to operate and grant degrees by the Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Board of Higher Education
431 E. Adams, Second Floor
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: (217)782-2551
Web site: www.ibhe.org