The University’s newest membership opens the door for new professional development conferences and networking geared specifically for continuing adult education.
Southern Valley University (SVU) today announced they had joined the National Business Education Association (NBEA) of the US. Through the NBEA, the university will have access to various programs to enhance professional growth and development and a new link to corporations and small businesses.
“We are always on the lookout for new educational opportunities for our students, and the NBEA’s focus on professional growth and development does just that,” SVU President, Roy Virgen Jr. said. “Not only will our students reap the rewards of membership through their programs, but the connection to businesses will help us as educators, and curriculum creators see the true needs of corporations and small businesses to ensure that what we preach is what the business community wants and needs.”
NBEA membership will provide SVU students with regular continuing education and professional development opportunities. Through a combination of live and archived webinars and exclusive articles, SVU will access various business education topics presented by experts in the field. Membership provides additional networking opportunities for SVU students, allowing them to engage in professional development and mentorship, sales and marketing, and job opportunities.
The University’s newest membership opens the door for new professional development conferences and networking geared specifically for continuing adult education.
Southern Valley University (SVU) today announced that they have joined the California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) effective immediately. The membership provides SVU with additional professional development conferences and networking specifically designed for adult education.
“When we consider our membership with these organizations, we always look at how each organization will benefit our students or our staff,” SVU President, Roy Virgen Jr. said. “With the CCAE, their mission aligns perfectly with ours. We are both specifically geared toward adult education, more specifically, adult business education. It’s a natural fit for our two organizations to be aligned, and we cannot wait to see the benefits this brings to our students.”
As an Institutional Member of the CCAE, SVU joins over 70 adult schools, school districts, or institutions to join CCAE in 2022. Their membership provides access to resources for staff in the areas of professional development, advocacy, network enrichment, recognition, and additional perks through CCAE network partners and members. In addition, all CCAE Members receive complimentary membership to the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, a national adult education affiliate with a national focus.
SVU is listed as a CCAE member at https://www.ccaestate.org/institutional-membership1.html.
SVU announced that all awards would use verifiable blockchain as a digital credential beginning June 2022. SVU is joining the initiative to utilize blockchain technology for their course completion documentation.
SVU President, Roy Virgen Jr. said “By embracing blockchain technology, we can ensure that our awards will remain immutable and instantly verifiable from anywhere globally.”
SVU’s use of blockchain technology provides an additional benefit to its students. Awards issued on blockchain technology are easily verifiable by anyone clicking on a verification link or scanning a QR code. The technology allows those who have completed a course to access their records immediately. Secondly, the blockchain eliminates the need for paper products as paper files can be lost, destroyed, or stolen. In addition, the blockchain significantly decreases the ability to promote forged certificates as they are not verifiable in the same way as an original award. Lastly, digital credentials are shareable as often as the student needs to in all formats (social networks and professional settings). The authenticity of blockchain technology makes it a significant enhancement for students at SVU.
SVU offers its courses to the membership of TEFL International only. The classes are available online and are self-study, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
