North Carolina Central University’s effort to boost online enrollment showed significant progress this semester with more than 1,700 students signing up to take courses online, according to the university.
Online enrollment increased 22%, and overall enrollment grew 6.8%, said Sharon Oliver, vice chancellor for enrollment, bringing total enrollment to 9,160. Undergraduate and graduate schools also showed growth, according to Michael Bailey, executive director of undergraduate admissions.
N.C. Central has 2,018 new students online and including 611 transfers, according to Oliver. The growth aligns with the university’s 2030 strategic plan to increase online offerings to adult learners…