Ashworth University

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Ashworth University is a for-profit commercial distance education school located in Georgia. Ashworth University is composed of the former Ashworth College and its parent company Professional Career Development Institute, established in 1987.^[1] Ashworth University also operates Ashworth University High School, formerly James Madison High School, a distance education institution that awards a regionally accredited high school diploma. ^[2]

Ashworth University markets itself as a leader in "lifestyle-friendly learning," a reference to the flexibility given to students to study at their own pace without the need for physical attendance in classroom settings. ^[3] The school offers distance education classes with mailings through the United States Post Office, online on the Internet or a combination of both.

[edit] Accreditation

Ashworth University is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council; Ashworth University High School is nationally accredited by DETC and regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.^[4]

[edit] Student Life

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Ashworth offers many opportunities for students to interact with each other, share idea, receive help, and experience much of the same things that students in a traditional 'brick and mortar' school would.

The Ashworth Chronicle is the student newspaper, where any student or allum may submit articles, editorials, poems, and photos for publication. The paper is hosted entirely online, and is published monthly. The name was chosen as the result of a contest held by the school with the top three suggestions being voted on by the student body.

Several Greek organizations exist, and the most prominent ones are Alpha Beta Zeta sorority and Lambda Kappa fraternity. Each was founded at Ashworth, and are both fully incorporated. Both organizations work closely with the school and offer open membership to the student body.

Alpha Upsilon Mu is a co-ed greek organization that while not incorporated, tries to bridge the gap between ABZ and LK.

Ashworth also hosts a Writers Club, Book Club, Art Club and Forensic Science club for students.

Any student may start a student organization, and more information about these groups can be found at www.auforumspot.com.

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