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== History == |
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It was established in 1975 as '''Woodbury Associates''' by Larry Mandell and Robert Brower.<ref name="Argus">{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Sarah Hinckley Times Argus |date=2008-08-16 |title=Montpelier mourns loss of Woodbury College |url=https://www.timesargus.com/news/montpelier-mourns-loss-of-woodbury-college/article_79303276-1f4e-51e8-8a5b-9c93389ec11e.html |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Times Argus |language=en}}</ref> In 1984, it received regional accreditation from the [[New England Association of Schools and Colleges]]. It was also accredited by the [[New England Commission of Higher Education]].<ref>{{ |
It was established in 1975 as '''Woodbury Associates''' by Larry Mandell and Robert Brower.<ref name="Argus">{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Sarah Hinckley Times Argus |date=2008-08-16 |title=Montpelier mourns loss of Woodbury College |url=https://www.timesargus.com/news/montpelier-mourns-loss-of-woodbury-college/article_79303276-1f4e-51e8-8a5b-9c93389ec11e.html |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Times Argus |language=en}}</ref> In 1984, it received regional accreditation from the [[New England Association of Schools and Colleges]]. It was also accredited by the [[New England Commission of Higher Education]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Merged, Closed, and Previously Accredited Institutions |url=https://www.neche.org/merged-closed-and-previously-accredited-institutions/ |website=New England Commission of Higher Education |access-date=14 June 2024}}</ref> |
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In 1993 it began offering associate's degrees with bachelor's degrees first being offered in 2000.<ref name="Argus/> At the time of its closure, 42 percent of the classes were offered online, though traditionally the college had mostly offered in-person instruction. |
In 1993 it began offering associate's degrees with bachelor's degrees first being offered in 2000.<ref name="Argus/> At the time of its closure, 42 percent of the classes were offered online, though traditionally the college had mostly offered in-person instruction. |
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Revision as of 05:44, 14 June 2024
Woodbury College was an institute of higher learning in Montpelier, Vermont, USA.
History
It was established in 1975 as Woodbury Associates by Larry Mandell and Robert Brower.[1] In 1984, it received regional accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It was also accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.[2]
In 1993 it began offering associate's degrees with bachelor's degrees first being offered in 2000.[1] At the time of its closure, 42 percent of the classes were offered online, though traditionally the college had mostly offered in-person instruction.
Location
It was originally located at 659 Elm Street in Montpelier[3] and later, in 1987, purchased a barn located across the street at 391 Elm Street.
Closure
In August 2008, it merged with Champlain College, where its 125 students were transferred.[4] The campus was purchased by the Community College of Vermont.[5]
References
- ^ a b Staff, Sarah Hinckley Times Argus (2008-08-16). "Montpelier mourns loss of Woodbury College". Times Argus. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "Merged, Closed, and Previously Accredited Institutions". New England Commission of Higher Education. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Woodbury College | Montpelier, VT". www.montpelier-vt.org. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "Woodbury College, Champlain College announce merger". Times Argus. 2008-08-14. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ CCV to buy Woodbury College, Burlington Free Press, November 12, 2008
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