East Carolina University

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Overview

ECU is an emerging national research university with an enrollment of more than 28,000 students and nearly 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. ECU has been a recognized leader in distance education for more than 50 years, and was among the first schools in the nation to offer a degree completely over the Internet. Learn how they are leveraging Saba to provide a classroom-like environment with rich interactivity, collaboration, and engaging social connections to distance learners.

Business Challenge

ECU wanted to provide a classroom-like environment with rich interactivity, collaboration, and engaging social connections, regardless of the distance or time differences between the faculty and students

Business Benefits

• Offer a learning environment equivalent to a physical classroom experience
• Facilitate more effective collaborative learning and social interaction among students
• Build a sense of community between ECU and nontraditional students
• Provide an effective, adaptable platform for exploring global perspectives and addressing worldwide issues
• Promote collaboration without borders