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Degree Progam Q&A

Wednesday, May 4, 8 - 8:30pm Eastern Time (USA)

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About the presentation

Thinking about applying to the Sessions College Associate's degree program? The Sessions College degree program combines a rigorous, creatively challenging program with the flexibility of online learning. If you're serious about building a broad foundation for a graphic design or Web design career, you're in the right place.

How does it work? In this online tour, join senior Sessions College education staff as they take you "on campus" to explore the degree student experience. Learn which degree program fits your goals, discover how the program develops your design skills, and get details on the application process and financing options.

Topics to be explored inlcude:

• Guide to degree programs
• Campus tour: how the program works
• Building a portfolio of work
• Application process and financing
• Q&A with Chief Academic Officer Tara MacKay

Hosted by Sessions College President Gordon Drummond and Chief Academic Officer Tara MacKay.

To register for this campus tour event, please complete the form to the right.

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Presenter bios

Tara MacKay is the Chief Acacemic Officer at Sessions College, responsible for curriculum and product development. Working with an instructional design team and a faculty of more than 30 art and design professionals, Tara manages the process of planning, designing, and continously updating Sessions College course content. Other important aspects of Tara's role include Web site content, information architecture, and institutional research. An experienced instructional designer, Tara has worked as a Web designer on projects for the American Museum of Natural History and Sage Online, among other online properties, in addition to running an e-commerce business. In 2006, Tara edited the book Graphic Design Portfolio-Builder: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator Projects. Tara's interests include Web design, logo design, and illustration and she is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Higher Education.

Gordon Drummond is the President of Sessions College. Gordon is an editor and educator with 20 years of experience in instructional design. Prior to joining Sessions College, he worked as curriculum director at Kaplan Educational Centers, designing courses for K-12, pre-college, and graduate students, and co-authoring two test preparation books. Gordon began developing online education in 1999, working as the senior Knowledge Architect at Boston-based learningbrands. Gordon has presented seminars on online learning at Macworld, DETC, ANGEL Learning, CCA, Surtex conferences and has published in Distance Learning magazine. Since the Fall 2007, Gordon has served on the Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools. Gordon earned an MA in English Literature from University of Edinburgh in Scotland.