Dr. Ed Gould  Vice President, Academic and Government Affairs eCollege; and Executive Director, Center for Internet Technology in Education (CiTE)
Presentation:	Online Learning: Success Takes More than Software In the beginning, online education, or �eLearning,� was nothing more than a software platform mimicking lectures through written notes and corresponding with students through email.  In short, it comprised Web-based correspondence courses, often garnering criticism from faculty, accrediting agencies and the public.  Students dropped out of courses in alarming rates and colleges found maintaining and supporting online learning to be expensive.   The eLearning world has leaped forward several generations since then, now providing a robust learning environment that approximates and, in some cases, exceeds the learning success of traditional instruction, according to industry research. This address will focus on current and future technology and support critical to eLearning success.  The presentation will discuss ways to achieve both academic and financial success by satisfactorily fulfilling students� needs; retaining them in the program through completion; and providing the services and technology that will help lead to a continued cycle of healthy enrollment, further growth, financial viability, and accrediting support.
Biography:	Dr. Ed Gould serves as eCollege�s Vice President of Academic and Government Affairs, playing a key role in helping eCollege align with the needs of academia and its regulators.  He also acts as the executive director of the Center for Internet Technology in Education (CiTESM), an academic forum sponsored by eCollege.   Dr. Gould comes to eCollege from San Joaquin Delta Community College where he served as president and district superintendent. Other previous positions include vice chancellor of Student Services and Special Programs for the California Community College System, president and district superintendent at Monterey Peninsula College, and superintendent and president of the Victor Valley Community College District.  Dr. Gould is a noted speaker on the future of online education and leadership issues. His email address is edg@eCollege.com         For questions regarding CEO Technology Institute registration, please contact: Maureen Julian Operations Manager The Community College Foundation, TechEd Events (916) 418-5157 Direct (916) 922-2346 Fax mjulian@CommunityCollege.org