UMT Participates in DANTES Distance Learning Program

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3, 2003 - The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) has executed a memorandum of understanding with UMT. With this agreement, UMT is an officially recognized participant in the DANTES Distance Learning Program. Mrs. Kathy Westlake of DANTES stated, "We welcome [UMT] as a new school in the DANTES Catalog of Nationally Accredited Distance Learning Programs!"

Dr. C. Eric Kirkland, who leads UMT's North American operations, commented, "We are so pleased to be affiliated with this wonderful organization! Everyone in the DANTES has been so helpful in helping us package our application and establish our relationship. DANTES' and UMT's mutual goals are in complete accord: We want to provide educational services to the Military voluntary education program."

At present UMT is focusing its efforts on informing potential students of its newly accredited Acquisition Management program. UMT also offers the world's leading Project Management program.

Dr. Yanping Chen, President of UMT added, "In every way possible, UMT is trying to provide outstanding educational opportunities for the Military. In addition to participating in the DANTES distance learning program, we are approved for the Montgomery G. I. Bill, and we are offering a significant scholarship for active duty personnel. We're trying to give something back to our service personnel."

Academic Dean J. Davidson Frame said, "We're also looking forward to expanding our MS in Computer Science and Information Technology efforts within the Military ranks, providing a major in Project Management to complement our master's degrees in management and our master of business administration."

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