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Williams Authors Encyclopedia of Distributed Education Entry

February 29, 2004 -- WILMINGTON, NC -- CHESS President Mark Williams authored the "Financial Aid" entry in the Encyclopedia of Distributed Education. The Encyclopedia was sponsored by the Fielding Graduate Institute, known for offering mid-career professionals opportunities for self-directed study, and is published by Sage Publications.

It defines and applies the best practices of contemporary continuing education designed for adults in corporate settings, Open University settings, graduate coursework and similar learning environments.

The Encyclopedia is a valuable resource for deans and administrators at colleges and universities. It includes over 275 entries, each written by a specialist in that area, giving the reader comprehensive coverage of all aspects of distributed learning, including use of group processes, self-assessment, the life line experience and developing a learning contract.

More Information About Center for Higher Education Support Services

The Center for Higher Education Support Services, Inc. (CHESS, Inc.) provides high-quality financial aid management consulting services to colleges, universities, and student financial aid industry participants. CHESS's areas of expertise include financial aid management, policy, systems, training and support and people services. For additional information, visit www.chessconsulting.org.