July 2, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Suzanne Ernst (702) 889-8426

Students Can Now Use Internet to Search More Than 500 Programs at Nevada Colleges

LAS VEGAS—The University and Community College System of Nevada recently unveiled an online information system that will allow students, school counselors and parents the opportunity to find information about more than 500 degree programs offered at any of the UCCSN’s four community colleges, two universities or state college.

Known as the Academic Program Information System (APIS), this online resource allows viewers to learn more about degree programs, what programs are offered at the various campuses and what programs are offered at more than one campus. APIS can be viewed at http://www.nevada.edu/admin/apis_entry.html.

Coming to fruition after three years of planning and development, APIS is the product of teamwork. “It took a joint effort between the Chancellor’s Office and System Computing Services, as well as validation by the various campuses to make sure that this information was not only the most current available, but that it was readily accessible and easy to follow,” said Dr. Richard Curry, UCCSN vice chancellor for academic, research and student affairs.

In the online APIS database, each of the topics listed above appears as a link. Each link connects to a specialized search engine that contains specific information about Board approved degree programs. Plans for the APIS database include adding quick links to the various institutions’ Web sites for ease of enrollment.

Comprising two doctoral granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, the UCCSN serves the educational and job training needs of the nation's fastest growing state. As Nevada's only system of higher education, the UCCSN provides educational opportunities to more than 93,000 students.

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