2004

Washington, D.C., December 8, 2004
Hezel Associates Shares Preliminary Findings on Economic Incentives in Global Higher Education at Postsecondary Market Finance and Investment Conference

Dr. Richard Hezel, president of the education consulting firm Hezel Associates, today released a preliminary report detailing foreign market opportunities for U. S. higher education institutes. Dr. Hezel shared the findings during the international portion of the NorthStar international summit titled “Riding the Wave or Weathering the Storm? Mapping a Course in the Postsecondary Market.” Click here for the full story.

Syracuse, N.Y., November 15, 2004
Hezel Associates Presents New Research Findings at International Conference for Online Learning

Dr. Craig Nicholls, research and evaluation manager for the education consulting firm, presented the latest findings on learning processes in online education at the 10th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks. Joining Dr. Nicholls in his presentation was research colleague Judith Pena-Shaff of Ithaca College. Click here for complete story.

Syracuse, N.Y., October 20, 2004
Federal Government-Funded Study Examines the Link Between Teacher Professional Development and Student Achievement

Hezel Associates today announced that its researchers are undertaking an experimental study in elementary schools across the nation to determine the relationship between online teacher professional development and student achievement. Fueled by No Child Left Behind requirements, the study will involve more than 100 teachers and 2,500 students from schools in Miami-Dade County, Fla., Richland, S.C., and Buffalo, N.Y. Click here for the full story.

September 29, 2004
Hezel Associate’s President Chairs International Seminar for 2004 Education Industry Summit

Dr. Richard Hezel will chair the international portion of NorthStar Conference’s next education industry summit titled “Riding the Wave or Weathering the Storm? Mapping a Course in the Postsecondary Market.” For the event, Dr. Hezel will lead a day-long discussion on exploring international opportunities for United States higher education. Click here for complete story.

September 28, 2004
Recently quoted, Dr. Richard Hezel, president.

Hezel sees a big opportunity for public TV to regain the edge in edtech through digital broadcasting despite Discovery’s recent moves to strengthen its position in VOD market. Buying up competitors, a Discovery Channel sibling stakes a claim in digital video for classrooms. Click here for full article.

September 8, 2004
Syracuse University Maxwell Grad Joins Hezel Associates

Hezel Associates is pleased to announce that Josh Mitchell has joined the firm as Project Coordinator. Click here for complete story.

August 20, 2004
Distance-learning firm builds national customer base - Hezel Associates caters to education
by Casey Dickinson, Central New York Business Journal

Hezel Associates helps educational clients ensure their information highways are headed in the right direction. Founded in 1987 by Richard T. Hezel, Ph.D., Hezel Associates, LLC provides research, evaluation, and strategic services for education-sector clients. Click here for complete story.

June 18, 2004
Miami-Dade County Elementary Schools Join with Hezel Alliance in Study of PBS TeacherLine.

To what degree does teachers’ participation in online professional development impact a student’s ability to achieve? That is the thrust behind an experimental study being conducted by the Hezel Alliance on behalf of PBS TeacherLine. Funded through the Ready to Teach program, PBS TeacherLine offers standards based online courses to teachers nationwide. Click here for the complete story. Click here for a related story.

June 4, 2004
Six-Month Study Provides Onondaga Community College with Strategic Plans for Distance Learning and Community Education Programs

Continuing professional education remains one of the fastest growing segments of the higher education market, particularly in community college settings. Hezel Associates recently completed a six-month study for Onondaga Community College (OCC) that included a market analysis and the creation of two strategic plans – for Community Education and Outreach Services and Distance Learning. The plans positioned OCC to be an agile and responsive college with the ability to increase community access to education through the deployment of distance learning. Click here for the complete story.

May 21, 2004
Hezel Associates presents findings from its study of teacher professional development to US Department of Education

To fulfill reporting requirements under the Ready To Teach (RTT) program, Hezel Associates provided evaluation findings to date of its study of PBS TeacherLine. Hezel Associates presented the RTT expert panel with detailed information concerning the teacher-level outcomes associated with participation in TeacherLine's online courses. In addition, the evaluation team described its progress in laying the groundwork for an experimental study of student outcomes, which will be conducted during the 2004-05 school year.

Based on Hezel Associates' presentation, the expert panelists will offer PBS and the evaluation team feedback concerning activities scheduled for Year 5 (2004-05), the final year of the grant.

May 7, 2004
Hezel Associates, is pleased to announce its recent selection by the Arizona Board of Regents to provide a set of strategic recommendations for the future of its Arizona Regents University (ARU). ARU is a cooperative service jointly offered by Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona. Hezel Associates' recommendations will be based on a three-month study to evaluate the initial vision, goals and purpose of ARU in light of changing needs and the desire to place a strong emphasis on student-centered learning and service. Click here for the complete story.

May 7, 2004
Syracuse Based Education Consultant Leads New York State Panel of Experts Presenting at American Association of Community Colleges and Engages in Strategic Planning Initiatives for Area Community Colleges. Richard T. Hezel, Ph.D., president of Hezel Associates led a discussion examining the strategic processes that successfully moved CE to the institutional front burner to create competitive, accessible, responsive models aligned with institutional mission and the needs of the communities they seek to serve. Click here for the complete story.

April 27, 2004
Hezel Associates completes Community Survey for United Way of Central New York. Research Reveals Community’s Most-Needed Services for Children, Youth, Individuals and Families. Read more about this report.

April 27, 2004
Just published: “Analyzing Student Interactions and Meaning Constructions in Computer Bulletin Board Discussions”.The April 2004 issue of Computers & Education published “Analyzing Student Interactions and Meaning Constructions in Computer Bulletin Board Discussions”, authored by Dr. Craig Nicholls, Hezel Associates’ Research and Evaluation Manager, and Dr. Judith Pena-Shaff, Department of Psychology, Ithaca College. Read more about this study.

February 12, 2004
KARLSRUHE, GERMANY – Hezel Associates, an e-Learning research and strategic services firm based in Syracuse, New York, joined more than 15 North American education institutions and service providers attending Tuesday’s opening session of LEARNTEC ’04. Click here for the complete article.

January 7, 2004
Title II D – mandates the implementation of statewide educational technology plans, together with the scientific evaluation of technology use. The goal and expectation of Title II D is that technology will be exploited for its potential to increase student achievement. Read more about the challenges associated with Title II D and the implications for evaluation. Click here for the complete article.

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2003

November 7, 2003
‘Project Lead the Way’ Tries to Fill Engineering Gap - Central New York Business Journal Click here for the complete article.

August, 29 2003
Not only do the accreditors certify the quality of the academic program, faculty, and support services, but they also seek to verify the financial and management sustainability of the academic institution. Will the organization survive until the next accrediting visit? Much depends on institutional vision and managerial adeptness. "Strategic Planning in the Accreditation Process" by Richard Hezel, Ph.D., Distance Education and Training Council (www.detc.org) Fall 2003 newsletter. Article explores the strategic planning process and its role in effective pursuit of the organization's development.
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August, 22 2003
Hezel Helping Virgin Islands University Forge New Policy.
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August 4, 2003
Hezel Associates Hires Nicholls as research and Evaluation Manager
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May 2003
Hezel Associates' President Guides American and German Companies In Forging Strategic Relationships at Conference And Throughout Year.
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April 29, 2003
Hezel Associates Presents at National Conference and Begins New Business
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February 18, 2003
Treichler Selected for Leadership Greater Syracuse
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February 12, 2003
Hezel Alliance Awarded Three-Year TeacherLine Evaluation Contract for Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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February 7, 2003
Hezel Associates is pleased to announce that Betsy Bedigian has joined the firm as Marketing and PR Manager.
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2002

November 7, 2002
Hezel Associates' President to Share Evaluation Findings and Insights on E-learning Strategies at Fall Conferences
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October 29, 2002
Hezel Team Shares E-learning Expertise with Local and National Audiences at Conferences
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September 27, 2002
"Consulting firm helps small businesses cross oceans"
Dr. Richard Hezel outlines international partnership with LEARNTEC, Karlsruhe, Germany. Central New York Business Journal article, written by Casey J. Dickinson, discusses European market opportunities for small businesses.
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September 27, 2002
Paula Szulc Dominguez, Director of Research and Evaluation, discusses teacher adaptation for e-learning implementation in September's issue of University Business "Teaching The Teacher".
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August 13, 2002
Hezel Associates Chosen As New York City Board of Education Approved Evaluator
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July 2002
Shari Treichler, Director of Business & Strategic Planning at Hezel Associates quoted in the Central New York American Society of Training & Development (CNY ASTD) July newsletter "The Inner Resource".
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May 13, 2002
Dr. Richard Hezel, President of Hezel Associates, quoted in the PBS Magazine Current "Public TV’s e-learning start-up to begin beta tests this fall".
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March 2002
Strategies is the official newsletter for Hezel Associates. It provides an in-depth view of recent projects and industry news. You can now enjoy the convenience of reading the latest issue online.

February 2002
Hezel Associates has become a gold sponsor of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA). With that designation, Hezel Associates is recognized as a leader in the development, support and application of distance learning technologies, techniques and programs. Dr. Richard Hezel, President of Hezel Associates, serves on the USDLA Board of Directors.
The mission of USDLA is to support the development and application of distance learning. Visit the USDLA's website at www.usdla.org.

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2001

November 21, 2001
Hezel Associates in The Post-Standard (Syracuse Newspapers)
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November 2, 2001
Hezel Associates and Habitat for Humanity International Develop Strategic Plan for Habitat University

May 2001
Educating Everyone: An Evaluation Study of The Learning Studio
Hezel Associates has launched a six-month national evaluation study of The Learning Studio, a satellite programming pilot project administered by the non-profit organization Educating Everyone, which was recently acquired by the United States Distance Learning Association.

May 2001
Learning Park: Evaluation Project with Richard R. Green Institute, Augsburg College(May 18, 2001)
Hezel Associates serves as the external evaluator of the Learning Park, a project involving the collaboration of the Richard R. Green Institute at Augsburg College and Twin Cities Public Television.

April 2001
Hezel Associates featured in ED Magazine
Hezel Associates was featured in the USDLA's Ed at a Distance magazine with an article co-authored by Dr. Richard T. Hezel and Paula Szulc Dominguez. Read the article here.

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