CVN Student Quotes
“CVN has allowed a single father like me to continue my education as well as provide my child with
quality care. Hats off to the CVN faculty.” Dave Martin, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
“It was very nice to be able to watch the lectures at my leisure… I've already gushed to anyone who'll listen about how great your program is.”
Ray Siu, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center
“I just wanted to thank you and the CVN Staff for the fantastic distance learning program - it's second to none in the country. Most of the courses I took for my Professional Degree were among the very best I ever took and have been extremely useful in my career. Now that I've graduated, I'm still looking forward to taking some Mechanical Engineering courses to help me in my new assignment developing guidance and control systems aboard the advanced fighter aircraft.”
- Larry Leftin, Systems Engineering Consultant
“This program has given me a chance for an Ivy league, world class education without impact to my career. The class selection is outstanding and the class format enables distance participants to take the same class as the students on campus. It is very challenging, but extremely rewarding.”
- Sandra McDonald, AT&T
"(CVN's distribution/ technical staff) is exceptionally good. (They appear) to be totally student-centric and designed to motivate the students (and) serve as a model for other institutions offering distance education."
-Ram Seshan, Hewlett Packard
"In terms of CVN's online coverage of the course, I do find it of very high quality. I have tried distance learning elsewhere, but CVN is by far the best I have seen."
-Josh Perfetto, Student
"I found the program to be useful in my career. It was aggressive and well structured. The tape/audio learning media was a challenge by not allowing a direct dialogue at the time of viewing. However, help was always available through TAs and the web site."
-Bill Howes, IBM
"My first CVN class was the one I took last semester. It took up every minute of my spare time, but I learned a tremendous amount and that is GREAT !!! The professor I had was very good, he explained extremely well, taught us how to apply the things we learned, and was very fair with the tests. The teaching assistant always answered questions fast and he was very helpful.
This program enables me to focus my time on learning what I want to learn and not spend unnecessary time traveling."
-Karin von Kaenel, IBM
"CVN offers the ultimate in flexibility. Watching class tapes at any time of the day and submitting work on the web lets me operate on internet time."
-Matthew Hill, IBM
"I found the CVN experience convenient. It allowed my to fit my education around my cluttered work schedule and select study times when my mind was ready to absorb the challenging material."
-Chuck Schulz, IBM
"The CVN program has allowed me to further my education with great convenience. I have not had to worry about driving to and from class and can watch my classes when I find time."
-Keith Ward, Lucent
"CVN provides a first class educational opportunity that fits both my work and personal schedule!"
- John A. Taylor III, Lucent
"I have been pleasantly surprised by the quick response, attention, and patience the professor and TA have given me through personal and class emails."
-Henry Lin, Lucent
"I took two courses during summer 'Advanced Internet Services (AIS)' and 'Computer Network'. Knowledge level of the Professor and information covered during the course were truly exceptional. One can't expect more from a course."
-Amit Rai, Telcordia
"If I were taking classes on campus I would have to alter my work schedule, but CVN allows me to accomplish my school work at more convenient times."
-Sean Singer, Telcordia
"All remote learning, CVN included, requires tremendous diligence on the part of the student - but only with CVN could I get an Masters in engineering from an Ivy League school while working full-time on the West Coast. My MSEE from Columbia University did not guarantee me a promotion, but I would not have been promoted to Material Engineering Manager without it."
-Steve Schiveley, Intel
"Before signing on the become a distance education graduate student with Columbia, I had checked nearly every single distance degree program in the country. In evaluating all of the schools for quality of education, variety of course offerings, quality of faculty, reputation of school, I can definitely affirm that Columbia has one of the best distance programs in the country and by far the largest variety of course offerings! I am 90% of the way through the program and can say that the experience has been first rate. Returning to graduate school after 10 years in the work force was a major life decision for me. The CVN staff has been incredibly helpful and very understanding of the challenges faced by remote students, especially those returning to school after a long absence."
-Randy McKinley, Genesys
"Columbia really shines in my search for a school to pursue my advance degree via long distance learning. The reason is simple. The CVN crew and faculty continuously gives speedy support and helpful advise in all areas from academic to technical support. I found none of its competitor comes close to it. Equally important is that CVN constantly look for way to improve. I would like to take this opportunity to show my appreciation and thank everyone that makes long distance learning possible."
-Jacqueline Tse, Hewlett Packard
"I have to say that I was proud to take a course at CVN. The course was organized very well, and I was happy to be the part of CVN."
-Andrew Piatek, AT&T
"Columbia Video Network (CVN) has provided me with a most diverse means of pursuing my dream of an advanced education in electrical engineering. The CVN-derived distance learning option not only enables me to balance my full-time work with my personal goal to receive a technical degree, but ultimately makes it possible to earn the same prestigious Columbia University degree as on-campus students.
It is of no surprise that Columbia University, one of the world's foremost research institutions, would commission and promote CVN to lead the way in the development and utilization of "cutting edge" video-conferencing and web based communications techniques, which, I believe, result in the most comprehensive distance learning experience available, anywhere. CVNs dedication to optimize the educational process is certainly a tribute to the high standards set by Columbia University. And it goes without saying, that CVN personal are as professionally helpful, courteous, and responsive, as anyone can be."
-John Sinerchio P.E., AT&T
"I just finished my first CVN course, Programming Languages: Java, and found it to be alot of work and alot of fun. The projects were challenging and the instructor lucid and accessible."
-Sherry Nelson, Institute for Scientific Information
"I have taken 2 computer science courses. It was well worth the effort. The courses were challenging and very interesting; definitely worth the money. Now, I am studying for the GRE so I can get accepted as a Columbia student."
-Charles Frank, Charles Frank And Assoc., Inc.
"My experience with CVN has been very good so far. They gave me no problems regarding my bills and they also accept Tuition Vouchers from Companies, unlike many other programs. They offer a wide variety of classes to choose from. They keep me up-to-date with all the happenings at Columbia University. My correspondence with them has always resulted in positive solutions."
-Tanvi Akkad, BBN Technologies
"I have been quite happy with ALL of the classes I have taken. This has not been easy - as some of the classes have been challenging. Also, with the unpredictable nature of my travel schedule, the logistics, at times, have been even more of a problem. But, in the end, there has been good cooperation at all levels and things have worked out well in the end. In conclusion, I thought my travel schedule would prohibit me from being able to successfully complete any advanced degree. This has not proven to be the case. "
-Bob Havrin, Baker Process
"I found that CVN works very well, even though I'm living and working overseas. For me, one of the most exciting experiences was the opportunity to work as part of a group consisting of two CVN students and one on-campus student. We were all able to successfully complete our project interactively, just as if I were studying on campus. This experience has proved that CVN can provide a high quality of education, just as if I were studying on campus. The Professors and TAs were very fast to respond to any of my questions and the CVN response was very good too. I have never felt disadvantaged while studying off campus, rather advantaged actually, as I need to travel a lot as part of my profession and CVN has enabled me to take classes wherever I go. I would not hesitate to recommend CVN to any prospective students."
-Ikuya Izumi, Axa Rosenberg, Tokyo, Japan