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Archbishop Chaput receives honorary degree from Neumann University

Above, Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia; Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, president of Neumann University; and Edel Bhreathnach, Irish medieval scholar, participated in Neumann’s Charter Day celebration. Archbishop Chaput received an honorary degree from the university.

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Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput receives honorary degree from Neumann University

Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia; Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, president of Neumann University; and Edel Bhreathnach, Irish medieval scholar, participated in Neumann’s Charter Day celebration. Archbishop Chaput received an honorary degree from the university.

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University of Alabama scientists help identify brand-new frog species

This new species of leopard frog is distinct partly because of its mating call. It is found on Staten Island and other wetlands in New York City. (AP/UCLA/Brian Curry)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — University of Alabama researchers had a role in identifying a new species of frog, and this one lives not in some exotic rain forest, but in New York City. Within sight of the Statue of Liberty, no less.

The as-yet-unnamed frog was noticed by Rutgers University ecologist Jeremy Feinberg. By its looks, it was indistinguishable from a common species of leopard frog. But the New York frog … well, it talked funny.

“It’s a very complex call,” said Leslie Rissler, who heads the University of Alabama lab that helped identify the frog as distinct. “It sounds like laughter under water.

“With frogs, the call is how these organisms attract their mates,” she continued. “Differences in calls can be very subtle, but not subtle to a female frog.”

The newly identified species is described in a paper published in the most recent edition of the scientific journal Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution.

The paper’s lead author, Cathy Newman, was pursuing her master’s degree under Rissler, a biology professor whose team uses gene-sequencing and geographic information system mapping to trace the evolution and distribution of amphibians.

Newman had turned to Feinberg for information on northern and southern leopard frogs, which prompted Feinberg to ask for help in figuring out what was up with these unusual frogs found on Staten Island and other wetlands in and around New York City.

After initial testing at UA, samples were shared with researchers in California, who performed further testing and co-authored the paper announcing the findings.

“This shows that even in the largest city in the U.S. there are still new and important species waiting to be discovered that could be lost without conservation,” said Brad Shaffer, one of those co-authors and the director of the UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science.

Currently, Rissler is on sabbatical while serving as program director in the National Science Foundation’s division of environmental biology. Newman is now pursuing her Ph.D. at Louisiana State University.

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Article source: http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/03/university_of_alabama_scientis_2.html

Dixie State College approves new art degree

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ST. GEORGE – Continuing on a path toward university status, Dixie State College’s Board of Trustees approved a new four-year art degree Monday designed to build on the institution’s growing educational foundation.

If approved by the Utah Board of Regents, the degree would be a bachelor’s of arts and science with an emphasis in art education. It would allow students to learn skills comparable to the core offerings of other higher- education institutions.

Academic Services Vice President Donna Dillingham-Evans said the degree was part of a benchmark program established to guide the school toward university status. The goal, she added, was to ensure DSC had at least one four-year degree in fundamental subjects such as math, science, art and other areas.

“There were certain degrees that were just expected to be found at four-year institutions,” Dillingham-Evans said. “So we’ve been working at those core, fundamental degrees.”

DSC President Stephen Nadauld said he’s been pleased with the progress the school has been making. DSC is expected to add degrees in political science, marketing, Spanish and chemistry, among others, in 2013.

“We’re making sure we’re meeting the benchmarks we put in place several years ago with the regents,” Nadauld said. “We’ve been working on a number of issues relevant to university status, and those issues are moving forward.”

He added the college also was working to create several on-campus “memory gardens” and would be opening the five-story, 170,000-square-foot Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons Building later this year.

“As part of our move toward university status we will be upgrading our campus,” Nadauld said.

While seven or eight “memory gardens” would provide students with a space for thought and meditation, the Holland building would be a state-of-the-art hub for the campus. More than double the size of any DSC structure, the building will replace the school’s library, house a state-of-the-art digital learning center and provide support services such as registration, financial aid and counseling.

It also will house the Board of Trustees meetings, a fact that Nadauld made clear to the trustees during Monday’s meeting.

“This is probably the next to last meeting in this place,” he said. “We’ll have a nostalgic meeting at this table one more time and then it will be onward and upward.”

Article source: http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20120320/NEWS01/203200328/1002/rss

M.Ed. Special Education Degree at SNHU Offers Flexibility of Online and On-Campus Courses

Special Education master’s degree at Southern New Hampshire University provides initial and additional state certification in Special Education.

Manchester, NH (PRWEB) March 20, 2012

With the earlier diagnosis of learning disabilities in young children, the number of special education students has risen in recent years. This increase has stepped up the need for more educators certified in Special Education. Southern New Hampshire University is making it easier for educators to earn this certification with the option of taking all classes online as they work toward their M.Ed. in Special Education degree. The degree can also be taken at the Manchester, N.H., campus or through a combination of online and on campus courses.

As part of their Special Education degree course work at SNHU, students will learn how to identify specific learning disabilities, assess student needs and create individual educations plans (IEPs), design and implement behavior management plans, incorporate techniques for teaching in an inclusive classroom, use developmentally appropriate teaching methods, and help students with disabilities reach their potential.

Educators who are already certified in elementary or secondary education can earn an additional endorsement in Special Education following completion of a specially designed 39-credit master’s degree program at SNHU. These Special Education degree candidates complete an internship and e-portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of effective special education practices. Completion of their M.Ed. Special Education degree allows them to support students with disabilities in regular classrooms or teach students with disabilities in a resource room. They might also become a special education integrated classroom curriculum developer or special education assessment coordinator.

Adults with a bachelor’s degree who are not state-certified in education can earn initial certification in General Special Education (K-12) by earning a master’s in Special Education degree at SNHU. Following successful completion of the PRAXIS I exam, Special Education degree candidates take part in a 16-week student teaching practicum under the guidance of a Special Education teacher. This hands-on teaching experience is accompanied by a teaching seminar that provides support in working with special education students. Completion of the 42-credit program allows graduates with this initial licensure to teach special education students in a resource room setting.

The Special Education licensure granted in conjunction with the master’s in Special Education degree from Southern New Hampshire University is approved by the state of New Hampshire. Students outside New Hampshire should check with their state for Special Education certification requirements. Certification is reciprocal in many states.

Visit the Southern New Hampshire University website for more information on the M.Ed. Special Education degree program.

About SNHU

Southern New Hampshire University is a not-for-profit, regionally accredited university with an 80-year history of educating successful professionals. SNHU has a total enrollment of more than 13,000 students in more than 150 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, available online, at our main campus in Manchester, N.H., and at our regional centers in New Hampshire and Maine.

SNHU was the only university to make Fast Company’s 2012 list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies; the university was ranked at No. 12, higher than LinkedIn, Starbucks and the NFL.

SNHU also is the proud recipient of several awards, including GetEducated.com’s Best Buy award, Best of Business Awards for Best Online Degree and Best MBA, and G.I. Jobs’ Military Friendly Schools designation.

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Morrison University Hosting Open House and Workshops March 28

Public is invited to learn more about career-oriented professional degree programs and participate in workshops on financial aid and resume development.

Reno, Nev. (PRWEB) March 20, 2012

Morrison University in Reno will be hosting a day-long Open House and scheduled Workshops next Wednesday, March 28, at its campus located at 10315 Professional Circle.

“Spring is a time when people take stock of their lives and think about what they can do to change them and improve their circumstances,” observes Campus President David Heckeler. “At Morrison University, we welcome students who are looking for a solid foundation to launch a new career or to build upon one they already know and enjoy.”

The Open House begins at 10 am and will last until 7 pm. It will feature information about Morrison’s programs and opportunities to meet and speak with program chairs and staff.

The University offers the following degree programs:

•     Accounting                        (Associate Bachelor of Science)

•     Computer Science            (Associate of Science)
•     Information Systems     (Bachelor of Science)
•     Management                    (Associate Bachelor of Science)
•     Master of Business Administration

In addition, two Workshops will be held on campus during the Open House:

•     Financial Aid: The Basics. Noon to 12:30 pm
•     Where Do I Start? Resume development tips. 4:00 to 4:30 pm

There is no charge to attend either Workshop; however, RSVPs are requested.

To RSVP and get more information about the Open House, please call 775-335-3900 or visit Morrison University’s website at http://www.morrison.anthem.edu.

About Morrison University

Originally established in 1902, Morrison University is part of Anthem Education, a Phoenix, Arizona-based family of schools and colleges that provide career-focused training and education programs at 22 accredited institutions in 14 states as well as online. The Anthem Education family of schools includes Anthem College, Anthem College Online, Anthem Career College, Anthem Institute, The Bryman School of Arizona, and Morrison University. For more information, visit http://anthem.edu.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.anthem.edu/disclosures.

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Joyce Decker
Morrison University
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A University of Iowa student was charged with second-degree theft

A University of Iowa student was charged with second-degree theft

BY DI STAFF | MARCH 20, 2012 6:30 AM

A University of Iowa student has been charged with second-degree theft.

According to an Iowa City police report, Aiste Dobrovolskaite, 21, W214 Hillcrest, was charged Sunday with second-degree theft.

According to police, Dobrovolskaite was observed entering two different dressing rooms with several items and leaving the rooms without them. She was reportedly stopped as she left the store with her backpack.

Police officials allege that the backpack contained a total of 38 stolen clothing items totaling $1,262.

Dobrovolskaite admitted she took the items without paying for them because she did not have the money, according to the report.

Second-degree theft is considered a Class-D felony and is punishable of up to five years in jail and a maximum fine of $7,500.

— by Jordyn Reiland

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University of the Sciences makes historic choice for president

Helen F. Giles-Gee didn’t know the historical significance of her appointment as president of the University of the Sciences until she read the news release announcing her appointment Monday.

Giles-Gee, president of Keene State College in New Hampshire, becomes the first female leader of the science-oriented university in its 191-year history. She is also the university’s first president of color, school officials said.

“It’s not an issue with me,” said Giles-Gee, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, who also formerly was provost of Rowan University in New Jersey. “I’ve done it so many times. I’m from Alabama.”

Giles-Gee has worked in higher education for more than 30 years, the last seven as president of the 5,800-student Keene, the only public liberal arts college in New Hampshire.

She will become the 22d president of the University of the Sciences on July 16, school officials said. She will be on campus Thursday and Friday to meet with staff and community.

University of the Sciences has about 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students; annual undergraduate tuition/room and board is about $43,000.

Board Chairman Marvin Samson, who has served as interim president since September, called Giles-Gee a “proven leader who understands the need for students and faculty members to be exposed to different disciplines, to appreciate knowledge in a broad context, and to value the benefits of diversity.”

University of the Sciences, which is private, declined to release her salary or length of contract.

She replaces Philip P. Gerbino who retired last August after 16 years at the helm.

Giles-Gee was one of 55 candidates and four finalists for the job.

Samson said she would be charged with offering the best education possible while trying to contain costs: “We’re no different than any other institution of higher education. Cost is an issue.”

The university in the past has had presidents who have grown up in the system, including Gerbino who graduated from the school with a pharmacy degree and served on the faculty before rising to the presidency. Giles-Gee represents a major change, Samson said.

“Having someone like Helen come in will really make a big difference here,” he said. “Someone with new ideas, new approach, new perspective is something we really need here.”

At Keene, Giles-Gee developed a strategic plan and initiated a collegewide honors program, among other projects. Keene experienced double-digit increases in applications under her leadership. Last year, it graduated its largest class in history.

Giles-Gee said her first priority as president will be to listen to staff, alumni, students, and community members.

“I want to get to know them,” she said. “They’ve already developed a strategic plan, so I will work with them on their goals. I’m really there to polish their apple.”

Before Keene, Giles-Gee was provost and education professor at Rowan from 2001 until early 2005. She said she then stepped down as provost for personal reasons and continued as a professor for a few months before leaving for the presidency at Keene.

She previously had been dean of the School of Professional Studies at State University of New York at Cortland, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University System of Maryland, and executive assistant to the president at Towson State University.

Giles-Gee also taught biology at Cheyney University, an historically black school in Pennsylvania’s state system.

Giles-Gee has one daughter, Lauren, who attends college in New Hampshire.

She has a bachelor’s in psychobiology, a master’s in science education, and a doctorate in measurement, evaluation, and techniques of experimental research, all from the University of Pennsylvania. She also has a degree in zoology from Rutgers.

She also took pregraduate classes in the 1970s at the University of the Sciences, then known as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

“I was going into the program at Rutgers, and I wanted additional sciences,” she said. “Because of the strong reputation they had, I decided to take my courses there.”

Contact Susan Snyder at 215-854-4693 or ssnyder@phillynews.com, or follow on Twitter @ssnyderinq.

Article source: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20120319_University_of_the_Sciences_selects_first_female_president.html

Bianca King plans to pursue directing after Broken Vow; hopes to host dance show or direct an MTV

Sumakto mismo ang 27th birthday ni Bianca King sa birthday celebration ng mga Kapuso Stars sa Party Pilipinas kahapon, March 18.

Kasabay niyang nagdiwang ng kaarawan sa musical-variety show ng GMA-7 sina Jaya, Aljur Abrenica, Geoff Eigenmann, at Rocco Nacino.

Nang makausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Bianca sa Studio 7 ng GMA Network Center, tinanong namin siya kung ano plano niya pagkatapos ng celebration sa show.

“Wala akong anumang plano para sa birthday ko,” sagot ng young actress.