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Training the Trainers the SMU-DE Way
Sikkim Manipal University’s Distance Education (SMU-DE) programme has been at the forefront of delivering quality education through over 700 learning centres across 310 towns in India. Qualified academic counsellors at the SMU-DE authorised learning centres clarify doubts and mentor over 2... - April 13, 2010 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education EduNxt Academic Conference
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education (SMU-DE) organised first EduNxt Academic Conference on the theme of Online and E-learning on 2nd of March 2010 at India International Centre in New Delhi. - April 02, 2010 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Tadasuq & Pallavi Top the South Zone Finals of SMU-DE VIDYADEEP, a National Level Case Study Competition
South Zone SMU-DE Vidyadeep contest results announced - February 26, 2010 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education Programme Announces Admissions to February 2010 Session
Higher Quality Education for working professionals - February 26, 2010 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Washington State University is Taking Steps to Provide Food Security in a Changing Environment
Climate change is real and the nature of the political sphere does not allow for the magnitude of adjustments necessary to curb the inevitable effects. The best option to mitigate the impending consequences of climate change is through research universities, such as Washington State University. As a land-grant institution with a strong research base in agriculture, WSU is already taking steps towards mitigating future food security and water availability problems. - February 17, 2010 - Washington State University
Southern Calif. Couple Makes $2.6 Million Donation to Missouri Community College for New Campus
A gift of two new facilities and surrounding property has been presented to the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, by Reuben and Mary Lou Casey of San Clemente, Calif. The property, valued at approximately $2,600,000, will be used to establish a new campus in... - February 06, 2010 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Institute of Design and Construction (IDC) to Hold LEED Green Associate Exam Prep in March
The Institute of Design & Construction (IDC), in affiliation with Forever Green Training & Sustainable Design, will offer a two-day seminar – LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation: The Core Concepts of Sustainable Design – in March, according to Vincent C. Battista, president... - February 05, 2010 - Institute of Design & Construction
Institute of Design and Construction (IDC) to Hold Information Sessions on January 13th and 16th
Attendees Can Explore Careers in Architecture and Construction. - January 10, 2010 - Institute of Design & Construction
Sikkim Manipal University’s Distance Education (SMU-DE) Students Prove Their Mettle at IIM Ahmedabad
SMU-DE students win 1st and 2nd places at IIM-A case study contest - December 23, 2009 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education Launches ‘Vidyadeep’ – a Nationwide Scholarship Initiative
The article is about the introduction of scholarships initiative taken by Sikkim Manipal University of Distance Education to the poorer section of the society. - December 21, 2009 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Sikkim Manipal University – Directorate of Distance Education Awarded - Digital Learning ICT Enabled University of the Year
SMUDE has been awarded the ICT enabled university amongst the other universities. - November 29, 2009 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
OP-TEC Industry Survey - 2,100 New Photonics Technicians Needed Over the Next Year in the U.S.
Dan Hull, Executive Director of the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), has announced the official release of the survey results from its 2009 industry survey of U.S. photonics technician employers. The survey, conducted at the University of North Texas Survey Research... - November 01, 2009 - OP-TEC: National Center for Optics and Photonics Education
World Series Tickets Auctioned Off for a Great Cause - Philadelphia College Auctioning Two Tickets for Emergency Scholarship Fund
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) where the college is auctioning two, game four World Series tickets. 100% of the proceeds will go to the college’s Emergency Scholarship Fund. The auction is hosted on eBay (Item #: 200399323333, http://bit.ly/4pRdF) ends at 10:30 pm Eastern time on Friday, October 30, and had several hundred views in the first few minutes of posting. - October 30, 2009 - The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
OTC President Talks About Retraining on NPR Program
Dr. Hal Higdon featured on NPR program. - October 29, 2009 - Ozarks Technical Community College
OTC Foundation Receives Lead Gift from Carol Jones
The OTC Foundation, the fund-raising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, received a lead gift from Carol Jones, Founder of Carol Jones Realtors and the recipient of the 2009 OTC Excellence in Business award. - October 17, 2009 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Tegrity Offers Webinar for Colleges and Universities on Academic Continuity in the Wake of H1N1
Hear officials from Tulane University discuss how Tegrity can help colleges and universities deal with campus closures when disasters strike - September 23, 2009 - Tegrity, Inc.
Coastline College Military Program Introduces the $50 Textbook Incentive for Early Registration
Coastline Community College extended its commitment to the military by offering textbooks to its onshore military students at a capped price of $50. Spouses of active duty military personnel already and will continue to receive their textbooks at no charge through the college's Military Spouse Program. - July 03, 2009 - Coastline Community College
Faculty Member Says Goodbye After 50 Years of Teaching
Carl Locke, who has taught in Springfield schools for 50 years, will be retiring this week from Ozarks Technical Community College. Locke is one of a handful of remaining teachers who taught at both Graff Area Voc-Tech and OTC. Locke started as a teacher in Springfield’s middle and high... - July 01, 2009 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Lansing Community College, Going for World Record to Raise Money for Local Kids
Lansing Community College and Culinary Professor Chef Nick are attempting to break the world record for the largest slab of fudge. Proceeds from the sale of the fudge go to support kids in need. Please help support this great cause, order your fudge today at www.candyrecord.com. - June 08, 2009 - Lansing Community College record event
Institute for Women Entrepreneurs’ Women’s Summit 2009, “The Power Within,” Set for June 18 Empowering Women in Business to Meet Today’s Economic Challenges
The Institute for Women Entrepreneurs is hosting the cross-cultural Women’s Summit 2009 at the Sheraton Park Hotel, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration for the full-day conference tailor-made with women entrepreneurs in mind is $129, including the “Leaders of Distinction Luncheon,” access to the business expo, business workshops, networking, and business matchmaking. Contact (714) 480-7458 or visit www.ociwe.org. - June 06, 2009 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Ozarks Technical Community College Training on the Cutting Edge
OTC will become the first college in the country to offer training in a new cutting-edge security software program. - May 08, 2009 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Manipal University Dubai Ties Up with Three Education Majors for International Programs
Manipal University Dubai ties up with University of Fraser Valley Canada, Whistling Woods International and Lancaster University for exciting programs in Management, Media & Entertainment, Bio Technology and Engineering. - April 24, 2009 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Renovated MRI Technology Program Flourishes at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Gurnick Academy is proud to offer a new MRI Registry Review course within its MRI curriculum. This course provides elaborate and deep understanding of the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) exam. The MRI Registry Review course will prepare the student to take and pass the required registry board exams. - March 27, 2009 - Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
State Renewal of Radiologic Technology Program
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (GAMA) this state of the art Radiologic Technology program is proud to announce the renewal of their State of California, Radiologic Health Branch accreditation. This renewal comes after an extensive review and inspection of the program curriculum, clinical education process, teaching methodologies and course content. - February 21, 2009 - Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Santa Ana College Staff Member Elected Honorary Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Liz Monge of Pico Rivera, student activities coordinator at Santa Ana College, has been elected an honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the two-year college. The award was presented to Monge in recognition of her distinguished service to the society and to the Alpha... - February 08, 2009 - Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, Santiago Canyon Colleges Go Smoke-Free
Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon colleges in Orange County, CA, join the ranks of a growing number of smoke-free college campuses in California and nationwide. - February 07, 2009 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Digital Media Center Incubator Celebrates First Graduate
Administrators at Rancho Santiago Community College District’s Digital Media Center (DMC) Business Incubator are planning a graduation party for a one-year-old. The gathering will honor the first company to successfully participate in and graduate from the incubator to pursue its business independently. - January 24, 2009 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
From Viola in Music website, all about the viola. - December 23, 2008 - Viola in Music
Viola in Music Website is All About the Viola
Famous composers who played it, famous compositions, famous viola and violin player - December 20, 2008 - Viola in Music
Viola in Music Website Owner Warns: "Last Chance to Admire Priceless Stradivari & Amati Violins and Violas"
Without having to wait one year for these beautiful instruments - December 02, 2008 - Viola in Music
Student Newspaper el Don Wins Multiple Honors
The award-winning student newspaper el Don, published by the Journalism Dept. at Santa Ana College (SAC), was inducted into the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Hall of Fame at the National College Media Convention held Oct. 29-Nov. 2 in Kansas City, MO. According to Journalism Chair Charles... - November 27, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Ozarks Technical Community College to Receive $1 Million Donation
The OTC Foundation, the fund-raising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, has received a planned gift of $1 million, the largest gift ever received by the Foundation. The donor has requested to remain anonymous. A scholarship endowment fund will be established with the $1 million gift, which... - November 14, 2008 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Cliff Davis Elected President of Missouri Community College Association Board of Directors
The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) has elected Cliff Davis President of its Board of Directors for 2009. Davis serves as Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the OTC Foundation at Ozarks Technical Community College which is located in Springfield,... - November 14, 2008 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy Launches Modular Curriculum, Attending Classes Part-Time Eases Path to Law Enforcement Career
As President-elect Obama calls for the hiring 50,000 new police officers nationwide, the need for training additional law enforcement officers is clear. According to a recent NPR report, police departments across the country are chronically understaffed and facing a recruitment crisis. The supply... - November 08, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Institute for Women Entrepreneurs Offers Business Survival Solutions
To give small business owners strategies and practical tools, the Institute for Women Entrepreneurs (IWE), an economic development program of Rancho Santiago Community College District Foundation, will present a panel of business experts, “Business Survival Toolkit—2008,” on Thursday, November 13. - November 05, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Last Minute Halloween Music Ideas for a Scary Party from the Music Information Website Viola in Music
A list of scary music for Halloween night. - October 30, 2008 - Viola in Music
Latino Art Featured in Joint Exhibition with Latino Art Museum of Pomona
Santa Ana College (SAC) announces the “Latino Art Museum Invitational” art exhibit featuring four highly regarded Latino artists. The exhibit runs through Saturday, November 1, at the SAC arts gallery at the Santora Building, 207 North Broadway, Suite Q, in the Artists Village in... - October 24, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Celebrate "By the Light of Lanterns" at the Eleventh Annual Chancellor’s Ball on October 24
Rancho Santiago Community College District's Chancellor's Ball "By the Light of Lanterns" is slated for Friday, October 24. The black tie optional gala raises funds for student scholarships and programs at Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon colleges. - October 15, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Santa Ana College Offers Adult Financial Literacy Workshops
Don’t outlive your income – “Money for Life 101TM” is the first in the series. Santa Ana College was prompted to expand their financial literacy workshops by a June, 2007 national survey of investors by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., FINRA™,... - October 05, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Dr. Erlinda Martinez Honored Among Top 25 Latino Educators by National Latino Leaders Magazine
Santa Ana College President, Dr. Erlinda Martinez, was selected as one of the “Top 25 Latinos in Education” according to Latino Leaders magazine, a national magazine that targets Latino readership. The list, which appears in the magazine’s most recent issue (September/October),... - September 27, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Motorcycle Ride Fundraiser: Kicks Off CFI’s “Surg Tech Week”
Get prepared to celebrate “Surg Tech Week” with All Children’s Hospital of St. Pete & Central Florida Institute (CFI)! - September 19, 2008 - Central Florida Institute
Education Powerhouse Sets Up Campus in Rajasthan; Manipal Education to Set Up a World Class Campus in Jaipur
Manipal University, a pioneer in the field of education with campuses in India and several international locations, today announced its plans for a world –class campus in Jaipur. The “Ground Breaking Ceremony”, held in the city today, was inaugurated by the Honourable Chief... - September 03, 2008 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Senator Mike Fasano Visits Central Florida Institute in Palm Harbor
Senator Mike Fasano visited Central Florida Institute (CFI) of Palm Harbor, Florida, recently. CFI of Palm Harbor resides in Senator Fasano’s District 11, as one of a number of postsecondary schools. - August 27, 2008 - Central Florida Institute
Rancho Santiago Community College District Celebrates New U.S. Citizens on June 28
Benita Arvizu is one of 300 recently naturalized residents invited to the “New U.S. Citizenship Celebration” hosted by Rancho Santiago College District’s (RSCCD) citizenship programs at Santa Ana College’s Centennial Education Center and Santiago Canyon College’s Orange Education Center. The event is slated for Saturday, June 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Santa Ana College, Phillips Hall, 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706. - June 18, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Santa Ana College Expands Adult Financial Literacy Classes
Santa Ana College (SAC) has joined with WallStreet University, Inc. (WSU), a developer and provider of on-line investor education courses headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA, to offer WSU’s live financial literacy workshops to adults. To staff these 20 live workshops on campus with qualified... - May 23, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Orange County College Leaders and Mascots Take to the Capitol Steps
Orange County, CA, higher education leaders and mascots will communicate the collective value of higher education to workforce preparation and the economic well-being of Orange County and the state. An unprecedented gathering is planned for Thursday, May 8, at 11 a.m. at the California State Capitol Building, south steps. - May 03, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Reluctant Gourmet Offers Students a Way Into the Kitchen
The Reluctant Gourmet, an online resource for home cooks and individuals thinking of going to culinary arts school, awarded its first culinary scholarship in association with Chefs4Students.org to a student at the International Culinary School of Arts in Michigan. - April 13, 2008 - The Reluctant Gourmet
National Hispanic Business Women Association's Free Seminar Helps Launch Successful Businesses
NHBWA presents “Cómo crear un negoicio exitoso.” In Spanish, this seminar gives current or prospective business owners guidance in launching a successful enterprise. - February 03, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Central Florida Institute Gains Grant for Sonography Program
Central Florida Institute becomes one of only two private, for-profit schools chosen to receive a 2007-08 SUCCEED, Florida! Grant. How important is it to train students in the medical field? According to the SUCCEED, Florida! Grant Program – very. Established in 2005, the SUCCEED, Florida! - February 02, 2008 - Central Florida Institute
Two O.C. Community Colleges Buck Perceived State Trends; Rancho Santiago Community College District Transfers Jump 27 Percent
Some who can ill afford to pay for an expensive college education may avoid community colleges thinking they are a dead end. Two colleges prove them wrong. College and university transfers from Rancho Santiago Community College District’s Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College... - January 25, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District