Prescott College Responds to Immigration and Ethnic Studies Bills SB 1070, HB 2281

Prescott, AZ (Vocus) October 1, 2010

In recognition of Ethnic Studies Week, Prescott College is releasing a formal response to legislative changes which have adversely impacted immigration and ethnic studies.

Prescott College President Kristin Woolever took the helm as the Colleges 14th president on July 1, in the midst of heated debate on Arizona State Senate Bill 1070 and HB 2281. Since then she has worked with the Colleges leadership team in a transparent and inclusive process, including open forums and an online survey, to take the pulse of the campus and develop a response (see full statement below).

The College is eager to engage these issues, and is uniquely prepared to address underlying forces that give rise to immigration woes, she said. As an institution whose motto is For the Liberal Arts, the Environment, and Social Justice, Prescott College has a responsibility to engage these larger questions and address the economic and social justice complexities. It was clear from our internal survey that the majority of the Prescott College community feel that that SB 1070 is not the best solution.

The statement notes the cultural and economic impact of immigration in the Southwest and legitimacy of and need for the security of our nation. While there is clearly injustice in the current immigration system and need for reform, SB 1070 fails that test and is the wrong strategy for regulating immigration in Arizona. Under the law, naturalized citizens, legal immigrants and citizens born in the US for whom there is reasonable suspicion that the person is unlawfully present in the United States would likely be subject to unequal treatment by law enforcement. Considering Arizonas population is more than 30 percent Latino, this legislation has the potential to stigmatize and violate the civil rights of millions of law-abiding citizens and residents, fueling bigotry and adverse psychological, economic and cultural impacts.

In addition, the statement calls HB 2281 an inappropriate effort to regulate ethnic studies that may drive elimination of highly effective, culturally relevant and nationally recognized approaches to the teaching of U.S. history, politics and culture from Arizona public school curricula and notes the necessity of multicultural education as preparation for living ethically in a globalizing world. Prescott College formally endorses the upcoming Ethnic Studies Week October 4 through 8 which is being celebrated by a coalition of Arizona educators.

Prescott College already addresses root issues of immigration in curriculum of both undergraduate and graduate programs as part of its social justice mission. While the College offers many opportunities annually for the public to engage in discussion and attend lectures and teach-ins on these issues, the College has stepped up opportunities for public education and dialogue with a series of Public Events beginning with Ethnic Studies Week.

Immigration and Ethnic Studies Events at Prescott College

6 p.m. Thursday, October 7 Arizona Legislator Kyrsten Sinema will discuss the forces and events in Arizona politics which led up to passage of SB 1070 and HB 2281. Crossroads Center, accessible behind the Colleges main building at 220 Grove Ave.

12 to 2 p.m. Friday, October 8 -- Join Tuscon Unified School District Ethnic studies students and alumni and Dr. Roberto Rodriguez, University of Arizona professor of Mexican American and La Raza Studies, in a presentation on truth and myths about ethnic studies as well as how Indigenous ways of knowing are embedded in TUSD's program. Crossroads Center, accessible behind the Colleges main building at 220 Grove Ave.

8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010 -- Senate Bill 1070 Teach-in roundtable discussion. Crossroads Center, accessible behind the Colleges main building at 220 Grove Ave. Presenters include Prescott College Alumnus Jon Jantzen 71, Attorney General of the Tohono O'odham Nation; Dennis Moroney, Cochise County rancher, community activist, and permaculture instructor at Cochise Community College; Annie Lai, ACLU-Arizona Staff Attorney; and Randall Amster, J.D., Ph.D., Prescott College Professor of Peace & Justice Studies, Chair of the Master of Arts Program in Humanities, and columnist writing on Arizona politics and immigration issues for national publications including Truthout, Common Dreams, and The Huffington Post.

About Prescott College

Prescott College offers a resident undergraduate program at its main campus in Prescott, Ariz., as well as low-residency bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in which students complete their studies in their home communities with the help of faculty mentors. All programs emphasize student-directed, experience-based learning-by-doing, environmental and cultural awareness, and social justice. For more information please contact Mary Lin, M.Ed., Director of Marketing and Public Relations at 928-350-4503 or pr(at)prescott(dot)edu. More information is on the web at http://www.prescott.edu.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES

Dr. Woolever and other members of the Colleges senior administration are available for interview and/or to contribute Op Ed pieces on immigration policy and the role of education in immigration reform.

FULL TEXT - Prescott Colleges Response to SB 1070 and HB 2281

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Partnership with Franklin University Offers Kentucky Community and Technical College System Students an Online Bachelors Degree Option

Kentucky (PRWEB) March 26, 2010

Many times, adults who have already attained some college credits find that the pressures of work and family responsibilities make it difficult to continue their education to the bachelors degree level. Now, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and Franklin University have a way to help make a college education more accessible.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System has entered into an agreement with Columbus, Ohio-based Franklin University to offer students the opportunity to earn bachelors degrees by combining on-campus courses at one of the following 16 Kentucky Community and Technical College System schools with online courses through Franklin: Ashland Community & Technical College, Big Sandy Community & Technical College, Bluegrass Community & Technical College, Bowling Green Technical College, Elizabethtown Community & Technical College, Gateway Community & Technical College, Hazard Community & Technical College, Henderson Community College, Hopkinsville Community College, Jefferson Community & Technical College, Madisonville Community College, Maysville Community & Technical College, Owensboro Community & Technical College, Somerset Community College, Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, and West Kentucky Community & Technical College.

A student earns an associates degree and completes bridge courses through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System while simultaneously taking online classes through Franklin University to complete a bachelors degree. Majors are offered in 24 high-demand fields: Accounting; Allied Healthcare Management; Applied Management; Applied Psychology, Business Administration; Business Forensics; Computer Science; eMarketing; Financial Management; Forensic Accounting; Healthcare Information Systems Management; Healthcare Management; Human Resources Management; Information Technology; Interdisciplinary Studies; Management; Management Information Sciences; Marketing; Operations & Supply Chain Management; Organizational Communication; Public Relations; Public Safety Management; Safety, Security & Emergency Management; and Web Development. Franklin University also offers its innovative MBA, M.S. in Computer Science, and M.S. in Marketing & Communication programs online.

Students have responded enthusiastically to the convenient online format and the ability to fit classes into their daily schedules. They have the benefit of belonging to two schools at one time and are able to access Franklins resources in addition to those in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Franklins resources include academic advising, a technology help desk, and a library system. Each student also is assigned a Student Services Associate who provides support and guidance by answering questions about transcripts, financial aid, or even how to purchase textbooks.

About Franklin University

Franklin University serves more than 11,000 students annually through its on-campus programs in Columbus, Ohio, and the Community College Alliance. Nearly 270 community colleges in 33 states have teamed with the University to serve students. In addition to offering 27 undergraduate degree programs online, the over 100-year-old university has three masters degree programs, all offered in an online format as well as on campus. In 1999, Franklin was named as one of 15 education organizations nationwide for a U.S. Department of Education pilot project, which ensures that federal financial aid is available to students pursuing college degrees through distance learning.

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Pearson, Fayetteville Technical Community College Prepare to Serve Additional Military, Civilian Personnel and Families

Fayetteville, NC (PRWEB) March 30, 2010

Like many community colleges across the US, Fayetteville Technical Community College has seen a spike in enrollments due to the recession. But Fayetteville also faces other, unique challenges: The community is home to Fort Bragg, whose residents have coped with multiple military deployments over the past decade.

And now, Fayetteville is preparing for an influx of 40,000 additional military and civilian personnel and their families beginning in March 2011, the result of the US Department of Defense Base Realignment & Closure Commission's (BRAC) decision to relocate the US Army Reserve Command to Fort Bragg from Georgia.

In anticipation of these changes, nearly 100 community and education leaders came together recently for a summit to discuss issues impacting the region as a result of the population increases, including managing the expected growth in community college enrollments and proven solutions that improve student success in hybrid and online learning environments. The summit was sponsored by Pearson Learning Solutions, a business unit of Pearson, a global leader in education, technology and services.

"As we prepare to welcome thousands of new residents to our region, we must focus on the enormous impact they will have on our education system," said Barbara Tansey, Vice President of Academics and Student Services at Fayetteville Technical Community College. "We have been working diligently with the BRAC Regional Task Force to determine how the expected population growth will affect the region's community colleges, and we are grateful to Pearson for convening the summit as part of our ongoing efforts."

"Community colleges are the pillars of local communities across the US," said Don Kilburn, CEO of Pearson Learning Solutions. "We continue to work in partnership with North Carolina's colleges to arm them with the technology and tools they'll need to successfully manage increasing enrollments and promote their students' success in hybrid and online learning environments."

The summit included presentations and facilitated discussions about topics such as strategies to improve achievement and retention; using technology and customized solutions to personalize learning and enhance student engagement; and best practices and resources to enhance courseware and course design.

The keynote address was presented by Carolyn Jarmon of the National Center for Academic Transformation (NCAT). Ms. Jarmon is widely published on the topics of effective delivery of student services and distance education and is a sought-after consultant by institutions and corporations interested in learning in distributed environments.

Pearson provides complete, customizable online courses in many disciplines including allied health, business, criminal justice, and education, plus a full suite of custom media options for the classroom. Pearson's courseware services and library offerings are powered by best practices in instructional design and crafted by a team of course writers, subject matter experts and technologists.

About Pearson Learning Solutions

Pearson Learning Solutions (PLS) is a business unit within Pearson, a global leader in education, technology and services. As an education partner and consultant to higher education institutions, PLS is committed to designing total, client-driven education solutions. We are a team of world-class education experts, instructional designers, curriculum development experts, education course writers, development editors and experienced textbook publishers. We tailor solutions to each institution's individual needs whether that is for off-the-shelf online, in the classroom or blended courses or fully customized curriculum development. We also provide a wide range of tools to help students, faculty and institutions succeed.

About Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville Technical Community College was established in 1961 and serves over 34,000 students annually by providing 150 affordable occupational, technical, general education, college transfer, and continuing education programs to meet students' needs and desires as well as the community.

About National Center of Academic Transformation

The National Center for Academic Transformation (NCAT) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in using information technology to redesign learning environments to produce better learning outcomes for students at a reduced cost to the institution. For more information, visit the NCAT website http://www.thencat.org/index.html.

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SNAGABOOK.COM HELPS COLLEGE STUDENTS NATIONWIDE BUY AND SELL TEXTBOOKS

(PRWEB) December 15, 2002

As the cost of college tuition continues to rise, one of the largest complaints of college students everywhere is the expense of textbooks. Every semester, students find themselves paying exorbitant amounts for books, then never getting their money’s worth when they venture to sell them back.

Snagabook.com provides a convenient and hassle-free way to help students save time and money when it comes to buying and selling textbooks. Its online presence provides the ultimate in convenience because students can order or post textbooks 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

With value for buyers and sellers alike in mind, Snagabook.com lets students set a price when they post a book, for a better return when selling and a fairer price for buyers when purchasing.

Snagabook.com essentially works for the student. It emails them when someone is interested in the book and securely transfers the money from buyer to seller. Students pay nothing to post books. All sellers have to do is put the book in the mail when Snagabook.com alerts them that the transaction has been completed.

With two bachelor degrees and a medical doctorate, Vince Montes, founder and general manager of Snagabook.com, recalls his college book buying experiences as less than ideal. “I always felt like the bookstores were ripping me off, but chalked it up to the price I had to pay for an education,” said Montes. He created Snagabook.com to eliminate that feeling, allowing students to help each other.

Snagabook.com also features a comprehensive student resources section, with links to other Web sites pertinent to college students. This portal serves as a convenient, one-stop clearinghouse for information about grants, scholarships, jobs, housing, and more.

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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Selects EBSCO Discovery Service

Ipswich, MA (Vocus) October 6, 2010

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has selected EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) from EBSCO Publishing. The decision was made to answer key questions that a researcher faces when using a premium content collection from a library such as: Where to start? What's the best resource? How many unique "silos" of information do I need to search? EBSCO Discovery Service is designed to harvest metadata from both internal (library) and external (database vendors) sources, and creates a pre-indexed service of unprecedented size and speedreducing silos and providing everything the researcher needs in one place.

Executive Director of Library & Educational Information Systems at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Etheldra Templeton, says students and faculty want fast, comprehensive searches that will mine the full range of the librarys licensed resources. With discovery, users get a simple, Google-like search of all our quality electronic and print content. The robust metadata assures targeted, relevant search results and the pre-indexing from discovery assures fast retrieval.

Templeton says EDS allows users to take advantage of its collection and find the valuable content only available in a library collection. The library buys high quality, peer-reviewed and vetted information resourcesfar better than what an open Web search will findbut the sheer numbers of collections, vendors, and interfaces pose a problem for users. With EDS, we are able to provide one search box that exposes our collection to the user.

Another important factor for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine was the availability of a mobile interface with EBSCO Discovery Service. Having mobile access allows the library to provide its growing number of smart phone users with easy access, helping the college serve its users anywhere, anytime.

The Base Index for EBSCO Discovery Service forms the foundation upon which each EDS subscribing library builds out its custom collection. Beginning with the Base Index, each institution extends the reach of EDS by adding appropriate resources including its catalog, institutional repositories, EBSCOhost and other databases, and additional content sources to which it subscribes. It is this combination that allows a single, comprehensive, custom solution for discovering the value of any librarys collection.

The EDS Base Index is comprised of metadata from the worlds foremost information providers. At present, the EDS Base Index represents content from approximately 20,000 providers in addition to metadata from another 70,000 book publishers. Although constantly growing, today the EDS Base Index provides metadata for nearly 50,000 magazines & journals, approximately 825,000 CDs & DVDs, nearly six million books, more than 100 million newspaper articles, more than 20,000 conference proceedings and hundreds of thousands of additional information sources from various source-types.

EBSCO Discovery Service creates a unified, customized index of an institutions information resources, and an easy, yet powerful means of accessing all of that content from a single search boxsearching made even more powerful because of the quality of metadata and depth and breadth of coverage.

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EBSCO Publishing is the worlds premier database aggregator, offering a suite of more than 300 full-text and secondary research databases. Through a library of tens of thousands of full-text journals, magazines, books, monographs, reports and various other publication types from renowned publishers, EBSCO serves the content needs of all researchers (Academic, Medical, K-12, Public Library, Corporate, Government, etc.). The companys product lines include proprietary databases such as Academic Search, Business Source