September 28, 2007
National University of Health Sciences: Winterstein Named "Academic of the Year" by American Chiropractic Association
James Winterstein, DC, president of National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Ill., was recently honored by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) with its Academic of the Year Award. Dr. Winterstein received the award in recognition of his efforts in advancing the chiropractic profession through academic and educational excellence. "Jim has offered innumerable contributions to every facet of the profession's academic sector," said ACA President Glenn Manceaux, DC. "It is clear that he has excelled in his efforts to enhance the profession through academic distinction, and the future of chiropractic will surely be molded by his work." Dr. Winterstein has served as the president of National since 1986. His implementation of several degree programs -- in chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and oriental medicine -- earned Dr. Winterstein several honors including the university's 'Distinguished Service Award' in 2002, and a position in the National University of Health Sciences Hall of Honor, of which he was inducted in June 2006. In addition to his work on campus, Dr. Winterstein has been published in dozens of peer-reviewed journals, and has held several prominent leadership positions in countless academic organizations such as the Council on Chiropractic Education and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges. Among his numerous honors and achievements, Dr. Winterstein has received the prestigious "Who's Who in American Education" award 12 times, and was listed in the Guide to America's Top Chiropractors in 2007. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), based in Arlington, Va., is the largest chiropractic organization in the country. The ACA provides lobbying, public relations, professional and educational opportunities for doctors of chiropractic, funds research regarding chiropractic and health issues, and offers leadership for the advancement of the profession.
Source: National University of Health Sciences, Virginia
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September 25, 2007
Argosy University Celebrates Grand Opening of New Campus in San Francisco Bay Area
Argosy University celebrated the official grand opening of its new campus in the San Francisco Bay Area today. Lucille Sansing, President of the campus, was joined by Argosy University administrators, political officials and area business representatives to mark the occasion. Argosy University officially celebrated the opening of its new multi-million dollar campus located in Alameda with a reception for community, business and government officials. The new campus, located about 20 minutes from San Francisco, is within easy commuting distance from any of the major Bay Area communities. The campus was previously located north of the city in Point Richmond, Calif. The new campus boasts wireless technology, new modern classrooms, a larger library, a student lounge area and two "smart classrooms." The reception featured representatives from both local and state government who congratulated Argosy University on their new campus and discussed state higher education needs and the role that private universities play in educating tomorrow's leaders. Speakers included Argosy University President Dr. Greg O'Brien; Cecilia Cervantes, President, College of Alameda, and representatives from the Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and State Assembly Member Sandre Swanson. "We are excited to begin a new chapter in Argosy University's history in San Francisco," said Dr. O'Brien. "The growth that the university has experienced in San Francisco the past several years is primarily due to the addition of quality programs and a continuing need for well-prepared graduates in the fields of education, business and psychology." "The new location was critical given our growth in San Francisco," said Sansing. "We continue to see interest in our business, psychology and education degree programs ranging from master's and four-year bachelor's degree programs to master's and doctorate degree programs."
Source: Argosy University
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September 18, 2007
University of Rochester's Simon School Rises on List of Top Business Schools, Says Wall Street Journal
The Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester has been ranked 4th out of 51 schools on the regional list in the annual Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive survey of the world's top business schools, published in the September 17, 2007, issue of the Wall Street Journal. The Simon School ranking is up from the 6th place position last year, and a significant jump from 17th place the year before that. Across all of the 264 surveyed business schools, Simon also ranked 9th in finance. "We believe that a number of factors played a role in our rankings gain this year," said Simon School Dean Mark Zupan. "These factors include improvements in our student quality over the last several years; the efforts of our Career Management team to deepen our corporate recruiter base and to better match students' career aspirations with the requirements of the corporations that recruit at Simon; the initiation of several curricular enhancements; and an organized marketing campaign that has promoted our School and its students to the corporations for whom they desire to work." The Journal rankings are based on a survey of 4,430 corporate recruiters regarding 185 leading U.S. schools and 79 non-U.S. schools. Three categories (national, regional, and international) are used by the Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive to rank the schools. The published ranking features 85 schools (19 in the national category, 51 in the regional category, and 24 in the international category). This year's recruiters took an online survey between Dec. 19, 2006, and March 23, 2007, and rated full-time M.B.A. programs on 21 different attributes, including students' leadership potential and strategic thinking, their previous work experience, the faculty and curriculum, and the career-services office. Of all the attributes, recruiters said interpersonal and communication skills, a teamwork orientation, personal ethics and integrity, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a strong work ethic matter most to them.
Source: University of Rochester, New York
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September 12, 2007
Prairie View AandM Welcomes Its First-Ever National Student Exchange Students
Prairie View A&M University welcomed its first ever group of visiting National Student Exchange (NSE) students during a welcome reception held Wed. Aug. 29 in the lobby of the Alvin I. Thomas Administration Building. University administrators, deans, faculty, staff and students joined to welcome the bright visiting students during a program, which featured words from university president Dr. George C. Wright. Recognized for its nurturing environment and strong specialized academic programs, PVAMU will provide its first NSE students with all of the services and academic instruction provided to all of its students. The students hail from various academic institutions in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. "I am very fortunate that I had the opportunity to leave Florida and come to a Texas, a state that has a very different culture than Florida, and attend a historically black university," states Mikayla Mitchell, a junior, psychology and sociology major from the University of South Florida. "Going on exchange is a once in a lifetime chance to explore a new place, meet new people and rediscover who you are as an individual. I have already become very close with the other girls that I am on exchange with and I am sure I will meet more wonderful people and experience new things," continues Mitchell on her experience at PVAMU. Other visiting NSE students include: Tiara Fulton, a junior communications major from Eastern Illinois University; Marta Kidane, a junior marketing major from Western Washington University; Wilmarie Santana, a senior chemistry major from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras; and Faven Tecle, a junior marketing major from Western Washington University. "NSE will offer our students an opportunity experience college beyond the borders of Prairie View. It will also allow them to see what college is like in other geographic settings and environments.
Source: Prairie View A&M University, Texas
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September 11, 2007
Bentley College Launches Online Career Networking Site - A Virtual Community for Students and Alumni
Students at Bentley College have a new and powerful career networking tool available right on their laptops. The recently launched FalconNet is one of the first student-to-student, student-to-alumni and alumni-to-alumni career networking portals in the nation. A virtual online community, it gives Bentley students and alumni a trusted site in which to leverage the knowledge, experience, and connections of thousands of graduates and fellow classmates. FalconNet enables students to obtain information on job and internship opportunities from industry insiders, gather tips on preparing for interviews, take advantage of the college's eRecruiting system, and access links to popular career web sites and the Career Services calendar of events. Bentley's FalconNet converts the already established habits of students who use social networking sites to develop virtual relationships around common interests to a new purpose: creating professional networking relationships that give them a competitive edge in the job market. "We've created a powerful, flexible place where students and alumni can become resources for each other," says Caitlin Blasco, Director of Undergraduate Career Services, who developed the FalconNet concept. "Our students can tap the deep knowledge and experience of our alumni, can learn from each other student-to-student, and also provide our alumni, who are hiring managers, with a pool of highly qualified candidates for their opportunities. It's a win-win on all sides." Similar to sites like MySpace and Facebook, FalconNet requires students to set up their own home page. Instead of filling the page with information about their favorite music, movies and food-- students describe their career accomplishments, experiences and goals. Students can search for classmates or alumni by specific company, professional field or interests. "For example, if a student has an interview coming up for an internship at Deloitte & Touche, they can contact other Bentley students who have interned there and find out what the interview process is like and what kinds of responsibilities they had," says Blasco.
Source: Bentley College, Waltham, Massachusetts
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September 11, 2007
Five Year Accreditation Granted to the University of Bridgeport's Master of Science in Acupuncture Program
The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) granted initial five year accreditation to the University’s Master of Science in Acupuncture program. ACAOM stated that “the purpose and educational objectives of the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute’s Master of Science in Acupuncture program are being adequately communicated, that the program has adequate learning resources to accomplish its purposes and educational objectives, and there is evidence that its purposes and educational objectives are being achieved.” The Acupuncture Institute was accredited by the State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education to offer the Master of Science-Acupuncture degree in June 2003. In fall 2007, 41 students are enrolled in the program, and since program inception in 2002 the program has graduated 27 students. Acupuncture is a health science used to treat both pain and dysfunction in the body. Oriental medicine, of which acupuncture is a modality, began more than 6000 years ago. Its use spread throughout ancient Egypt, the Middle East and later to Europe as merchants and missionaries to China told of the amazing discoveries there. Widespread use of acupuncture in the United States began in earnest after President Nixon opened diplomatic relations with China in 1971. Medical historians have noted that more people have benefited from Oriental medicine over the course of the last 5000 years than the combined total of all other healing sciences. While a few states require additional training, program graduates will be eligible for licensure in the majority of the 42 states that grant independent licensure in acupuncture, if they meet other state-specific licensure criteria. Acupuncture Institute graduates are licensed and practicing in the states of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Florida, Washington, and Arizona.
Source: University of Bridgeport, Connecticut
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