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Government Says Don’t Teach Coeds Techniques Proven to Slash Date Rapes, Says Professor John Banzhaf
A New Study in the New England Journal of Medicine Suggests Why Many Campus Date Rapes Occur, and Provides a Simple Way to Slash the Number, but the Federal Government and Others Object Because Women Might Somehow be Blamed. - June 29, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
IBMC College Held a Chamber of Commerce Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Fort Collins campus of IBMC College held a Chamber of Commerce Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this morning in celebration of the Fort Collins Student Beauty Services Clinic now offering a full range of hair, skin and nail services to its clients. IBMC College hosted (35-45?) Fort Collins Chamber... - June 28, 2015 - IBMC College
EDTRIN Forms Exclusive Agreement with UPMHoldings for Development of Virtual College
EDTRIN Group Ltd (EDTRIN) (NSX: ETG) has signed an exclusive agreement with UPMHoldings, a company wholly owned by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), to enhance the job readiness and employment potential of its graduates. - June 28, 2015 - EDTRIN
Robert C. Walkup Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert C. Walkup of West Lafayette, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Robert C. Walkup Mr. Walkup is currently retired after spending 25 years in the education... - June 27, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Italian Brothers Visit North Shropshire College
Roberto and Alessandro Tibaldi have spent 12 days in Shropshire with their host, North Shropshire College (NSC) Governor, Graham Casson. Part of their stay involved two days of sampling lessons at the College, getting a flavour of a very different education system in comparison to their own. - June 27, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Choose2Matter, Inc. Announces Collaboration to Bring Authentic, Passion-driven Learning to Classrooms.
Choose2Matter announces that it is collaborating with Microsoft to bring authentic, passion-driven learning to classrooms and communities around the world. Microsoft will be the charter sponsor of Liberating Genius in the Classroom, a free e-book, authored by Angela Maiers that will guide teachers through the introduction of Genius Hour. It will also sponsor four Choose2Matter LIVE events in the 2015-16 school year. - June 26, 2015 - Choose2Matter
North Shropshire College’s Art Show Comes to a Close
Art students from North Shropshire College (NSC) have displayed their art work for the final time in an exhibition at NSC’s Oswestry Campus; the exhibition gave them the chance to show off their artwork to staff, students and visiting members of the public. Art and Design Lecturer, Kate... - June 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Independent Living Skills Hold Bird Box Build-Off Competition
The Work and Independent Living Skills Department at North Shropshire College’s Walford Campus recently held a Bird Box Build-Off Competition; the competition involves building a bird box to a required standard using pre-cut pieces of timber and a range of hand tools. The first competition... - June 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Link-Systems International Launches a Tutor Referral Product Aimed at Increasing Retention and Graduation Rates
Link-Systems International announced today the launch of Refer-Tutor-Report (RTR), a highly-focused online learning management application that has been expressly designed to help higher-ed institutions increase the retention and graduation rates of at-risk students. - June 25, 2015 - Link-Systems International
William Peace University Launches New Academic Program Geared Toward College Transfer Students and Working Adults
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Now Offering Classes Virtually Around the Clock through New FLEX (FLX) Program. - June 25, 2015 - William Peace University
IBMC College and Colorado Christian University Reach a Professional Education Partnership Agreement
The employees of IBMC College will receive a 10% tuition discount at CCU when enrolling in campus-based or online learning programs. - June 24, 2015 - IBMC College
North Shropshire College Travel and Tourism Students Visit Barcelona
Ten Level 3 Travel and Tourism students and ten Level 3 Sport students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus recently visited Barcelona on a trip funded by the Lifelong Learning Project. The trip to Barcelona forms part of the Level 3 Travel and Tourism course, where Travel... - June 24, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Study Proves, to Slash Rapes, Treat Women as Adults, Says Prof Banzhaf
When College Women Know How to Simply Say "No," Rapes Plummet, He Notes. - June 22, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
St. Lawrence University to Collaborate with Brookings Institution
St. Lawrence University faculty and students will have an exclusive opportunity to work with the Brookings Institution and participate in policy discussions focused on Africa security issues. - June 19, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
North Shropshire College to Start Veterinary Care Assistants Qualification at Walford and Shipley Campuses
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be starting a Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistants qualification at its Walford and Shipley Campuses this September. The new qualification is a ‘hands-on’ course and introduces the principles of Veterinary Care and will enable students to gain the... - June 19, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Agricultural Professionals Visit Italy with North Shropshire College and the Life Long Learning Project
Eighteen agricultural professionals from across the UK have recently visited the Tuscan Region of Italy. The participants visited farming and food production sites across Tuscany and met a diverse array of agricultural entrepreneurs, farmers, fishermen and smallholders in Tuscan agriculture. The... - June 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Margaret "Peg" Tracey Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Margaret “Peg” Tracey of San Bernardino, California has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Educators for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Margaret “Peg” Tracey Ms. - June 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Despite New Major Survey, Govt. is Not Doing Enough to Prevent Campus Sexual Assaults, Claims Prof. John Banzhaf
It’s Letting PC Concerns Over Blaming the Victim Waste Taxpayer Dollars and Ruin Lives, Says Professor John Banzhaf, Noting the Lack of Similar Concerns About Warnings Concerning Everything From Leaving Bicycles Unlocked to Leaving Young Children in Locked Cars During the Summer. - June 17, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
William Peace University Continues Trend of High Employment/Graduate School Placement Rate for Recent Graduates
For Second Consecutive Year, Four-Year Baccalaureate Finds 97 Percent Employment/Graduate School Placement Rate for Graduates. - June 17, 2015 - William Peace University
North Shropshire College Collaborate with Cambrian Heritage Railways in Commemoration Events
North Shropshire College (NSC) Art Lecturer, Kate Smallwood, recently met with Andrew Tullo from Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) to discuss how the 53 ceramic poppies, which were made by NSC Art students in remembrance of each soldier from the historic Cambrian Railway Company who died during the... - June 14, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Janet L. Mitchell
Janet L. Mitchell of Glendora, California, has recently been recognized as a 2015 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of English Composition and Linguistics. - June 12, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
North Shropshire College Recruiting New Outdoor Adventure Sports Students
North Shropshire College (NSC) is looking for new students who want to take on the challenge of the Level 2 qualification in Outdoor Adventure Sport. The qualification is available at NSC’s Walford Campus and is perfect for anyone who is interested in the outdoors, is active and fit, has... - June 12, 2015 - North Shropshire College
National Foundation for Marine Sciences Awards 2015 Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has awarded the Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships for 2015. The Scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing careers in marine science and related fields. This year's recipients are... - June 11, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Honored Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Gilbert Gordon, Has Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2016
Professor Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio has been recognized as Professional of the Year 2016 for his accomplishments and achievements in the fields of Water Research and Inorganic Chemistry by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - June 11, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Chancellor Upshaw Awarded Highest Civilian Honor in State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) Chancellor Jane T. Upshaw was awarded the Order of the Palmetto – the State of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for recognition of extraordinary work and dedication to the citizens of South Carolina. Selected by Governor Haley, the... - June 11, 2015 - University of South Carolina Beaufort
Janet L. Mitchell Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has recognized Janet L. Mitchell for her accomplishments in the field of English Composition and Linguistics. Based on her achievements, she has been selected as Professional of the Year 2015. - June 10, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Turner Appointed as University Chairman
Jonathan Turner has been named Chairman of Northern California University. - June 10, 2015 - Bayshore Trust
Two Majors Added to Academic Program at Pillar College
The Board of Trustees of Pillar College is pleased to announce that two new majors have been added to the degree program at Pillar College. In their regular monthly meeting on June 1, 2015, The New Jersey President’s Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing Pillar College to... - June 10, 2015 - Pillar College
North Shropshire College to Hold Family Festival
The Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) will be holding its Family Festival on Sunday 12th July, there will be many different activities on offer from the various subject areas of the College such as meeting Walford’s exotic reptiles; an Art Exhibition and Hair and Beauty Pamper... - June 10, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Unbound Medicine and the American Public Health Association Extend Partnership with Release of Control of Communicable Diseases Manual App
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, and the American Public Health Association (APHA), the most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world, today announced the release of the latest edition of Control of Communicable Diseases Manual for Mobile Devices and the Web. - June 09, 2015 - Unbound Medicine
SideGuide Brings the College Campus Tour to the Palm of Your Hand
SideGuide, a new iPhone app, launched this week allowing prospective students to tour college campuses easily with their phone both on-campus using GPS and off campus using the virtual mode. - June 08, 2015 - SideGuide
Real-World Safety Event for Girls Heading to College in the Fall
Author, speaker and founder of Real College Knowledge, Kristin Borostyan, will provide a campus safety and awareness seminar formatted for female students attending college in the fall. - June 05, 2015 - Real College Knowledge
To Deal with Campus Rapes, Should They Sing Kumbaya?, Quips Professor John Banzhaf
Some Women’s Rights Advocates Are Promoting "Restorative Justice" as the Latest Panacea for Complaints About Rapes on College Campuses. - June 05, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
William Peace University Named Among Best Online Colleges in North Carolina by Affordable Colleges Online
Independent Education Organization Ranks William Peace University in Top 15 of “Best In-State Online Colleges” - June 05, 2015 - William Peace University
All Tickets, Inc. Announces Innovative Best Broadway Group Comp Deal: Free Tickets for Groups
All Tickets, Inc. (www.allticketsinc.com), a licensed group ticket agency, has announced a new free ticket (comp) promotion for customers buying Broadway show tickets through the agency. Entitled The Best Broadway Group Comp Deal, it offers free tickets to any Broadway show. This comp offer, which is designed to make Broadway more affordable to groups, expires August 31, 2015 and is exclusive to All Tickets, Inc. - June 04, 2015 - All Tickets, Inc.
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences Announces Receipt of Grant from Seafarer Exploration Corp.
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has received a significant grant from the Seafarer Exploration Corp (SFRX), a company focused on archaeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks. The National Foundation for Marine Sciences... - June 04, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Colleges May Turn Date Rape Allegations Over to Regional Consortia, Says Professor John Banzhaf
Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf Cites Irreconcilable Conflicts of Interest, Huge Costs, and Possible Cutoffs of Federal Funds as Prompting Colleges to Consider Regional Consortia to Handle Allegations of Campus Date Rape. - June 02, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
MENTIS Helps Higher Education Organizations Protect Sensitive Data Across Multiple Systems
The Mid Atlantic Regional Higher Education User Group is the place to learn unique approaches to address Higher Ed challenges in PeopleSoft environments. - June 02, 2015 - MENTIS Software
George Washington University's Ruling OKing Swastikas on Campus Reported Internationally, Says Prof John Banzhaf
But the University is Silent About the Apparent Reversal of its Previous Zero-Tolerance Policy Regarding Swastika on Campus - May 31, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Daughters for Life Foundation Scholarships Winners 2015
The Daughters for Life Foundation was established in the memory of the three daughters of Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish’s, the founder – Bessan, Mayar and Aya – who were killed by tank shelling in the Israeli incursion into Gaza in early 2009. The Foundation offers awards, scholarships and fellowship programs to all Middle Eastern young women regardless of their ethnicity or religious affiliation. - May 31, 2015 - The Daughters for Life Foundation
Access to HE Students Hold Health Promotion Event
Access to Higher Education (HE) students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus have recently held a Health Promotion Event in the foyer, the theme of the event was ‘Healthy Living’. The students developed interactive displays on a variety of health related subjects... - May 30, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Walford Equine Students Take Part in Inter-College Competition
Level 3 Horse Management students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus recently took part in an inter-college competition hosted by South Staffordshire College, hosted at their Rodbaston Campus. The competition assessed the students’ horse riding skills and knowledge of... - May 30, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Dr. Ayers has over 40 years’ experience in the education field and is... - May 29, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rollins College Student Awarded Gene Apelado Scholarship
Shree Raj Shrestha, a junior studying computer science and mathematics at Rollins College, has won a Gene Apelado Scholarship to study in Germany in the fall. Shrestha spent much of this semester raising money for his native Nepal, which was recently devastated by an earthquake. “This... - May 29, 2015 - Rollins College Department of Business
George Washington University Nixes Ban on Religious Symbol; “Proactive Strategy” Backfires, Says Prof. John Banzhaf
George Washington University (GWU) Reverses its Previously Announced Plan to Effectively Ban a Hindu and Buddhist Symbol from Campus, Because It Resembled a Nazi Swastika, by Expelling Student Who Displayed It. - May 29, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
The National Graduate School of Quality Management Alumni Association Elects Board of Directors
The National Graduate School of Quality Management Alumni Association (NGSAA) has elected the officers of its Board of Directors. - May 29, 2015 - The National Graduate School of Quality Management
Sharon Lechter, Co-Author of "Rich Dad" Brand, Joins iGrad’s Panel of Financial Literacy Experts
The international bestselling author teamed up with iGrad to author the financial literacy curriculum, Your Financial Mastery, winner of the 2015 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education Award (EIFLE) from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - May 28, 2015 - iGrad
Sun Cartoonist Visits NSC
The Interactive Media Department at the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) was recently visited by The Sun cartoonist, Steve Bright (pen name Brighty), the visit was arranged by Learning Support Assistant, Sam Emms, and Media lecturer, David Watts. The visit coincided with the... - May 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Spring Art Competition Winner
Secondary schools across Shropshire were invited to enter their year 9 and 10 pupils into an exciting Spring Art Competition being held by North Shropshire College (NSC). The College received over 80 entries from schools across the county and the quality of the work was extremely high, so judging... - May 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Positive Impacts of the Redesigned SAT Exam
For the first time in almost a decade, the College Board has decided to update the SAT to better represent and track what students have actually learned in high school and to provide them with a better tool to prepare for college. - May 27, 2015 - Tutor Doctor Carrollton/Dallas