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Career Step Releases Video for Military Spouses Searching for a Rewarding Career
Career Step has just released a short video that provides tips for choosing a career as a military spouse as well as advice on selecting a military-friendly education program. - April 30, 2015 - Career Step
New Farm Manager at NSC’s Walford Campus
The bells of change have rang in for the College Farm at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus, as the new farm Manager starts work. Stephen Elsdon recently started work as the Farm Manager; Stephen brings with him a wealth of experience in farming. He is a Yorkshire lad born and... - April 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Application Deadline for Career Step Scholarship for Mothers Going Back to School is April 30
Career Step will close the application period for its scholarship for mothers going back to school on Thursday, April 30. - April 24, 2015 - Career Step
Prestigious Aberystwyth Scholarships Awarded to North Shropshire College Students
Two North Shropshire College (NSC) A Level students have won scholarships totalling £2000 alongside unconditional offers to study at Aberystwyth University. Alexandra Pickles took scholarship exams in both Human and Physical Geography which were judged as being of such high calibre that the... - April 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Head of Business Studies Elected to Oswestry Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee
Sarah Probert, North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Head of Business Studies, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Oswestry Chamber of Commerce (OCC). She was elected at the AGM of the Chamber, and was elected alongside other committee members, Secretary and Chairman. Commenting on... - April 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Application Deadline for Military Spouse Scholarship Offered by Career Step and Army Wife Network Approaches
Applications for the Career Step and Army Wife Network military spouse $2,000 scholarship are due on Friday, April 24. - April 22, 2015 - Career Step
St. Lawrence University Students Studying Abroad Climbs
Institute for International Education's Open Doors report show St. Lawrence University ranks 20th among baccalaureate in total number of students studying abroad. - April 22, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
Walford Farm Stalwart Retires
Mike Lutman, known to many past and present students of North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus, as the Head Herdsman at Walford Farm, has recently retired after being employed by the College for over 37 years. Mike has a real passion for the dairy herd and has competed in the rings... - April 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Naropa University & Gaiam TV Partner on Free Global Live Stream
Parker J. Palmer, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, will Deliver Naropa’s 2015 Graduation Speech, which will be live-streamed globally by Gaiam TV as part of an exclusive partnership between the subscription streaming TV service and Naropa University. - April 18, 2015 - Naropa University
NSC Engineering Lecturer Graduates from Oxford
Simon Thomas, the Engineering Coordinator at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Aspire Centre in Tenbury Wells, has recently graduated with an MSc in Learning and Teaching from Oxford University. Simon commented on his studies and research at Oxford, saying, "The part time MSc in Learning... - April 16, 2015 - North Shropshire College
iGrad and University of Illinois Launch Online Financial Literacy Certificate Course for Educators
iGrad partners with the Illinois Online Network at University of Illinois to launch an online course training educators how to teach the topic of financial literacy in a flipped classroom setting. - April 15, 2015 - iGrad
Parker J. Palmer to Serve as Naropa University’s 2015 Commencement Speaker
Naropa University today announced that Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned author and activist known for his work in education and social change, will serve as Naropa’s Commencement speaker. Palmer’s graduation speech, “Living From the Inside Out,” will include teachable moments from Parker’s extraordinary career. Naropa’s graduation will be held at Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado, on May 10th, beginning at 1pm MST. - April 14, 2015 - Naropa University
iGrad-PYFF Financial Literacy Curriculum Wins "Education Program of the Year"
"Your Financial Mastery" - the flipped classroom, financial literacy education curriculum developed by iGrad and Pay Your Family First - received the prestigious Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award for 2015 “Education Program of the Year” from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - April 13, 2015 - iGrad
Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film Opens with Online MFA in Digital Filmmaking
Akira Kurosawa, one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, has been honored with the launch of the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film. After two decades in the making, the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film will begin accepting applications for a state-of-the-art Online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree program in Digital Filmmaking on April 13, 2015. - April 12, 2015 - Anaheim University
Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute Offers Program to Harold Washington Community College Students
Local Chicago Students to Benefit from Enriching Intellectual and Cultural Program at The Great Connections Seminar - April 11, 2015 - Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
Guide Dogs Easter Raffle at WNSC
The Library Team at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has recently held an Easter raffle at the Walford Campus supporting their nominated charity ‘Guide Dogs’, the winning student was Level 2 Animal Care student, Victoria Pritchard, the raffle raised £20 for the Oswestry... - April 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Prepares for Major Rebrand and Rename
From Monday 13th April 2015, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be changing its name to North Shropshire College (NSC). The new name, logo and branding was developed after extensive consultation and input from staff and students. The College’s aim is to create and implement a... - April 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
UH Study Links Facebook Use to Depressive Symptoms
Findings Suggest Amount of Time Spent and Social Comparison on Facebook Impacts Mental Health. - April 10, 2015 - University of Houston
Career Step Publishes New Infographic on How to Choose an Online Training Program
Career Step has published an infographic describing important things to consider when choosing an online training program. - April 10, 2015 - Career Step
Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute President Attends Honors Seminar at Salve Regina University
Political Philosopher Khalil Habib Explores Ancient Ideas with Contemporary Relevance. - April 09, 2015 - Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
Career Step Announces Promotion of Two Executive-Level Employees
Career Step has promoted Ryan Ewer to Chief Marketing Officer and Ben Hartman to Vice President of Enrollments. - April 09, 2015 - Career Step
French Apprentices Make Exchange Visit to WNSC
Seven Level 1 and 2 Motor Vehicle Apprentices and two members of staff from the Ecole Supérieure des Métiers de Muret (ESM) (Muret College of Trades), near Toulouse, are on a two week exchange trip to Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC). It is an exchange visit after six Level... - April 09, 2015 - North Shropshire College
William Peace University Names Mandy Alston Financial Aid Coordinator
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires New Staff Member in Financial Aid Department - April 09, 2015 - William Peace University
Free Seminary-Level Messianic Hebrew Roots Discipleship Training Program
Arthur Bailey Ministries International presents the first, free 2-Year Seminary-Level Messianic Hebrew Roots Discipleship Training Program to equip serious students of Scripture for service in the Kingdom of God/YeHoVaH. - April 06, 2015 - Arthur Bailey Ministries International
Kent State University Chooses Data180 for Faculty Evaluation Solution
DATA180 has been selected by Kent State University to provide its FACULTY180 faculty activity reporting and evaluation system to administrators and faculty, replacing the current legacy system at Kent State University. Kent State University will be using the FACULTY180 system to manage annual reviews, along with tenure and promotion evaluations. - April 05, 2015 - DATA180
Naropa University Partners with LEAPNOW
Through Naropa, LEAPNOW offers an alternative first year of college called “LEAPYEAR,” that brings together the best of international experiential learning with a program of contemplative study to prepare students to make the best use of their college careers. - April 04, 2015 - Naropa University
WNSC Launches New Business Incubator with Charity Grant
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) launched a new Business Incubator recently, after gaining a grant from the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE). The £1000 was presented to the College from NACUE after working with the College to support them in... - April 02, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Collaborative Art Project Takes Shape at WNSC
A Collaborative art project started recently, with art A Level students from Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) taking part in a ceramics workshop with participants at Designs In Mind at their studio in town. The workshop has been inspired by artist Mitsy Sleurs and her project ‘99... - April 02, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Spring Lambing Day 2015 a Roaring Success
Spring Lambing Day on Sunday 22th March at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) was truly amazing this year. Walford Campus, Baschurch was heaving with lots of families who had a thoroughly enjoyable day. It was a record breaking Spring Lambing Day, with around 4,000 visitors making their... - April 02, 2015 - North Shropshire College
UH Ranked Among Top Institutions Delivering Online Psychology Curriculum
University Ranks 8th for Best Online Psychology Degree Program - April 02, 2015 - University of Houston
WNSC Holds Annual Fashion Show
Walford and North Shropshire College’s (WNSC) Commercial Services Department held its annual fashion show recently, the show involved students from Hospitality and Catering, Hair and Beauty and Construction. The Spring Fashion Collection from Dorothy Perkins was provided to the College for... - March 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step to be Featured in April 2 ICD10monitor Webinar on Preparing Clinics and Physician Practices for the ICD-10 Transition
Career Step is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Mike Hodgson will be speaking in the ICD10monitor webinar Thursday, April 2 at 1 p.m. Eastern time on the steps small clinics and physician practices should be taking right now for ICD-10 readiness. - March 27, 2015 - Career Step
St. Lawrence University Receives NSF Grant to Fund Liberal Arts Science Scholars
The Liberal Arts Science Scholars program will offer scholarships to 20 underrepresented students in STEM fields. - March 27, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
Career Step to Exhibit at 2015 UPCEA 100th Annual Conference March 30 Through April 1
Career Step will be exhibiting in booth 407 at the 2015 UPCEA conference being held in Washington, D.C., March 30 through April 1. - March 26, 2015 - Career Step
Career Step to Exhibit at the AAPC 2015 HealthCon in Las Vegas March 29 Through 31
Career Step will be exhibiting at the 2015 HealthCon event hosted by AAPC March 29 through 31 in Las Vegas in booth 502 to provide information on its training for ICD-10 preparation and medical coder career development. - March 25, 2015 - Career Step
LAX Airport Doctor Named "Physician of the Month" by American College of Urgent Care Physicians
Dr. Max Franklin Lebow, the Medical Director of LAX Airport Medical Clinic and Reliant Immediate Care Medical Group president, has been named “Physician of the Month” by the American College of Urgent Care Physicians (ACUCP) for his community involvement and professional leadership. - March 23, 2015 - American College Of Urgent Care Physicians Inc
National Conference Puts Amish and Plain Community Members Center Stage
Community Members, Researchers, and Healthcare Practitioners Convene to Discuss Best Practices in Communications, Access, Delivery and Design - March 20, 2015 - Center for Appalachia Research in Cancer Education
WNSC and Derwen College Make Maths Visible
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has recently been involved in National Maths Week activities in partnership with the Derwen College. Both colleges entered a national competition to creatively display the results of a survey of peoples’ favourite pizza toppings. At WNSC, a group of... - March 19, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Announces New “Career FastTrack: Medical Coding” Training Program
Career Step is proud to announce the launch of its new Career FastTrack: Medical Coding course designed to prepare former Career Step medical transcription students and graduates for careers in medical coding. - March 19, 2015 - Career Step
Agreement Allows St. Lawrence University Students to Enroll in Buffalo Pharmacy School
St. Lawrence University has a new articulation agreement with the State University of New York at Buffalo’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, allowing students to earn both an undergraduate degree and a professional health degree. The agreement will create a three-plus-four... - March 19, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
Credit.com's Christine DiGangi Speaks at East-West University
Credit.com reporter Christine DiGangi present a lecture titled “10 Things Everyone Should Know about Credit Scores” on Wed., Apr. 15. - March 18, 2015 - East-West University
WNSC Student Brings Archery to Spring Lambing Day
A Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) student who is completing a Foundation Degree in Sports Development and Coaching (awarded by Staffordshire University), will be asking members of the public to help him with one part of his qualification at this year’s Spring Lambing Day. Joe... - March 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
CEPT University Opens Admission Process for PG Programme
Open Admission for PG Programme by CEPT University. - March 18, 2015 - CEPT University
WNSC Business Administration Star Apprentice – Laura Edwards
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of our Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Laura Edwards is completing her Level 3 Apprenticeship... - March 15, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Gamekeeping Star Apprentice – Theo Creed
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of their Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Theo Creed is completing his Level 2 Apprenticeship in... - March 14, 2015 - North Shropshire College
CEE and Tsinghua University in China Inaugurate the Research Science Initiative 2015
The goal of the Initiative is to challenge young scholars and to propel them to pursue excellence and leadership in STEM. - March 12, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Career Step Named to the 2015 STEM Jobs Approved Colleges List
Career Step is proud to announce that is has been named to the STEM Jobs Approved Colleges List, which is the first of its kind to rate schools on their responsiveness and relevance to high demand, high growth STEM occupations. - March 12, 2015 - Career Step
WNSC Health and Social Care Star Apprentice – Ann Griffiths
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Ann Griffiths is 37 and is completing her Level 2... - March 12, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Agriculture Star Apprentice – Oli Lloyd
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Oli Lloyd is completing his Level 2 Apprenticeship in... - March 12, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Hairdressing Star Apprentice – Amy Lycett
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of our Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Amy Lycett is completing her Level 3 Hairdressing... - March 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College