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LIM College Names Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College, which is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, today announced the appointment of Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College , which is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, today announced the appointment of Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost.
  • Carnz, whose appointment was effective August 21, joins LIM from City University of Seattle where he served as Provost since 2019.
  • He will be the chief advisor on academic matters to LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse and will lead development of a vision for LIM's academic future that supports student success, enrollment growth, and student retention.
  • "Scott is a passionate and creative educational leader with extensive experience in overseeing academic programs ranging from the certificate level to doctoral degrees," said Marcuse.

Shelley Smith - Actress, Supermodel and Founder of International Egg Donor Program, Dies at 70

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

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  • Smith passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023, in Los Angeles due to heart failure.
  • Smith first came to prominence as a fashion model represented by the prestigious Ford Agency, appearing on many magazine covers in the 1970s and early 1980s.
  • Smith made numerous guest appearances on scores of TV shows including "Murder She Wrote," "The Love Boat" and "Magnum P.I."
  • In 2005, Smith married Michael Maguire (Tony award winning actor and family law attorney) and they enjoyed an incredible marriage.

Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell and Jeremy Tunnell to be Opening Keynote Speakers for University of Phoenix Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair

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Friday, April 21, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell and Jeremy Tunnell as the opening keynote speakers of the University’s second annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, May 2-4, 2023 .

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell and Jeremy Tunnell as the opening keynote speakers of the University’s second annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, May 2-4, 2023 .
  • The focus of the keynote will be breathing unity into existence and forming a supportive space for the exchange of ideas.
  • Participants will engage in facilitated conversations about workforce trends and learn the skills necessary to become effective inclusive leaders in the workplace.
  • The number of available spaces for attendees will be limited, and those who attend will have the chance to earn a workforce-focused Inclusive Leadership Badge.

Curaleaf Adds Two New Members to the Board of Directors

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Monday, December 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2022.

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  • Michelle is a member of the advisory board of Treehouse Global Ventures and was named one of the 2019 CBE Power Women in Cannabis.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Michelle and Shasheen to the Curaleaf board of directors to deepen our bench and add talent to our board, as we further develop governance.
  • Mr. Shah joins the Board as an independent director, which brings the total of independent directors on the Board to four.
  • More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements and information concerning new members of Curaleaf's Board of Directors.

Pacifica Graduate Institute Welcomes Dr. Leonie Mattison as New President and CEO

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Friday, October 7, 2022

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a unanimous Board vote, Dr. Leonie Mattison started this week as the new President and CEO of Pacifica Graduate Institute, a graduate school in Santa Barbara specializing in depth psychology.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a unanimous Board vote, Dr. Leonie Mattison started this week as the new President and CEO of Pacifica Graduate Institute , a graduate school in Santa Barbara specializing in depth psychology.
  • Dr. Mattison comes to Pacifica with a Doctorate and MBA in Organizational Leadership and over 20 years of transformational leadership experience.
  • "Pacifica is a leader in depth psychology, a practice that has changed the lives of people across the world, including my own.
  • Pacifica Graduate Institute is an accredited graduate school offering masters and doctoral degree programs framed in the traditions in depth psychology.

Huntington Junior College Appoints Dr. Juan “Kiko” Suarez Chief Academic Officer

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

HUNTINGTON, W.V., June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Junior College (HJC), Huntington, W.Va., which was acquired in March by SensibleSchool, Inc., has appointed Juan Kiko Suarez, Ph.D., as Chief Academic Officer, a newly-created position.

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  • HUNTINGTON, W.V., June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Junior College (HJC), Huntington, W.Va., which was acquired in March by SensibleSchool, Inc., has appointed Juan Kiko Suarez, Ph.D., as Chief Academic Officer, a newly-created position.
  • The appointment was made by HJC President Fred Fransen and is an important step in positioning the college for future success.
  • As chief academic officer, Suarez is tasked with growing the colleges academic offerings based on the needs of the local business community and national trends.
  • Founded in 1936, Huntington Junior College (HJC) is a comprehensive, open-admission private institution that serves students from the West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio tri-state area, as well as globally.

Mercer Appoints Key Leaders to Drive Inclusion and Diversity Efforts

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

In this role, Williams leads Mercers inclusion and diversity strategy globally and drive measurable and visible outcomes in this space.

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  • In this role, Williams leads Mercers inclusion and diversity strategy globally and drive measurable and visible outcomes in this space.
  • He is based in New York, and reports to Moreland Murray, Marsh McLennan Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer (CIDO) and Achim Lueder, Mercer Chief People Officer (CPO).
  • Mercer also appointed Kaia West as Inclusion and Diversity Leader for the US & Canada.
  • Her responsibilities include leading the implementation of Mercers I&D strategy across the region and collaborating with key stakeholders to champion continued change.

New Edition Highlights Importance of Personal and Informal Learning Networks to Professional Growth

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SynED , a national non-profit focused on education, today released ReportOUT, a quarterly publication that highlights innovative educational initiatives that promise different perspectives and lasting changes, with its latest edition entitled "Personal Networks & Informal Learning: Making Learning Routine."

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  • THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SynED , a national non-profit focused on education, today released ReportOUT, a quarterly publication that highlights innovative educational initiatives that promise different perspectives and lasting changes, with its latest edition entitled "Personal Networks & Informal Learning: Making Learning Routine."
  • In Volume 12, ReportOUT looks at a disrupted education landscape where a world increasingly defined by connectivity means informal learning and personal learning networks (PLNs) are the key to unlocking personal and professional development.
  • Several articles provide practical tips on building personal learning networks, embedding continuous lifelong learning in companies, and encouraging informal learning among employees.
  • Ironically, these pressures for accountability are making us simultaneously more thoughtful and more limited in what we count as learning.

Cindi Bright's The Color of Courage: Crushing Racism in Corporate America Wins its Second Gold Stevie Award For Book of the Year

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Cindi Bright, author ofThe Color of Courage: Crushing Racism in Corporate Americahas won not one, but two gold Stevie Awards in 2021, Women In Business: Social Impact on Race award and now Book of the Year.

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  • Cindi Bright, author ofThe Color of Courage: Crushing Racism in Corporate Americahas won not one, but two gold Stevie Awards in 2021, Women In Business: Social Impact on Race award and now Book of the Year.
  • Earlier this year, Cindi released her groundbreaking bookThe Color of Courage: Crushing Racism in Corporate America, a deep-dive into the uncomfortable truths, biases, and ever-present problems minorities face in the corporate world.
  • Anyone at any level in Corporate America, will relate to the characters described in this book.
  • A provocateur of change, Cindi is committed to cultivating meaningful systemic change by shining a light on the ugly truth of corporate America.

ReportOUT Applies Lens of Social Learning Theory on Modern Education, Reveals Why Collaborative Learning Is Key

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

In Volume 11, ReportOUT considers the benefits of team-based and collaborative models of education, taking a fresh look at theories of learning pioneered by Lev Vygotsky and Albert Bandura.

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  • In Volume 11, ReportOUT considers the benefits of team-based and collaborative models of education, taking a fresh look at theories of learning pioneered by Lev Vygotsky and Albert Bandura.
  • And in some cases, they have more to offer," said Guy Smith, Executive Editor, ReportOUT.
  • This issue is a compendium of 15 articles that provide insight on the rise of project-based learning, the importance of social interaction in learning, and how problem-based learning can still be achieved when distance learning is required.
  • The promise of competitions and video games as social learning platforms is addressed in several articles.