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ALL IN and Engage Brief U.S. Senate on Adult Literacy's Link to Economic Opportunity

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network (ALL IN) and Engage partnered today to provide a briefing for the U.S. Senate on the vital link between adult literacy and economic opportunity.

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  • Briefing encourages membership in the U.S. Senate Caucus on Adult Literacy
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network (ALL IN) and Engage partnered today to provide a briefing for the U.S. Senate on the vital link between adult literacy and economic opportunity.
  • Low literacy lies at the core of multigenerational cycles of poverty and crime, and impedes the overall economic growth of communities.
  • "Adult education offers a pathway to opportunity and we've got to do a better job of reaching and teaching adult learners.
  • Today's briefing included an overview of the current adult literacy landscape, as well as a panel discussion with speakers representing employers, adult learners, adult education providers and workforce preparation organizations.

Rasmussen University Appoints Paula Singer as Acting President and Member of the Board of Directors

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University, an American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) institution, today announced the appointment of Paula Singer as acting president and a member of the Rasmussen Board of Directors, effective immediately. With decades of experience leading higher education organizations, Ms. Singer will replace Javier Miyares, who has served as the University's acting president for the past 11 months.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University, an American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) institution, today announced the appointment of Paula Singer as acting president and a member of the Rasmussen Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • With decades of experience leading higher education organizations, Ms. Singer will replace Javier Miyares, who has served as the University's acting president for the past 11 months.
  • "The Board and I are pleased to welcome Paula to the Rasmussen community," said Dr. Henry S. Bienen, chairman, Rasmussen Board of Directors.
  • Upon the appointment of a permanent Rasmussen University president, Ms. Singer will step down as acting president and remain a member of the Rasmussen College, LLC Board of Directors, becoming a public member.

Southwest Mississippi Community College Deploys YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to Drive Inclusivity Campuswide

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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YuJa, Inc., a leader in ed-tech solutions, announces that Southwest Mississippi Community College has launched the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help increase the accessibility of digital media and course content campuswide.

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  • YuJa, Inc., a leader in ed-tech solutions, announces that Southwest Mississippi Community College has launched the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help increase the accessibility of digital media and course content campuswide.
  • YuJa Panorama is one product in YuJa’s suite of high-impact media solutions that help institutions deliver accessible, engaging video and media content to users.
  • YuJa Panorama also provides users with customized website accessibility profiles that can be applied to any webpage.
  • “Southwest Mississippi Community College is dedicated to providing accessible learning environments for all students,” said Nathan Arora, Chief Business Officer at YuJa, Inc. “We’re committed to providing tools that make accessibility easy to implement and manage, and that drive inclusivity and promote learning.

VHS Learning Introduces New High School Courses for Computer Science, Business, and More

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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BOSTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Providing students with interesting new educational opportunities fosters their engagement in learning and better prepares them for college and careers. Students taking VHS Learning courses through their local schools or directly from VHS Learning will start the 2023-24 school year with comprehensive new courses in computer science, fine arts, languages, and business.

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  • VHS Learning has also continued its commitment to expand access to computer science education with new courses including Mobile App Development and Information Technology Fundamentals.
  • For almost three decades, VHS Learning has earned a reputation for educational quality.
  • All VHS Learning teachers complete graduate-level Online Teaching Methodologies (OTM) training to learn best practices for online teaching and learning, and 81% of VHS Learning teachers possess a master's degree or higher.
  • For more information on VHS Learning's 300+ unique online courses for high school students, including 29 AP® options, core courses, engaging electives, credit recovery, and other learning opportunities, school and district leaders can visit: https://my.vhslearning.org/PublicStudentCourseList.aspx

Forbes Names Oklahoma City Community College President a Top 10 Black Higher Ed CEO To Watch in 2023

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Oklahoma City, OK, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, President of Oklahoma City Community College, has been named by Forbes a Top 10 Black Higher Ed CEO to Watch in 2023.

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  • Oklahoma City, OK, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, President of Oklahoma City Community College, has been named by Forbes a Top 10 Black Higher Ed CEO to Watch in 2023.
  • "I am honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Black Higher Ed CEOs to Watch in 2023," said President Jones.
  • President Jones became the 11th President of Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma's fourth largest Institution of higher learning, on March 1, 2022.
  • "We are incredibly proud of President Jones for this well-deserved recognition," said Kevin Perry, Chairman of the Oklahoma City Community College Board of Regents.

Graduate School USA Names J.R. "Pepe" Carreras President

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graduate School USA (GSUSA) today announced the appointment of J.R. "Pepe" Carreras as President.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graduate School USA (GSUSA) today announced the appointment of J.R. "Pepe" Carreras as President.
  • "Pepe has led a distinguished career which is well-aligned with Graduate School USA's ambitions as we continue to execute on our strategic growth plan," said Ms. Selden.
  • "I'm excited to lead Graduate School USA in its next chapter of excellence," said Mr. Carreras.
  • Mr. Carreras has a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, and a bachelor's degree from Boston College.

East Haven, Connecticut Debuts Nation's First Middle School-Focused Aviation Career Exploration Program

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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EAST HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of East Haven announced today a three-way partnership between East Haven Public Schools, Avelo Airlines and Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to inspire a new generation of aerospace professionals. The co-ed Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Program is the first middle school-focused curriculum of its kind in the country.

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  • The co-ed Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Program is the first middle school-focused curriculum of its kind in the country.
  • East Haven Public Schools and Avelo Airlines are collaborating with the BSA's Connecticut Yankee Council to provide essential curriculum development and program management.The inaugural five-month program debuted today with a two-hour "Exploring Aviation Open House" at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).
  • Following today's open house, up to 50 students from East Haven's Joseph Melillo Middle School (JMMS) and East Haven Academy will be accepted into the ACE Program.
  • Connecticut Yankee Council BSA Director of Exploring Paul Lukassaid, "The Connecticut Yankee Council is incredibly excited to be partnering with Avelo Airlines and East Haven Public Schools to make possible an Exploring Aviation program for the students of East Haven.

NMSI Launches Military Families Mission Program in Nine New Schools

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Veterans and Military Families Month in November provides the opportunity to honor and celebrate the country's nearly 5.2 million service members and family. To further support these efforts, the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announces nine new Military Family Schools through its Military Families Mission. This program focuses on communities, schools and students in military-impacted communities to ensure high-quality STEM education.

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  • To further support these efforts, the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announces nine new Military Family Schools through its Military Families Mission .
  • "The success that we've seen with our current Military Family Schools led us to take the initiative to spread this program to even more families moving with the military," said Dr. Bernard Harris, Executive Director of Business Development and Fundraising.
  • "The Military Family Schools program allows for our future STEM leaders to stay on track to learn what they need to progress at a normal pace."
  • For more information on NMSI's Military Families Mission Program, please visit this page .

UC Hastings Law Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought by Hastings College Conservation Committee

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --UC Hastings College of the Law filed a motion today seeking immediate dismissal of a lawsuit filed by plaintiffs who want to stop the renaming of the College, after Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1936 on September 23.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --UC Hastings College of the Law filed a motion today seeking immediate dismissal of a lawsuit filed by plaintiffs who want to stop the renaming of the College, after Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1936 on September 23.
  • The lawsuit was filed last month by a small group of Hastings' alumni and some distant descendants of the law school's founder, Serranus Hastings.
  • "The College engaged in a thoughtful, deliberate and transparent process as we examined the historical record of our founder," said David Faigman, Chancellor & Dean of UC Hastings College of the Law.
  • The Legislature did so, passing AB 1936, which renames the law school University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco.

OCP Board Announces Appointment of Shenda Tanchak as Registrar and CEO

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Following a nation-wide search for an exceptional leader with a deep and unquestioned commitment to serving the public interest, the Board of Directors of the Ontario College of Pharmacists is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Shenda Tanchak (she/her), an experienced and highly respected leader in health regulation in Canada, as Registrar and CEO. Ms. Tanchak will officially join the College on May 30, 2022.

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  • The Ontario College of Pharmacists' Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Shenda Tanchak as the College's Registrar and CEO, effective May 30, 2022.
  • "On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and stakeholders of the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and on behalf of the public whom we serve, we are thrilled that Ms. Tanchak will be joining the College as its new Registrar and CEO," says Mr. Billy Cheung (he/him), Board Chair.
  • "Ms. Tanchak is a strategic, thoughtful and confident leader with an impressive background in regulatory innovation and stewardship.
  • Prior to consulting, Ms. Tanchak served as CEO and Registrar of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and as Senior Advisor to the Executive Office at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.