Fielding Graduate University Announces APA Accreditation Renewal

Fielding Graduate University offers the only APA accredited clinical psychology doctoral program utilizing a distributed learning model

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2013 - Fielding Graduate University is pleased to announce that the American Psychological Association (APA) has renewed its accreditation for the doctoral PhD program in Clinical Psychology. Fielding offers the only APA accredited clinical psychology doctoral program utilizing a distributed learning model. This program in the School of Psychology has been continually accredited by the APA since 1991.

The APA's Commission on Accreditation commended the program in each of its areas of review, including, program resources, program self-assessment and quality enhancement, and the program's philosophy, objectives and curriculum plan.

The report cited student-faculty relations as a "major strength of the program is its positive regard of its students, and its belief in their rights to courtesy, respect, collegiality, and sensitivity." Fielding's president, Katrina Rogers, PhD, stated, "Our clinical psychology program has served students and communities around the country for forty years, and we are pleased that APA has continued to affirm the quality of the program and its faculty. We are proud of our students, alumni, and faculty who continue to meet the highest of standards set by APA in a discipline that is so critical to the health and well-being of all societal members."

The report also praised the School of Psychology's value of diversity stating "the program recognizes the importance of cultural and individual difference and diversity in the training of psychologists…the program's training mission is also committed to ensuring coverage of issues of diversity, requiring not only a formal course on multicultural diversity, but also the infusion of diversity throughout many aspects of the formal curriculum as well as informal, extra-curricular activities."  

Fielding pioneered a distance education model comprised of blended and distributed learning that has served adult professionals for forty years. By creating flexible opportunities for individuals with career, family, and community responsibilities to achieve their advanced educational goals, Fielding's community of scholar-practitioners helps define the future of psychology at every level—from theory to practice and research.  Incorporating both intensive face-to-face interactions with online dialogue and other distance learning methodologies makes Fielding's Clinical Psychology program accessible to students across the nation.

Leadership Development Program for Neighborhood Academy Students

Pathway to Promise' Encourages Students to Lead and Succeed

PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2012 - PwC US today announced the launch of a new program for students of The Neighborhood Academy in Pittsburgh, PA.  The program, named 'Pathway to Promise,' is aimed at helping students increase their financial literacy skills, build leadership tools through hands-on experience, and obtain mentoring guidance from local business leaders.

"The staff and the students at The Neighborhood Academy are extremely excited about the 'Pathway to Promise' program," said Sheila Rawlings, Development Officer for The Neighborhood Academy. "PwC's network of support will provide our hard-working youth with indispensable, hands-on training in career development and financial literacy, while providing graduating seniors with the ability to earn scholarships for textbook expenses. Thanks to the enthusiastic partnership of PwC, our students will grow into career-oriented, ambitious young men and women with the confidence to thrive among their peers in college and in the workforce."

The first event was held on March 13th, 2012 in the Pittsburgh office.  PwC Partners and staff helped facilitate the first session regarding financial literacy career exploration for The Neighborhood Academy's students and alumni.  In addition, PwC interns visited the school and helped students with math tutoring. As part of the partnership, PwC is donating funds for book scholarships to graduating seniors to help with college textbook expenses.

"We are excited about our new program for The Neighborhood Academy," said Bob McCutcheon, Managing Partner for PwC's Pittsburgh office.  "In keeping with PwC's workplace culture, the 'Pathway to Promise' program demonstrates our great desire to give back to the community and support a range of volunteer programs, including this kind of local mentoring project which helps to foster young scholars' appreciation for career opportunities in accounting. We have helped build a unique program here, which will introduce these students to today's new world of opportunity, as seen through the eyes of PwC's seasoned professionals and a host of other Pennsylvania business and community leaders." 

 
About The Neighborhood Academy
After successful completion of its $10 million Forging Futures Capital Campaign, The Neighborhood Academy moved onto a state-of-the-art campus in Stanton Heights in September 2011. As an independent high school designed to help low-income youth become first-generation college students, the school provides foundational support during its extended school day. Its holistic set of programs includes three meals a day, group counseling, a required after-school program and summer school, and college advisory services that begin in the 8th grade. In The Neighborhood Academy's 11th academic year, it continues to have 100% of graduates accepted to four-year colleges and universities, 90% of whom have graduated within five years or are currently matriculated.  To learn more about The Neighborhood Academy, please visit http://www.theneighborhoodacademy.org/.

About the PwC Network
PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they're looking for.  We're a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.  Tell us what matters to you and find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com.

United Airlines and Adelante! Fund Announce Winner of Latin America Video Contest

NEW MEXICO COLLEGE STUDENT WINS AIRLINE TICKETS TO VISIT LATIN AMERICA IN ADELANTE! EDUCATION FUND CONTEST

CHICAGO- United, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), and the Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund have announced the winners of the "Destino: Latinoamerica" (Destination: Latin America) video contest for Hispanic college students. 

Jamila Hull, 22, from Las Cruces, N.M., and a senior majoring in German and museum conservation at New Mexico State University, won first place with a three-minute video showcasing five reasons to visit Brazil.  Hull's video is posted on www.adelantefund.org and on the Adelante! YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o03EmTDtfCw.

"From the beautiful shores of Ipanema to the heartland of the Amazon, Brazil captivates and welcomes its visitors," Hull said. "Brazil's vibrant culture, traditions and rich history provide visitors an incredibly diverse experience."

Participants had to submit a two-to-three-minute video highlighting five reasons to visit one of the 23 Latin American or Caribbean countries where United flies. A panel of judges from United, Adelante! and MarketVision, United's public relations agency for the Latino market, selected the winning video.   Hull won four tickets for travel to any United destination in the continental U.S., Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean.

"Jamila really captured the excitement and beauty of Brazil," said Maria Cristina Osorio, director of public relations for Latin America and the U.S. Latino market for United.  "The judges were impressed by the creativity of the students' Destino entries and how well they portrayed the tremendous diversity of the Latin American region."

Second-place winner Lauren Klibingat, an economics major at the University of California in San Diego, produced a video about visiting Panama.  Klibingat, a native of Los Angeles, will receive two tickets.
"We are proud of the outstanding content and quality of the submissions received as part of the "2011 Destino: Latinoamerica" video contest," said Jay Zambrano, executive director, Adelante!  "We were thrilled to see that so many of our students appreciate the cultures, histories, and lands of our Latin American friends throughout the Western Hemisphere.  Congratulations to all who participated."

United also is providing tickets for 10 Adelante! scholarship winners to attend the organization's annual Leadership Institute in San Antonio in October.

The Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund, a national nonprofit organization based in San Antonio, Texas, was established in 1993. The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the Miller Brewing Company are the founding organizations of the Adelante! Fund, whose mission is to inspire Hispanic students to graduate and lead through scholarship, internship and leadership training.  Since its designation as a 501(c)3 organization in 1997, the Adelante! Fund has awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to Hispanic undergraduate students across the nation and has provided career development, leadership training and internship opportunities to hundreds of promising young Hispanic college students.

Math Anxiety should be addressed in Grade School

Philadelphia - As children of all ages head back to school, many will be burdened with the added challenge of math anxiety. “It’s a problem that usually starts at an early age, and if it isn’t addressed in grade school, math anxiety can hinder students throughout their education and beyond,” says Agnes Rash, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

Rash suggests that while teachers are often the first to detect and deal with the problem, parents need to be aware that their own behavior can strongly influence how their child navigates math class. “If a parent also has math anxiety, they should be careful of making statements that can be perceived as condoning failure,” Rash says. “Statements such as ‘I was never any good at math, either,’ or ‘I can’t help you with your homework; I don’t understand math,’ can give the child the message that it’s OK to give up.”

Similarly, Rash says that teachers need to be mindful of how they present math concepts in class. “Making statements like ‘this is going to be hard; pay attention,’ can create an atmosphere of anxiety and fear,” she notes.

According to Rash, difficulty with math often starts because an individual student has missed a concept in class, and not because there is any underlying learning deficiency.

“There is a misconception that some people don’t have the ‘brains’ to do math,” she says. “Most people in the general population have everything they need to be proficient in math, and this includes doing algebra and geometry. What they might lack is the desire to learn the basics, which requires them to practice and drill, just like any other discipline.”

Rash, who is an expert in math pedagogy, is currently developing Sudoku puzzles and other games that teachers can use as interventions for math anxiety. She can be reached for comment at 610-660-1562, arash@sju.edu, or the Office of University Communications at 610-660-3240.

Don't Let Euphoria Turn to Tears - TDS Warns Students

LONDON - The Tenancy Deposit Scheme has warned students going into accommodation in the private rented sector this autumn not to let the euphoria of a new university year turn to tears.


In a message to student organisations throughout England, TDS Chief Executive Steve Harriott has urged students to take all necessary precautions to protect their deposits and to control the possible charges against the deposit at the end of their tenancies.


The TDS message to students warned them to check that their deposits are registered, to avoid damage and dilapidation and, if using a letting agent, to check that the business carries clients money protection insurance.

Steve Harriott pointed out to the students that "Asking questions about the protection of the deposit at the earliest opportunity is the first line of defence for a satisfactory letting and a good time at university."


The message to the student organisations urged them to encourage all students to read the overview of the deposit protection system on the TDS website and for the student bodies to contact the Scheme should they need advice about promoting the deposit protection message across their campuses.

Keiser University Announcing $1 Million in New Scholarships

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Keiser University, which celebrates 35 years of successfully providing career-focused education, will provide another $1 million in new scholarships in honor of its transition to not-for-profit status.

The regionally accredited independent university this summer received final approval from the Department of Education to complete its transition to not-for-profit status.  To mark the occasion, the university will provide $1 million in new scholarship funds and hold events at its campuses throughout Florida, beginning with its main Ft. Lauderdale campus on Sept. 8.

The transition event will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Ft. Lauderdale campus, located at 1500 NW 49th St. in Ft. Lauderdale.
"We believe this transition is an exciting turning point for Keiser University and higher education and will expand upon a tradition of service and educational opportunities.  In support of our communities, we are going to provide $1 million in new academic scholarships to Florida students in addition to our existing $12 million annual scholarship program," stated Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor of Community Relations and Student Advancement."

There will be six new scholarships for students and prospective students to apply for including a Founder's Scholarship; Developing Tomorrow's Talent Scholarship; Students Making a Difference Scholarship; Rising to New Heights Scholarship; Building the New Economy Scholarship; and Today's Heroes, Our Leaders Scholarship.

"Keiser University, a not-for-profit corporation, will continue its mission of career-focused education and also remain committed to their 'students first' philosophies.  This exciting commitment on the part of the Keiser family will provide an educational legacy for present and future Floridians to pursue and achieve their educational dreams," said Gregg Wallick, Chairman of the Board for Everglades University.

Keiser University serves nearly 18,000 students on 15 campuses, employing over 3,000 staff and faculty.  The university is Florida's leading statewide provider of career-focused, post-secondary education and is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Keiser University serves students seeking associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in over 60 high demand degree programs at its Florida campuses, online, Graduate School and College of Golf divisions.  Keiser University's educational reach extends globally through its international programs including the Latin Division, a cooperative agreement in the Eastern European nation of Moldova, and a campus in Shanghai, China.

For more information on Keiser University, visit www.keiseruniversity.edu

240 College Scholarships Awarded by the Richard and Mica Hadar Foundation

NEW YORK - Richard Hadar, founder and chairman of the Richard and Mica Hadar Foundation, spoke at the 18th Year celebration on August 8th, 2011. Held at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York City, the evening included opening remarks by Richard Hadar, followed by performances by Hadar scholars.

The foundation has awarded close to 240 college scholarships since it started 18 years ago to talented students pursuing careers in the creative arts. It currently has 57 students attending undergraduate and graduate university programs. The graduation rate is 97%. Amongst the students that have graduated, many have achieved great heights in their chosen careers, and a number of them have gone on to earn doctoral degrees. Richard Hadar also stated he was very proud to see many of the graduates volunteer their time to serve as mentors for the foundation.

Richard Hadar explained that the foundation's focus was on the creative arts, because "artists have always been at the vanguard of positive change in society and no civilization has been able to survive without the vision and self identity articulated in its art." He also stressed his belief that "a student who demonstrated talent in any of the artistic fields; was accepted to a college, but needed financial assistance to attend, should be given that help."

The host for the celebration evening was Nathaniel Taylor Leach, a recent graduate from Emerson College, with a major in theater education. A gifted playwright and actor, Leach is teaching drama to elementary school students in Boston and will soon be touring with the Brown Box Theater Company, playing Sebastian in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Performers for the evening included violinists Blanca Cecilia Gonzalez and Iryna Kit, opera singers Emily Buse and Julia Partyka, actors Andrew Greer and Lydia Warr, flutist Tia Roper, and graphic designer Kevin Chao. Adria Giattino read a fiction excerpt, and presented a one-act play, directed by Hadar mentor David Miller, and starring Lydia Warr, Rejinal Simon and Nurit Monacelli. The evening closed with a photo essay by Janira Martinez. A reception followed the performance.