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Zona Rosa – The Home of Grantham University |
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As the completion date for Grantham University’s new main campus in North Kansas City, Missouri draws near, the sounds of construction are winding down. Walls are up and plumbing is in place and now all that is left to do is paint and finalize last minute details before Grantham’s staff moves in at the end of March.
In order to honor Grantham University’s hardworking, dedicated students from across the globe, Grantham has commissioned an artist to paint portraits of Grantham students. The paintings will be displayed in the lobby of the main campus building. If you would like to be a part of this project, please e-mail photos of yourself studying in your “usual spot” whether that is at home, at work, at the library or even on the back of a jeep to: jla@granthameducation.com.
You may also mail the photos to:
Grantham University
Attn: Johanna Altland
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 110
Arlington, VA 22201
Photos must be received by March 31, 2006 – photos will not be returned. Once the murals are complete, they will be featured in the monthly edition of News and Views and on Grantham University’s Web site.
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Grantham University Offers Scholarships to Wounded Soldiers and Family Members |
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On February 22, 2006, Grantham University announced that it is offering Military Severely Injured Scholarships in 2006 to U.S. service members from any branch of the United States Military. In order to qualify, scholarship applicants must have received a 60 percent or higher disability rating from the Veterans Administration as a result of being wounded in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom and have been retired from active military duty.
“Grantham University has been meeting the educational needs of the military community for more than fifty years,” said Roy Winter, president of Grantham University. “The Military Severely Injured Scholarship Program was created to honor the service members who in their course of duty have preformed meritorious acts of service for our country.”
The four-year scholarship program provides tuition and fees to pursue any Grantham University degree program. The estimated value of a bachelor’s degree is $28,000 with an additional value of approximately $11,000 for a master’s degree. Required textbooks and software are the responsibility of the student. The estimated textbook costs are $80 to $120 per course.
Grantham is also extending its 2006 Military Severely Injured Scholarship program to spouses and children of severely injured service members. This scholarship program provides a 25 percent tuition discount on any Grantham University degree program and includes the cost of required textbooks and software. The estimated cost for a bachelor’s degree is $21,000, and for a master’s degree, $8,000.
Wounded service members applying for these scholarships are required to provide a copy of the “Rating Decision” memo issued by the Veterans Administration, verifying their disability related retirement/discharge. Eligible family members must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid Military Identification Card. Applications and eligibility requirements are located on the Grantham University Web site at www.grantham.edu/msi.htm
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Richard Fendley
Master Sergeant Richard Fendley grew up in a small Mississippi town and enlisted with the Army right after high school in 1984. He enlisted as a crewmember for the Army’s air defense system, the Vulcan; a piece of equipment that now can be found in the Army Museum. After serving for nine years, he decided that it was time for a career change. Just after Desert Storm in the ‘90s, MSG Fendley became a US Army Career Counselor, helping soldiers plan their careers. Currently, he is serving with the US Army Central Command in Tampa, Florida.
Over the years, MSG Fendley enrolled in various universities and completed college classes. “All of the colleges that I attended were good places for an education, but when I finally became a student with Grantham a couple of years ago, I found out what it meant to be part of a great institution,” said MSG Fendley. “Grantham University was unlike any other university that I had come in contact with – it is exciting, challenging and enlightening.”
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Grantham University’s distance learning model worked for MSG Fendley. The faculty was there when he needed them, and the student support channel kept him motivated and on track. MSG Fendley believes that Grantham motivated his life in education and has sparked is imagination for the future.
Recently, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and is proud to be a Grantham graduate and alumnus. And, after 21 years of military service, MSG Fendley has accomplished all of his military goals and is looking forward to retirement.
In January 2006, MSG Fendley started his first classes toward a Master’s in Business Administration. He said, “I just feel the need for more. That’s what happens when you are a part of a great group of people. Thank you to everyone at Grantham, there is not enough that I can say to accurately show my appreciation. And, to future students – You will be glad that you became a part of Grantham as I did.”
If you are interested in joining MSG Richard Fendley’s Tampa Bay Student and Alumni Chapter, please e-mail him at richard.fendley@us.army.mil. |
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Grantham University Academic Advisory Board Member Speaks at the Training Officers Conference |
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| On Tuesday, March 14th, 2006, Dr. Herbert London, a member of Grantham University’s Academic Advisory Board will speak about the future of online education and Grantham’s successful distance learning model during the Training Officers Conference (TOC) Professional Development Program.
TOC’s Professional Development Program is a series of nine monthly seminars featuring speakers on a variety of topics. The TOC, founded in 1938 in Washington, DC, is a nonprofit organization of federal trainers and other professionals from industry and academe who are interested in contributing to the knowledge and practice of human resources and training. Its members provide services and networking opportunities to the federal training community throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area as far south as Hampton, Virginia.
Dr. London is president of the Hudson Institute, a world renowned think-tank in Washington DC. He has been a member of the Hudson Institute Board of Trustees since 1974 and has been a senior fellow for more than thirty years, founding Hudson’s Center for Education and Employment Policy.
Dr. London is the former John M. Olin University Professor of Humanities at New York University, responsible for creating the Gallatin School in 1972, and served as dean until 1992. He is the recipient of honorary degrees from the University of Aix-Marseille (1983) and Grove City College (1993).
London is listed in the Directory of Distinguished Americans; Who’s Who in Education; Who’s Who in the East; Men of Distinction; and Who’s Who in America. In 1989, London was a Republican candidate for mayor of New York City. In 1990, he was the Conservative Party candidate for Governor of New York, garnering more votes than any third party candidate in the state’s history. In 1994, as Republican Party candidate, he narrowly lost the race for New York State Comptroller.
He is currently on the Board of Directors of the National Chamber Foundation, the Board of Trustees for Merrill Lynch Assets Management, the Board of Directors of the National Association for Industry-Education Cooperation, and the Rose Hulman University Board of Trustees. He is on the Council of Foreign Relations, and he formerly served on the Board of Governors at St. John’s College and the Board of Overseers at the Center for Naval Analyses.
Dr. London is a graduate of Columbia University, 1960 and the recipient of a Ph.D. from New York University, 1966. He is also professor emeritus at New York University.
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| CCME 2006 Symposium |
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| The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) held its 2006 Symposium in Reno, Nevada from January 30th to February 2nd, 2006. The conference focused on the future of military voluntary education and brought members of the military education community together for networking, professional development, and information sharing. Symposium participants attended sessions on disaster recovery and business continuity planning, accreditation and higher education topics related to the military education community.
Grantham University presented a session on Meeting the Needs of the Military Education Community through Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery: Success, Failures, and Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina, and participated in the Accreditation Institution Panel along with Mike Lambert, Executive Director of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The symposium concluded with a dinner banquet where Mebane Harrison, an Education Service Officer for 30+ years, was awarded the lifetime achievement award for her service to the military education community.
The CCME, a coalition of educational institutions and military organizations, promotes quality educational programs and services to all branches of the Armed Services, and facilitates communication between the membership and the Department of Defense educational support network. |
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Symantec Announces Programming Competition for University Students |
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Valerie Beall, Grantham University’s National Director of Business Development, attended the Association of the United States Army’s 2006 Winter Symposium from February 15 – 17 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The convention, entitled “Timing Change in Changing Times,” focused on the Army’s progression towards transforming while conducting combat operations. Highlights of the event included the unveiling of the Deployed Childcare Assistance Program, the Army vice chief of staff’s report on his four-day visit to Iraq, and presentations on the continuing efforts of the Army Material Command and the Army Training and Doctrine Command.
Over 1,600 attendees visited elaborate displays by exhibitors like Raytheon, Harris, SAIC and Boeing and participated in workshops and presentations from top Army, Department of Defense, and industry leaders.
The AUSA’s next symposium, “Installations as Flagships of Army Readiness: The Enterprise-wide Approach,” is being held at the Kansas City Convention Center from April 4 – 6, 2006.
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Verizon Representative Shares Career Knowledge with GU Students |
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 On February 23, 2006, Gary Kyle, Vice President of Defense & International Services for Verizon, spoke with Grantham University students about Verizon’s career opportunities and the importance of life long learning. Gary earned his undergraduate degree from the Air Force Academy and has multiple graduate degrees from other colleges and universities. He encouraged students to complete their degrees and congratulated them for their hard work and dedication. In addition to some great words of wisdom, Gary shared his background with Verizon and what the company looks for in a qualified job applicant. Grantham students and alumni were encouraged to look at Verizon as a potential employer. The gathering, held at Red Hot & Blue in Arlington, Va., marked the second DC Metro area Student Social of 2006.
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| Get Career Advice from Engineers, Scientists, Programmers, and CEOs! |
Grantham University is proud to continue its affiliation with MentorNet who offers One-on-One Mentoring Programs pairing undergraduate and graduate students (protégés) with professionals (mentors) for one-on-one, email-based mentoring (e-mentoring) relationships. Get information, encouragement, advice, and access to professional networks from professionals at IBM, AT&T, Intel, Alcoa, Hewlett-Packard, Lockheed Martin and more.
In addition to the One-on-One Mentoring Programs, MentorNet also offers a Resume Database as an additional job search resource for students. You can post your resume for MentorNet’s sponsors to view. When entering your resume, you have the opportunity to choose which of MentorNet’s sponsoring companies you are interested in. You can also select your major, legal status (important for some government labs), graduation date, type of job, and your willingness to travel or relocate. There is also a short box to list your skills and qualifications.
All MentorNet Community members have access to the Resume Database, and the opportunity to post a resume is available to all Grantham students regardless of whether or not you participate in the One-on-One Mentoring Program.
Grantham University partners with MentorNet to provide this service at no additional cost to you. Sign up today at http://www.mentornet.net/join.
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The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) is once again looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work with the largest Hispanic internship program in the nation! They are currently accepting resumes for several Program Assistant positions.
Interested applicants should e-mail their cover letter and resume to arosales@hacu.net . In the title of the message please type in "HNIP Program Assistant Search".
Title: HNIP Program Assistant
Status: Temporary assignment between March and August
Location: Washington, DC
Hours: 40 per week
Job Description: Provide general administrative support for internship program and assist with selection process, housing arrangements, and intern file maintenance. |
Responsibilities (Duties consist of, but not limited to):
1. Assist students with online application process
2. Process student applications
3. Assist Directors with selection and placement process
4. Assist with logistical arrangements for interns such as housing and travel
5. Other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience Requirements:
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Organizational skills and ability to multi-task
3. Spanish language proficiency highly desirable.
4. Ability to work with minimal supervision
5. Experience using Microsoft Office
Education Requirements: College student (junior or senior preferred) or recent college graduate
If you have any questions please call Alexandria Rosales at 202-467-0893 or e-mail her at arosales@hacu.net. Please feel free to forward to any interested individual or groups. Need response ASAP. For more information, visit: http://www.hnip.net/.
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Association Highlights
Association of the United States Army |
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Each month in News and Views, Grantham University will be featuring information on one of its association partners. This month’s featured association partner is the Association of the United States Army (AUSA).
Since 1950, AUSA has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women who serve on Capitol Hill.
AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports all components of America's Army. They also provide numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national.
AUSA’s mission is to represent every American Soldier by being the voice for all components of the Army, fostering public support of the Army’s role in national security, providing professional education and information programs. AUSA has 127 chapters located worldwide. Made up entirely of volunteers, they provide recreational and educational opportunities to Soldiers and their families. Most importantly, they support our deployed Soldiers and their families left behind.
AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that is open to all Army ranks and components -- including Active, Army National Guard and Army Reserve, government civilians, veterans, retirees, concerned citizens and family members. AUSA welcomes anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the Army. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also represented by AUSA. For more information on AUSA membership, visit www.ausa.org.
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This Month’s Online Learning Quote |
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
~Gandhi
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