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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Commemorate
New Campus Building |
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Its official – Grantham University ’s new campus building located in Zona Rosa in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri is now open and the time has come to commemorate the new building. An official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at the campus building on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 4 p.m. followed by a reception until 7 p.m. Members of the Zona Rosa business community, the press and special guests including Mayor Kay Barnes, State Treasurer Sarah Steelman, and a Kansas City Chamber of Commerce representative will be in attendance. If you are a Grantham student living in the Kansas City area, join us for an afternoon celebrating new beginnings. Please RSVP to jla@granthameducation.com.
We are still accepting pictures of Grantham students studying around the world. Grantham has commissioned an artist to paint portraits of Grantham students in honor of your hard work and dedication. The paintings will be displayed in the lobby of the main campus building. If you would like to be a part of this one-of-a-kind 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. Each student who sends a picture of him or herself studying in their “usual spot” will be entered in a drawing to win 2 Round-trip Southwest Airlines Tickets (valid for anywhere Southwest flies; only one entry per student). The drawing will be held on May 1 st, and the winner will be notified by telephone.
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Need some inspiration - here is one example of a picture that has been sent in – GU student, Laurence Rogers, studying with his cat, Dickens. |
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Laura Ross
Chief Petty Officer Laura Ross recently enrolled in the Multidisciplinary Studies program at Grantham University. She first heard of Grantham through a friend and current student. “He couldn’t say enough good things about Grantham. He was right on the mark; it has been a great experience,” said Chief Ross. |
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Chief Ross decided to begin her education at Grantham because the Navy is going through a “Revolution in Training” and while it is not required at this time, within the next few years, the Navy will require degrees for advancement and promotions. Also, as a senior enlisted leader, she feels that it is her responsibility to set the standard for her Sailors. “I really can’t encourage them to do something like this without either doing it or having done it myself,” she said.
Grantham’s distance learning model works for Chief Ross because her position as a Flag Writer requires long sporadic hours in the office and a hectic travel schedule. Also, in the event that a Flag Writer’s Admiral is transferred to a new duty station, the Flag Writer transfers with them, keeping them from being able to attend classes locally.
Chief Ross, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, enlisted with the Navy in October of 1994. Currently, she serves as the Flag Writer to Admiral John B. Nathman, Commander, U. S. Fleet Forces Command (FFC). FFC provides trained and equipped U. S. Naval forces for combatant purposes world-wide. As a Flag Writer, Chief Ross serves as an enlisted aide performing tasks such as drafting personal correspondence, making travel arrangements, arranging security clearances, and coordinating various briefs. She also focuses on areas of protocol, such as arranging foreign dignitary and congressional visits and receptions. “After 11 years of active service, the Navy has been one incredible experience after another,” commented Chief Ross. In fact, this past October, Admiral Nathman was invited to ring the “closing bell” on Wall Street in honor of the Navy’s birthday, and Chief Ross was able to go with him. “The whole experience was bigger than life.”
Recently, Chief Ross was selected for a commissioning program, and will be commissioned as an Ensign on March 1, 2007. Congratulations from everyone at Grantham University! |
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Grantham University Hosts Motivational Speaker Event at Walter Reed |
On Friday, April 7, 2006, Grantham University hosted a motivational speaker event for over 300 severely injured service members in the Joel Auditorium at the Walter Reed Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. Grantham University presented its 2006 Military Severely Injured Scholarship Program and Olegario “Ollie” D. Cantos XII, former General Counsel for the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), was the guest speaker. For those soldiers not able to attend, the hospital televised the event on channel 33 throughout its hospital rooms.
Cantos discussed the philosophy of disability, the right to receive the highest level of respect, networking techniques, career opportunities, and resources available through U.S. DOJ’s Civil Rights division. Additionally, Cantos shared his personal story of overcoming a disability with the soldiers.
Currently, Cantos is the Special Assistant to the Assistant Attorney, General R. Alexander Acosta, serving as the Civil Rights Division’s point person in the U.S. Department of Justice on disability issues. He advises Assistant Attorney General Acosta on key strategies to enhance enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Valerie Beall, National Director of Business Development for Grantham University, provided an overview of the university and discussed the details of the Military Severely Injured Scholarship Program. The scholarship program, launched earlier this year, is available 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 greater disability rating from the Veterans Administration and have been retired or medically discharged from active military duty as a result of being wounded in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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 grant on any Grantham University degree program and includes the cost of required textbooks and software.
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The USAWOA Scholarship Opportunities |
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The United States Army Warrant Officer’s (USAWOA) Scholarship Foundation, created in 2003, is offering scholarships for the 2006-2007 school year. Once again, the USAWOA are offering a full four-year scholarship to Grantham University as well as scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to qualified applicants. All scholarships will be awarded in July.
The Grantham University full four (4) year scholarship entitles the recipient to pursue any degree program that Grantham offers, providing he/she meets the minimum qualifications of a high school degree or GED and basic computer skills. All necessary textbooks and software will be provided at no additional costs. The estimated value of this scholarship is $30,000. Please visit http://www.penfed.org/usawoa/WOASF/2006_Grantham_Appl.pdf to download and complete the application.
The Foundation will also award scholarships in the amount of $1,000 or more each to qualified applicants. Please visit http://www.penfed.org/usawoa/WOASF/2006_Regular_Appl.pdf to download and complete the application.
Application packets for both scholarships must be received between January 1 and May 1, 2006 in order to be considered for this year’s program. Completed application packets should be mailed directly to: USAWOA Scholarship Foundation, 462 Herndon Pkwy, Suite 207 , Herndon , VA 20170-5235 . Applications must be complete at the time of receipt.
Applications will be accepted from the children (natural and adopted) and dependent stepchildren of members in good standing in the USAWOA (must have been a member for a minimum of six months). Spouses of members in good standing are also eligible and may apply for scholarship assistance in educational endeavors. All applicants must be in their senior year of high school or higher and plan to attend, or continue their education, in an accredited American college/university or vocational technical institution on a full time basis. All must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
For more information on US Army Warrant Officers Association, please visit: http://www.penfed.org/usawoa/index.html.
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Study Skills for 7 Intelligence Types
By Jamie Littlefield
About.com |
People are smart in different ways. Some people can create a catchy song at the drop of a hat. Others can memorize everything in a book, paint a masterpiece, or be the center of attention. When you realize what you’re good at, you can figure out the best way to study. Based on Howard Gardner’s theory of intelligence, these study tips can help you tailor your learning for your intelligence type.
Word Smart (Linguistic Intelligence) – Word smart people are good with words, letters, and phrases. They enjoy activities such as reading, playing scrabble or other word games, and having discussions. If you’re word smart, these study strategies can help:
• make flashcards
• take extensive notes
• keep a journal of what you learn
Number Smart (Logical-Mathematical Intelligence) - Number smart people are good with numbers, equations, and logic. They enjoy coming up with solutions to logical problems and figuring things out. If you’re number smart, give these strategies a try:
• make your notes into numeric charts and graphs
• use the Roman numeral style of outlining
• put information you receive into categories and classifications that you create
Picture Smart (Spatial Intelligence) – Picture smart people are good with art and design. They enjoy being creative, watching movies, and visiting art museums. Picture smart people can benefit from these study tips:
• sketch pictures that go along with your notes or in the margins of your textbooks
• draw a picture on a flashcard for each concept or vocabulary word you study
• use charts and graphic organizers to keep track of what you learn
Body Smart (Kinesthetic Intelligence) – Body smart people work well with their hands. They enjoy physical activity such as exercise, sports, and outdoor work. These study strategies can help body smart people be successful:
• Act out or imagine the concepts you need to remember
• Look for real-life examples that demonstrate what you’re learning about
• Search for manipulatives, such as computer programs, that can help you master material
Music Smart (Musical Intelligence) – Music smart people are good with rhythms and beats. They enjoy listening to CDs, attending concerts, and creating songs. If you’re music smart, these activities can help you study:
• create a song or rhyme that will help you remember a concept
• listen to classical music while you study
• remember vocabulary words by linking them to similar-sounding words in your mind
People Smart (Interpersonal Intelligence) – Those who are people smart are good with relating to people. They enjoy going to parties, visiting with friends, and sharing what they learn. People smart students should give these strategies a try:
• discuss what you learn with a friend or family member
• have someone quiz you before an exam
• create or join a study group
Self Smart (Intrapersonal Intelligence) – Self smart people are comfortable with themselves. They enjoy being alone to think and reflect. If you’re self smart, try these tips:
• keep a personal journal about what you’re learning
• find a place to study where you won’t be interrupted
• keep yourself involved in assignments by individualizing each project
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Association Highlights
American Federation of Government Employees |
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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 American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
AFGE is the largest federal employee union representing 600,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Workers in virtually all functions of government at every federal agency depend upon AFGE for legal representation, legislative advocacy, technical expertise and informational services.
AFGE has been nationally affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) since AFGE’s founding in 1932. National President John Gage, National Secretary-Treasurer Jim Davis and National Vice President, Women's & Fair Practices Andrea E. Brooks are active participants in the AFL-CIO, working to enhance and energize the labor movement.
AFGE takes seriously its responsibility to help provide good government services, while ensuring that government workers are treated fairly and with dignity. The union supports a meaningful transformation of the federal workplace to improve the way services and benefits are delivered to the American public.
As a labor union, AFGE is in a unique position because it is not currently afforded the same full scope collective bargaining rights as workers in the private sector. For this reason in addition to negotiating working conditions at the bargaining table, AFGE coordinates a full-scale legislative and political action program to monitor issues that impact the government work force. AFGE represents government workers who are the vital threads of the fabric of American life.
The union is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and divided into 12 geographical districts consisting of some 1,100 locals. Agencies with the highest concentration of union membership include the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration and the Department of Justice. For more information about AFGE, please visit: http://www.afge.org/.
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This Month’s Online Learning Quote |
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as
what you become by achieving your goals."
~ Zig Ziglar
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