Open Your Heart and Home This Summer…

Posted by bposton on February 25th, 2009 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Hi there my dorm room buddies…

This may be a little “off topic” but then again, when has that stopped me before? :-)

I got an email from Sara, my buddy at The Fresh Air Fund about an urgent need that they have.

Who or what is the Fresh Air Fund?

Just about one of the greatest non-profits around (in my humble opinion :-) )

Their mission in life is to provide free summer vacations to New York City children from low-income communities.

They’ve been doing this since 1877 (that’s right - 1-8-7-7) and more than 1.7 million New York City children have enjoyed free summer vacations through their efforts.

Thanks to them, nearly 10,000 New York City children enjoy free Fresh Air Fund programs annually. In fact, last year almost 5,000 children visited volunteer host families in suburbs and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada.

And that’s where they need YOUR help.

If you have room in your home - - and in your heart - - they would love for you to be a host family this summer. Again, as long as you live in the Northeast states from VA to ME you can be part of something VERY special.

Hey - didn’t someone say that we Americans need to help each other more - to be a part of something larger than ourselves?
(and isn’t that someone now in the White House? :-) )

So now you have a chance to step up to the plate and do your part. Open your heart and your home to a child who will always remember the wonderful experience of a summer vacation - that YOU made possible.

Here’s where you can learn more about being a host family for The Fresh Air Fund

 

Ben

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New Online Degrees from little and big colleges

Posted by bposton on February 17th, 2009 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

If you thought the economy was slowing down the online degree programs at universities accross the US, then think again :-)

A few colleges have announced new iniatives and online degree programs, such as…

Walden University, which is one of the leading providers of online degrees.
They just announced three new degree programs designed to meet increasing demands for qualified professionals in the fields of nursing, instructional design and technology, and management leadership with the addition of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing, B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology, and M.S. in Leadership progredams.

Here is a little more detail about each one of the new degree programs
M.S. in Leadership

This is designed to give students the tools and best practices they need to excel in today’s complex organizations. The new program will prepare students across disciplines to lead others and identify innovative solutions to challenges in a variety of professional settings, including the corporate, nonprofit, public, health care and education sectors.

Students can choose from eight specializations: Entrepreneurship, General Management, Human Resources Leadership, Innovation and Technology, Leader Development, Project Management, Self-Designed and Sustainable Futures.
B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology

Demand is high for professionals who can analyze training needs and goals, and then design and develop technology-supported instructional materials for various organizations. One of the few online degree programs of its kind in the nation, Walden’s B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology provides students with the skills and practical hands-on experience to help them succeed in the fields of instructional design and instructional technology. The program offers three concentrations: General Program, Business and Organizational Change, and Human Factors and Interface Design.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

This is designed for current registered nurses who hold a hospital diploma, an associate degree in nursing, or a bachelor’s degree (other than a BSN), and are seeking a BSN to help them achieve career advancement.

In case you were wondering, Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

For more information on these new degree programs, visit www.WaldenU.edu.

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OK, so this one is a little closer to my heart since it’s closer to home (in North Carolina)

Appalachian State University will begin offering an online degree-completion program leading to a bachelor of science degree in health promotion summer semester 2009.

It is the first online undergraduate degree to be offered by the university. (Good for them! :-) ) and it should benefit employees working in health-related positions in corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies across the state.

A cohort of twenty students admitted to the degree program will take two courses each term for 3.5 years. The degree program will include coursework in nutrition and health, epidemiology, environmental health, health behavior change and health risk appraisal.  An internship experience and business minor will enhance the degree.

Information about the degree and admission requirements is available at www.online.northcarolina.edu

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So…what are YOU doing this summer? Here’s an idea…that pays!

Posted by bposton on February 9th, 2009 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Hey my online degree dorm room buddies…

I know that it’s pretty cold outside, but let’s just relax and think about summer…

Warm sunshine, cool breezes…

WAIT - I need a JOB for this summer!! :-)

If that kind of thinking has awaken you from your summertime daydream, then I’ve got some great news for you.

The wonderful folks at the Fresh Air Fund are hiring Camp Counderlors for the entire summer!

Fresh Air Fund camp counselors are young adults from all over the United States, representing diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. In addition, many international students spend their summers as Fresh Air Fund counselors. The most admirable quality in a Fresh Air Fund camp staff member - wherever they’re from - is a commitment to work with inner-city children.

The Fresh Air Fund also welcomes international staff who wish to apply. They’ll even help you with obtaining visas for summer work in the United States.

Can’t beat that!

So if you are thinking about that summer job (and you SHOULD be, should’nt you? :-) ) Then head over to the Fresh Air Fund site to apply for any one of the many positions they have open:

http://freshairfundcounselors.smnr.us/

later…

Ben

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