Full term session: May 6 - August 25
Begins in CampusWeb May 6
LSTU 490: Culminating Study
Faculty: To be determined
12 credits
This online culminating term will meet in an “initial residency” starting on April 30 to engage in preliminary study exploration with faculty in their area of concentration and to receive information/instruction on how culminating studies work. Students will be paired with a professor with whom to work on the study. Culminators will meet as a group on a regular basis to report on progress and share their work with the group. At term’s end, final presentations will be posted on this site and discussed among all students and their faculty advisors.
This seminar and the culminating study run for 16 weeks, over both summer sessions.
Session 1: May 6 - June 29
Hybrid Seminar: Brattleboro, VT
Begins in CampusWeb May 6
Meet for 6 hours on Saturdays (3 Saturdays)
LSTU 341: Literacy in the Public Schools
Degree Criterion: Education (required of teacher licensure students)
Faculty: Nancy Reid
This seminar will focus on the guiding question: As a classroom or community, how can we create enthusiastic and skillful readers? Students will delve into the many issues and controversies surrounding literacy instruction in our K-12 schools and communities. (Literacy here is defined as reading, writing and spelling.) Students will learn about the various theories, controversies and possibilities related to literacy instruction in K-12 schools. For those who are Teacher Licensure students, this seminar will address the English Language Arts knowledge and performance standard for Vermont educators, which includes, “knowledge of research-based principles and processes underlying literacy development...”
Online Seminars
Begin in CampusWeb May 6
LSTU 316: The World of Words and Ideas
Faculty: Linda Gray
B.A. Degree Criteria: Humanities and Social Science
B.S. General Education: Arts/Humanities
You can see where you want to be, but you are not certain how to get there. You have honored your goals and your future by taking the first step, but the path ahead seems formidable. This seminar is for you if you want to obtain your undergraduate degree and exercise leadership in fields that are important to you.
In this seminar you will wrestle with ideas about social justice and ethical responsibility, meaning versus representation, culture and society. You will examine the qualities of leadership, and learn what it means to “lead from behind.” You will also engage with other students as you begin to write more persuasive essays and brush up on MLA and APA citation skills. We will explore the structure and responsibilities of a college degree, and offer tips about how to produce your best written work. Through readings, writings and online discussion, we will address the four core principles of scholarship at Union Institute & University:
• Communication: Express and interpret ideas clearly, using a variety of written, oral and/or visual forms.
• Critical & Creative Thinking: Use different modes of disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiry to explore ideas and issues from multiple perspectives.
• Ethical & Social Responsibility: Express ethical & social implications in one’s social, professional, artistic and/or scholarly practice.
• Social & Global Perspectives: Articulate a perspective on power in the world and one’s own place in the global community.
Students in this seminar will learn how to navigate CampusWeb. They will have full access to the UI&U library, films, e-books, scholarly articles and TED lectures. Free services of the Union Institute & University’s Writing Center will be available. In short, we will learn about ideas and each other as we journey through the world of online learning.
LSTU 328: Buddhism and Psychology
B.A. Degree Criteria: Psychology & Ethical/Moral/Spiritual Concerns
B.S. General Education: Social & Behavioral Sciences or Arts/Humanities
Faculty: Stella Marrie
In recent years, the contemplative traditions of Asia have influenced Western psychology’s understanding of the mind. This seminar will explore this cross-fertilization of ideas about human development and psychological healing. We will focus specifically on Buddhist psychology and its relationship to Western approaches to psychotherapy. How does Buddhist psychology understand human suffering and what are the implications for psychological healing related to this understanding? What is the influence of Western conceptions of self and identity on this emerging approach to personal and spiritual development? In addition to these questions, we will explore new secular approaches to mindfulness training and the empirical research that supports these therapeutic approaches.
LSTU 333: Writing with Heart and Mind
B.A. Degree Criterion: Writing
B.S. General Education: English Composition or Arts/Humanities
Faculty: Geof Hewitt
Writing is a key component of study in the B.A. Program, yet all too often students feel blocked, intimidated, or otherwise anxious about writing. This seminar is for students who want to explore the writing process, find their writing voice, and hone writing skills. Participants may focus on memoir, poetry, essays, annotations, fiction, any form of journalism, or a combination of genres. Our goal is for each student to find and exercise his/her “voice” in the genre(s) of choice, and to have an increased awareness of his/her own writing process and the technical and mechanical aspects of writing.
LSTU 338: Qualifying Portfolio Development
(Open to Teacher Licensure students only)
Faculty: Nancy Reid
This seminar is self-designed and customized for students who need to meet additional requirements to become licensed to teach in one of the five endorsement areas.
LSTU 358: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
B.A. Degree Criterion: Psychology (required seminar for Addiction Studies specialty)
B.S. General Education: Social & Behavioral Sciences
Faculty: Patricia Burke
In this seminar students will explore the psychological theories of counseling most prominent in substance abuse treatment including the Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Counseling approaches. Students will engage in experiential learning activities such as video or audio taped role plays with a focus on developing specific counseling skills based on these theories. This seminar is required for all students in the Addiction Studies specialization, but is open to anyone who wants to learn the theory and practice of alcohol and drug abuse counseling.
LSTU 372: Sex, Gender and Love: A Biological View
B.A. Academic Areas: Science & Statistics
B.S. General Education: Natural Science or Math/Statistics
Faculty: Sue Cobb
This seminar has two components, biology and statistics, which will run concurrently, but mostly independently. The biology component will cover, first, the evolution of sexual reproduction, attempting to answer questions such as, “How did sexual reproduction evolve?” and “What good is it?” Then we’ll move on to the very interesting question of human sex and gender. We think of humans as being either male or female, and mostly this is true. Our attempt to find out what differences might exist between males and females, other than those physical markers in our genitalia, has been a messier path; and we’ll explore research into sex differences from physiological and neuroscience perspectives. Through Fausto-Sterling’s Sexing the Body, we’ll shake up conceptions of only two sexes. For love, we’ll look at the neuroscience of attraction and attachment, and at evolutionary psychology’s approach to the evolution of human mating strategies.
In addition to regular participation in discussion, students will engage with 6-8 academic resources and write a minimum of 16 pages of academic writing.
Session 2: June 30 - August 25
Online Seminars
Begin in CampusWeb June 25
LSTU 347: What Shall We Eat? Controversies in Food & Nutrition and How to Make Sense of the Evidence
B.A. Degree Criteria: Science/Math & Contemporary Culture
B.S. General Education: Natural Sciences or Math/Statistics
Faculty: Sue Cobb
We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you eat,” which has recently been joined with the idea that the source of the food is important. In this seminar we will look at both aspects of American food habits: nutrition, and agricultural practice -- reading books from contrasting perspectives to examine the way authors use evidence and authority to make their arguments. For example, students will read both a traditional nutritional science perspective and a critical alternative perspective. They will track and analyze their own diet, utilizing both perspectives and drawing their own conclusions. For agricultural practice, we will read books promoting and critiquing the current local food movement and students will develop a point of view on industrial agriculture practices and the global production and transport of food and consider the alternatives. To add to critical understanding, students will complete a unit on statistics, working through the first half of a reader-friendly statistics book and reading about the ways statistics are used and abused.
LSTU 555: Art and Irreverence
B.A. Degree Criteria: Art and History/Art History
B.S. Gen Ed: Arts/Humanities
Faculty: Lucinda Bliss
This seminar explores artistic movements in which artists rebelled against the status quo with playful and irreverent creative practice. We will look at the early twentieth century Dada movement, Fluxus "happenings" of the 1960s, and Street Art from the 1990s, as well as considering contemporary artists who have carried these traditions into the present. Studio work in the seminar will include drawing, collage, photomontage, and assemblage, and will be inspired by the work of artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, Hannah Hoch, Allan Kaprow, Yoko Ono, Mark Bradford,and Margaret Kilgallen, among others. This seminar is designed for students with all levels of artistic and academic ability.
LSTU 356: Drawing as Awareness
B.A. Degree Criteria: Art & Ethical/Moral/Spiritual Concerns
B.S. General Education: Arts/Humanities
Faculty: Sarah Sutro
Drawing is a way of knowing ourselves, of finding out what we believe, of really seeing. In contemporary art, reference is made to “art practice” -- a phrase which borrows language from Asian traditions, where art is a form of disciplined spirituality. In this seminar we will explore several ways of approaching drawing, from literal description of everyday reality, to working from chosen photographs, to inventing our own personal perspective. All these require awareness. Through a series of exercises and drawing problems students will develop a relationship to line, shade, texture, and tone using a choice of several mediums such as pencil, charcoal, ink, wash, and conte crayon. Come to this course prepared to draw, write and think.
This seminar is appropriate for students with all levels of artistic ability and experience.
LSTU 362: Comparative Mysticism
B.A. Degree Criteria: Ethical/Moral/Spiritual Concerns & Literature
B.S. General Education: Arts/Humanities
Faculty: Ben Mitchell
Have you ever been stopped breathless by the sunset? Did you ever hear the phone ring and know instantly who was on the other end? Have you ever been listening to the forest when suddenly the sound of the leaves breathing overwhelms the call of the peepers? As humans we are surrounded by the mystery of life. We coin words like wonder, astonishment, even joy and ecstasy to describe the overwhelming feeling of life, but words are inevitably poor tools. Webster’s defines Mysticism as: “the experience of mystical union or direct communion with the ultimate reality.” Comparative Mysticism will compare mystical literature from seven major religions, in an effort to explore how people from all over the world, throughout time have sought to comprehend this mystery.
This seminar will read primary sources from Hinduism and Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Taoism and even Native American Shamanism. This seminar will examine the following question: are there any unifying principals that bind the major world religions together?
LSTU 370: Neurobiology of Addiction
B.A. Degree Criteria: Psychology & Science
B.S. General Education: Natural Sciences or Social and Behavioral Sciences
Faculty: Jody McGrath
In the past two decades, there have been astonishing advances in our understanding of the neurobiological basis and nature of drug addiction. We now know the initial molecular sites of action, at identified receptors, of virtually all of the major drugs of abuse including cocaine, heroin, and amphetamine, as well as legal drugs such as nicotine and alcohol. We also understand the main components of a “reward system” and its connections to major brain regions involved in motivation and emotion, such as the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex.
This seminar will acquaint students with basic anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and neurons, with synaptic transmission and transmitters, and with a variety of drugs and their effects on the body/mind of individuals.
LSTU 371: Alternative Healing Systems
B.A. Degree Criteria: Health & Psychology/Holistic Studies
B.S. General Education: Social & Behavioral Sciences or Natural Sciences
Faculty: Laurette Brady
The primary work of the seminar will be an exploration of a significant set of alternative healing modalities currently in practice in the U.S. The philosophic bases, principles and methodologies of each will be examined, followed by a review of research on outcomes and efficacy. Students will begin with a directed study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbalism, and the Relaxation Response, and then select a particular healing system, taken from a broad list supplied by the instructor, to study further. For their chosen healing system, they will conduct a review of current research and develop a description and assessment report, considering overall merit and best use of the healing mode. Results will be shared in a final forum with all students sharing their conclusions and discussing findings.
LSTU 379: Sanity/Insanity: Who Decides?
B.A. Degree Criteria: Psychology, Sociology
B.S. General Education: Social & Behavioral Sciences
Faculty: Maida Solomon
The fundamental goal in this seminar is to explore how differing dynamics have influenced concepts of sanity/insanity. By making more visible cultural and psychological variables, perhaps we will better be able to separate social myth from urgent need. We will read works from the twentieth century to the present.
How has sanity or insanity been defined and for what ends? Are the consequences the same for everyone? Do gender or other cultural components play a role? What quality or characteristic might be considered normal for some and abnormal for others? How do media portray people in ways relevant to mental health or diagnosis? This seminar will explore selected readings, films, media and current diagnostic tools as we pull apart layers of frameworks so as to perceive better the naming of mental illness.
This seminar is open to any student.
LSTU 380: From Stone Tablets to Twitter: A Social History of Communication
B.A. Degree Criteria: History, Culture
B.S. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Faculty Heather McCollum
The last few decades have brought us an astonishing array of technological changes, particularly in the ways people gather information and communicate with each other. In an effort to understand the meaning of the “information age,” this seminar will examine other moments in history when new technologies have had significant cultural, political, and economic consequences. We’ll investigate the origins and implications of “new” media (e.g., the alphabet, printing press, telegraph, photograph, radio, television, internet) and consider how each has prompted new hopes for world peace along with fears for the imminent decline of civilization. With this foundation in mind, we’ll ask ourselves: Are the new digital tools undermining democracy or enhancing it? Making us safer or less secure? Increasing access to cultural diversity or creating more cultural uniformity? Helping to shape a more sustainable future or further harming the environment? Do we control technology, or does it control us? We’ll draw on historical evidence and our own experience to engage with these important questions.
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Union Alumni in the News
Congratulations to Union Institute & University’s
alumni in the news. Do you have a story to share? Tell us about your recent accomplishments here: http://bit.ly/UXgOBD.
Randy
Danielsen (Ph.D. 2003) earned the
prestigious Patron of the Profession award from the University of Utah
Physician Assistant Studies program. Dr. Danielsen was honored for his outstanding dedication and service to the
physician assistant profession. He currently serves as dean and professor
emeritus at A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences.
Winifred Hamilton (Ph.D.
1995) was recently named superintendent
of Stamford, Connecticut Public Schools. Dr. Hamilton has worked in the Stamford Public
School district for over four decades, serving as a physical education teacher,
middle school assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and
deputy superintendent. She has also served as an adjunct professor at Sacred
Heart University and the University of Connecticut.
Dr.
J. Owen Allen III (Ph.D. 1991) recently
published Preactive Leadership, a guide to becoming a results-oriented, conflict-free
leader. The book’s content was drawn from Dr. Allen’s extensive
consulting experience with clients including General Electric, General Motors,
Hilton Hotels, John Deere, Kraft Foods/Sealtest, and Westinghouse Electric. Dr.
Allen currently serves as executive vice president and dean of the school of management,
and professor of management at Laurel University in High Point, North Carolina.
Dr. James L. Besier (Ph.D. 2004) co-authored “A Solution to an Unmet Need:
Pharmacy Specialists in Medication-Use Systems and Technology,” which was published
in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy and designated as a
white paper. Dr. Besier serves as the director of pharmacy at Owensboro,
Kentucky Medical Health System and currently holds faculty appointments at the
College of Pharmacy and the College of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati
and the College of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky.
In October, Dr. Don Brady (Ph.D. 2004) appeared on Dr. Robert Weil's Chicago-based radio show The Sports Doctor. Dr. Brady works in a
variety of specialties including clinical psychology, school psychology,
marriage and family therapy, and substance abuse counseling. Listen to Dr.
Brady’s interview about sport-related concussions here: http://bit.ly/UOG3Z3.
Amy
Christey (B.S. 2011, Criminal Justice Management) has been named the first female police chief of
Morro Bay, CA, earning the top post over 65 other applicants. Chief Christy previously
served as sheriff's lieutenant for Santa Cruz County and has completed her
first year of law school at the Monterrey College of Law. Read about Amy’s new
position here: http://bit.ly/SlPPD3.
The El Paso Holocaust Museum and
Study Center recently exhibited the work of artist Maria Jutasi Coleman (Ph.D. 1996). “A
Child Survivor’s Legacy” featured a powerful, thought-provoking collection of
her sculptures and tiles. Dr. Coleman, a Holocaust survivor born in Budapest,
Hungary, immigrated to the United States in 1962.
Dr. Gary
Helmer (Ph.D. 2008) recently began his new position with the National
Transportation Safety Board, serving as Chief of the Safety Division. Ensuring safe working conditions is Dr. Helmer’s
specialty. He previously served as Safety and Occupational
Health Director for the U.S. Forest Service and as Safety and as Occupational
Health Director for the U.S. Army.
On May 5, 2012 Amy
Millios (B.A. 2002, Liberal Studies) was awarded the Gown Award from
Colby-Sawyer College for her
extraordinary efforts to raise awareness of issues critical to woman. Amy is a
technology specialist in information resources at Colby-Sawyer College and
serves as a member of the New Hampshire Women’s Caucus Steering Committee. Her
experience includes direct care in developmental services, residential drug
addiction treatment for women, and community mental health programs. Amy has
also served as a coordinator for children with chronic health conditions in
foster care for the State of New Hampshire.
Recent graduate Steven Morgan (Ph.D. 2012) celebrated the
North American premiere of his musical composition In Pace: A Requiem of Peace. On November 3, 2012 the Augustana
Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado hosted a concert in honor of All Saints
Sunday in which Chancel Choir and members of Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra
performed Dr. Morgan’s requiem. Dr. Morgan is a composer and professor at
Rikkyo University in Tokyo, Japan. His new work was inspired by texts from the
Book of Common Prayer, the New Testament, and the poetry of Rabindranath
Tagore, Thich Nhat Hanh, Black Elk, and John Henry Newman.
Union alumnus, Professor Emeritus of Union’s Ph.D. program, Director of Caring to Change and Huffington Post blogger Mark Rosenman
(Ph.D. 1977) was quoted in “Getting Back More
Than a Warm Feeling” in the November 8,
2012 edition of The New York Times. Read the article about philanthropy and social impact bonds here: http://nyti.ms/Tjnyde. In August, Dr. Rosenman was interviewed on
“The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen” WNHN 94.7 FM in Concord, New Hampshire. Hear
Dr. Rosenman’s discussion about the presidential race and non-profit issues
here: http://bit.ly/QlZNVd.
Neal
Sarahan (Ph.D. 2001) was recently named executive director
of the Monarch Institute for
Neurological Differences in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sarahan’s specialty is
designing educational programs for children who have difficulty in traditional
school settings. He has served as a faculty member of Antioch University, an
early childhood teacher, playground designer and special education instructor.
Dr. Sarahan currently serves on the executive board of the Houston affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and he
volunteers at the Houston chapter of Heifer International.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Social Work Open House & Celebration
March 28, 2013
4-6 pm EST
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Cincinnati, North Miami Beach, and Online
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Special guest speakers will give brief presentations. The evening’s program and election of 2013 B.S. Social Work Student Council officers will begin at 4:45 pm. Light refreshments provided.
Union’s Bachelor of Science in Social Work prepares students for generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. The degree program engages students in a real-world approach and close mentoring relationships that foster professional development.
Learn more about our social work academic program at www.myunion.edu/socialwork.
Can’t attend this event in person?
Connect by live remote | Call-in: 1-866-951-1151 | Conference ID: 9060558
Florida:
RSVP to adlore.casseus@myunion.edu, 305-653-7141 x2126
Florida Academic Center
16853 N.E. 2nd Ave, Suite 102
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Cincinnati:
RSVP to tanya.delvalle@myunion.edu, 513-487-1209
Cincinnati Academic Center
440 East McMillan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Cincinnati Academic Center Hires Admissions Director
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| Ken Fritz |
Fritz brings a wealth of successful enrollment management experience to UI&U. Most recently, he worked for the Apollo Group’s Institute for Professional Development (IDP), which contracts with colleges and universities to provide enrollment management and educational consulting services.
Fritz also served in various admissions, recruiting, and enrollment management capacities with Thomas More College’s TAP program and Ohio Dominican University’s business programs. He is also a past president of the Regional Association for Adult Higher Education (RAAHE), a consortium of regionally accredited local colleges and universities, of which UI&U is a member.
Fritz has a master of business administration and a master of management with a concentration in human resources management, both from the University of Phoenix, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Union College in Kentucky.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Union Hosts Second Brattleboro Higher Education Fair September 29
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| The Brattleboro Academic Center at VABEC |
BRATTLEBORO – Union Institute & University, a private, non-profit university in Brattleboro, will host the second annual Brattleboro Area Higher Education Fair, Thursday, September 29th, from 5:30 -7 p.m. at VABEC on Old Guilford Road in Brattleboro. The free event is co-sponsored by the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce and will feature representatives from eight Brattleboro-area colleges and universities including: Community College of Vermont, Marlboro College, SIT Graduate Institute, Greenfield Community College, Union Institute & University, Keene State College, Vermont Technical College, and River Valley Community College.
Attendees can learn about graduate degree programs in areas including: business, psychology, international education, sustainability, health care administration, education, and interdisciplinary studies. In addition, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees are offered at several of the participating higher education institutions in a number of disciplines and delivery models. Michele Delhaye from VSAC will also be present to answer questions about financing education.
Key representatives will be on hand to answer questions about a number of important topics including graduate education, low-residency and online degree programs, study abroad, and choosing between a two-year specialized or community college.
The Higher Education Fair is ideal for students and parents, working adults looking to return to college, employees of local organizations, as well as faculty and staff from local schools who want to learn more about the colleges and universities located in the greater Brattleboro area, or who may be interested in an advanced degree. The event will feature light refreshments. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce “Skills for Success” scholarship.
For more information contact the Brattleboro Academic Center at brattleborocenter@myunion.edu, or at 802-257-9411.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Partnership With Columbus State Community College Grows
Union is the only outside university that offers a “3+1” opportunity on-site at the community college
CINCINNATI – Union Institute & University (UI&U) today announced that it will bring four additional bachelor of science programs to Columbus State Community College (CCSC), providing more opportunities for Columbus State students with an associate degree to earn a bachelor of science degree from UI&U, the private, non-profit university headquartered in Cincinnati.
In September 2010, UI&U faculty began teaching courses on-site at Columbus State’s downtown campus to CSCC students who are enrolled in UI&U’s sport management concentration with a goal to earn a UI&U BS in leadership. The first class exceeded the enrollment goals, and prompted the two higher learning institutions to add additional BS degree programs in criminal justice, early childhood studies, emergency services management, and business management.
“We are pleased to be able to create structured learning experiences that meet the specific needs and career objectives of Columbus State graduates,” said Dr. Carolyn Turner, UI&U undergraduate dean. “By working closely with Columbus State faculty, we were able to design degree programs that are not only in line with the goals of the Columbus State student, but also reinforce UI&U’s dedication to providing relevant and academically-challenging undergraduate programs that fit the lifestyle of today’s busy students.”
While Columbus State has many agreements with nearby colleges and universities, UI&U is the only outside college that offers a “3+1” opportunity onsite at CSCC. Students can take all four years of their bachelor’s degree at Columbus State with the first three years offered by CSCC and the last through classes offered by Union. This offers students a substantial savings on their tuition, and provides a convenient and accelerated path to attain a bachelor’s degree.
"Columbus State has a history of working with other institutions to offer a variety of options for our graduates to continue their education," says Will Kopp, vice president for Institutional Advancement. "Union Institute & University offers a fresh option by providing instructors and classes for CCSC students directly on the Columbus State downtown campus. That arrangement is a very convenient option for our students."
An articulation agreement recently established between UI&U and Columbus State allows Columbus State students from selected programs to transfer appropriate course work toward their bachelor’s degree at UI&U. In addition, graduates of Columbus State’s associate degree programs who transfer into UI&U’s undergraduate program receive a 10 percent discount on the tuition rate. They also receive a tuition scholarship for the last four credits if they maintain continuous enrollment in good standing with UI&U.
Courses in criminal justice management begin in late June and business management, emergency services management, and early childhood studies courses, all leading to bachelor’s degree with these specific majors, will start in September 2011.
For more information about the new programs please contact Nicole Hamilton, UI&U public relations manager at 513-487-1194 or nicole.hamilton@myunion.edu.
CINCINNATI – Union Institute & University (UI&U) today announced that it will bring four additional bachelor of science programs to Columbus State Community College (CCSC), providing more opportunities for Columbus State students with an associate degree to earn a bachelor of science degree from UI&U, the private, non-profit university headquartered in Cincinnati.
In September 2010, UI&U faculty began teaching courses on-site at Columbus State’s downtown campus to CSCC students who are enrolled in UI&U’s sport management concentration with a goal to earn a UI&U BS in leadership. The first class exceeded the enrollment goals, and prompted the two higher learning institutions to add additional BS degree programs in criminal justice, early childhood studies, emergency services management, and business management.
“We are pleased to be able to create structured learning experiences that meet the specific needs and career objectives of Columbus State graduates,” said Dr. Carolyn Turner, UI&U undergraduate dean. “By working closely with Columbus State faculty, we were able to design degree programs that are not only in line with the goals of the Columbus State student, but also reinforce UI&U’s dedication to providing relevant and academically-challenging undergraduate programs that fit the lifestyle of today’s busy students.”
While Columbus State has many agreements with nearby colleges and universities, UI&U is the only outside college that offers a “3+1” opportunity onsite at CSCC. Students can take all four years of their bachelor’s degree at Columbus State with the first three years offered by CSCC and the last through classes offered by Union. This offers students a substantial savings on their tuition, and provides a convenient and accelerated path to attain a bachelor’s degree.
"Columbus State has a history of working with other institutions to offer a variety of options for our graduates to continue their education," says Will Kopp, vice president for Institutional Advancement. "Union Institute & University offers a fresh option by providing instructors and classes for CCSC students directly on the Columbus State downtown campus. That arrangement is a very convenient option for our students."
An articulation agreement recently established between UI&U and Columbus State allows Columbus State students from selected programs to transfer appropriate course work toward their bachelor’s degree at UI&U. In addition, graduates of Columbus State’s associate degree programs who transfer into UI&U’s undergraduate program receive a 10 percent discount on the tuition rate. They also receive a tuition scholarship for the last four credits if they maintain continuous enrollment in good standing with UI&U.
Courses in criminal justice management begin in late June and business management, emergency services management, and early childhood studies courses, all leading to bachelor’s degree with these specific majors, will start in September 2011.
For more information about the new programs please contact Nicole Hamilton, UI&U public relations manager at 513-487-1194 or nicole.hamilton@myunion.edu.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Cincinnati Center Hosts Degree Completion Open House June 8
CINCINNATI, OH - Union Institute & University (UI&U), a private, non-profit university headquartered in Walnut Hills, will host an Undergraduate Open House for those interested in learning more about the university’s undergraduate degree completion programs, from 2-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, at the Cincinnati Academic Center located at 440 East McMillan Street. Faculty will be on hand at the open house to talk to potential students, and enrollment counselors will be available to evaluate transcripts on-the-spot.
Since 1964, Union has offered degree completion programs designed for adults who seek a customized, faculty-directed degree program that fits their busy schedule. The university offers B.A. and B.S. degree programs in a variety of majors including liberal studies (with five areas of concentration including writing, psychology, and sustainability), as well as business management, business administration, criminal justice management, leadership, early childhood studies, emergency service management, and social work. In addition, Union is one of the only higher education institutions in the country to offer a BS in maternal child health: lactation consulting.
Union’s accelerated undergraduate degree programs incorporate the students’ prior transfer credits earned at other universities or colleges, consider the students’ relevant professional experience and knowledge, and identify a set of remaining courses that reflect the students’ personal goals and satisfies UI&U degree requirements. Unlike most universities, Union does not put a time limit on transferring in credits earned at other higher learning institutions.
Reservations for the June 8 open house are not required, but recommended. For more information contact Union Institute & University’s Cincinnati Academic Center admissions personnel at admissions@myunion.edu or at 513-487-1219.
Since 1964, Union has offered degree completion programs designed for adults who seek a customized, faculty-directed degree program that fits their busy schedule. The university offers B.A. and B.S. degree programs in a variety of majors including liberal studies (with five areas of concentration including writing, psychology, and sustainability), as well as business management, business administration, criminal justice management, leadership, early childhood studies, emergency service management, and social work. In addition, Union is one of the only higher education institutions in the country to offer a BS in maternal child health: lactation consulting.
Union’s accelerated undergraduate degree programs incorporate the students’ prior transfer credits earned at other universities or colleges, consider the students’ relevant professional experience and knowledge, and identify a set of remaining courses that reflect the students’ personal goals and satisfies UI&U degree requirements. Unlike most universities, Union does not put a time limit on transferring in credits earned at other higher learning institutions.
Reservations for the June 8 open house are not required, but recommended. For more information contact Union Institute & University’s Cincinnati Academic Center admissions personnel at admissions@myunion.edu or at 513-487-1219.
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Announcing the Women's Empowerment Scholarship
UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES THE
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP
“Through its generous support, the Kellogg Foundation is making it possible for women in Cincinnati to earn a degree, advance professionally, and fulfill their dreams.”
CINCINNATI – Union Institute & University (UI&U), a private, non-profit university headquartered in Walnut Hills offering flexible, individualized, and socially relevant degree programs for adults is pleased to announce the UI&U Women’s Empowerment Scholarship Fund, to benefit single, female, head-of-household learners who enroll in the UI&U Bachelor of Science program in Cincinnati.
The scholarship is funded by a $50,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Mich. and will be awarded for UI&U’s Spring/Summer 2010 and Fall 2010 semesters.
The grant addresses two of the biggest hurdles for adults who want to pursue a college education which are time and finances. These can be insurmountable obstacles for women, in particular, who juggle children, career, and growing indebtedness.
“The scholarship program has a far-reaching impact. By providing single mothers with the opportunity to earn a college degree, they will have the potential to increase their earning potential, and thereby the opportunity to both better provide for their children and serve as role models - giving the entire family a brighter future and a better chance at achieving academic and career success,” said Dr. Carolyn Turner, dean of UI&U’s Cincinnati undergraduate programs. “Through its generous support, the Kellogg Foundation has provided the opportunity for women in Cincinnati to earn a degree, advance professionally, and fulfill their dreams.”
UI&U President Roger H. Sublett said, “The Women’s Empowerment Scholarship is a direct reflection of Union Institute & University’s ongoing commitment to engage, enlighten, and empower adults as they pursue a lifetime of service. All of UI&U’s programs are rooted in real-world application,” Dr. Sublett continued, “and many UI&U graduates are fulfilling leadership roles at local organizations including Head Start, United Way, and Hamilton County Job and Family Services.”
The Women’s Empowerment Scholarship will support a minimum of 15 scholarships in the amount of $3,300 to single, female, heads-of-household who care for dependent children and who are newly admitted to the B.S. program for the Spring/Summer semester starting May 2, 2010. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 12, 2010. For more information contact Kim Cotton, Enrollment and Outreach Coordinator at 513-487-1219 or at kim.cotton@myunion.edu.
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP
“Through its generous support, the Kellogg Foundation is making it possible for women in Cincinnati to earn a degree, advance professionally, and fulfill their dreams.”
CINCINNATI – Union Institute & University (UI&U), a private, non-profit university headquartered in Walnut Hills offering flexible, individualized, and socially relevant degree programs for adults is pleased to announce the UI&U Women’s Empowerment Scholarship Fund, to benefit single, female, head-of-household learners who enroll in the UI&U Bachelor of Science program in Cincinnati.
The scholarship is funded by a $50,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Mich. and will be awarded for UI&U’s Spring/Summer 2010 and Fall 2010 semesters.
The grant addresses two of the biggest hurdles for adults who want to pursue a college education which are time and finances. These can be insurmountable obstacles for women, in particular, who juggle children, career, and growing indebtedness.
“The scholarship program has a far-reaching impact. By providing single mothers with the opportunity to earn a college degree, they will have the potential to increase their earning potential, and thereby the opportunity to both better provide for their children and serve as role models - giving the entire family a brighter future and a better chance at achieving academic and career success,” said Dr. Carolyn Turner, dean of UI&U’s Cincinnati undergraduate programs. “Through its generous support, the Kellogg Foundation has provided the opportunity for women in Cincinnati to earn a degree, advance professionally, and fulfill their dreams.”
UI&U President Roger H. Sublett said, “The Women’s Empowerment Scholarship is a direct reflection of Union Institute & University’s ongoing commitment to engage, enlighten, and empower adults as they pursue a lifetime of service. All of UI&U’s programs are rooted in real-world application,” Dr. Sublett continued, “and many UI&U graduates are fulfilling leadership roles at local organizations including Head Start, United Way, and Hamilton County Job and Family Services.”
The Women’s Empowerment Scholarship will support a minimum of 15 scholarships in the amount of $3,300 to single, female, heads-of-household who care for dependent children and who are newly admitted to the B.S. program for the Spring/Summer semester starting May 2, 2010. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 12, 2010. For more information contact Kim Cotton, Enrollment and Outreach Coordinator at 513-487-1219 or at kim.cotton@myunion.edu.
Monday, December 1, 2008
North Miami to Host BS Info Sessions Dec 6 and 13
North Miami Beach, FL--
Union Institute & University (UI&U), a leader in higher education for adults, will host bachelor of science (BS) information sessions at its Florida Academic Center, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., December 6th and 13th. The center is located at 16853 NE 2nd Ave., #102, in North Miami Beach.
UI&U has been educating South Florida professionals for more than 18 years. The university’s BS program offers a rich academic environment where learners can interact with faculty and each other through low residency and distance learning options. Among the most popular programs are early education, social work, psychology, business management, and criminal justice management. UI&U’s education program prepares Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master’s of Education (M.Ed) learners to teach in Florida schools. In addition, the University offers professional development courses for educators to fulfill continuing education requirements.
Union is currently accepting applications for their Winter term which starts January 5. Interested learners are encouraged to enroll soon. Early registration, says Francis Francois, admissions director for UI&U’s Miami Center, enables learners to better prepare for the upcoming term, allowing them more time to save money, and to better familiarize themselves with online learning methods.
For more information email Francis Francois at Francis.Francois@tui.edu, or call 305.653.6713 x2130.
Union Institute & University (UI&U), a leader in higher education for adults, will host bachelor of science (BS) information sessions at its Florida Academic Center, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., December 6th and 13th. The center is located at 16853 NE 2nd Ave., #102, in North Miami Beach.
UI&U has been educating South Florida professionals for more than 18 years. The university’s BS program offers a rich academic environment where learners can interact with faculty and each other through low residency and distance learning options. Among the most popular programs are early education, social work, psychology, business management, and criminal justice management. UI&U’s education program prepares Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master’s of Education (M.Ed) learners to teach in Florida schools. In addition, the University offers professional development courses for educators to fulfill continuing education requirements.
Union is currently accepting applications for their Winter term which starts January 5. Interested learners are encouraged to enroll soon. Early registration, says Francis Francois, admissions director for UI&U’s Miami Center, enables learners to better prepare for the upcoming term, allowing them more time to save money, and to better familiarize themselves with online learning methods.
For more information email Francis Francois at Francis.Francois@tui.edu, or call 305.653.6713 x2130.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Professor Dr. Ellen Marshall Honored
Cincinnati, OH--
The criminal justice instructor earns a Celebration of Teaching award for her dedication to UI&U learners
Dr. Ellen Marshall, coordinator and instructor for Union Institute & University’s online criminal justice program, was honored recently by the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities for her exceptional dedication to the teaching profession and to her learners. At a luncheon held at Xavier University, the GCCCU paid tribute to Dr. Marshall by presenting to her a Celebration of Teaching award.
“She’s a superstar,” said Dr. Carolyn Turner, dean of UI&U’s undergraduate programs, of Dr. Marshall. “She understands the needs of the adult learner and she plays an invaluable role at UI&U with regards to the development, implementation, and oversight of the criminal justice program. And her experience and first-hand knowledge make her an exceptional instructor.”
As a Delaware police officer, Dr. Marshall was assigned to the Patrol Division, Special Operations Division, and the Criminal Investigations Division. She earned a Ph.D. in psychology from the UI&U, focusing on police psychology and traumatic stress in the emergency services. Dr. Marshall is currently writing a text on traumatic stress in law enforcement and developing a Reintegration Program for officers returning from military deployment. A lifelong learner, she is working on her third graduate degree in educational leadership and a certificate program in educational technologies. Dr. Marshall also served as a faculty advisor for UI&U’s undergraduate program in psychology. In addition to her work at UI&U, Dr. Marshall also serves as a faculty member in the Criminal Justice Department for Delaware Technical & Community College.
The criminal justice instructor earns a Celebration of Teaching award for her dedication to UI&U learners
Dr. Ellen Marshall, coordinator and instructor for Union Institute & University’s online criminal justice program, was honored recently by the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities for her exceptional dedication to the teaching profession and to her learners. At a luncheon held at Xavier University, the GCCCU paid tribute to Dr. Marshall by presenting to her a Celebration of Teaching award.
“She’s a superstar,” said Dr. Carolyn Turner, dean of UI&U’s undergraduate programs, of Dr. Marshall. “She understands the needs of the adult learner and she plays an invaluable role at UI&U with regards to the development, implementation, and oversight of the criminal justice program. And her experience and first-hand knowledge make her an exceptional instructor.”
As a Delaware police officer, Dr. Marshall was assigned to the Patrol Division, Special Operations Division, and the Criminal Investigations Division. She earned a Ph.D. in psychology from the UI&U, focusing on police psychology and traumatic stress in the emergency services. Dr. Marshall is currently writing a text on traumatic stress in law enforcement and developing a Reintegration Program for officers returning from military deployment. A lifelong learner, she is working on her third graduate degree in educational leadership and a certificate program in educational technologies. Dr. Marshall also served as a faculty advisor for UI&U’s undergraduate program in psychology. In addition to her work at UI&U, Dr. Marshall also serves as a faculty member in the Criminal Justice Department for Delaware Technical & Community College.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Breastfeeding Expert Named Advisor to Union Institute & University’s Maternal Child Health: Lactation Consulting Program
CINCINNATI –
Union Institute & University (UI&U) has named breastfeeding and lactation consulting expert Anna Cadwell Blair, Ph.D., CLC, as advisor of the university’s maternal child health: lactation consulting program. Dr. Blair is known internationally for her work on breastfeeding and is the co-author of Maternal & Infant Assessment for Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, now in its second edition, and Reclaiming Breastfeeding for the U.S. Prior to her appointment as advisor, she served as an adjunct professor for Union’s master of arts in health and wellness program.
“We are very fortunate to have Dr. Blair expand her role here at Union,” said Dr. Carolyn Turner, Dean of the Cincinnati Undergraduate Center. “Our learners now have the opportunity to be guided through the program by an internationally known expert.”
Dr. Blair operates a clinical practice at the Massachusetts-based Center for Breastfeeding, part of Healthy Children, a non-profit research and educational institution dedicated to improving child health outcomes through partnerships with public, private and non-profit agencies. She is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on children’s rights, children’s health, maternity practices and post partum support. Dr. Blair earned a master’s degree in organizational behavior from Vermont College, and a Ph.D. in health communication from Union Institute &University. Her mother, Dr. Karin Cadwell, her father, and her sister, are also Union graduates.
Union’s bachelor’s degree in maternal child health: lactation consulting prepares learners for a career as a lactation professional. Graduates of the program will be qualified to professionally counsel expectant mothers and mothers of young infants about best practices for the care and feeding of the young infant, and may also be qualified to provide instruction for and/or make presentations to the medical profession (especially in a hospital setting), and community, governmental, and non-profit agencies. The program also prepares graduates to sit for the International Board Certification for Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) examination offered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. The flexible program is ideal for busy adults, as most of the courses can be taken online and the seminars are held all over the country.
Union will host an information session about the bachelor’s degree in maternal child heath: lactation consulting, from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, November 13, at Union Institute & University, 440 East McMillan St., Walnut Hills. Dr. Blair and maternal child health faculty will be available to discuss the program, the International Board certification process, and career opportunities in this growing field. Parking is free, refreshments will be served. To reserve a space or for information contact: Michelle Chevalier at 513-487-1219, or email michelle.chevalier@tui.edu.
Union Institute & University (UI&U) has named breastfeeding and lactation consulting expert Anna Cadwell Blair, Ph.D., CLC, as advisor of the university’s maternal child health: lactation consulting program. Dr. Blair is known internationally for her work on breastfeeding and is the co-author of Maternal & Infant Assessment for Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, now in its second edition, and Reclaiming Breastfeeding for the U.S. Prior to her appointment as advisor, she served as an adjunct professor for Union’s master of arts in health and wellness program.
“We are very fortunate to have Dr. Blair expand her role here at Union,” said Dr. Carolyn Turner, Dean of the Cincinnati Undergraduate Center. “Our learners now have the opportunity to be guided through the program by an internationally known expert.”
Dr. Blair operates a clinical practice at the Massachusetts-based Center for Breastfeeding, part of Healthy Children, a non-profit research and educational institution dedicated to improving child health outcomes through partnerships with public, private and non-profit agencies. She is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on children’s rights, children’s health, maternity practices and post partum support. Dr. Blair earned a master’s degree in organizational behavior from Vermont College, and a Ph.D. in health communication from Union Institute &University. Her mother, Dr. Karin Cadwell, her father, and her sister, are also Union graduates.
Union’s bachelor’s degree in maternal child health: lactation consulting prepares learners for a career as a lactation professional. Graduates of the program will be qualified to professionally counsel expectant mothers and mothers of young infants about best practices for the care and feeding of the young infant, and may also be qualified to provide instruction for and/or make presentations to the medical profession (especially in a hospital setting), and community, governmental, and non-profit agencies. The program also prepares graduates to sit for the International Board Certification for Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) examination offered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. The flexible program is ideal for busy adults, as most of the courses can be taken online and the seminars are held all over the country.
Union will host an information session about the bachelor’s degree in maternal child heath: lactation consulting, from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, November 13, at Union Institute & University, 440 East McMillan St., Walnut Hills. Dr. Blair and maternal child health faculty will be available to discuss the program, the International Board certification process, and career opportunities in this growing field. Parking is free, refreshments will be served. To reserve a space or for information contact: Michelle Chevalier at 513-487-1219, or email michelle.chevalier@tui.edu.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Union Institute & University Announces New Degree Program for Los Angeles Firefighters
Program in Public Administration, in partnership with the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, is tailored to fit firefighter’s busy schedule
LOS ANGELES - Union Institute & University today announced a new bachelor’s degree in public administration designed to fit the needs of Los Angeles area firefighters seeking to continue their education while remaining on the force. The program, in partnership with the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC), is similar to Union’s degree programs in Criminal Justice Management, a highly-popular program that has enabled many police officers to advance in their careers.
“For many years, firefighters have longed for a degree program that would reward them for their long hours of duty related training – Drill Tower, specialized training, and California State Fire Marshal courses,” said Jon McDuffie, UFLAC 1st Vice President. “The Union public administration program is one that we believe UFLAC members and fire department civilian personnel will find as a perfect fit.”
The regionally-accredited program offers on-site programs at sites near firehouses or close to home, cutting down on commuting time, and giving learners the opportunity to network with other firefighters. In addition, the program offers four-unit courses that are able to be completed in eight-week sessions, and firefighters can earn credit for continuing education courses they took prior to attending Union.
Very few universities offer degrees for firefighters, said Battalion Chief Patrick Butler. “Union has tailored the courses to meet the unique needs of a firefighter. For example, classes are held on site in the morning, because that’s when firefighters are getting off work after their 24-hour shift.”
Butler, also a reserved deputy sheriff, earned a degree in criminal justice from Union. After many of his colleagues at the firehouse expressed an interest in going back to school, Butler approached the LA Center and the UFLAC about creating a program specifically for firefighters. Public Administration, said Butler, was an idea track of study because “today’s firefighters are involved in community relations, local municipal government, public education, and business management,” said Butler. “We do a lot more than put out fires.”
“There are a lot of opportunities for firefighters (once they get their bachelor’s degree),” said Butler. “A lot of doors start to open. Not only is there the financial bonus that firefighters receive for having a degree, but there is also the opportunity to change your thinking. The program enhances critical thinking skills and presents new concepts and new ideas of learning. It helps firefighters do their job.”
For more information about the new program contact: Vanessa Lopez, Director of Admissions, phone: 1-800-486-8328, or email: Vanessa.lopez@tui.edu.
LOS ANGELES - Union Institute & University today announced a new bachelor’s degree in public administration designed to fit the needs of Los Angeles area firefighters seeking to continue their education while remaining on the force. The program, in partnership with the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC), is similar to Union’s degree programs in Criminal Justice Management, a highly-popular program that has enabled many police officers to advance in their careers.
“For many years, firefighters have longed for a degree program that would reward them for their long hours of duty related training – Drill Tower, specialized training, and California State Fire Marshal courses,” said Jon McDuffie, UFLAC 1st Vice President. “The Union public administration program is one that we believe UFLAC members and fire department civilian personnel will find as a perfect fit.”
The regionally-accredited program offers on-site programs at sites near firehouses or close to home, cutting down on commuting time, and giving learners the opportunity to network with other firefighters. In addition, the program offers four-unit courses that are able to be completed in eight-week sessions, and firefighters can earn credit for continuing education courses they took prior to attending Union.
Very few universities offer degrees for firefighters, said Battalion Chief Patrick Butler. “Union has tailored the courses to meet the unique needs of a firefighter. For example, classes are held on site in the morning, because that’s when firefighters are getting off work after their 24-hour shift.”
Butler, also a reserved deputy sheriff, earned a degree in criminal justice from Union. After many of his colleagues at the firehouse expressed an interest in going back to school, Butler approached the LA Center and the UFLAC about creating a program specifically for firefighters. Public Administration, said Butler, was an idea track of study because “today’s firefighters are involved in community relations, local municipal government, public education, and business management,” said Butler. “We do a lot more than put out fires.”
“There are a lot of opportunities for firefighters (once they get their bachelor’s degree),” said Butler. “A lot of doors start to open. Not only is there the financial bonus that firefighters receive for having a degree, but there is also the opportunity to change your thinking. The program enhances critical thinking skills and presents new concepts and new ideas of learning. It helps firefighters do their job.”
For more information about the new program contact: Vanessa Lopez, Director of Admissions, phone: 1-800-486-8328, or email: Vanessa.lopez@tui.edu.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Art Advocate to Speak at Union Institute & University's Los Angeles Commencement
Elizabeth A. Sackler will speak to graduates about new responsibilities and opportunities. Most who are graduating are working adults fulfilling a lifelong dream.
LOS ANGELES - Union Institute & University (UI&U) is honored to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Sackler, who spearheaded the Brooklyn Museum’s Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, an exhibition and education facility dedicated to feminist art, will deliver this year’s keynote speech at UI&U’s California commencement, Sunday, August 10, at 11 am, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 West 8th Street, in Los Angeles.
Sackler, who earned her Ph.D. with a concentration in public history from UI&U in 1997, will speak to the graduates about new opportunities, options, and choices; and how these new opportunities yield more responsibility. “I know the Union graduates are prepared for this challenge, because of the rigors of the great education and also because Union learners have an innate desire and often burning motivation to improve their lives, to give to their communities, and to make things right in their world,” she said.
This burning motivation is something UI&U learner and so-to-be graduate Brenda Joyce Ervin-Morgan understands. The Compton resident never dreamed of going to college. Today, as she prepares to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in childhood development from UI&U on August 10, she is already setting her sites on her master’s and doctorate degrees. “My family told me I would never succeed if I went to school,” said Ervin-Morgan, the oldest of six children and herself the mother of eight children, including five who she adopted. “Union was very good to me. Their mission was to make sure that I took my education to the next level, and that, to me, is what a teacher is all about,” she said. “When they saw that I was struggling, they reached down, got me, carried me a bit, and helped me to stand up on my own two feet.”
Sackler is the president and CEO of the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation and founding president of the American Indian Ritual Object Repatriation Foundation. The Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum opened to international acclaim in 2007. Its mission is to raise awareness of feminism’s cultural contributions; to educate new generations about the meaning of feminist art; to maintain a dynamic and welcoming learning facility; and to present feminism in an approachable and relevant way.
The commencement will be at 11 am, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 West 8th Street, in Los Angeles. A reception will follow at The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Blvd., Los Angeles. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register contact: Zayda Rodriguez: 800-486-8328, ext. 1700, or zayda.rodriguez@tui.edu.
LOS ANGELES - Union Institute & University (UI&U) is honored to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Sackler, who spearheaded the Brooklyn Museum’s Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, an exhibition and education facility dedicated to feminist art, will deliver this year’s keynote speech at UI&U’s California commencement, Sunday, August 10, at 11 am, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 West 8th Street, in Los Angeles.
Sackler, who earned her Ph.D. with a concentration in public history from UI&U in 1997, will speak to the graduates about new opportunities, options, and choices; and how these new opportunities yield more responsibility. “I know the Union graduates are prepared for this challenge, because of the rigors of the great education and also because Union learners have an innate desire and often burning motivation to improve their lives, to give to their communities, and to make things right in their world,” she said.
This burning motivation is something UI&U learner and so-to-be graduate Brenda Joyce Ervin-Morgan understands. The Compton resident never dreamed of going to college. Today, as she prepares to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in childhood development from UI&U on August 10, she is already setting her sites on her master’s and doctorate degrees. “My family told me I would never succeed if I went to school,” said Ervin-Morgan, the oldest of six children and herself the mother of eight children, including five who she adopted. “Union was very good to me. Their mission was to make sure that I took my education to the next level, and that, to me, is what a teacher is all about,” she said. “When they saw that I was struggling, they reached down, got me, carried me a bit, and helped me to stand up on my own two feet.”
Sackler is the president and CEO of the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation and founding president of the American Indian Ritual Object Repatriation Foundation. The Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum opened to international acclaim in 2007. Its mission is to raise awareness of feminism’s cultural contributions; to educate new generations about the meaning of feminist art; to maintain a dynamic and welcoming learning facility; and to present feminism in an approachable and relevant way.
The commencement will be at 11 am, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 West 8th Street, in Los Angeles. A reception will follow at The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Blvd., Los Angeles. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register contact: Zayda Rodriguez: 800-486-8328, ext. 1700, or zayda.rodriguez@tui.edu.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Union Institute & University Hosts Information Session for Prospective BS Learners
CINCINNATI- Join us on Saturday, August 9, 2008 for an informative gathering regarding the Union Institute & University Bachelor of Science program.
Check-in 9:30-10:00 am
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Cincinnati Academic Center, Room 100
440 E. McMillan St.
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Learn how you can earn your bachelor’s degree through Union Institute & University’s flexible, accelerated degree completion program. Get started on the path to earn your bachelor’s degree while maintaining your job, family, and community commitment. Faculty, admissions staff, and financial aid counselors will be available to answer your questions.
Refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Please contact Admissions Counselor Marc Weber at 513-487-1225 or marc.weber@tui.edu
Check-in 9:30-10:00 am
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Cincinnati Academic Center, Room 100
440 E. McMillan St.
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Learn how you can earn your bachelor’s degree through Union Institute & University’s flexible, accelerated degree completion program. Get started on the path to earn your bachelor’s degree while maintaining your job, family, and community commitment. Faculty, admissions staff, and financial aid counselors will be available to answer your questions.
Refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Please contact Admissions Counselor Marc Weber at 513-487-1225 or marc.weber@tui.edu
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Union Institute & University Announces Tuition-Free Semester for Student Teachers
MIAMI, FL- In keeping with its mission of social responsibility, Union Institute & University (UI&U) today announced a full tuition scholarship available to learners during their student teaching semester. UI&U learners enrolled in UI&U’s teacher certification program are eligible for the scholarship, which waives their entire tuition while they student teach.
“We believe our learners deserve our full support in their efforts to accomplish this important educational goal,” said Dr. Marie Bogat, dean of the Florida Center. “Becoming licensed classroom teachers will make all the difference in their future, at the same time that it fulfills the need that presently exists in South Florida for more teachers.”
Union Institute & University administrators and staff decided on the scholarship in response to a number of their students who felt it difficult to support themselves and families while student teaching. Committed to providing a rigorous and progressive education to under-served and non-traditional adult learners, UI&U believes this scholarship will have far reaching and positive implications on the public school system as a whole.
“Since a crucial part of the teacher certification process involves student teaching, prospective school teachers must often quit their jobs in order to accommodate their teaching schedule,” said Frank Scala, coordinator of student teachers for the Florida Center, located in North Miami Beach that serves working adults from around southeastern Florida. “The financial burden is such that many committed and talented educators elect not to go through the process of student teaching rather than complete their degree.”
To be eligible for this scholarship, a UI&U learner must meet all the requirements of UI&U’s Florida-based programs. This includes successful completion of all requirements leading to a Bachelor’s of Science degree in their elected major (Elementary Education K-5, Exceptional Student Education K-12, Physical Education K-12, Secondary Math, Science, English or Social Sciences grades 6-12).
A review committee has been established to oversee that each prospective candidate has met all of the requirements before being recommended into the program.
For more information contact Frank J. Scala, Coordinator of Student Teachers for Union Institute & University’s Florida Academic Center – 800-486-9968.
“We believe our learners deserve our full support in their efforts to accomplish this important educational goal,” said Dr. Marie Bogat, dean of the Florida Center. “Becoming licensed classroom teachers will make all the difference in their future, at the same time that it fulfills the need that presently exists in South Florida for more teachers.”
Union Institute & University administrators and staff decided on the scholarship in response to a number of their students who felt it difficult to support themselves and families while student teaching. Committed to providing a rigorous and progressive education to under-served and non-traditional adult learners, UI&U believes this scholarship will have far reaching and positive implications on the public school system as a whole.
“Since a crucial part of the teacher certification process involves student teaching, prospective school teachers must often quit their jobs in order to accommodate their teaching schedule,” said Frank Scala, coordinator of student teachers for the Florida Center, located in North Miami Beach that serves working adults from around southeastern Florida. “The financial burden is such that many committed and talented educators elect not to go through the process of student teaching rather than complete their degree.”
To be eligible for this scholarship, a UI&U learner must meet all the requirements of UI&U’s Florida-based programs. This includes successful completion of all requirements leading to a Bachelor’s of Science degree in their elected major (Elementary Education K-5, Exceptional Student Education K-12, Physical Education K-12, Secondary Math, Science, English or Social Sciences grades 6-12).
A review committee has been established to oversee that each prospective candidate has met all of the requirements before being recommended into the program.
For more information contact Frank J. Scala, Coordinator of Student Teachers for Union Institute & University’s Florida Academic Center – 800-486-9968.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Union Institute & University Announces 8-Week Sessions for Continuing Adult Education
WALNUT HILLS - Union Institute & University (UI&U), an accredited university since 1964 offering interdisciplinary plans of study for adult learners, will begin offering eight-week summer courses June 24. The classes, held at UI&U’s headquarters in Walnut Hills, are designed for working adults who want to enhance skills and continue their education to further their careers. UI&U undergraduate learners may also earn college credits for the courses.
Featured Classes Are:
Grant/Proposal Writing - 4 credits - Deborah Wilcox, Ph.D.
Saturdays June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16
9 a.m. - noon
Human Resources Management - 4 credits - Rick Read, Ed.D.
Thursdays June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14
6 - 9 p.m.
(For this course, learners must have taken a college level writing or English course, or one of the following: Introduction to Business; Principles of Management; or Business Principles)
Introduction to Humanities - 4 credits - Bill Williams, Ph.D.
Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13
6 - 9 p.m.
(For this course, learners must have taken at least one college level writing course)
Ethical Issues in Social Work - 4 credits - Jennifer Jackson, MSW
Tuesdays, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Classes will be held at UI&U Cincinnati Academic Center, 440 E. McMillan Street, Walnut Hills. For registration and tuition information, contact UI&U at 513-487-1225, or (800) 486-3116, ext. 1225, or send an email to cinti.admissions@tui.edu. Space is limited. Learners are encouraged to register by Thursday, June 12, 2008.
Featured Classes Are:
Grant/Proposal Writing - 4 credits - Deborah Wilcox, Ph.D.
Saturdays June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16
9 a.m. - noon
Human Resources Management - 4 credits - Rick Read, Ed.D.
Thursdays June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14
6 - 9 p.m.
(For this course, learners must have taken a college level writing or English course, or one of the following: Introduction to Business; Principles of Management; or Business Principles)
Introduction to Humanities - 4 credits - Bill Williams, Ph.D.
Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13
6 - 9 p.m.
(For this course, learners must have taken at least one college level writing course)
Ethical Issues in Social Work - 4 credits - Jennifer Jackson, MSW
Tuesdays, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Classes will be held at UI&U Cincinnati Academic Center, 440 E. McMillan Street, Walnut Hills. For registration and tuition information, contact UI&U at 513-487-1225, or (800) 486-3116, ext. 1225, or send an email to cinti.admissions@tui.edu. Space is limited. Learners are encouraged to register by Thursday, June 12, 2008.
Union Institute & University Appoints Dr. Carolyn Turner as Dean of Cincinnati Undergraduate Center
CINCINNATI - Dr. Carolyn Turner today was named Dean of Union Institute & University’s Cincinnati Undergraduate Center in Walnut Hills. Prior to her appointment, she served as assistant dean of the center.
Under Turner’s direction, UI&U will continue to cultivate strong relationships and collaborations with a number of local businesses and organizations. She will also develop special partnerships and articulation agreements with schools and local organizations as well as offer workshops, seminars, and presentations on social justice topics.
“I want to reach out to the thousands of adult learners who may not believe they have the time or flexibility to pursue their degrees and show them that UI&U is a viable option,” said Turner, who plans on doubling UI&U’s current undergraduate enrollment by next year, as part of Governor Strickland’s initiative on higher education.
Both Turner and her father, esteemed civil rights activist Dr. Bailey Turner, are graduates of UI&U’s doctoral program, and both live the UI&U mission and vision to be enlightened, engaged, and empowered to a lifetime of service.
“Dr. Turner has been a strong contributor and advocate for Cincinnati’s education community for several years, and brings time-honored experience and extensive contacts to augment UI&U’s undergraduate program,” said UI&U President, Dr. Roger H. Sublett. “I’m sure you’ll be hearing from Carolyn in the coming days as she works to spread the word about Union’s flexible and socially relevant degree completion programs.”
Turner replaces Dr. Dan Price, who served as Interim Dean of the Cincinnati Undergraduate Center for the last two years. Now the undergraduate center’s academic support director, Price oversees the center’s academic processes and procedures and serves as liaison to the adjunct faculty. Price will also provide leadership in developing articulation agreements and partnerships with other academic institutions and organizations.
Under Turner’s direction, UI&U will continue to cultivate strong relationships and collaborations with a number of local businesses and organizations. She will also develop special partnerships and articulation agreements with schools and local organizations as well as offer workshops, seminars, and presentations on social justice topics.
“I want to reach out to the thousands of adult learners who may not believe they have the time or flexibility to pursue their degrees and show them that UI&U is a viable option,” said Turner, who plans on doubling UI&U’s current undergraduate enrollment by next year, as part of Governor Strickland’s initiative on higher education.
Both Turner and her father, esteemed civil rights activist Dr. Bailey Turner, are graduates of UI&U’s doctoral program, and both live the UI&U mission and vision to be enlightened, engaged, and empowered to a lifetime of service.
“Dr. Turner has been a strong contributor and advocate for Cincinnati’s education community for several years, and brings time-honored experience and extensive contacts to augment UI&U’s undergraduate program,” said UI&U President, Dr. Roger H. Sublett. “I’m sure you’ll be hearing from Carolyn in the coming days as she works to spread the word about Union’s flexible and socially relevant degree completion programs.”
Turner replaces Dr. Dan Price, who served as Interim Dean of the Cincinnati Undergraduate Center for the last two years. Now the undergraduate center’s academic support director, Price oversees the center’s academic processes and procedures and serves as liaison to the adjunct faculty. Price will also provide leadership in developing articulation agreements and partnerships with other academic institutions and organizations.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Union Institute & University Announces New Programs at Upcoming Information Sessions
CINCINNATI – Beginning March 4, Union Institute & University’s Cincinnati Center for Undergraduate Studies will host weekly information sessions throughout the month to introduce its innovative undergraduate programs to the community.
The new B.A. and B.S. degree programs, designed to accommodate the busy adult schedule, are further examples of how UI&U continues to redefine higher education by placing learners at the center of their own education. The Walnut Hills-based center offers a wide variety of majors from psychology to criminal justice. Learner benefits include close faculty mentoring and advising, the ability to transfer credit from prior learning, and flexible learning times.
President Dr. Roger Sublett is eager to get the word out about the new options.
“We’re pleased that our newly revised programs, with their on-ground and online options, can accommodate the needs of Cincinnati adults looking for relevant and marketable degrees,” said Dr. Sublett. “We are continuing our mission to empower adults with relevant and flexible alternatives in higher education.”
UI&U’s accelerated undergraduate degree programs incorporate the learners’ prior transfer credits earned at other universities or colleges, consider the learners’ relevant professional experience and knowledge, and identify a set of remaining courses that reflect the learners’ personal goals and satisfies UI&U degree requirements. Unlike most universities, UI&U does not put a time limit on transferring in credits earned at other higher learning institutions.
Undergraduate learners have the option of completing their courses through one-to-one tutorial instruction by phone or e-mail, face-to-face with instructors, or online.
Many learners chose a degree program that prepares them for careers in growing fields including social work, human services, business management, and early childhood education.
Joseph Roetting, a current UI&U undergraduate learner and Mayor of Mount Healthy, chose to complete his B.S. in business management at UI&U because of its flexibility.
“It has always been important for me to get my bachelor’s degree,” said Roetting, an investment specialist for Duke Energy. “I always wanted to achieve it sometime in my lifetime – but I also understand that there needs to be a balance between family and personal goals.”
UI&U, said Roetting, helped him succeed and achieve his goals.
Financial aid counselors, faculty advisors, and admissions counselors will be present at the Tuesday information sessions, 6-7:30 p.m., each Tuesday in March: March 4, 11, 18, and 25, at Union Institute & University, 440 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills.
For more information, contact Admissions Counselor Marc Weber at 513-487-1225 or marc.weber@tui.edu.
The new B.A. and B.S. degree programs, designed to accommodate the busy adult schedule, are further examples of how UI&U continues to redefine higher education by placing learners at the center of their own education. The Walnut Hills-based center offers a wide variety of majors from psychology to criminal justice. Learner benefits include close faculty mentoring and advising, the ability to transfer credit from prior learning, and flexible learning times.
President Dr. Roger Sublett is eager to get the word out about the new options.
“We’re pleased that our newly revised programs, with their on-ground and online options, can accommodate the needs of Cincinnati adults looking for relevant and marketable degrees,” said Dr. Sublett. “We are continuing our mission to empower adults with relevant and flexible alternatives in higher education.”
UI&U’s accelerated undergraduate degree programs incorporate the learners’ prior transfer credits earned at other universities or colleges, consider the learners’ relevant professional experience and knowledge, and identify a set of remaining courses that reflect the learners’ personal goals and satisfies UI&U degree requirements. Unlike most universities, UI&U does not put a time limit on transferring in credits earned at other higher learning institutions.
Undergraduate learners have the option of completing their courses through one-to-one tutorial instruction by phone or e-mail, face-to-face with instructors, or online.
Many learners chose a degree program that prepares them for careers in growing fields including social work, human services, business management, and early childhood education.
Joseph Roetting, a current UI&U undergraduate learner and Mayor of Mount Healthy, chose to complete his B.S. in business management at UI&U because of its flexibility.
“It has always been important for me to get my bachelor’s degree,” said Roetting, an investment specialist for Duke Energy. “I always wanted to achieve it sometime in my lifetime – but I also understand that there needs to be a balance between family and personal goals.”
UI&U, said Roetting, helped him succeed and achieve his goals.
Financial aid counselors, faculty advisors, and admissions counselors will be present at the Tuesday information sessions, 6-7:30 p.m., each Tuesday in March: March 4, 11, 18, and 25, at Union Institute & University, 440 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills.
For more information, contact Admissions Counselor Marc Weber at 513-487-1225 or marc.weber@tui.edu.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Union Institute & University Professors to Sign New Book at Pasadena Bookstore
CINCINNATI – Union Institute & University criminal justice professors Lieutenant Raymond Foster, LAPD (ret.) and Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.) will sign their latest co-authored book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘Em Style, 4-5 p.m., Saturday, February 9, at Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., in Pasadena.
Combining decades of practical experience and academic credentials, Harvey and Foster used poker as an analogy for leadership in their definitive book for leaders, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. “You are dealt a certain hand,” said Lt. Foster, who teaches at UI&U’s Los Angeles center. “How you play that hand as a leader determines your success.” For more information contact Nicole Hamilton at 1-800-486-3116, ext. 1194, or visit http://www.tui.edu/.
Combining decades of practical experience and academic credentials, Harvey and Foster used poker as an analogy for leadership in their definitive book for leaders, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. “You are dealt a certain hand,” said Lt. Foster, who teaches at UI&U’s Los Angeles center. “How you play that hand as a leader determines your success.” For more information contact Nicole Hamilton at 1-800-486-3116, ext. 1194, or visit http://www.tui.edu/.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Union Institute & University’s Criminal Justice Online Program Helps Officers Advance
New Online Program and FOP University Selection, UI&U’s Criminal Justice Department Educators Anticipate a Successful New Year
CINCINNATI – Advancements this year in Union Institute & University’s criminal justice programs in the Miami center and others, continue to strengthen the already popular degree track – considered by most law enforcement professionals as one of the most practical and respected programs for continuing their education.
In April, the Ohio Board of Regents approved UI&U’s BA in criminal justice online program, designed to help officers earn degrees while accommodating their unique work schedules.
“In Miami and throughout Florida it is becoming in law enforcement to have a college degree,” says Chief Roland Pandolfi, an advisor and faculty member for UI&U’s criminal justice program. “(UI&U) provides the structure and flexibility police officers need to go back to school. The new online program is learner centered and challenging academically.”
Colonel James Smith of the Pierce Township Police Department in Cincinnati is currently finishing his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice through UI&U’s online program.
“This is the only way I could finish my degree,” said Colonel Smith. “My work schedule is too demanding and there is no way I could go back to school on certain days or even evenings.”
Colonel Smith attended the University of Cincinnati, and finds UI&U’s online program just as challenging. “When I get on the computer late at night – sometimes as late as five in the morning – I am amazed that my professors are online, ready to help me,” said Colonel Smith.
UI&U President Roger H. Sublett sees the new program as a continuation of what it has done for more than 40 years. “Union Institute & University has historically focused on adults seeking relevant and meaningful education that not only fits into their busy lives, but also provides them with the knowledge and confidence to advance in their careers,” he said.
The new online program promises accelerated degree completion, “but not at the cost of engagement with faculty or with current trends in law enforcement,” said Sublett. “By working with professional organizations like the FOP, faculty advisors honor the police officer’s busy work schedule, expertise, and experience, all while fostering an officer’s ability to make a difference in his or her community.”
Dr. Ellen Marshall, coordinator of UI&U’s criminal justice online program, said that, unlike other criminal justice online programs offered at universities, every member of UI&U’s faculty is either a retired, or current law enforcement professional.
“We’ve been there,” says Marshall, of the faculty. She earned three degrees (including her doctorate) from UI&U while serving as a police officer in Delaware. “We know what the learners are going through so we can provide great advice and great guidance.”
Also in April, Union was selected by the National Fraternal Order of Police as one of only ten higher learning institutions to become a member of FOP University – a consortium of universities and colleges that provides FOP members with multi-varied leaning programs in both traditional and non-traditional forums.
“Out of the ten schools, Union is the only one that can offer baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral programs that can be tailored to the law enforcement community,” said Dr. Tim Mott, associate provost of distance learning for UI&U. “Being one of only 10 schools in that network helps us stand out in a very crowded field.”
CINCINNATI – Advancements this year in Union Institute & University’s criminal justice programs in the Miami center and others, continue to strengthen the already popular degree track – considered by most law enforcement professionals as one of the most practical and respected programs for continuing their education.
In April, the Ohio Board of Regents approved UI&U’s BA in criminal justice online program, designed to help officers earn degrees while accommodating their unique work schedules.
“In Miami and throughout Florida it is becoming in law enforcement to have a college degree,” says Chief Roland Pandolfi, an advisor and faculty member for UI&U’s criminal justice program. “(UI&U) provides the structure and flexibility police officers need to go back to school. The new online program is learner centered and challenging academically.”
Colonel James Smith of the Pierce Township Police Department in Cincinnati is currently finishing his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice through UI&U’s online program.
“This is the only way I could finish my degree,” said Colonel Smith. “My work schedule is too demanding and there is no way I could go back to school on certain days or even evenings.”
Colonel Smith attended the University of Cincinnati, and finds UI&U’s online program just as challenging. “When I get on the computer late at night – sometimes as late as five in the morning – I am amazed that my professors are online, ready to help me,” said Colonel Smith.
UI&U President Roger H. Sublett sees the new program as a continuation of what it has done for more than 40 years. “Union Institute & University has historically focused on adults seeking relevant and meaningful education that not only fits into their busy lives, but also provides them with the knowledge and confidence to advance in their careers,” he said.
The new online program promises accelerated degree completion, “but not at the cost of engagement with faculty or with current trends in law enforcement,” said Sublett. “By working with professional organizations like the FOP, faculty advisors honor the police officer’s busy work schedule, expertise, and experience, all while fostering an officer’s ability to make a difference in his or her community.”
Dr. Ellen Marshall, coordinator of UI&U’s criminal justice online program, said that, unlike other criminal justice online programs offered at universities, every member of UI&U’s faculty is either a retired, or current law enforcement professional.
“We’ve been there,” says Marshall, of the faculty. She earned three degrees (including her doctorate) from UI&U while serving as a police officer in Delaware. “We know what the learners are going through so we can provide great advice and great guidance.”
Also in April, Union was selected by the National Fraternal Order of Police as one of only ten higher learning institutions to become a member of FOP University – a consortium of universities and colleges that provides FOP members with multi-varied leaning programs in both traditional and non-traditional forums.
“Out of the ten schools, Union is the only one that can offer baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral programs that can be tailored to the law enforcement community,” said Dr. Tim Mott, associate provost of distance learning for UI&U. “Being one of only 10 schools in that network helps us stand out in a very crowded field.”
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