Friday, August 14, 2009
Communiversity Featured on School Solutions
By Kim Covington - Aug. 13, 2009
Starting in about a week, college students will be able to skip the long commute and go to several community colleges at one site. It's a new, more affordable option to higher education. The Communiversity concept is the first of its kind in the West.
Director of Community Partnership Programs for Rio Salado College Todd Aakhus says, "It's a one stop shop.”
Starting August 24 classes will be offered face to face, online and in the hybrid format which combines the two.
Communiversity allows students to complete everything from a certificate and associate degree to bachelor’s and master’s degrees all in one location.
Students can choose from 40 programs in 6 degree pathways: education, business information systems public safety and liberal arts and health care. Communiversity partners include Western International University, Western Maricopa Education Center will bring in high school students. They will join Rio Salado, Phoenix and Glendale Community Colleges, Ottawa University and the University of Incarnate Word.
Todd Aakhus says, "You have the ultimate variety here. What we've got is affordable accessible flexibility. You can save up to 35% off the entire degree.” They save because students can transfer up to 90 credits to a university.
The video is available HERE.
Starting in about a week, college students will be able to skip the long commute and go to several community colleges at one site. It's a new, more affordable option to higher education. The Communiversity concept is the first of its kind in the West.
Director of Community Partnership Programs for Rio Salado College Todd Aakhus says, "It's a one stop shop.”
Starting August 24 classes will be offered face to face, online and in the hybrid format which combines the two.
Communiversity allows students to complete everything from a certificate and associate degree to bachelor’s and master’s degrees all in one location.
Students can choose from 40 programs in 6 degree pathways: education, business information systems public safety and liberal arts and health care. Communiversity partners include Western International University, Western Maricopa Education Center will bring in high school students. They will join Rio Salado, Phoenix and Glendale Community Colleges, Ottawa University and the University of Incarnate Word.
Todd Aakhus says, "You have the ultimate variety here. What we've got is affordable accessible flexibility. You can save up to 35% off the entire degree.” They save because students can transfer up to 90 credits to a university.
The video is available HERE.
Labels: college, Communiversity, education, Glendale, Incarnate Word, kim covington, Ottawa, phoenix, Rio Salado, school solutions, Western International
Monday, February 11, 2008
Excellence in Education Awarded North High Teacher
North High School teacher awarded “Excellence in Education”
North High School Social Studies Department Chair Daniel Dodge is often referred to as “Mr. North High” by fellow teachers and administrators. The popular teacher is admired and trusted by students at the school. This week the Phoenix Union High School District student government advisor was the winner of the “Excellence in Education” award presented in partnership with RioSalado College and KEZ 99.9FM.
North High School Social Studies Department Chair Daniel Dodge is often referred to as “Mr. North High” by fellow teachers and administrators. The popular teacher is admired and trusted by students at the school. This week the Phoenix Union High School District student government advisor was the winner of the “Excellence in Education” award presented in partnership with RioSalado College and KEZ 99.9FM.
Dodge was nominated by North High School student body president Stephen Geffrey.
Calling him a legend because of his enthusiasm and dedication, Geffrey, said Dodge has inspired many students including him to become educators.
“He has been instrumental in teaching 18 years of students the important lessons of leadership, diversity, and respect,” said Geffrey of Dodge who plans and coordinates the school’s multicultural retreat. Dodge is the sixth teacher to be recognized this school year in the “Excellence in Education” program.
Each month during the school year, a Valley teacher is selected and recognized for his or her outstanding contributions to education. KEZ’s Marty Manning and Rio Salado’s Maribeth All visit the teacher’s school to surprise them with their “Excellence in Education” award. The surprise visit is broadcast live during the “Beth and Bill Morning Show.” All winning teachers are awarded $99, an “Excellence in Education” plaque, a KEZ Prize Bag of Fun, and their picture on the KEZ999.com and Rio Salado College websites. Online entry forms can be found at www.kez999.com/pages/promo/excellence_in_education/
Rio Salado College - "Getting involved in the communities we serve!"
Labels: education, online classes, teachers
