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Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Career Webinar: How to Negotiate a Better Job Offer

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Webinar will teach attendees strategies to make a job offer go from good to great

Buffalo, NY, April 12, 2012 – Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today a new session in its ongoing free career training webinar series. Titled “How to Negotiate a Job Offer,” the free webinar is available to job seekers, prospective students and current Bryant & Stratton College Online students. This session will take place on Wednesday, April 25, from noon to 1:00 p.m. EST.

Acclaimed career coach Kim Dority will lead the webinar. Ms. Dority is a frequent presenter for Bryant & Stratton College Online and has been writing about and teaching courses on career training for more than a decade.

“A lot of people, especially women, view a job offer as a one-way street. Knowing what is negotiable and how to ask for it is almost as important as preparing an effective resume or practicing for an interview,” said Dority. “The ability to negotiate is a critical life skill for any job seeker. Knowing how to negotiate empowers you to turn a good job offer into a great job offer.”

The “How to Negotiate a Job Offer” webinar will highlight practical tips in negotiating salary, benefits, vacation days, professional titles and more. Attendees of the webinar will learn how to:

* Prepare for negotiation, from researching existing salaries to creating a “non-negotiables” self-checklist

* Identify what elements in a job offer are negotiable and what are not

* “Talk the talk,” by understanding what to say to help get what they want and what words might cost them a job

“At Bryant & Stratton College Online we are committed to helping our current and prospective students become trained, savvy job seekers; that includes knowing how to negotiate a job offer. Ms. Dority is an accomplished career coach with great knowledge to offer and we are excited to host this webinar at no cost to attendees,” said Scott Traylor, Associate Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College.

The webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to current students, prospective students and others seeking information to improve their negotiation skills. Those interested in attending are invited to register at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/. Additionally, following the webinar, attendees will be able to download a hand-out recapping the top strategies addressed in the session.

To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College and for information about its online degree programs, go to http://www.bryantstratton.edu/Online-Learning.aspx. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education the Council for higher education. With locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center the College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s, associate’s degrees and professional certificates for over 155 years. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, eleven online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at bryantstratton.edu/Online-Learning.aspx.

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Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
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Bryant & Stratton College Online Invites Prospective Students to Virtual Open House

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Prospective students can chat live with admissions and financial aid representatives and get questions about online education answered on April 16

Buffalo, NY, April 05, 2012 – Bryant & Stratton College Online, a premier provider of online Associate’s degree programs, will host a free Virtual Open House on Monday, April 16, from 6:00-8:00pm EDT. Admissions representatives will be available to chat live and answer questions from prospective students about the online degree programs at Bryant & Stratton College Online. Currently Bryant & Stratton College offers five online Bachelor’s degree programs and eleven online Associate’s degree programs including online health management degrees, business management degrees and others in the fields of business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Representatives will also give an overview of the overall online college experience from application deadlines, the enrollment process and courses, to career services, opportunities and support available to students.

Additionally, prospective students will have the opportunity to connect directly with financial aid representatives about financial aid options and scholarships available at Bryant & Stratton College Online. Military personnel and military spouses who are considering an online degree program will be able to speak with Ed Dennis, Military Relations Manager at Bryant & Stratton College Online, about their specific needs and concerns.

Prospective students interested in attending the Virtual Open House are invited to complete a free registration at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/openhouse/.

“The Virtual Open House is like a traditional open house, but online. Attendees will have the chance to preview our flexible course schedules and career focused curriculum to make sure online education is a good fit for them. The event also gives prospective students the chance to get more information about the degree programs and financial aid available at Bryant & Stratton College Online,” said Scott Traylor, Associate Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “Selecting a school is a decision that should not be made lightly, but finding the time to research schools can be difficult, especially for busy adults who are balancing work and family responsibilities. The Virtual Open House provides a convenient way for prospective students to explore their options at Bryant & Stratton College Online and make an informed decision about their future.”

For more information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degree programs, visit bryantstratton.edu/Online-Learning.aspx.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education the Council for higher education. With locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center the College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s, associate’s degrees and professional certificates for over 155 years. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, eleven online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at bryantstratton.edu/Online-Learning.aspx.

Contact:   
Kavitha Thimmaiah
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 433-7020
kthimmaiah@csg-pr.com
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Unisys Corp CEO Ed Coleman to Present on Rapid Technology Changes Transforming the Business at Open Community Forum

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The community is invited to a presentation at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology focusing on how technology has changed the business and how business leaders and employees will need to continually adapt to be successful into the future.

Harrisburg, PA, April 04, 2012 – The community is invited to a presentation at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology focusing on how technology has changed the business and how business leaders and employees will need to continually adapt to be successful into the future.

Ed Coleman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, of Unisys Corporation, will present on Rapid Technology Changes Transforming the Business as part of a open community forum, scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19th at the University.

The presentation will explore how the continued, fast-paced evolution of technology is affecting the way companies do business today, as well as what is on the horizon that needs to be addressed for organizations to be successful. Discussion topics include the key technology drivers that are transforming business, the related skills that are essential in leading this evolution and case study examples that amplify how businesses are adapting to meet these challenges. This event is ideal for CIOs, consultants, developers, managers, analysts, enterprise architects and information technology professionals, educators, faculty, staff and students in computer or information sciences.

Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) is a worldwide information technology company headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. In his role at Unisys, Mr. Coleman leads Unisys in bringing together services and technology to create innovative solutions that solve mission-critical problems for organizations around the world.

Before joining Unisys in October 2008, Mr. Coleman held various positions in the information technology industry for more than 30 years, serving as CEO of Gateway, Inc. from 2006 to 2008; as senior vice president and president of enterprise computing solutions at Arrow Electronics from 2005 to 2006; and as chief executive officer of CompuCom from 1999 to 2004. He also served as chairman of CompuCom from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, he held various leadership and executive positions at Computer Sciences Corporation and IBM Corporation. He serves on the Board of Directors of Lexmark International. He has served as a Director of Unisys since October 2008.

Harrisburg University is an ideal host site for the presentation as it is the home of the Government Technology Institute (GTI). As a Founding Member of the GTI, Unisys collaborates with the University on a number of thought-leadership forums and symposiums on relevant subject areas.

RSVP is required as seating is limited. Please RSVP promptly online at http://www.harrisburgu.edu/news/event-registration.php

For more information about the Government Technology Institute at Harrisburg University, visit www.HarrisburgU.edu/GTI

You can literally take planes, trains and automobiles to the event. The University’s location at 326 Market Street in downtown Harrisburg is near Interstates 83 and 81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making it an easy drive to the University from any of Pennsylvania’s major cities. And it’s only a two-hour drive from the University to Baltimore, Washington, DC or Philadelphia. The Amtrak Passenger Train Station and Greyhound Bus Station are one block from our location. And the Harrisburg International Airport is only nine miles from the University. Http://www.harrisburgu.edu/campuslife/directions.php

Harrisburg University is located at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg. Parking is available in the Harrisburg Parking Authority operated garage accessible via Fourth Street. Cost for parking in the garage is $5.00 for 0-2 hours. Kiosk for parking accepts cash only. More information on parking rates and directions to the University are found online at http://www.harrisburgu.net/campuslife/directions.php#parking.

Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With approximately 23,000 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.

Founded in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University offers 24 undergraduate and 35 graduate programs. The University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

For more information on the University’s demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email, Connect@HarrisburgU.edu

Contact:
Steven Infanti
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717.901.5146
sinfanti@harrisburgu.edu
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HealthEdSolutions.com Offers Career and Certification Resources to Medical ICU Professionals

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Leading Provider of Online Healthcare Certification Highlights Industry Trends and Training Options for ICU, Hospital and Critical Care Professionals

Lincoln, NE, April 03, 2012 – To address increasing industry demand for critical care professionals, Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) online certifications, today released a Medical Intensive Care Unit (Medical ICU) special section. This collection of informational articles is designed to help the growing ranks of professionals who provide care in ICU, medical, hospital and critical care settings prepare for certification success and career advancement.

“For professionals who work in intensive care settings, proper training in life support procedures is vital to providing daily patient care,” said Melissa Marks, president of Health Education Solutions. “In addition to providing essential certification courses in convenient online formats, Health Education Solutions offers resources and tools to help intensive care and critical care professionals stay informed and educated about industry trends and best practices.”

Between 1991 and 2004, the number of critical care patients over the age of 85 increased from 4.1 percent to 6.9 percent, according to the Society of Critical Care Medicine. However, the Society indicates that this increasing demand also creates a shortfall in the number of professionals specializing in critical care. These circumstances highlight the growing need for training and certification programs targeted to the ICU, medical, hospital and critical care communities.

The Medical ICU special section provides professionals employed in ICU, medical, hospital and critical care settings with resources, information and data to help them learn more about critical care trends, technology and career opportunities. This series of articles is available in Health Education Solutions’ online research library at healthedsolutions.com. The research library additionally offers a variety of resources for healthcare professionals employed in other areas of the medical field.

Health Education Solutions offers online ACLS, PALS, stroke, basic life support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), bloodborne pathogens and first aid training for ICU, medical, hospital and critical care professionals, as well as individuals who simply want to be prepared for an emergency. Courses, which are self-paced, are a convenient solution for busy healthcare professionals with non-traditional schedules.

To help critical care professionals prepare for their ACLS and PALS certification exams, Health Education Solutions additionally offers ACLS and PALS practice tests and free practice quizzes. Full-length, timed 50-question practice tests are available for $35. A portion of this fee can be applied to the purchase price of the full certification course. Five-question sample quizzes are available for free. The practice tests and quizzes immediately provide users with a recap of questions that were incorrectly answered to help test-takers identify the areas that may need more study time and attention prior to the full certification exam.

For more information about online training options for ICU, medical, hospital and critical care professionals, please visit healthedsolutions.com.

About Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions (HES) is a leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals. HES, a subsidiary of Nelnet Inc. (NYSE: NNI), offers ACLS and PALS courses developed in partnership with medical faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Source: http://www.healthedsolutions.com/articles/icu-medical-hospital

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The Second annual Global Convention of LifeVantage Corporation April 26-28, 2012, in Anaheim, CA.

This Global Convention 2012 will be more impactful than it’s inauguration that happened last year. This convention will be a chance to meet some of the top LifeVantage leaders and get their expert training in a whole new world of business. Networking as a business is not the same model you know of. It has several differences that put your business partner first in their success and that in turn helps you.
Be sure to take advantage of the store that will be at the LifeVage global convention. This will allow you to get some of the latest and greatest apparel and keep you up to date with your LifeVantage fashion. There will also be other marketing materials that can help you along your business path.
Learn how the winners in this new breed of internet driven world have been successful in LifeVantage. Learn why the products are truly the best. True hero products as Mathew Love says. He mentions that Protandim and the sister product True Science, are truly products considered hero products in the industry.
If you plan now to get you and your team there, it could be the most important next month of your entire life. Investing in your future is so important for your future. Where do you see yourself in the next 2, 5, 10 years? Does your retirement plan include having any time for yourself? Are you able to travel to the places that you want? Eat what you want? Spend time with your loved ones?
If you don’t invest in your future who will? I know that after looking at all the amazing factors involved with getting started with LifeVantage I am so excited to have been introduced to this amazing opportunity. I wouldn’t even give my friend the courtesy of looking at the product for about 3 months. She patiently gave me time to look at the short video and I immediately wanted the product. When I got to see the opportunity I knew that this was really something that was aligned and poised to be at the right place at the right time.
In a Window of Opportunity, “Timing is Everything”. The second annual Global Convention of LifeVantage Corporation is your chance to grab hold of your chance to real success.
LifeVantage has the Leadership and great company, patented proven and protected products, compensation, trends, timing and a system that is easy to copy! It is not a system that pushes hard sales. You do not need to become an expert in this medicine or science or have any degree whatsoever.
When you come to this annual convention you will be amazed at how people from all walks of life are able to excel by being themselves. This does involve some personal growth but for the most part being able to be coachable and being yourself you can excel in this type of business.
Come to Second annual Global Convention of LifeVantage Corporation and see how people are doing this amazing business and get a piece of the pie in your opportunity.
I personally would like to extend an offer to become your friend in LifeVantage and to help grow this business. I encourage you to purchase some of these wonderful proven products and contact me today about this amazing once in a lifetime opportunity to help people and benefit from it.

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Pay Your Family First and Choices Education Empowerment Holds ThriveTime Challenge’s State Championship at Grand Canyon University

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Pay Your Family First (PYFF), in partnership with Choices Educational Empowerment, will hold the ThriveTime Scholarship Challenge’s state championship at Grand Canyon University on April 17th from 4 pm – 8 pm.

Paradise Valley/Phoenix, AZ, March 27, 2012 – Pay Your Family First(PYFF), in partnership with Choices Educational Empowerment, will hold the ThriveTime Scholarship Challenge’s state championship at Grand Canyon University on April 17th from 4 pm – 8 pm.

The event will be held at the private college’s basketball arena, emceed by KTAR’s & AZTV’s popular personality, Pat McMahon. State Treasurer Doug Ducey will be participating in this event that will include free community activities, live entertainment and raffles for the public.

Arizona teens that qualified during their local high school’s Thrive Time Scholarship Challenge will compete for cash scholarships and the chance to play at the regional and national competitions. Members of the Arizona Society of CPAs provided volunteer support at school events and will participate at the state competition. Additional volunteer support has been provided by Phoenix Philanthropists, with sponsorship support provided by local businesses and community leaders.

PYFF’s CEO and acclaimed author, Sharon Lechter, is on a mission to promote financial education. “The entire ThriveTime Challenge has far exceeded my hopes and dreams.  We set out to create community collaboration between the corporate, personal and private sectors to address a pressing need for financial literacy education for children. We’ve been thrilled at the reception from students, teachers and administration.  And when we gave each student their own ThriveTime game at the end of the competitions – you’d think they’d just won the lottery!”

Choices Educational Empowerment’s Tank Jones, acclaimed actor and activist, has seen the benefits of the game. “Collaborating with Pay Your Family First to bring the ThriveTime Challenge to local schools has been fun and rewarding. We’ve met some exceptional kids and great staff. I look forward to seeing who’s going to take the scholarship!”

ThriveTime Challenge

During the championship, participants will compete in a three round, single elimination tournament of the board game created by Lechter, ThriveTime for Teens. The board game was developed as a teaching tool to instill money management skills to youth and families. Students will play in tables of 5-6 students. The first player to “Thrive,” or win, at each table will advance to the second round; then, those winners will proceed to the final championship round.

The 1st place winner will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Pay Your Family First, plus a second $5,000 scholarship matched by Grand Canyon University. The 2nd and 3rd place winners both receive a $2,500 scholarship provided by private donors. According to Lechter, everyone who attends is a winner. Each participating high school from qualifying events received cash prizes; the school with the most spectators in tow receives the School Spirit Award, and each entering participant receives a goody-bag with various prizes.

“Grand Canyon University is proud to host the Thrive Time Challenge State Championship,” said Grand Canyon University’s dean of the College of Education, Kimberly LaPrade. “Learning to manage personal finances is vital for young people as they go out into the world on their own. The Challenge is teaching students these practical skills in a fun and exciting way.”

Arizona high schools interested in hosting a ThriveTime Scholarship Challenge, or organizations interested in empowering the next generation of superstars by sponsoring the events, should contact Angela Totman at Pay Your Family First: angela@pyff.net.

For information regarding the ThriveTime Scholarship Challenge, please visit: www.thrivetimechallenge.com.

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284 USA
480-206-3435
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Bryant & Stratton College Hosts Career Webinar; Offers Tips to Get Ahead with an Online Certificate

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Webinar on March 29 will discuss how earning a certificate online can be a great way to advance in one’s current career or to gain new skills needed to enter a new field

Buffalo, NY, March 22, 2012 – Bryant & Stratton College Online, a leader in online degree programs, will host a free webinar for current and prospective students who want to enhance their professional credentials by earning a certificate. The webinar, titled “Getting Ahead: How Online Certificates Help Advance Your Career,” will be held on Thursday, March 29, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. EDT. Attendees will learn about the benefits of online certificates and about certificates offered at Bryant & Stratton College.

“Certificates can be advantageous for professionals at all stages of their careers including individuals just starting out looking to add to their resume, industry veterans who need a refresher or mid-level people who are looking to advance their career,” said Kimberly Baker, Career Services Manager at Bryant & Stratton College Online, who will lead the webinar. “Earning a certificate online can be beneficial for busy professionals because they can take the classes and complete assignments while balancing the responsibilities of their current job.”

Online certificate of completion programs offer a way to earn more professional credentials without committing to a full degree program. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers nine online certificate of completion programs, including an accounting certificate, healthcare management certification, human resources certification and a medical billing and coding certificate. The webinar will highlight all the programs offered at Bryant & Stratton College Online and attendees will be given a preview of how online classes, instruction, and grading work.

Current and prospective students interested in learning about online certificate of completion programs are invited to register for the free webinar at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/. For those unable to attend, a recorded version of the webinar as well as highlights from the webinar will be available to download at http://onlineblog.bryantstratton.edu/ after March 29.

Bryant & Stratton College was founded in 1854 and is regionally accredited. In addition to online certificate of completion programs, Bryant & Stratton College also offers a variety of online associate’s degrees and online bachelor’s degrees. For more information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degree programs, visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu/Online-Learning.aspx.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education the Council for higher education. With locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center the College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s, associate’s degrees and professional certificates for over 155 years. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, eleven online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://www.bryantstratton.edu/Online-Learning.aspx.

Contact:
Kavitha Thimmaiah
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 433-7020
kthimmaiah@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

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SalutetoSpouses.com Launches New Resource to Help Military Spouses Navigate Homecoming Transition

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Salute to Homecoming offers personal stories, articles from experts and tips for reintegrating a service member into the family routine; kicks off yearlong series of free live events with webinar on March 27

Buffalo, NY, March 20, 2012 – SalutetoSpouses.com today announced the launch of “Salute to Homecoming,” a new web resource for military spouses featuring articles from experts, first-hand stories, tips and more to support spouses as they welcome home a deployed service member. Additionally, Salute to Homecoming will host a series of free podcasts and webinars throughout the year that will explore specific issues military spouses face as service member reintegrate into “normal” life after deployment. A webinar, titled “Is it Supposed to Be Like This?: Military Spouses Share Homecoming Highs and Lows,” will kickoff the free series on March 27 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Five contributors from SalutetoSpouses.com, who are also military spouses, will host the webinar. The panelists are:

* Samantha Carroll – An army Spouse and SalutetoSpouses.com contributor, Samantha has been married to CW2 Michael Carroll for five years. As an apache pilot he is TDY often and has deployed to Afghanistan once. Samantha and her 3-year-old daughter are preparing for Michael to deploy again to Afghanistan. The family is currently stationed in Hunter Army Air Field in Georgia.

* Jan Wesner Childs – An army Spouse and SalutetoSpouses.com contributor, Jan has been married to Mark Wesner for 21 years. Jan has spent much of her career as a journalist covering the military and deploying with U.S. troops so she understands the difficulties of deployment from both the homefront and the battlefield. The family has endured multiple short deployments as well as two that were a year long. The couple has two children and is currently stationed in Germany.

* Stephanie Loaiza – A navy spouse, Stephanie has been married to Petty Officer First Class Andrew Loaiza for eight years. He has spent 18 months on various ships and submarines deployed in oceans around the world. Stephanie rarely knows where he is actually located or when she will be able to call or even email him again.

* Allison Perkins – An army spouse and SalutetoSpouses.com editor, Allison has been married to Sgt. First Class John Marlow for 11 years. John has spent a total of 48 months deployed to the Mideast since 2003. Allison has spent time as a journalist embedded with troops deployed to both the Pacific and Iraq. The couple temporarily moved their family to Kuwait in 2005 so that Allison could travel into Iraq and work from the frontlines. Now, John, Allison and their five children, ages 9, 8, 4, 1 and 5 months, are stationed in Hawaii.

* Sarah Young – An army spouse, Sarah has been married to Maj. Bill Young for ten years. In that time, the couple has pcs’d six times, moving between Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, Louisiana and Maryland. They recently relocated to Kansas. Sarah has served as an FRG leader and key spouse at nearly every command. Now the couple and their three children, ages 9, 7 and 5, are preparing for Bill’s fifth tour to the Mideast.

“When your spouse comes home after a deployment it’s exciting to have your whole family together again, but finding a new rhythm as a unit can be challenging when you’ve gotten used to running the household and making decisions on your own. Salute to Homecoming will bring together insights from experts and the real experiences of military spouses to provide practical information,” said Ms. Perkins, Editor of SalutetoSpouses.com. “The webinar will be a terrific way to start the conversation; there is something really special about getting a group of military spouses together to talk about the topics important to us.”

The military spouse support webinar will feature both a moderated discussion from panelists discussing everything from challenges they faced, rituals or traditions they’ve developed over multiple deployments and other life lessons learned while being married to the military. Attendees will also have the chance to share their own stories and pose questions to the panelists.

The webinar is offered for free by SalutetoSpouses.com. Military spouses interested in attending are invited to register at http://www.salutetospouses.com/webinars.

Salute to Homecoming is part of SalutetoSpouses.com, an online resource edited by military spouses for military spouses that features personal stories, advice, tool and tips. The site was launched in 2011 as a complement to Bryant & Stratton College Online’s Salute to Spouses Scholarship, which provides eligible spouses up to $6,000 for online degree programs offered by Bryant & Stratton College Online. All Salute to Spouses Scholarship recipients must meet Bryant & Stratton College scholarship guidelines to receive the full award.

“The deployment and post-deployment return of a service member can be stressful on military families. Members of the military are away from their family and can feel disconnected, while spouses are left running the show by themselves, balancing raising children, maintaining a career and sometimes pursuing a degree,” said MAJ (Ret.) Ed Dennis, Military Relations Manager at Bryant & Stratton College Online and an Iraq war veteran. “At Bryant & Stratton College Online we are proud to support our military students and their families during all stages of service, by providing resources like Salute to Spouses and Salute to Homecoming.”

As a member of the Service Members Opportunities College (SOC) consortium*, Bryant & Stratton College Online adheres to the SOC principles for service members and their families. They are also an approved institution for the training of U.S. veterans and their family in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Bryant & Stratton College Online participates and accepts transfers from CLEP, DANTES, ECE and other SOC Colleges. In recognition of the schools support of veteran and military students, G.I. Jobs Magazine named Bryant & Stratton College Online a Military Friendly School for 2012.

Currently, Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs and eleven online associate’s degree programs. For more information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degree programs, visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu/Online-Learning.aspx.

*The Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach campus is also a SOCNAV and SOCAD consortium member.

About SalutetoSpouses.com
SalutetoSpouses.com is a go-to resource for education and career news for military spouses. Sponsored by the Bryant & Stratton College Online’s military relations department, SalutetoSpouses.com was launched as a complement to Bryant & Stratton College Online’s Salute to Scholarship, which provides eligible spouses up to $6,000 for online degree programs offered by Bryant & Stratton College Online. The articles, tips, advice columns and personal accounts on SalutetoSpouses.com uniquely support the needs of military spouses because they are created and edited by military spouses. For more information please visit http://www.salutetospouses.com.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education the Council for higher education. With locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center the College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s, associate’s degrees and professional certificates for over 155 years. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, eleven online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://www.bryantstratton.edu/Online-Learning.aspx.

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Learn “How to Write a Book and Get it Published” through their New Facebook Page!

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Quebec, Canada March 2, 2012 – “How to Write a Book and Get it Published” is a brand new Facebook fan page that discusses the prolific and lucrative field known as online writing. This shall help the people who have superb and professional writing skills land writing jobs as well as be a published writer. How to Write a Book and Get it Published will contain steps and tips on how to make a career in this niche that has quickly wormed its way into the cyber world.

 

How to Write a Book and Get it Published is a website that takes emphasis in this new career in the field of Internet marketing and how one person can make a name and profit out of it. For people who have the interest and skills to be an online writer, this site is a precious gem that will walk him or her into the world of professional writing as well as getting a book published.

 

The Facebook fan page of How to Write a Book and Get it Published will be posting varied information not just on the sharing of ideas on how to be an online writer but also the step-by-step process of writing a book that can be published in physical book or in an e-book. Also, it will be containing tips from starting the book until the finishing touch ups. From basic to advance writing, expect that How to Write a Book and Get it Published will be there to supply you with useful and practical solutions to realize the dream of finally becoming a published writer.

 

Through useful links, videos and tutorials, How to Write a Book and Get it Published will be stepping outside the box and will give its visitors and readers the direct answers in finding reputable websites for online neither writing job hunters without the fluff answers nor beating round the bush.

 

Discover the secrets of successful online journalists and learn real and useful information on how you can jump start your writing career into full blast mode with www.howtowriteabookandgetitpublished.net or be a fan by hitting the LIKE button on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookandgetitpublished and participate in their wall activities and load on tips right now.

 

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Learning House Announces Free Webinar to Help Colleges Develop Successful Online Summer Sessions

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Instructional webinar will feature panelists from a variety of educational institutions and offer strategies and best practices to launch summer courses online

Louisville, KY, March 20, 2012 – The Learning House, Inc. (www.learninghouse.com), an online education solutions partner that helps colleges and universities develop and grow high-quality online degree programs and courses, today announced it is offering a free instructional webinar to help institutions learn best practices in building and launching online summer courses. The webinar, “Building a Successful Online Summer Session,” will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at noon EDT.

“Online summer courses not only allow students the flexibility to earn credits while still enjoying their summer, but the reduced costs and prospect of accelerated graduation can make these courses incredibly attractive, especially if they are difficult to get into during the school year,” said Dave Clinefelter, Chief Academic Officer at The Learning House, Inc. “By offering a summer session online, institutions not only keep students engaged, improving student retention rates, but students can take required courses they need for their degree or electives they are interested in without having to go to elsewhere and transfer credits.”

The webinar will feature panelists Sean Butcher, Director of Online Programs at Shorter University; Peter Gochis, Associate Academic Dean at Missouri Valley College; and Denise Peters, Director of eLearning at Highland Community College, who will share their experiences developing online summer sessions, as well as best practices and lessons learned. The presentation will discuss the benefits of making summer courses available online and offer strategic insights into what colleges and universities need to do to launch programs, from course selection and curriculum development to marketing.

During the webinar, participants will:

* Learn how to create a timeline and set due dates to get online summer sessions off the ground on schedule

* Discover how to choose the right courses to offer online

* Discuss ways to establish policies on who can take online courses, what incentives to offer faculty, etc.

* Identify what resources are needed to best support faculty and students

* Explore marketing best practices to promote online summer sessions and drive enrollments

The webinar is designed to provide actionable information for academic affairs and continuing education professionals, provosts, chancellors, deans and others who are interested in building successful online summer courses. For more information or to register for the free webinar, visit learninghouse.com.

About Learning House, Inc.
The Learning House, Inc. is an online education solutions partner that helps colleges and universities develop and grow high-quality online degree programs and courses. Partnering with more than 100 colleges and universities, Learning House offers a business model that enables institutions to efficiently and affordably achieve their online education goals. Learning House provides a comprehensive solution to success, including curriculum development and management, faculty training and professional development, marketing and lead generation, admissions and enrollment management, student retention, 24/7 technical support, learning management systems, and management and consultation.

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