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Marymount College President Dr. Michael Brophy announced the proposal of two new master’s degrees for the college: a master of science in community psychology and a master of science in leadership and community development for a fall 2013 launch.
These master’s degree programs are pending approval from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Marymount is set to open a campus at the Lucerne Hotel within the next year.
“Marymount College is committed to providing educational degree programs that benefit our students and the community,” said Dr. Brophy. “A master’s degree is becoming increasingly important in today’s ultracompetitive job market. And since our goal has always been to offer courses that will give our students an edge in the workplace and beyond, the next logical step is for us to offer master’s degree programs.”
Students who have completed their bachelor’s degree may enroll in the master’s program. However, an attractive option for undergraduate students is the ability to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree within five years of study. The following five-year degree pathways will be offered:
A bachelor of arts (BA) degree in psychology with a master of science (MS) in community psychology; BA in liberal arts with an MS in community psychology; BA in business with an MS in community psychology; BA in business with an MS in leadership and community development; BA in liberal arts with an MS in leadership and community development; and a BA in psychology with an MS in leadership and community development.
The application deadline for fall 2013 enrollment is March 1, 2013.
The college currently offers bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, media studies, business and psychology at its two campuses located in Rancho Palos Verdes and San Pedro.
For more information about the college’s master’s degree programs visit www.marymountpv.edu/graduate-programs or contact the college’s enrollment division at 310-303-7311 or Kevin Grant at
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lower Lake Elementary School sixth grade class with hold a car wash and bake sale fundraiser this Saturday, Sept. 22.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ray’s Food Place, 15930 Dam Road, Clearlake.
Funds raised at the car wash and bake sale will go toward the class’ trip to Alliance Redwoods Outdoor Education.
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UKIAH, Calif. – Nineteen new nursing students at Mendocino College are saying thank you to a group of generous donors who provided funding for each of them to purchase a new pair of required shoes.
“Nursing students have long shifts and do lots of walking. They need comfortable, supportive shoes to protect their feet and backs,” said Barbara French, director of nursing at Mendocino College.
“Thanks to the generosity of these donors, students might work one less shift on a job or just simply have a little extra money for car repairs or basic living expenses like buying groceries,” French said.
Nursing students are encouraged to buy good quality shoes, but the cost can be prohibitive.
That’s where the Mendocino College Foundation stepped in and created a campaign to buy a new nursing student their required shoes for $120.
With the assistance of local businessman Rod Johnson, the majority of the students were fitted and shoes were ordered at Rod’s Shoes, a longtime Ukiah retail store specializing in high quality footwear for men and women.
“Rod even loaned us a demo pair of shoes for display at the foundation’s annual fundraiser, Gala on the Green,” said Katie Fairbairn, executive director of the foundation.
According to Fairbairn, in addition to several anonymous donors, others who kindly gave their financial support included Larry and Jill Myers, Gary and Edelgard Smith, Lesa and Mathew McArdle, Larry and Doreen Venturi, Ed and Donna Berry, Ken and Brenda Hoek and the Mendocino College Foundation.
One of the lucky recipients is Nick Flynn, a warm and friendly 27-year-old who was raised in Missouri who recently moved to Ukiah to be near family.
Fairbairn had the opportunity to talk with Flynn and find out why he decided to become a nurse.
Tragically, in 2007 Flynn lost his beloved mother to cancer. That is where his journey to become a nurse began.
He recounted how the hospice workers lovingly cared for his mother and how it touched him at his core.
It wasn’t a stretch for Flynn to enter the medical profession with two aunts working as nurses and an uncle who is a practicing doctor in Arizona. Medicine has always been in the family, said the hardworking student.
Flynn wanted to express his gratitude to the donors. “I would like to take this time to reach out and say thank you to the people who provided this gift to the nursing students. The look on our faces when Barbara told us that shoes were no longer something that any of us had to worry about was a priceless moment, and you could hear the sigh of relief among the students. We are all so thankful and appreciate knowing that there are people out there who want us to succeed. These shoes not only helped us financially, but by believing in us, helped each one of us to work harder and stay motivated to do our best work.”
Each fall the Mendocino College Nursing program admits 18 new nursing students into the two-year program. The average student’s income drops upward of 47 percent due to the intensity of the program.
“French and the other nursing faculty are an exemplary group who through their expertise, hard work and determination are able to boast a state board examination pass rate of 96 percent, well above the statewide average of 86 percent,” said Mendocino College Interim Superintendent/President Roe Darnell.
Not only do Mendocino College’s nursing students overwhelmingly pass the exam on their first attempt, more than 84 percent of the school’s graduates stay and work in Lake or Mendocino counties.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center Preschool will host its annual barbecue fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 28.
The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the preschool, located at 175 C St.
The public is encouraged to attend.
Take out is available and family discounts will be offered.
For information, call 707-262-5520.