Over three days, Braley will hear about community college affordability

 

Washington, DC - Beginning next week, Tuesday February 21st, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) will embark on a three-day tour of eastern Iowa community colleges to host a series of roundtable discussions on community college affordability and accessibility.

"From affordability to mountains of student loan debt, there are unprecedented challenges facing students who want to pursue more education," Braley said.  "I'm traveling to eastern Iowa community colleges to listen to students and educators about these challenges and to hear their suggestions for how to address them."

Last month, Braley traveled to college campuses across eastern Iowa for a series of open forums on higher education affordability, student debt, and finding jobs after graduation.

 

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

2:00pm                 Northeast Iowa Community College Roundtable

Northeast Iowa Community College, Town Clock Center for Professional Development

700 Main Street

Dubuque, Iowa

 

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

10:30am               Kirkwood Community College Roundtable

Kirkwood Community College

6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

 

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

9:45am                 Iowa Valley Community College Roundtable

Iowa Valley Community College, Student Union Room 301

3700 South Center St.

Marshalltown, Iowa

 

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GMAT Workshop Dates
Cedar Rapids - UI Cedar Rapids Center (221 Second Ave. SE, Suite 300), Room 304
Wednesday, March 7 (6:30 - 9:00 pm)
Tuesday, March 20 (6:30 - 9:00 pm)       

Des Moines - John & Mary Pappajohn Education Center (1200 Grand Ave.), Room 301
Tuesday, March 13 (6:30 - 9:00 pm)

Quad Cities - Palmer College of Chiropractic (1000 Brady Street, Davenport), Room P201 
Friday, February 21 (7:00 - 9:30 pm)  

The Formal Admission Application Deadlines for the Summer and Fall 2012 semesters have been set.  
Summer 2012: Early Deadline - March 1; General Deadline - April 15
Fall 2012: Early Deadline - May 1, 2012; General Deadline - July 16

You can use the Application Checklist to view at-a-glance what you need to submit for a complete application.

If you are not ready to formally apply, consider beginning the MBA-PM program in a PreMBA status.  

Please feel free to call (1-800-MBA-IOWA) or email us if you have any questions.

Funding Will Repair, Update and Build Schools to Serve Students

HAZEL CREST - February 16, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that  Illinois school districts statewide will receive a total of more than $623 million from Illinois Jobs Now! to construct new buildings or expand, repair and update existing ones. This capital funding will provide needed classroom space, while supporting an estimated 4,000 construction jobs throughout the state.

"In order for our students to compete for the jobs of tomorrow, we must ensure they are receiving a quality education in quality school facilities," Governor Quinn said. "This capital funding will help school districts across the state update their facilities and make critical repairs to improve the educational experience for our students,"

Thirty-one districts statewide were approved for the state funding this fiscal year after their projects were certified by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB).

The funding will allow districts to build new schools, add new classrooms, and make renovations to aging buildings. Other improvements will include renovations to existing classrooms, upgrades to aging facilities and additional technology updates. The capital funding, combined with local dollars, will allow school districts to complete projects totaling more than $1.2 billion.

The school districts that will receive funding include :

  • Chicago Public Schools District 299, $114.67 million
  • St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, $7.66 million
  • Wheaton Community Unit School District 200, $14.46 million
  • Harvard Community Unit School District 50, $13.81 million
  • Peoria School District 150, $34.61 million
  • Huntley Consolidated School District 158, $39.41 million
  • Orland School District 135, Orland Park, $5.33 million
  • Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District 95, $3.11 million
  • Crete-Monee School District 201-U, $23.28 million
  • Millstadt Consolidated School District 160, $4.29 million
  • Knoxville Community Unit School District 202, $20.22 million
  • Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U, $9.28 million
  • Berwyn North Elementary District 98, $7.59 million
  • Wesclin Community Unit School District 3, Trenton, $18.87 million
  • Stark County Community Unit School District 100, $3.69 million
  • Virginia Community Unit School District 64, $12.26 million
  • Skokie School District 69, $1.32 million
  • Burbank School District 111, $9.87 million
  • Shawnee Community Unit School District 84, Union County, $2.04 million
  • Manhattan School District 114, $5.84 million
  • Paris Cooperative High School, $24.22 million
  • Homer Community Consolidated School District 33-C, Homer Glen, $4.54 million
  • Warren Township High School District 121, Gurnee, $11.53 million
  • Panhandle Community Unit School District 2, Raymond, $3.86 million
  • Spring Valley Elementary District 99, $12.23 million
  • Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231, $12.32 million
  • Ramsey Community Unit School District 204, $3.92 million
  • Mt. Vernon Township High School District 201, $47.62 million
  • Hazel Crest School District 152.5, $32.22 million
  • Calumet Township School District 132, Calumet Park, $12.36 million
  • Marion Community Unit School District 2, $56.62 million.

Governor Quinn also announced today that the state is making available $50 million in School Maintenance Grant Program grants. The dollar-for-dollar state matching grant program provides up to $50,000 in matching funds for the maintenance or upkeep of buildings or structures for educational purposes. The grant applications for districts will be available soon.

Before the passage of Governor Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program, Illinois had not had a major capital construction program in more than a decade. The Governor has made it a priority to invest in our schools and update our classrooms to provide Illinois students with the best quality education experience possible.

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EAST PEORIA, IL (02/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Kiefer Miles Matheny, of Davenport, IA, graduated from Illinois Central College, East Peoria, with a/an Associate in Arts and Science Degree. More than 800 students met the graduation requirements for the Fall 2011 semester. The commencement ceremony was held December 17 in the ICC CougarPlex on the East Peoria campus.

Started in 1967, ICC is a comprehensive public community college that provides transfer programs for students who intend to pursue a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university as well as career programs for students who plan to gain knowledge and skills to enter a career field.

DES MOINES, IA (02/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Christopher Whalen of Bettendorf graduated from Drake University at the conclusion of the 2011 fall semester with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship.

Drake is a private, independent university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an enrollment of approximately 3,300 full-time undergraduate students from 50 states and 50 countries. Drake University's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

PELLA, IA (02/15/2012)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the fall 2011 dean's list at Central College:

Katelyn Baker of Davenport, a senior business management major, daughter of Bill and Nancy Baker

Patricia Braun of Davenport, a senior biology major, daughter of Michael Braun and Elizabeth Braun

Jessica Emard of Bettendorf, a senior German studies and English major, daughter of Douglas and Karen Emard

Samantha Fink of Bettendorf, a senior elementary education major, daughter of Rodney and Sandi Fink

Briana Haycraft of Eldridge, a junior , daughter of Scott and Kimberly Haycraft

Emily Huegel of Bettendorf, a junior elementary education major, daughter of Tony and Debra Huegel

Justine Jackovich of Eldridge, a junior biology major, daughter of Vincent and Denise Jackovich

Melanie Louis of Davenport, a senior biology major, daughter of Robert and Diane Louis

Maaike Mielenhausen of Davenport, a junior elementary education major, daughter of Steve and Belinda Mielenhausen

Alison Miller of Davenport, a senior exercise science major, daughter of Greg and Debra Miller

Ashley Ramker of Davenport, a sophomore , daughter of Michael and Linda Ramker

Allison Redman of Davenport, a junior elementary education major, daughter of Michael and Ann Redman

Samantha Scheckel of Long Grove, a junior art major, daughter of Marty and Jane Scheckel

Kelly Spavin of Bettendorf, a junior English major, daughter of David Spavin and Lori Spavin

Victoria Turley of Eldridge, a graduate English major, daughter of Jim Turley and Sherri Bain

Hanna Wilson of Wellman, a junior elementary education major, daughter of John and Lynda Wilson

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Central College is a private, four-year, residential liberal arts college in Pella, Iowa. Central's academic program offers 39 majors leading to a bachelor's degree, along with pre-professional programs and advising. Central was recognized in the 2011 U.S.News & World Report's annual rankings of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.

Area Students named to Illinois College Dean's List

JACKSONVILLE, IL (02/17/2012)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to Illinois College's Fall 2011 semester dean's list.

Kathryn Pierce, a junior, is the daughter of Julie Pierce of Belle Plaine. She is a graduate of Belle Plaine High School.

Taylor Brien, a first year student, is the daughter of Barbara Mansholt of Bettendorf. She is a graduate of Bettendorf High School.

Hannah Oak, a sophomore, is the daughter of Kevin and Cynthia Oak of Taylor Ridge. She is a graduate of Rockridge High School.

Candidates for the dean's list must complete at least 14 semester hours and post a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All grades must be C or better, and no more than one C grade is allowed.

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.

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ST. LOUIS, MO (02/14/2012)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester at Washington University in St. Louis.

  • Ryan Mitchell Kelly of Bettendorf, IA (52722), was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester. Kelly is a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, IA, and is enrolled in the university's College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.
  • Amanda Thuy Trang Phan of Bettendorf, IA (52722), was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester. Phan is a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, IA, and is enrolled in the university's College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

Washington University is counted among the world's leaders in teaching and research, and it draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and more than 110 nations. The total student body is nearly 14,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

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Mary DePauw Makes UW-Platteville's Chancellor's List

PLATTEVILLE, WI (02/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Mary DePauw from Port Byron, IL, earned academic honors for the fall 2011 semester at the University of Wisconsin- Platteville. DePauw made the Chancellor's List by earning a 4.0 grade point average during the semester. Attainment of the Chancellor's list represents the highest academic achievement at UW- Platteville.

UW-Platteville is settled in a historic mining town near the Iowa and Illinois borders and enrolls nearly 8,000 students. It is an institution whose mission is to produce intellectually astute individuals who will participate in society as competent professionals and knowledgeable citizens. For more information on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, visit www.uwplatt.edu.

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AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO DEAN'S LIST AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE
  Jordyn Elizabeth O'Rourke, a Nursing Undergraduate student from Davenport, has been named to the Dean's List at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the Fall 2011 semester. UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with more than 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

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AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE ON ONLINE EDUCATION

  • Iowa Virtual Academy invites Davenport area parents and students to  information session
  • Families can explore education options prior to the school's Open Enrollment deadline

 

Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA), a new tuition-free online program of the Clayton Ridge Community School District that offers highly individualized online education for Iowa students in grades K-6, is holding an information session in Davenport this Thursday, February 16. Parents and students are invited to attend the informal meeting to learn more about whether learning through an online public school might be a good alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar public school.

 

Enrollment in Iowa Virtual Academy is open to students in grades K-6 who reside anywhere in the state of Iowa; however, they must submit an Open Enrollment Application by March 1, 2012 to be eligible to attend IAVA for its inaugural school year in 2012-2013. More details about the enrollment process can be found here: www.k12.com/IAVA/enroll.

 

Iowa Virtual Academy might be the right choice for a variety of students, including:

  • Advanced learners who are either performing above grade level in one or more subjects or are motivated to increase their knowledge beyond the basic course offerings in specific subjects.
  • Students who are seeking relief from bullying, or who have other safety concerns and need a safe and comfortable learning environment.
  • Students from military families, who might be prone to moving and changing schools more often than the average student.
  • Athletes and performers who need classes that can travel with them during practices, rehearsals, and competitions.
  • Struggling students who need more time to grasp concepts, or who may need an environment with fewer distractions.
  • Students looking to get more out of their education

Specific times and dates in the Davenport area are as follows:

 

Thursday, February 16

Hotel Blackhawk

200 E. 3rd Street

Davenport

7:00 p.m.

 

Session attendees will be able to enjoy a short presentation about the program, meet school staff and have all their questions answered by knowledgeable Iowa Virtual Academy staff. For those unable to attend, there is a Live Online Information Session on Tuesday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. Visit www.k12.com/IAVA for details or call 855.652.3931 with any questions.

 

*If a student is entering school for the first time as a kindergarten student, the Open Enrollment application deadline is September 1, 2012.

 

About Iowa Virtual Academy

Iowa Virtual Academy is an online public school program authorized of the Clayton Ridge Community School District, which uses the award-winning K¹² curriculum to offer Iowa students in grades K-6 an exceptional learning experience. Iowa Virtual Academy's individualized approach gives Iowa kids in grades K-6 the chance to learn in the ways that are right for them.

 

Contact:

George Fiddler

Fast Horse

612-751-4904

 

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WASHINGTON - Three Iowa high school seniors have been selected for admission to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, according to U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.

 

Andrew Meyers of Reinbeck, Jindalae Suh of Iowa City, and Sean Steil of Oelwein have been offered places for the 2012-2013 school year.  Grassley nominated these students for appointments.

 

"Admission to the service academies is highly competitive and a great honor," Grassley said.  "Young people like Andrew Meyers, Jindalae Suh and Sean Steil work very hard to earn this kind of opportunity, and I join many others, no doubt, in wishing them well and expressing appreciation for their commitment to serving our nation."

 

Meyers will graduate in May from Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School.  He is the son of Laura and Joel Meyers.  He is a member of National Honor Society, a class officer, and active in youth group, football, basketball, and soccer.

 

Suh will graduate in May from City High School in Iowa City.  She is the daughter of Laura Ctow.  She is a member of National Honor Society and the student council.  She participates in the symphony and concert orchestra, speech, the school newspaper, diving, swimming, and soccer.

 

Steil will graduate in May from Wapsie Valley High School.  He is the son of Karla and John Steil.  He is a member of National Honor Society and the student council.  He is active in talented and gifted programs, the school musical, speech, and golf.

 

For more than 200 years, the U.S. service academies have educated and trained the best and the brightest to lead and command the U.S. armed forces.

 

Information about seeking an academy nomination is posted at http://grassley.senate.gov/info/academy_nominations.cfm.

 

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Applications are now being accepted for the Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship provides $2,000 for two-year community college or $4,000 for four-year college/university. Interested high school graduating seniors at Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley Community High School are encouraged to apply by March 2, 2012. Finalists are required to complete an in person  interview with the selection committee. The scholarship is open to students meeting the criteria below.

Guidelines:
• Be a graduating senior at Pleasant Valley Community High School or Bettendorf High School

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 after seven semesters of high school
• Exemplify Carl Schillig's spirit and interests
• Plan to attend a two-year or four-year college upon graduation

Deadline: March 2, 2012

How to apply: Applications are available online or in the guidance counselors offices at Pleasant Valley Community High School or Bettendorf High School

About Carl D. Schillig:
Carl Schillig, a student at Pleasant Valley High School, was 15 years old when he died in a car-pedestrian accident while participating in the Civil War Reenactment at the Village of East Davenport, Sept. 17, 1994. Carl was active in numerous school, community and church activities. The memorial fund was established by Carl's family to perpetuate his memory and enthusiasm for life by providing college scholarships to graduates of Pleasant Valley. The first scholarship was awarded in 1998. In 2002, the scholarship award was extended to include graduates of Bettendorf High School

About the scholarship:
The scholarship was first awarded to 1998 graduates of Pleasant Valley High School. (Carl's intended year
of graduation) In 2002, it was extended to graduates of Bettendorf High School. The scholarship is given to a
student with at least a 2.3 grade point average who exemplifies Carl's spirit through participation in a variety of
school, community and church-related activities. Recipients are chosen by an independent selection committee
in each school.

Funding for the Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship is generated from proceeds from the annual Labor Day Run with Carl held in Bettendorf, IA.

To download a scholarship form and for a listing of past scholarship recipients, please visit runwithcarl.com/node/3. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 2, 2012.

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