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UCM's THRIVE program first of its kind in Missouri


		UCM's THRIVE program first of its kind in Missouri

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

1 day ago by By Anthony Moreno, For the Muleskinner

There are trailblazers taking courses at UCM this fall. A new program offers students with special needs a unique opportunity to move onto campus and pursue a higher education.

The THRIVE Program - which stands for Transformation, Health, Responsibility, Independence, Vocation and Education - gives 12 new students a chance to take courses with other UCM students, learn important job skills that will enable them to compete in the workforce and learn skills to live independently.

A new type of online class--free and open to the public

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

1 day ago by By The Chronicle of Higher Education

In his work as a professor, Stephen Downes used to feel that he was helping those who least needed it.

So when a colleague suggested they co-teach an online class in learning theory at the University of Manitoba, in 2008, Downes welcomed the chance to expand that privileged club.

University officials violated open records law on Palin's speaking contract

Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

1 day ago by Carla Rivera - Los Angeles Times (MCT)

California State University officials violated the state's open records laws when they refused to release the contract and other documents related to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's recent fundraising appearance at a Cal State campus, a judge has ruled.

Intensive English Program earns national accreditation

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

5 days ago by By Jeffrey Smith, Muleskinner

This summer, UCM's Intensive English Program met the criteria needed to gain national certification from the Commission on English Language Accreditation. UCM's accreditation makes it the first institution in Missouri to gain the distinction. Worldwide, only about eighty-nine programs have received such acclaim.

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