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Here is a listing of the January Session course offerings for the Columbia College–Orlando campus. Note: This course offering is subject to change at any time. ACC 281 Accounting II (Managerial) ARTS 112 Art and Ideas I BIOL 115 Intro to Environmental Science CISS 170 Intro to Computer Information Systems CJAD 301 Criminal Law CJAD 405 Laws of Criminal Evidence CJAD 425 Legal Research and Writing

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This summer, two Crystal Lake students, Stephanie Martinec and Amanda Orlandini, took advantage of the Summer Study and Internship Program in London; they are the first Columbia College Nationwide Campus students to take advantage of this opportunity.The program lasted 26 days and included trips to Paris and Rome. In between studies, Stephanie and Amanda were able to experience an array of

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Congratulations to Columbia College–Lemoore student Richard Farias! He is being commissioned as an officer in November and has chosen the Columbia College office at NAS Lemoore as the site of his ceremony. We are very proud of him and are thrilled that he has chosen us to be part of this momentous occasion. Farias will graduate in May with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies with

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Congratulations to the students who made the August Session dean's list:Jeffrey A. CarderAnne Marie S. CodringtonMarco A. DeJesusKim L. FowlerWilna FrancoisFelicia V. GainesLisa JonesRyan A. KlattJohn R. MaurerJohn R. MaxwellLori M. MontgomeryValerie M. MurphyTheresa L. PetrickJuna PierreHenry H. RuckerTrini L. ThomasDafne M. TorresDaniel W. Van HornValeta Wilson

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Two Columbia College–Orlando students received our annual scholarships in February. Each scholarship was in the amount of $500. The recipients were Sheryl Gooden and Shanqual Marshall.

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The following students were named to the January Session dean's list at Columbia College-Orlando:Marie F. AchilleAaron W. Bonini Jeffrey A. Carder Ann Marie S. CodringtonAlicia D. Dowling-Tucker Wilna FrancoisRodney A. Furness Vernique W. Gideon-WalkerMaureen E. GrayDenise L. Haire Linda I. Hayles Jeffrey HilliaryNacretia R. Howard Ryan A. Klatt James Lambright Joyce Laster-ReedomTeresa K.

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The Jacksonville campus and NAS Jacksonville are the only two Columbia College campuses in the country to be in the same city. This creates unique opportunities for students and staff, as well as unique challenges. Students have twice the selection of classes from which to choose, and they can have their records held at the campus closest to them.Things to remember:Advising and records: When

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On Saturday, Nov. 22, 18 students were inducted into the Sigma Alpha chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda at the Rolla campus. To be invited into the society, a student must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.Those inducted include: Brandy Adkins, Lori Allen, Mary Atherton, Ashley Butler, Sherie Diedrich, John Hanrahan, Christie Horning, Mack Manjarrez, Bobbie Nelson, Ramona Pendergrass, Tricia Ross, Michelle

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Last month, Columbia College–Rolla recognized four people who have made significant contributions to the campus:Chris Schneider, mathematics instructor, was recognized as Teacher of the Year, as voted on by students.Vic Bentele, an instructor of accounting and finance, received the Director’s Service Award for his contributions in reviving and enhancing those programs.Amanda Johnson,

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Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) is an honor society dedicated to the advancement of scholarship by recognizing high scholastic achievement in an adult student’s career. Students with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and who meet attendance hour requirements are invited to be initiated into ASL.ASL members partake in activities serving their college, community and fellow students such as fundraisers, scholarships

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Sixteen Columbia College–Rolla students received their degrees at commencements at Fort Leonard Wood in September and at the Rolla campus in December.September graduates: Alesha English, Catherine Naber, Charlotte Cremer, Matt Eskridge, Margaret Davis, Tom Ede, Geri Barnett, and Heather Frayer, with staff members Dr. Gregory J. Stratman, director, Velda Kossuth, academic adviser and Steven P.

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Twenty-one Columbia College–Rolla students received their degrees Saturday, May 9 during commencement ceremonies at the Columbia College main campus in Columbia, Mo. Thirteen graduates earned their degrees in business administration: Rebecca Birkner (management), Amy Brinkley (accounting and finance), Ashley Chapman (accounting and finance), Russell Crocker (human resource management), Ray

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Nearly 40 high-achieving students were recently inducted into two national honor societies at Columbia College–Rolla campus.Alpha Sigma Lambda is a national honor society recognizing special academic achievements of adult students. Those selected for the honor must have a high GPA and be worthy of recognition for their service to school, community, church and/or family. ASL, whose motto is “First

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Some students who order from online vendors with lower prices have trouble getting the correct edition of books or receiving them in time for the first week of class. Using a college-designated textbook supplier will alleviate these problems. Columbia College is not responsible for, and instructors will not grant special consideration for, any incorrect or late textbooks not purchased from MBS

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Northwestern Illinois boasted 27 new college graduates on Nov. 2 as Columbia College­­­–Freeport celebrated its 12th annual graduation ceremony. Twenty-six bachelor’s degree candidates and one MBA candidate looked dapper in cap and gown as they proudly crossed the stage for their diplomas. Dean Eric Cunningham conferred 21 bachelor's degrees in business administration, two bachelor's degrees in

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Columbia College–Elgin extends a warm welcome to the following new faculty and students for the August Session: Faculty Kathleen McNamara joined us in August to teach Human Services classes. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Barnard College, Columbia University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois. She is a licensed clinical social worker with

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Remy Martin is the first graduate of Columbia College–Elgin's new human services department.Martin is a 2009 graduate from Columbia College–Elgin where he has earned a bachelor’s degree in human services, the first graduate in this new degree program at the Elgin campus. Martin began his undergraduate studies at Elgin Community College where he received an associate in applied science degree in

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The staff at the Salt Lake campus has grown together not only as a team, but also as a family. Pam Reynolds came to us in March and has been an inspiration in customer service skills. Steve Hill joined the campus in July with extensive experience working with faculty and campus operations. Because of his caring nature, he relates to the students very well. Karen Marie Shaeffer is the newest

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If you’re nearing graduation, now is not the time to procrastinate. Two sessions prior to graduation, you need to complete a Declaration of Candidacy for Degree form to confirm that all graduation requirements have been met. A $55 fee for undergraduates and a $100 fee for graduate students — to cover graduation costs, including a diploma and transcript — is due when the form is submitted. The

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St. Louis was the first extended campus of Columbia College. The current session has 939 enrollments (combined in-class and online classes)—largest enrollment ever!The 2nd highest enrollment session was in 1999 with just under 900 (but they were all in-seat enrollments).The St. Louis campus was founded on Oct. 31, 1973. The first campus was on Goodfellow at TROSCOM (Army Troop Support Command) in

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Columbia College–St. Louis will celebrate its 35th birthday on Thursday, Dec. 4 with an open house for the community and cake for all. More details will be posted on the Compass as they become available.

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To qualify for the Dean’s List, you must:Complete a minimum of 12 credits in two consecutive sessions with a minimum of six credits in each session.Have a combined GPA of 3.5 or higher.Meet eligibility restrictions—no grades of incomplete, no grade that is replacing an incomplete, no pass/fail courses and no developmental courses (ENGL 107, MATH 104, MATH 106).For the 2008 August Session, 19

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In January, the St. Louis campus will begin offering the Flex MBA program, which offers a combination of in-seat and online MBA classes. The Flex MBA will allow the St. Louis campus to offer five MBA classes in-seat. Tentatively, the five courses will be the four foundation courses — 508 Decision Science for Business, 510 Managerial Economics, 562 Managerial Accounting and 570 Managerial Finance

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Annette Baker received $500 because she maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher, wrote an essay on “What volunteerism means to me,” and supplied documentation of her volunteer efforts with the YMCA YRead Program where she has tutored a child in reading twice a week for a year. She currently is on her third learner. Congratulations to Annette Baker!You, too, could be a winner! The St. Louis campus

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Columbia College–St. Louis held a canned food drive in November to support the local food bank. The first donation was made before Thanksgiving in which 88 pounds of canned foods were collected, providing 71 meals for people in need. The drive continued in December and another 155 pounds of canned foods, equaling 124 meals, were donated. Thank you to Malaika Gaston, financial aid

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