A local foundation is taking steps to improve the teacher shortage in Yavapai County by increasing its pledge to support qualified scholarship applicants. Yavapai County residents interested in pursuing an education degree now can apply for one of several $2,000 or more scholarships for the coming academic year. Grants are available from the Gardner Family Teacher Scholarships (GiFTS), (formerly known as the Education Scholarship Endowment-Yavapai County (ESEYC). Written applications … [Read more...] about Scholarships Helping to Ease Teacher Shortage
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Aviation Leader Emphasizing Communication Skills, Attitude, Work Ethic
Real success in the business and professional world requires far more than just academic and technical skills. That is the message from senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Katie Pribyl. She addressed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates during their Dec. 16 commencement. “One really important thing that you probably aren’t expecting to hear – but it is really important: Have the discipline to put your dang phone down – and listen and think,” … [Read more...] about Aviation Leader Emphasizing Communication Skills, Attitude, Work Ethic
Citizens’ Groups Recommending Major Tax Hike for Education
More than a dozen citizens, including several students from the Quad Cities area, echo strongly a citizens’ group recommendation that a major tax hike is needed to offset the pending fiscal crisis in Arizona schools – pre-K through 12. They were among the more than 100 attendees at the Arizona Town Hall in Mesa, Nov. 12-15. Consensus, following more than three days of discussion, was that Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona legislature must increase state funding for schools. Prior to … [Read more...] about Citizens’ Groups Recommending Major Tax Hike for Education
Multi-Million Residence Hall Under Construction at ERAU
Another $20 million construction project is underway at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. It is the third multi-million dollar building to go up since 2014. This time, it is a residence hall. Chancellor Frank Ayers told QCBN, “Embry-Riddle’s commitment to its students, faculty, staff and the community has included more than $70 million in construction the last three years. That includes this new residence hall. Only last month, we dedicated the just-completed STEM Center. … [Read more...] about Multi-Million Residence Hall Under Construction at ERAU
ERAU Boasting Record Enrollment, Major Construction Projects, Nobel Prize Winning Research
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Prescott campus has never been more upward bound, according to President Barry Butler. He reported on the “State of the University” when he visited campus in early October. Butler, speaking before the ERAU-Prescott Board of Visitors and several administrative officials, emphasized that the university has never been in better shape – academically, financially and reputationally. Named president in March 2017, Butler is the sixth person to lead … [Read more...] about ERAU Boasting Record Enrollment, Major Construction Projects, Nobel Prize Winning Research
ERAU Student Selected to Golf in World University Games
Being selected as one of only two American golfers for the second largest amateur athletic event – The World University Games (WUG) – was “…the biggest honor I’ve ever received,” said Matt Andrews, a junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott. Andrews, from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and his teammate, Dylan Rottner from Fort Worth, Texas, were picked from among thousands of college and university golfers across the country to represent the United States at the WUG in Taipei, China in … [Read more...] about ERAU Student Selected to Golf in World University Games
ERAU Book Drive Rebuilding Library Destroyed by ISIS
It is not unusual for honor organizations to have charitable projects. But a project that is 7,300 miles and two continents away? The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University chapter of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is conducting a book drive to help rebuild a once spacious and internationally renowned central university library that was destroyed by ISIS terrorists in June 2014. To date, hundreds of books have been collected and will be sorted and sent to Mosul, Iraq by the ERAU … [Read more...] about ERAU Book Drive Rebuilding Library Destroyed by ISIS
Defining a Cultural Shift in Education
Technology integrates everyday life, transforming the way people learn, adapt, create solutions and work together. As education continues to prepare children to achieve the American dream, digital innovations inspire problem solving through iterative and collaborative learning. Today’s students represent “a generation of kids who don’t know that the world existed before Google, laptops, smart phones and tablets; when the world did not have WiFi,” said Jaime Casap of Google for Education, who … [Read more...] about Defining a Cultural Shift in Education
ERAU Annual Economic Impact Measured in the Millions
A jaw-dropping economic impact estimated at more than $214 million annually in Yavapai County? And $278 million in Arizona? All because of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University? That was the response by some who first heard the results of an economic impact study about ERAU’s Prescott campus. Such findings were revealed in a research report called, “Comprehensive Economic Impact of ERAU Operations in Florida, Arizona and the Counties Served by the Institution.” Leaders at the world’s … [Read more...] about ERAU Annual Economic Impact Measured in the Millions
Fast-Track Management Courses Offered
Yavapai College's Fast-Track Management Program has late-start courses geared toward working adults for professional development beginning Oct. 17. Students can take one course or earn a Management Certificate with eight courses, build managerial skills, confidence and professional recognition with the Yavapai College Management Certificate program. Online courses in a seven-week format with optional on-campus sessions are provided. The program is accredited, and costs $237 per course. … [Read more...] about Fast-Track Management Courses Offered