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Nashville Job Fair at Anthem Career College February 1

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Anthem Career College in Nashville is hosting a job fair Wednesday, February 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its campus located at 560 Royal Parkway in Nashville.

The public is welcome to attend this event. There is no charge for admission.

Anthem Career College offers education and training programs in Business Management and several healthcare careers:

    Dental Assistant
    Massage Therapy
    Medical Assistant
    Medical Billing & Coding
    Limited Scope X-Ray Technician

Depending on the program, students can work toward a Diploma or Associate of Applied Science degree.

The following employers will be attending the job fair:

    ACS
    Advantage Sales & Marketing
    All About Care
    American’s Family Doctors
    Averitt Express Inc.
    Cool Springs Internal Medicine
    Generations Home Care
    Green Hills Medical Center
    Guardian Community Living
    Onin Staffing
    Randstad
    St. Thomas
    Staffmark
    Super 8
    US Health Works
    Westgate Health Services

Job fair attendees should come dressed in professional attire and bring several copies of their resumes with them.

Please call Anthem Career College at 615-232-3700 to RSVP or email Career Services Director John Emling at jemling(at)anthem(dot)edu.

About Anthem Career College

Originally established in 1999, Anthem Career College-Nashville is part of Anthem Education, a Phoenix, Arizona-based family of schools and colleges that provides career-focused training and education programs at 23 accredited institutions in 15 states as well as online. The Anthem Education family of schools includes Anthem College, Anthem College Online, Anthem Career College, Anthem Institute, Morrison University, and The Bryman School of Arizona. For more information, visit http://anthem.edu.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.anthem.edu/disclosures.

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Event Marketing Investments to Outpace Economic Growth in 2012; New Survey Unveiled

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

In a groundbreaking study released today, The Event Marketing Institute (EMI) found that event and experiential marketing spending by companies is growing much faster than the overall economy. The EventTrack 2012 study, developed in partnership with experiential marketing agency, Mosaic, found that in a slowly rebounding economy, brands are expecting their event and experiential marketing budgets to grow by nearly eight percent (7.8%) in 2012, more than double last year’s rate of (3.6%).

The first-ever EventTrack: Event Marketing Industry Annual Forecast & Best Practices Study provides brand-marketing executives with directional data covering industry trends, benchmarks and never-before documented insights on the impact of event and experiential marketing on key business drivers.

Study data was obtained from separate surveys of major corporations and organizations with event programs and experiential marketing agencies in North America. In addition, data was drawn from a large-scale survey of more than 1,000 consumers how their purchase behavior is impacted by various marketing initiatives. In total, responses from more than 1,400 leading organizations and consumers were used to develop the analysis.

“For the first time ever, event marketing professionals will have a 360-degree view of live marketing best practices and their impact on purchase behavior,” said Kerry Smith, President of the Event Marketing Institute. “The data provide insights on the impact that event marketing has on key purchase drivers including loyalty, price sensitivity, advocacy and the frequency of purchase.”

Co-produced with leading experiential marketing agency Mosaic, EventTrack provides the industry with unique data and analysis, revealing where the industry is going with a wide range of trends, benchmarks and insights on the impact of event and experiential marketing. Brand-side survey respondents represent more than 100 of the Fortune 500 leading users of event and experiential marketing, as well as a range of smaller brands — spanning both business and consumer events. Agency respondents represent the most active firms specializing in creating and executing consumer and business events, including most of Event Marketer Magazine’s top 100 leading agencies.

“Event and experiential marketing is playing an increasingly critical role in the rapidly evolving media and marketing industry,” said Aidan Tracey, CEO, Mosaic. “We were thrilled to work hand-in-hand, from beginning to end with EMI, to bring this study to life and to be able to share with marketers what is working today, as well as insights on the future of the industry.”

Key Research Findings:

Top Event Marketing Goals & Strategies

The primary event and experiential marketing goal of brands has shifted from creating awareness to generating sales – as indicated by four of five brand-side survey respondents (83%). The focus on sales indicates the growing importance of events. Event teams are being tasked to help deliver top-line growth as part of wider, integrated programs closely tied to other marketing campaigns and media. One way they are doing this is by closing the distance between the experience and the final sale. = In short, brands are making it easier to buy at their events and experiences.

Related to this trend, brands are focusing more directly on driving sales by developing highly targeted influencer events. Top brands are working with agencies to utilize social media to help identify top influencers and potential influencers online, and then further build relationships via live events and experiences. This is an emerging trend that was not as common three to five years ago.

Another key finding is that event marketers feel their event and experiential programs are important to their organizations, especially to senior management. Together, 84 percent of brand-side survey respondents say that events and experiential marketing are considered “very important/critical” or “important” by their organizations.

Social Media. Events and technology are part of a critical and evolving relationship. Brands and agencies are working to better connect event audiences with online communities of clients, prospects and influencers. Social media is mainly being used to communicate event information and reach a wider number of people.

The study indicates the relationship between events and technology is emerging. For example, 28 percent of brands say their social media efforts are “very integrated” with their event and experiential marketing currently, although 49 percent say these two mediums are “somewhat integrated.”

The study uncovers an emerging trend in using social media to assist with event program measurement. For example, nearly half (45%) of brands indicate that they use Facebook and social media activity as part of their measurement activities.

The survey of consumers found that two-thirds (66%) feel that social media is “very effective” or “effective” in helping make events and experiences more successful. The study also suggests that consumers are out in front of brands in terms of social media usage. Sixty-one percent of consumers said that brand and event Facebook posts and activity are influential in their decision to attend events and make related purchases.

Measurement. Seventy-one percent of brands measure their event programs, with the primary metrics being, total attendance, leads gathered and press coverage. Secondary criteria are sales related to events and social media and website traffic.

Event Marketing Effectiveness. The event marketing industry is growing because it is effective. A unique component of the study was an exclusive survey of more than 1,100 consumers who had recently participated in events and/or brand experiences. A significant 95 percent of the consumer respondents said that participating in a recent event made them more inclined to purchase the products being promoted.

Additionally, 71 percent of consumers felt more positive about the company, brand or product following their event experience. Fifty-eight percent of consumers said they purchased the product or service after the event, and a significant 86 percent said they subsequently became a regular customer.

About the Brand Survey Respondents

Fifty-five percent of the responding brands and organizations have event and experiential marketing budgets over $ 1 million. Fifteen percent have event budgets over $ 10 million. Eighty-six percent of the brands manage or participate in more than 10 events annually, and 31% run or participate in over 100 events. Seventeen percent of the brand respondents work for information technology companies. Fifteen percent are in the consumer products, beverage and retail sectors. Organizations in the entertainment and media industry and the medical and healthcare sectors are both represented by 12% of the respondents respectively.

About the Agency Survey Respondents

Sixty-seven percent of the agencies managed at least 100 client events in 2011, and 34% managed over 1,000 events and experiences. The primary industry sectors represented by the agencies’ key clients are consumer products, consumer electronics/mobile technology, and automotive. Seventy-four percent of the responding agencies have total gross revenue over $ 10 million and 25% have more than $ 100 million in revenue.

About the Complete Study

This release covers only a portion of the results and analysis of the three surveys and overall study. Members of the Event Marketing Institute will be provided the complete study findings, including insights, charts, and deep data across all industry categories. Throughout 2012 additional reports analyzing the unique study data and analysis will be released to the event marketing industry. For more information on the study, contact Kerry Smith with the Event Marketing Institute at (203) 899-8420 or via email, ksmith(at)red7media(dot)com, or to request copies of the executive summary, click here or visit http://tinyurl.com/eventtrack.

About The Event Marketing Institute

The mission of the Event Marketing Institute is to help our members enhance their professional performance by providing comprehensive education, research, and analysis related to emerging trends and insights into event marketing strategy, as well as creating a growing list of productivity tools and professional networking opportunities to foster information exchange. Learn more at http://www.eventmarketing.com.

About Mosaic

Mosaic is among the fastest growing agencies in North America. With a clear vision of using People as Media™ to connect brands with consumers, it conducts thousands of consumer events and retail visits across North America every year. With more than 12,000 field employees and blue chip clients such as P&G, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Disney, Rogers Wireless and many others, Mosaic has established itself as a clear leader in helping brands connect with consumers in non-traditional ways, including retail events, community experiences, assisted selling, and online social media extensions. Learn more at http://www.mosaicxm.com

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Fitness Marketing Tips: How To Over-Deliver To New Personal Training Clients This January

Chino Hills, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

January is the busiest month for personal trainers who struggle to keep up with the demands of New Year’s Resolution setting clients who are eager to lose weight and get fit the moment 2012 hits. Yet, how can trainers keep these prospects all year round, rather than see them drop like flies come springtime? “The secret is to under-promise and over-deliver,” says Fitness Marketing Expert Sam Bakhtiar, who has spent the last 20 years working in the industry and is now the millionaire owner of the Fit Concepts franchise based out of Chino Hills, California.

Sam admits that it’s much easier to say than to do because today’s personal training client has high expectations. Effective over-delivering also involves relationship-building, which provides context for a trainer’s generosity and creates a foundation for a lasting contract. “You want people to feel the slightest bit guilty that they aren’t paying you what you’re worth. You want your clients to feel like they are practically stealing they’re getting so much value for their money,” Sam explains.

In his fitness marketing seminars, Sam makes the following recommendations for over-delivering:

    Don’t overlook the little things. Always have a smile on your face, use their names, introduce them to others as personal friends, mention their achievements to others, and refill their water bottles.
    Give them presents. Whether it’s a personalized t-shirt, a pedometer, a healthy cookbook, a discount to a local apparel shop, or a month of free boot camp classes, people love presents!
    Take a vested interest. It’s no surprise the wealthiest personal trainers are also the best listeners. Ask questions and show you care. If a spouse dies, go to the funeral. Send get well cards. Be there.
    Provide information. Send out newsletters, show educational movies once a month, hold nutrition seminars or cooking demos, and share the latest findings of a new research study with your clients.
    Get involved. Offer to host seminars or shows for their kids’ schools, their church, their social group, and ask if there is any other way you can help them. Remember their birthdays and anniversaries.

“One trick I use is to wrap up the workout two minutes early and spend those extra moments joking with my clients or answering questions to focus on relationship building,” Sam explains. “Clients really respond to quality, undivided attention, especially when they know I am busy but still made time for them.”

Sam Bakhtiar has much more fitness marketing expertise to share online at http://www.super-trainer.com, in “Six Figures in 67 Days,” and in his exclusive business coaching program.

About Sam Bakhtiar

Sam Bakhtiar is a Persian-born American with over twenty years of experience in fitness training and body building. After completing B.S in Premed and Nutrition, Sam also received a degree of doctorate of Chiropractics. Along with being one of the best fitness trainers, Sam is also a business and marketing expert. After establishing a successful fitness training business with substantial income, Sam is helping other professionals in the industry to achieve their business goals. For more information, please contact using the following information.

Contact Information:

Sam Bakhtiar

Fitness Concepts

909-393-9075

http://www.super-trainer.com

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SlateSHIELD All-in-One 360 Case, Stand and Handle for iPad® 2 Now Available for the Holidays from Retailers Including Amazon.com, eXpansys and the Cellularstore

SlateShield All-In-One- 360 Case, Handle and Stand for iPad 2

Fountain Valley, Calif. (PRWEB) December 14, 2011

The SlateSHIELD™ 360 rotating case, handle and stand for iPad® 2 is now available for the holiday season from retailers including Amazon.com, eXpansys and the Cellularstore from ADDO Accessories, a division of mobile device and product specialist PPC Techs, Inc. SlateSHIELD with its patent-pending collapsible handle design and slide-out integrated stand provides 360-degree hands-free viewing and typing from multiple angles.

As many business iPad users have found, holding their technology in one hand and using it with the other can be challenging and prone to dropping or slipping. To prevent this, the SlateSHIELD wearable iPad case has a comfortable self-adjusting hand strap to easily control the device in the palm of one hand, leaving the other hand free to multi-task. There is no need to remove the case from your hand to rotate the case 360 degrees and the swivel design makes it easy to switch from landscape to portrait mode for effective use.

Additionally, the SlateSHIELD case incorporates a unique slide out integrated stand, allowing the iPad to be used for optimal viewing in landscape, portrait or typing mode, ideal for applications such as FaceTime, viewing movies, giving presentations or for use with a Bluetooth keyboard on a desktop.

SlateSHIELD’s collapsible handle design, built-in stand and durable compact design enhances the one-handed usability of the iPad 2 while providing secure protection and comfort in use. Designed with the mobile and business user in mind, the SlateSHIELD 360 case is simple to use, easy to handle, yet tough enough to use in many business applications.

Applications in healthcare, education, field services, automotive, retail, and food & hospitality are ideal for SlateSHIELD where there is a need to hold the iPad in one hand to maximize productivity and minimize limitations.

Ed Zabrek, chief medical editor for iPhone Life Magazine, commented on his SlateSHIELD case recently, “It is an awesome design. One handed use has never been easier.”

Leonard Wesson, CEO of Addo and PPC Techs, Inc., further commented, “I can say with confidence that the new SlateSHIELD case is an example of how lifestyle can be integrated with functionality while providing a rich user experience. PPC Techs has a legacy of more than ten years of making mobile computing more efficient and agile, which we have now moved under the ADDO Accessories brand. I look forward to the next generation of tablets and providing our customers with the best in class products for a long time to come.”

SlateSHIELD is made of tough, durable ABS plastic, comes in a black finish and retails for $ 54.95.

It is available through online retailers including Amazon.com, eXpansys and the Cellularstore in the USA or directly from http://www.SlateSHIELD.com. ADDO Accessories has established distribution channels in the USA, UK and Ireland and is actively recruiting further channels globally.

To view the SlateSHIELD for iPad 2 in action, visit http://youtu.be/MhYlm4MXts0.

About ADDO Accessories

ADDO Accessories is a division of PPCTechs, Inc. and specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality mobile device accessories, including functional cases, premium screen protection systems and capacitive stylus. Its WriteSHIELD® Premium Screen Protection System is approved by NASA for Manned Space Flight and for use on the International Space Station. For further information, please visit SlateSHIELD.com or contact Steve Muttram at 217-220-0895 or smuttram(at)ppctechs(dot)com.

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U.S. News & World Report Names Saint Leo One of the Top Universities in the South

Saint Leo, Florida (PRWEB) December 12, 2011

For the second consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranks Saint Leo University among the top universities in the South in its annual “Best Colleges” edition. The 2012 rankings, released this fall, list Saint Leo University as 63rd in the Regional Universities (South) category among 1,600 schools nationwide.

Saint Leo gets high marks for a number of indicators, such as its 14:1 student-faculty ratio, the depth and breadth of services the institution provides, and the satisfaction students have shown with academic programs and support.

The U.S. News & World Report ranking reflects life at Saint Leo’s traditional liberal arts campus outside of Tampa, which enrolls more than 1,800 undergraduate students—66% of whom live on campus.

Saint Leo offers a full range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, as well as associate degrees and graduate certifications. Undergraduates earn degrees in more than 40 fields, including business administration, criminal justice, education, biology and psychology.

Founded in 1889, Saint Leo offers a practical, effective model for learning and leadership based on a steadfast, moral consciousness that recognizes the dignity, value and gifts of all people.

Saint Leo University has gained a reputation as one of the top universities in the South thanks to an innovative curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning, the use of technology in teaching, and a learning environment that cultivates a commitment to respect, community and personal development.

About Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University’s traditional liberal arts campus, located 30 miles north of Tampa, educates more than 1,900 students. Total enrollment across its campus, regional education centers, and online programs exceeds 15,000. Among the oldest Catholic universities in Florida, Saint Leo is one of the nation’s 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military, and is a nationally recognized leader in online education.

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Sherry Manufacturing and Sea Dog™ Announce a New Partnership to Revitalize a True American Hero, the Sea Dog.

There is only one true Sea Dog.

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

Scott Coltune, CEO and President of Sherry Mfg. Co. Inc., (DBA Sherry Resortwear), announced recently his company is now the master licensee and exclusive distributor of Sea Dog™, an upscale licensed brand that has sailed some stormy waters lately but is expecting a smoother adventure in the near future.

Sherry Manufacturing, one of the nation’s leading screen printers of souvenir apparel for more than 60 years, promises to lend its manufacturing and marketing expertise to drive Sea Dog sales to a place they have never been before.

“I cannot wait to get this great brand out to all the coastal markets and online consumers,” Mr. Coltune said. “Sea Dog has a special cult following and we will be true to the brand.”

Mr. Coltune said the partnership between the two companies will be promoted at the Surf Expo (“The Show”) in January 2012 in Orlando, Fla., and promised to unveil the best designs from Sea Dog founder Bill Sparks and his son, Nathan Sparks. In fact, Mr. Sparks will be at the Sherry Booth at the Surf Expo to release the new clothing lineup on behalf of both companies. During the expo, Mr. Sparks also will be signing autographs for a special Sea Dog poster.

“It’s important to remember that even though this is a business partnership, Sherry Manufacturing and Sea Dog are both family companies and we are looking forward to building this brand for future generations,” Mr. Coltune said. “There isn’t anyone who does what Bill Sparks can do, and the two companies are going to capitalize on that.”

Mr. Coltune added that there will be a tremendous marketing effort to showcase the Sea Dog brand, and many new designs and key items will be added to the lineup.

In addition to selling products at resorts nationwide and throughout the Caribbean Islands, Sherry Manufacturing is getting ready to christen a new website catalog for Sea Dog™, SeaDogTshirts.com that will showcase the brand online. Sherry Manufacturing will also be working with online retail partners to sell the brand across many online e-commerce portals. The Sea Dog™ brand is also available through Bass Pro Shops® and Dick’s Sporting Goods®. As the two companies further develop their partnership, Mr. Sparks and Mr. Coltune have pledged that other Sea Dog branded items are just beyond the next wave, including towels and headwear.

How it All Began

According to legend, Mr. Sparks got his inspiration for Sea Dog – a name that means “experienced sailor” – from tales of Queen Elizabeth I of England, whose fleet of privateers laid waste to the Spanish Armada in 1588. When Mr. Sparks started the company, he quickly settled on an iconic design for Sea Dog: A skeleton dog with a peg leg, an eye patch, bandana, earring – and a small bite taken out of one ear. And what about Sea Dog’s crooked leg? That comes from the old saying “Crooked as a dog’s hind leg,” Mr. Sparks said.

“Remember, there’s only one true Sea Dog,” Mr. Sparks said. “There have been lots of imitators, but he’s it. He’s an American dog – an American hero”.

About Sherry Manufacturing

Established in 1948 by Quentin Sandler, Sherry Mfg. is located in Miami in a state-of-the-art 275,000 square foot facility where it handles all production and marketing for licensed products from Warner Brothers (Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo), Nickelodeon (Sponge Bob, Blues Clues, Fairly Odd Parents, Dora the Explorer), Sesame Street and Betty Boop, among others. Thanks to an extensive worldwide network, the company distributes nationwide to resorts, theme parks and airport retailers under the brands of Sherry Resortwear, Visions and Kidztime.

About Bill Sparks and Sea Dog T-shirts

Bill Sparks founded Sea Dog™ in 1987 with a simple goal: Design to most unique T-shirt anywhere. Since that time the company has become a highly visible and sought after brand for high quality T-shirts, each one carefully hand drawn and crafted by Mr. Sparks and his son, Nathan. Today, Sea Dog offers dozens of clever products, from American Breed to Bones Drinker to Dog Bite , just to name a few.

An accomplished illustrator, Mr. Sparks first sketched out a name for himself in high school where he won numerous awards for art and soon after enrolled in Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts before transferring to Kent State University. Upon graduating with a degree in Commercial Art/Fine Professional Art, Mr. Sparks started his professional career with magazine and book cover illustrations before launching the company 24 years ago – Sea Dog – that would make him world famous. He also created illustrations of several famous players with the National Football League. Mr. Sparks has also spent time in the classroom as a teacher, sharing his wisdom with future artists at The Ringling School of Art and Design.

About the Surf Expo

The Surf Expo, held each year in January and September, has drawn thousands of visitors since it opened its doors in 1976. In 2012, it promises more than 2,000 booths of apparel and goods from the surf, skate, water sports, swim and resort industries. Sea Dog T-shirts® and Sherry Mfg. will be there – and you should, too.

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Information Technology Degrees Added to IADT-Tampa Curriculum

IADT-Tampa

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) December 05, 2011

Students who pursue an Information Technology degree at IADT-Tampa have access to the resources they need to learn how to install and manage information systems, intranets, and extranets for all kinds of organizations. These programs are designed to offer a well-rounded foundation in the basic areas of IT, including programming, local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).

The IT degree programs feature instruction in important concepts such as Web programming, database design and development, PC troubleshooting, hardware management, and virus detection. Students can develop a solid understanding of how to configure and administer networks within a Windows environment while also being exposed to the Linux operating system.

Some of the Information Technology courses available through these two degree programs include Web Programming, End User Support, Database Design and Development, Security Fundamentals, Linux Operating Systems and Object Oriented Programming.

Classes are taught by industry-experienced instructors who understand what it takes to succeed in this continually changing field. Their real world knowledge is passed along through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on training.

The associate’s and bachelor’s IT degrees at IADT-Tampa combine engaging classroom instruction with dynamic training to offer a well-rounded learning experience. Motivated students can find the resources they need to pursue both educational and career goals.

About IADT-Tampa

With more than 30 years as an established institution, the International Academy of Design and Technology offers students a hands-on education with experienced faculty dedicated to providing students with the necessary skills, knowledge, support and guidance to pursue fulfilling career opportunities in the design and technology fields. The Tampa campus (IADT-Tampa), which opened in 1984, offers degree programs in fashion design, interior design, graphic design, professional photography, audio production, information technology, retail merchandise management, Internet marketing, and Web design and development. Students also have the opportunity to take a portion of their coursework online through IADT-Online.

IADT-Tampa is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. The International Academy of Design & Technology – Tampa’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), 206 Grandville Ave, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, http://www.accredit-id.org. Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at http://www.iadt.edu/disclosures. IADT-Tampa cannot guarantee employment or salary and is a member of the Career Education Corporation network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information, visit http://www.iadt.edu/Tampa.

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New York Law School Announces New Joint Degree Program in Forensic Psychology and Law

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 28, 2011

New York Law School (NYLS) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, announced today the creation of a dual-degree M.A.-J.D. program in forensic psychology and law to train attorneys with a specialization in mental disability law. The program will begin in the fall 2012 semester.

The new dual degree brings together two fully-developed programs at each institution: the J.D. at NYLS and the M.A. in forensic psychology at John Jay. J.D. students at NYLS have the opportunity to specialize in mental disability law, through course offerings that represent the most comprehensive mental disability law curriculum of any law school in the world, while John Jay’s M.A. program in forensic psychology specializes in psychology as it relates to law and the courts. John Jay’s psychology department includes more than 35 full-time faculty members who specialize in forensic areas, including six professors who are both attorneys and psychologists.

“This new program is a perfect fit between our two institutions, as it combines the strongest law program specializing in mental disability law in the country, with the strongest forensic psychology program in the country,” said Dr. James S. Wulach, Director of the M.A. Program in Forensic Mental Health Counseling at John Jay. “Our graduates will be well-trained lawyers for people with mental disability issues and have the potential to become legal advocates, work on public policy, or become law professors in this unique niche.”

The 128-credit program allows students to count 12 law school credits towards their M.A. degree and 12 M.A. credits towards their law degree, allowing them to graduate with both degrees in four years instead of five. Required courses include Survey of Mental Disability Law; Mental Health Professionals, Social Science, and the Law; Criminal Psychological Assessment; Criminal Law; and Legal Practice. Electives include such courses as Mental Disability and Criminal Law; Race, Gender, Class, and Mental Disability; Forensic Reports, the Role of Experts, and Forensic Ethics; and Custody Evaluations, Juvenile & Family Law, and Mental Disability.

“I’m very excited about the joint program because it highlights the interdisciplinary nature of what we are trying to do through our Mental Disability Law Program [MDL],” said Professor Michael L. Perlin, the MDL program’s Director. “We created our courses very specifically to appeal to both lawyers and mental health professionals. This program helps create a synergy that ensures, as best as we can, that graduates will have a deep understanding of the other’s discipline.”

To be admitted into the dual-degree program, students should apply separately and be accepted into both NYLS and John Jay. Students will have the option of beginning their first year in either of the two degree programs.

For more information about the dual-degree M.A.-J.D. program, click here.

In addition to the new dual-degree program, NYLS, through its Mental Disability Law Program, also offers an online Masters of Arts in Mental Disability Law Studies and a Certificate in Advanced Mental Disability Law Studies, the only degree and certificate of their kind to be offered by an American Bar Association-approved law school. For more information, visit http://www.nyls.edu/mdl.

About New York Law School

Founded in 1891, New York Law School is an independent law school located in lower Manhattan near the city’s centers of law, government, and finance. New York Law School’s renowned faculty of prolific scholars has built the School’s strength in such areas as constitutional law, civil and human rights, labor and employment law, media and information law, urban legal studies, international and comparative law, and a number of interdisciplinary fields. The School is noted for its nine academic centers: Center on Business Law & Policy, Center on Financial Services Law, Center for International Law, Center for New York City Law, Center for Professional Values and Practice, Center for Real Estate Studies, Diane Abbey Law Center for Children and Families, Institute for Information Law & Policy, and Justice Action Center. New York Law School has more than 13,000 graduates and currently enrolls some 1,350 full-time students and 400 part-time students in its J.D. program and its four advanced degree programs in financial services law, real estate, tax, and mental disability law studies. http://www.nyls.edu

About John Jay College of Criminal Justice

An international leader in educating for justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York offers a rich liberal arts and professional studies curriculum to upwards of 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 135 nations. In teaching, scholarship and research, the College approaches justice as an applied art and science in service to society and as an ongoing conversation about fundamental human desires for fairness, equality and the rule of law. For more information, visit http://www.jjay.cuny.edu.

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Free Audio Meditation App Can Help For The Holidays — And Throughout The Year

Lysa Rohan

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

The stress of holiday hassles can be reduced by practicing gratefulness and thanksgiving, an essential part of living a spiritual and more joy-filled life, according to Lysa Rohan of Dallas, Texas, the creator of the Lysa Rohan Gratitude Meditation(SM) and the Lysa Rohan One Minute Meditation(SM).

“The One Minute Meditation is the perfect way to disengage from the stress of the holidays and get re-centered in only a moment, and it also can improve your outlook on life throughout the year,” explained Rohan.

A free Gratitude Meditation and One Minute Meditation app is available through the Apple iTunes App Store or at http://www.LysaRohan.com for use with an Apple iPhone, Apple iPad or Android smart phone. More than 5,000 people already have downloaded the app since it became available a few weeks ago.

“It’s a simple way to practice gratitude, and when you do that you begin building the foundation of a joy-filled, happy life,” said Rohan. “It means coming from who you really are, your Divine essence, the seat of true wisdom: your heart.”

Rohan, who has a Master’s degree in art history, began studying the Christian Bible, Hebrew Bible, the Tao Ti Ching, the Qur’an, the Dhammapada and many other religious and spiritual texts over 30 years ago. She developed the Gratitude Meditation as part of an overall practical approach to spiritual living, and now is finishing a book to help others create a happier life that starts by harnessing the power of gratitude.

“When you’re faced with everyday pressures and stress, look into the handbag of your life and dig out some things for which you could be grateful right then. It’s a great way to lift your spirits and change your world view,” she explained.

“To begin coming from your heart, you need only to stop and pay attention to those little prompts you receive, those hunches, inklings nanosecond flashes of insight. That’s Spirit, God or whatever word fits best for you, sending you little messages. Practicing gratefulness and thanksgiving, as often as you remember, will strengthen your heart connection to Spirit, to God, that small quiet voice. Saying thank you to others will strengthen your heart connection to them.”

Additional information and the Lysa Rohan Gratitude Meditation and the Lysa Rohan One Minute Meditation app can be found at online at http://www.LysaRohan.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lysa-Rohan/130488297056761 and Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/LysaRohan.

A brief video, “Lysa Rohan Speaking on Gratitude,” can be seen on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-UiDmBWcuU&feature=youtu.be and on Lysa’s Facebook page.

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Christian College in Oregon Hosts Midyear Commencement Ceremony Dec. 17

Alumnus Chris Skaggs will speak at George Fox’s midyear commencement ceremony Dec. 17.

Newberg, OR (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

More than 200 students will receive undergraduate and graduate diplomas at George Fox University’s midyear commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17.

The ceremony will take place in Miller Gymnasium in the Wheeler Sports Center on the school’s Newberg, Ore., campus. Seating begins at 1 p.m., and the ceremony will start at 2 p.m. Tickets are not required; however, seating is limited to 10 guests per graduate. At 1:45 p.m., a live broadcast of the ceremony will be available to watch online at stream.georgefox.edu/live/commencement.sdp.

One-hundred and forty students will receive bachelor’s degrees after completing study in one of George Fox’s 41 undergraduate bachelor’s degree majors or its adult degree programs. Another 107 students will receive a master’s degree or a doctorate after completing study in one of the university’s graduate programs or in its seminary.

Chris Skaggs, who graduated from George Fox with a bachelor’s degree in history in 1999, will serve as commencement speaker. He is a 12-year veteran of the Web and mobile software industry and founder of Soma Games, a video gaming company with a Christian worldview.

Soma and its sister company, Code-Monkeys, have delivered software applications to some of the country’s most discerning clients, including Intel, Four Seasons, Comcast and Aruba Networks. With a team of about a dozen programmers and artists, Soma Games moved into the mobile sector in 2009 and has delivered more than 60 apps in just over two years.

The title of Skaggs’ commencement address will be “Keys To Your Calling.”

More specifics on the ceremony are available at commencement.georgefox.edu.

George Fox University is a Christian college ranked by Forbes among the top Christian colleges in the country and is classified by U.S. News & World Report as a first tier regional university and a “Best Value” school. More than 3,500 students attend classes on the university’s campus in Newberg, Ore., and at teaching centers in Portland, Salem, and Redmond, Ore., and Boise, Idaho. George Fox offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 40 majors, degree-completion programs for working adults, five seminary degrees, and 11 master’s and doctoral degrees.

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Contact:

Karlyn Fleming

Office of Academic Affairs

503-554-2141

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