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Veterans Upward Bound Program Delaware State University’s Veterans Upward Bound Program is a free program funded by the United States Department of Education for veterans. Veterans Upward Bound is designed to prepare eligible veterans toenter or re-enter a post-secondary program, a technical or vocational school, or a two or four year college/university,anywhere in the United States. The program has qualified counselors and instructors to assist veterans with complete educationalpreparation. The program offers classes, workshops and individualized assessment, career planning and cultural enrichment. In addition to the academic preparation, Veterans Upward Bound offers information assistance with admission and financial aid applications, individual counseling and referral to other veteran’s services. Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program One of eight Federally-funded TRIO Programs, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate AchievementProgram sees to effectively prepare low-income, first generation college students and students from groups thatunderrepresented in graduated education for doctoral study. Students who participate in this program are providedwith research opportunities, faculty mentors, and educational stipends. The program was named in honor of Dr.Ronald E. McNair, and African American astronaut, who died in the shuttle incident in 1986. The program maintains the spirit of its namesake by encouraging highly talented students to pursue advanced degrees.
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2005-2006 Delaware State University Undergraduate Catalog 329 Office of Veterans Affairs Located in the New Admin Building, Room 105, staffed with a full-time coordinator. Designed to provide the veteran student with educational, personal, career, and other counseling assistance and administrative services as needed. We primarily facilitate academic success and overall enhancement of each veterans University experience. All enrolled veterans receiving veterans educational benefits must register through this office before the start of each semester. UNIVERSITY STUDIES (02)101. READING LAB3:0:0 This course is designed to develop and strengthen students’ reading comprehension skills, vocabulary and rate. Lectures, text, visual aids, tapes and computer software will be utilized to improve techniques. Institution credit,three hours. 106. LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 3:0:0This course covers a variety of topics including accelerative learning, learning styles, time management, memory techniques, textbook and lecture note-taking strategies, and test-taking skills. Organization will be stressed. Somesections are paired with specific major courses and are designed to improve strategies specifically related toachievement in that discipline. GPA Credit, three hours. 222. SPEED READING2:0:0 This course is designed to develop your reading speed and flexibility. It focuses on increasing your rate of reading and developing strategies for efficient reading. The goal of the course is to increase speed and comprehension. Credit toward GPA, two hours.
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2005-2006 Delaware State University Undergraduate Catalog 330New Castle County Programs Joyce D. Hunter, Assistant Vice President for Adult and Continuing Education 621 Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801(302) 254-5334(302) 254-5350 faxjdhunter@desu.edu Since 1990, Delaware State University has enriched adult learners with career enhancing programs at our Wilmington Campus. Recently we renovated our facility and expanded our degree offerings. We are excited to openour campus to a broader student population while we continue to provide quality education and training to the community. The Wilmington Campus of Delaware State University has excellent undergraduate, graduate and certification programs designed to suit the needs of adult learners and the expectations of business. We offerconvenient daytime, evening, weekend and online courses year round through accelerated sessions that allow adult learners to complete degree requirements in record time. In addition, we are flexible, convenient, and the "BEST VALUE" when compared with other institutions. We offer in-state tuition rates to residents of surrounding states who enroll in Wilmington Campus programs. ADULT EDUCATION AND UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS • Certification courses for current teachers of trade and industrial education and academic teachers. • Bachelor of Science in Management**(degree completion program requires 50 transfer credits) • Degree completion opportunity for Delaware Technical and Community College junior-level transfer students majoring in Early Care and Education • Degree completion opportunity for Delaware Technical and Community College junior-level transfer students majoring in General Management• Elementary Special Education (Grades 1-8)• Elementary Secondary Special Education (Grades 9-12) GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS• Master of Business Administration* • Master of Social Work • Master of Arts in Education** (with program option in Curriculum and Instruction or Special Education)• Master of Arts in Teaching ** • Master of Sport Administration *Accelerated 5-week courses**Accelerated 8-week courses FOR YOUR CONVENIENCELow-cost parking is available for Delaware State University students. An open meter parking sticker, available fromthe City of Wilmington for $25.00 per 6-month period, enables student/faculty/staff to park at open meters withindesignated range (about 6-7 block range) at any time of the day. Most street meter parking is free after 4:00 pm. The Wyndam Hotel parking garage charges $3.00 per day (after 5:00 p.m.). ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Telephone: 302-254-5340 or Toll Free 1-877-DSU-WILM (877-378-9465)
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2005-2006 Delaware State University Undergraduate Catalog 331Sussex County Programs William A. Carter Partnership Center Dr. Norma K. Clark, Director P.O. Box 660 Georgetown, DE 19947(302)856-5397 (302)856-5388 faxnclark@desu.eduDelaware State University – Sussex County provides structured course sequences that permit non-traditional students to complete degree requirements. Baccalaureate degree completion sequences are available for Early Care Education, Social Work, General Management, and Criminal Justice. Additional degree completionssequences for Elementary Education, Biotechnology and Agribusiness are being developed. Master’s degree completion sequences are in place for Biology, Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education and for Instruction and Supervision accreditation. Master’s and doctorial degrees in Educational Leadership are expected to be offered soon. For those academic areas for which the DSU-Sussex location does not offer a degree completion sequence,students may complete their general education requirements at the Sussex location and matriculate to the maincampus.DSU-Sussex County strives to provide flexibility and options for southern Delaware residents to meet their educational and professional development needs. Our degree completion programs offer the options of enrolling incourses at the main campus in Dover or in Sussex or completing course work in both locations. Non-creditcontinuing education programs can be tailored to specific organizational needs and offered at client sites.Students may enroll on a part time, full time or non-degree-seeking status. Courses are scheduled onweekday evenings and some weekends. Some advanced degree courses are offered in compressed eight-weeksessions. DSU-Sussex County has a full time Director on site and main campus and adjunct faculty available byappointment for student advisement. Center for School Change: Excellence in Teaching & Professional Development The Center for School Change (CSC) provides ongoing services for the continued growth of faculty and staff, localschool districts, and the community in an effort to meet two primary goals:• To establish formal partnerships between Delaware State University and feeder school districts for the purpose of creating and implementing collaborative initiatives which improve and enhance quality teaching and learning environments. • To create opportunities for University faculty to strengthen teaching efforts through research-based methodologies, professional development experiences, advanced studies, and assessment practices that lead to improved teaching and student learning. Professional development opportunities are provided for faculty through: • Workshops and professional development forums on a variety of topics related to improvement in teaching strategies and methods for faculty. • Mini-grant competitions for faculty and staff • Title III faculty tuition support program• Faculty conference travel support and • Departmental/ Individual consultations School district services are many and include: • Professional development training and in-service workshops based on “Best Practices” research • Action-research opportunities • Alignment of curriculum with DE K-12 Content Standards Services of the CSC are supported by University and Title III federal funding and are provided at no charge.
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Ebo Magazine organizes a "Unity Conference"
Wilmington, DE February 5, 2007
As part of the celebration of the Black History Month, Ebo Magazine, a
general interest and family based magazine is hereby organizing a Unity
Conference.
The goal of the conference is to provide an opportunity for Africans,
African Americans and friends of the continent to interact and forge
progress in terms of political, economic and social agenda.
This is being organized by Roy Synergy Promotions, the publisher of Ebo
Magazine www.ebomag.com and other African and African American groups in
Delaware such as the Association of Nigerians in Delaware Valley, Delaware
Kenya Association, African Drum Newspaper, Sister City of Wilmington etc.
The long term is to create a resources and structure to interact with
government so as to affect policies affecting this group. A regular meeting
will be held
Being the first edition of the conference, opportunities are being made
available for corporations targeting this population to display their
products and services.
Amongst the key note speaker we have Dr Newton a renowned professor, Dr
Alfred Fayemi, a medical practitioner, Chief Omowale, a prominent community
leader, Dr Dayo Brown a senior pastor in New Jersey, Dr Karen Thompson, a
physician and Mrs. Ambrosia.
Special guests of honor include politicians and religious leaders in the
area. Participants will be from Delaware, New Jersey, Philadelphia and the
environ.
Date: Saturday, February 24,2007
Time:11.00a.m-5.00p.m
Venue: University of Delaware
John M Clayton Hall
100 Pencater Way,
Newark, DE 19716
Pre-registration is required, please RSVP by February 19, visit
www.ebomag.com or send a mail to unityconference@ebomag.com or call
302-252-7383
For Sponsorship/Table opportunities email:unityconference@ebomag.com
Ebo Magazine.. Celebrating our society, our events and our people
Valerie Rojas
Conference Coordinator
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