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eredith College is launching three new academic programs to provide graduates with skills needed to thrive in today’s workforce. These new programs include graduate and post-baccalaureate options. For college graduates, Meredith is adding a Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialty in teaching English as a Second Language; a Business Foundations Certificate Program; and a Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program. Each post-baccalaureate program is open to both women and men. “We have expanded our offerings for people with college degrees who are interested in making a career change or would like to enhance their skills in ways that will make them more in demand in their current field,” said Elizabeth Wolfinger, vice president for academic planning and programs. “We look at the economic drivers in North Carolina, and determine how Meredith can best meet the areas of need in the state’s workforce.” Meredith’s new Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in English as a Second Language is the first of its kind in North Carolina. The MAT program serves people who have bachelor’s degrees in disciplines other than education, who are committed to becoming teachers, and who are seeking initial N.C. teaching licensure. Graduates of the new MAT in ESL program will be prepared to fill greatly needed ESL teaching positions in North Carolina. Teachers who hold licensure in other areas can complete ESL licensure at Meredith in order to diversify and adapt to North Carolina’s changing educational system. In addition to the new MAT in ESL, Meredith College now offers a new “5+ Plan” option that allows students to complete an undergraduate degree and the MAT program with one additional year of study. Qualified undergraduate
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Women are often more physical in their emotional responses and in a ‘power situation’ it may not seem as acceptable, but times are changing and the Situation Room needs to change, too. Her emotions were more obvious, but I am sure many of the men in the room felt the same way she did.” —Associate Professor of Sociology Lori Brown, in CNN.com analysis of the White House Situation Room during the May 1, 2011, operation to capture Osama bin Laden. Brown was commenting on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s show of emotion in the photo. Brown was also quoted on the topic by Forbes.com.
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A lot of islands don’t have any published literature describing them. Our study gives at least a starting point.” —Assistant Professor of Geosciences Matthew Stutz, to The New York Times about his study that discovered more than 600 barrier islands around the globe. (Read more about this research on pg. 8)
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An efficient, well-organized countertop sends a signal that says, ‘What would you like to do today?’ It sets a tone for how you feel about the space and probably influences what you do there.” —Associate Professor of Foods & Nutrition Susan Fisher, in a Rodale Press article on kitchen organization tips that ran on PaneraBread.com.
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Quiet time is restorative, both physically and mentally. We are ultimately more productive when we’ve had time to clear the deck mentally and start refreshed.” —Professor of Psychology Cindy Edwards in a Rodale Press article on how to find opportunities for relaxation that ran on PaneraBread.com.
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Meredith Offers New Options to Meet Workforce Needs
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seniors will be able to take MAT courses during their senior year. This program is open to Meredith students and to students at other colleges. College graduates who want to increase their business skills will benefit from the Business Foundations Certificate Program. This program is appropriate for recent college graduates from non-business backgrounds who would like to gain business expertise. The certificate is also attractive for prospective MBA students who do not yet have the two years of work experience that Meredith’s MBA program requires. These students can complete the Business Foundations Certificate Program while gaining work experience. If medical school or another healthrelated graduate program is a person’s objective, Meredith’s new Pre-Health PostBaccalaureate Certificate Program will lead to success. This program offers two distinct tracks: a pre-health careers preparation track that is designed for students who have a baccalaureate degree but do not have the prerequisite coursework for admission to medical school or other healthcare educational programs; or an enhancement track, designed for students who need academic enhancement for their medical school application. For more information on graduate programs, visit www.meredith.edu/ graduate.