Thursday, August 27, 2009
Editorial: Education team new, necessary
A partnership among a college, a career and technical education center, and a city that is creating amazing educational opportunities in the West Valley is as innovative as it is necessary. Read more.
Surprise's new learning center makes debut
A one-stop learning center for higher education debuts in the northwest Valley, with a name that reflects its cutting-edge concept. Read more.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Communiversity Featured on Channel 3
Miryam Gutier-Brown, assistant director at the Communiversity, was recently interviewed for a Channel 3 segment about the Communiversity at Surprise. The piece aired on Good Evening AZ, and can be viewed at the link below.
http://www.azfamily.com/video/geaz-index.html?nvid=391970&shu=1
http://www.azfamily.com/video/geaz-index.html?nvid=391970&shu=1
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Open House Set for 8.22.09
A steady stream of students visited the Communiversity at Surprise, 15950 W. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, during Tuesday’s open house. The open house gave West Valley residents an opportunity see the new campus and talk to all of the Communiversity partners about the pathways that are available.
“We are looking at getting back to school,” said Frankie Byrd, who recently moved to Surprise from Glendale. “The Communiversity is very close and convenient for us.”
The Communiversity is hosting a second open house on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for anyone who could not attend today’s open house.
The Communiversity is a higher education campus made up of several colleges and universities to offer students affordable educational pathways in one convenient location. Students can take courses in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and hybrid. Students can complete certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and Master’s degrees through the partner institutions.
The Communiversity partners include Rio Salado College, Phoenix College, Glendale Community College, Ottawa University, University of the Incarnate Word, Western International University and West-MEC.
“We are looking at getting back to school,” said Frankie Byrd, who recently moved to Surprise from Glendale. “The Communiversity is very close and convenient for us.”
The Communiversity is hosting a second open house on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for anyone who could not attend today’s open house.
The Communiversity is a higher education campus made up of several colleges and universities to offer students affordable educational pathways in one convenient location. Students can take courses in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and hybrid. Students can complete certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and Master’s degrees through the partner institutions.
The Communiversity partners include Rio Salado College, Phoenix College, Glendale Community College, Ottawa University, University of the Incarnate Word, Western International University and West-MEC.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Communiversity on School Solutions
By Kim Covington - Aug. 13, 2009
Starting in about a week, college students will be able to skip the long commute and go to several community colleges at one site. It's a new, more affordable option to higher education. The Communiversity concept is the first of its kind in the West.
Director of Community Partnership Programs for Rio Salado College Todd Aakhus says, "It's a one stop shop.”
Starting August 24 classes will be offered face to face, online and in the hybrid format which combines the two.
Communiversity allows students to complete everything from a certificate and associate degree to bachelor’s and master’s degrees all in one location.
Students can choose from 40 programs in 6 degree pathways: education, business information systems public safety and liberal arts and health care.
Communiversity partners include Western International University, Western Maricopa Education Center will bring in high school students. They will join Rio Salado, Phoenix and Glendale Community Colleges, Ottawa University and the University of Incarnate Word.
Todd Aakhus says, ”You have the ultimate variety here. What we've got is affordable accessible flexibility. You can save up to 35% off the entire degree.” They save because students can transfer up to 90 credits to a university.
The video is available HERE.
Starting in about a week, college students will be able to skip the long commute and go to several community colleges at one site. It's a new, more affordable option to higher education. The Communiversity concept is the first of its kind in the West.
Director of Community Partnership Programs for Rio Salado College Todd Aakhus says, "It's a one stop shop.”
Starting August 24 classes will be offered face to face, online and in the hybrid format which combines the two.
Communiversity allows students to complete everything from a certificate and associate degree to bachelor’s and master’s degrees all in one location.
Students can choose from 40 programs in 6 degree pathways: education, business information systems public safety and liberal arts and health care.
Communiversity partners include Western International University, Western Maricopa Education Center will bring in high school students. They will join Rio Salado, Phoenix and Glendale Community Colleges, Ottawa University and the University of Incarnate Word.
Todd Aakhus says, ”You have the ultimate variety here. What we've got is affordable accessible flexibility. You can save up to 35% off the entire degree.” They save because students can transfer up to 90 credits to a university.
The video is available HERE.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
You're Invited to the Communiversity Open House!
The brand new Communiversity @ Surprise is hosting an open house on August 18 and August 22. Stop by and tour this state-of-the art educational facility located in the new Surprise Civic Center. You can also meet representatives of our partner institutions, and learn about program offerings available through the Communiversity.
Open House Schedule:
In addition, 98.7 The Peak will be broadcasting live from the Communiversity @ Surprise on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
Open House Schedule:
- Tuesday, Aug. 18th - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 22nd - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition, 98.7 The Peak will be broadcasting live from the Communiversity @ Surprise on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Communiversity campus adds education partners
Grace Rodil was one of the first students through the door of the Communiversity @ Surprise when it opened this week. Read more.
Monday, August 3, 2009
GCC to hire adjuct instructors for fall semester
Nearly 100 positions are available for adjunct faculty this fall at Glendale Community College's two campuses. Read more.
