Archive for May, 2007

NASCAR Teams Up to Get You In the Pits

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

The NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), a branch of Universal Technical Institute of Arizona, offers NASCAR training through an exclusive alliance with NASCAR. NTI combines an automotive technology program and a NASCAR-specific motor sports program.

NTI affords students an opportunity to turn their passion for NASCAR into a rewarding career in automotive technology.

NTI is located in Mooresville, North Carolina and provides course work in engine construction, electrical, fuel and lubrication systems, drive trains, body and chassis fabrication and racing theory principles. Students will also learn the history, rules and regulations of NASCAR.  The following is a list of NTI’s auto programs.

NTI AUTO TRAINING PROGRAMS

  • Automotive & Ford FACT Technology
  • Automotive & NASCAR Technology
  • Automotive & NASCAR Technology w/ Pit Crew
  • Automotive / NASCAR / Ford FACT Technology
  • Automotive / NASCAR / Ford FACT Technology w/ Pit Crew
  • Automotive Technology w/ NASCAR Engines I & II
  • Automotive Technology w/ NASCAR Engines I & II + Pit Crew

MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC ADVANCED TRAINING 

Graduates of the NTI Automotive programs that qualify and are accepted can participate in the Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) programs paid for by world-class manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo.

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Free College for Children, Spouses of Some Military Families

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

This July public colleges in Washington State will join those in Connecticut, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Iowa in waiving tuition and fees for state residents who are disabled veterans or the spouses or children of members of the U.S. military or National Guard who are killed or disabled while on active duty, or who are taken prisoner or are missing in action. Washington legislators passed the bill on April 8, 2007 and signed into law on Monday.

Connecticut’s law provides free tuition to all public colleges and universities for qualified veterans, but no books or other fees.

Minnesota’s law waives undergraduate tuition at public colleges and provides up to $750 a year for books, supplies and living expenses.Iowa’s revised policy grants post-Sept. 11 “war orphans” up to $5,500 a year for tuition, fees and books at public colleges and universities.

New Hampshire’s updated law covers the current wars as well as unspecified future conflicts, providing eligible students up to $2,500 a year for four years.

Washington’s bill only applies to public colleges; private colleges are encouraged to participate.  There is a limit on the total amount of tuition and fees that can be waived, an age restriction for dependent children (ages 17-26), a time limit after which surviving spouses cannot use the benefit (10 years after the death of the veteran) and a requirement that veterans using the waivers be totally disabled.  And, while State appropriations to the colleges will cover some of the lost revenues, veterans will be encouraged to use any remaining GI Bill benefits before using the waivers.

Case Western Reserve Gets a (Second) Life

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

Case Western Reserve U. on Second Life

Case Western Reserve has created a virtual campus in Second Life, a 3-D virtual world filled with avatars and advertisers trying to get a foothold just in case this thing really takes off. Case Western Reserve spent $30,000 in the hopes of attracting prospective students. So, how’s that workin’ out? So far, only 40 prospective students have dropped by.

Get more info on the Case Second Life Island and find out about campus visits, open houses and other online tours (Psst! This is better than the Second Life tour).

Check out the virtual tour!

2007 Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007

Upcoming Fall 2007 PVA Fairs:

City                                Date                                        Location
Washington, DC           Sunday, September 23
1:00pm-3:30pm                 The John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts
Philadelphia                  Monday, September 24
7:00pm – 9:00pm            Villanova University
The Pavilion
Houston                        Tuesday, October 2
7:00pm – 9:00pm                Rice University

Dallas                            Thursday, October 4
7:00pm – 9:00pm                Southern Methodist University

Cincinnati                      Tuesday, October 9
7:00pm – 9:00pm                University of Cincinnati

Chicago                          Saturday, October 13
1:00pm – 3:00pm                Northwestern University

Interlochen                    Sunday, October 14
1:00pm – 3:00pm                Interlochen Center for the Arts

Minneapolis                  Tuesday, October 16
7:00pm – 9:00pm                University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Atlanta                           Wednesday, October 17
7:00pm – 9:00pm                Pebblebrook High School

Tampa                            Thursday, October 18
7:00pm – 9:00pm                The University of South Florida
Sun Dome
South Florida                Sunday, October 21
1:00pm – 3:00pm                Florida International University
Wolfe University Center
New York                      Monday, October 22
7:00pm – 9:30pm                Manhattan School of Music

Boston                            Tuesday, October 23
7:00pm – 9:00pm               Northeastern University
The Cabot Physical Education Center
San Francisco               Saturday, October 27
4:00pm – 6:00pm               Nob Hill Masonic Center

Los Angeles                  Sunday, October 28
1:00pm – 3:30pm                University of California – Los Angeles

Portland                       Monday, October 29
7:00pm – 9:00pm                Portland State University

Seattle                          Tuesday, October 30
7:00pm – 9:00pm                Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center

National Scholarship Service College Fairs

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007
Session City & Dates Site Info Hotel Info
Fall 2007 Charlotte, NCWednesday, September 12, 2007
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Charlotte Convention Center
Hall C
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-339-6044

Hilton Garden Inn
508 E 2nd Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-347-5972
Room Rate: $124.00
Cut Off: 08/17/2007

Fall 2007 Denver, COFriday, September 14, 2007
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Denver Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-228-8000
Residence Inn Denver City Center
1725 Champa Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-3444
Room Rate: $159.00
Cut Off: 08/23/07
Fall 2007 St. Louis, MOTuesday, September 18, 2007
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cervantes Convention Center
Hall 1
701 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-342-5036

Holiday Inn Select Downtown Convention Center
811 N. 9th Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-421-4000
Room Rate: $95.00
Cut Off: 08/17/07

Fall 2007 Kansas City, MOThursday, September 20, 2007
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Kansas City Convention Center
Bartle Hall
301 West 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-513-5000
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 West 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-421-6800Room Rate: $110.00
Cut Off: 08/29/2007
Fall 2007 Richmond, VA

Monday, September 24, 2007
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Virginia Commonwealth University
Stuart C. Siegel Center
1200 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23284
804-827-1000

Richmond Marriott
500 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-643-3400
Room Rate: $109.00
Cut Off: 08/24/07

Fall 2007 Washington, DC

Tuesday & Wednesday
September 25-26, 2007
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Evening Program
September 25, 2007
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Trinity Center @ Trinity University
125 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017
202-884-9092

Days Inn Connecticut Avenue
4400 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-244-5600
Room Rate: $139.00
Cut Off: 08/24/07

Fall 2007 Baltimore, MDThursday & Friday
September 27-28, 2007
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pikesville National Guard Armory
610 Reistertown Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-6755

Hilton Pikesville (Baltimore Hotel)
1726 Reisertown Road
Baltimore, MD 21208-2984
410 653-1100
Room Rate: $119.00
Cut off- 09/05/07

Fall 2007 Memphis, TNTuesday – Thursday,
October 9-11, 2007
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Evening Program
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Memphis Cook Convention Center
255 North Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-576-1200
Marriott Memphis Downtown
250 North Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-527-7300
Room Rate: $129.00
Cut Off: 09/14/07
Fall 2007 Houston, TXSaturday, October 13, 2007
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Reliant Park – Reliant Center
Rooms 600 – 608
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
832-667-1400
Sheraton Suites Houston
2400 West Loop South
Houston, Texas 77027
713-586-2444
Room Rate: $92.00
Cut Off: 09/20/07
Fall 2007 Montgomery, ALMonday, October 15, 2007
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Alabama State University
Joe L. Reed Acadome
915 S. Jackson Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-229-4529
Embassy Suites Montgomery
300 Tallapoosa Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-269-5055
Room Rate: $99.00
Cut Off: 09/14/07
Fall 2007 Birmingham, ALWednesday & Thursday
October 17-18, 2007
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Birmingham – Jefferson Convention Center
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-458-8400
Sheraton Birmingham
2101 Richard Arrington Jr., Blvd. N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-324-5000
Room Rate: $99.00
Cut Off: 9/15/07
Fall 2007 Atlanta, GAWednesday & Thursday
October 24-25, 2007
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
GA International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park GA 30337
770-997-3566
Marriott Atlanta Airport
4711 Best Road
College Park, GA 30337
404-766-7900
Room Rate: $129.00
Cut Off: 10/02/07
Fall 2007 Pittsburgh, PATuesday, October 30, 2007
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Hall D
1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-565-6000
The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-281-3700
Room Rate: $139.00

Cut Off: 09/29/07
Fall 2007 Cleveland, OHThursday, November 1, 2007
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cleveland Convention Center
500 Lakeshore Drive
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-348-2200
Marriott Cleveland Downtown
at Key Center
127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-696-9200
Room Rate: 149.00
Cut Off: 09/30/07
Fall 2007 Detroit, MI – CitywideEvening Program

Monday, November 5, 2007
Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Greater Grace Temple
City of David
23500 W. Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48219
313-543-6000
Marriott Detroit
Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
313-568-8000
Room Rate: $129.00
Cut Off: 10/04/07
Fall 2007 Auburn Hills, MITuesday, November 6, 2007
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills Campus
2900 Featherstone Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-232-4100
Marriott Detroit
Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
313-568-8000
Room Rate: $129.00
Cut Off: 10/04/07
Fall 2007 Detroit, MIWednesday & Thursday
November 7-8, 2007
9:00am – 1:00 pm
COBO Conference Center
One Washington Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48243
313-877-8777
Marriott Detroit
Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
313-568-8000
Room Rate: $129.00
Cut Off: 10/04/07
Fall 2007 Ann Arbor, MIEvening Program
Wednesday, November 7, 2006
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Eastern Michigan University
Convocation Center
799 North Hewitt Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-487-5386
Marriott Detroit
Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
313-568-8000
Room Rate: $129.00
Cut Off 10/04/07

New Scholarships, Internships and Other College Info Available at Everybodyelsesguidetocollege.com!

Tuesday, May 8th, 2007

Check out the latest scholarships, athletics, internships and other information for college-bound students at Everybodyelsesguidetocollege.com, a great online resource for all college-bound students.  Everybodyelsesguidetocollege.com also features  hundreds of scholarships, internships, grants and more for minority students.

College Board Members: Colleges Should be Accountable for Student Outcomes, Athletics a Liability

Tuesday, May 8th, 2007

(May 8, 2007)  The Chronicle of Higher Education published the results of its Board of Trustees survey of college and university Boards of Trustees members.  Nearly 1,500 Trustees from 1,082 colleges and universities responded.  Questions covered wide swath of topics–from trustees’ political leanings and earnings to their relationships with the colleges’ presidents to their concerns about student issues including financial aid, athletics and security.  Here are the highlights:

  • 76.5%  of trustees say colleges and universities should be held more accountable for students’ educational outcomes
  • 35% say big-time college athletic programs are more of a liability than an asset
  • 39.6% say colleges should award financial aid to shape the incoming class, even if doing so means less money available for need-based aid