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NEWS AT SOUTHEASTERN Notice of Programs Discontinuation The University has done an evaluation of its academic programs in response to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s concerns regarding the span of academic programs in light of the small number of full-time faculty. Programs with low enrollments, low numbers of graduates, inadequate resources, or rapidly declining enrollments were identified and assessed. Effective immediately, no new students will be admitted to a program that is discontinued. The Board of Trustees approved the discontinuation of the following programs at its June 2008 Board meeting: AS Degrees:
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During the 18 month period beginning in September 2008, a market analysis will be conducted and a determination made as to whether the BS in Nonprofit Management program should be restructured or discontinued. It is important to note that these changes are not reflected in the planned academic schedules for 2008-2010 that are posted online and that this updates the 2008-2010 catalog. Students currently enrolled in these programs will be notified of their discontinuation and will be given all reasonable accommodations in order to allow them to complete their programs of study. For those choosing to continue in the discontinued degree program,. They will receive further information on moving through the courses as a cohort from the Dean’s Office. No new students will be admitted to discontinued programs. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact either Telaekah Brooks at tbrooks@seu.edu or (202) 478-8216 or Michael White, Senior Academic Advisor at mwhite@seu.edu or (202) 478-8227. Centre for Entrepreneurship Event Calendar for August and September 2008 ATTENTION!!! We are in the process of developing some new and exciting computer classes such as Microsoft Office and QuickBooks software classes for our participants. We are also developing the Certificate in Entrepreneurship course. Stay tuned as more updates will be coming out via email!! For now, our current upcoming events are:
FREE CLINICS: Budgeting for Nonprofits Computer Classes How to Use a Computer – Free Seminar LECTURES AND SEMINARS How to complete the forms for Nonprofit Recognition The NEW Certified Business Enterprise Institute The Certified Business Enterprise Institute Property Management Certificate Program (Current Students ONLY) The Center for Entrepreneurship offers a distinctive business training experience for current and aspiring business owners interested in building the capacity and revenue of their businesses. For more information about the CfE, please call us at (202) 478-8231.Register online at www.southeastern.edu or email us at entrepreneur@seu.edu Download the MS WORDS related brochure here Property Management Graduate Honored Nationally as Mental Health Advocate
Just days before her property management’s class graduation, Ms. Wise flew to Paramount Studios in Los Angeles in late May, where she was honored at a dinner ceremony, along with television and film writers, producers and actors who received Voice awards for creating “dignified and accurate depictions of people living with mental health problems.” Sharon Wise, who experienced mental illness at an early age and after numerous hospitalizations, now serves as a model of recovery. Along with her property management studies and a Masters in Human Services (Psychology), she advocates for the mentally ill through conducting satisfaction surveys for the D.C. Department of Mental Health. She has coordinated mental health consumer forums that focused on voting rights, smoking prevention, housing, and mental health parity, and worked as a substance abuse and criminal justice guidance counselor. She teaches art and acting as creative outlets to achieve mental health recovery in both local programs and national conferences. She describes the awards ceremony as Oscar-like complete with award-winning actors, a red carpet, reporters and paparazzi. One of the highlights for Ms. Wise was the after party just outside the studio gates, hosted by mental health advocate and actress Sally Field, who hugged her and declared, “You’re my hero!” During her acceptance speech, Ms. Wise sited her experiences at Southeastern University as “more than a place of learning, but as a place that has given me the tools to forge alliances, secure bridges, build powerful networks and gain cultural competency.” The Voice Awards are part of the Campaign for mental Health Recovery, a multi-year public service advertising program of SAMHSA and the Ad Council to promote understanding and support of young adults and others with mental illness. May 17: International Festival Washington, DC—Southeastern University’s 11th annual International Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. The event will feature international food, music, dancing, a moon bounce, face painting, Mrs. Shakespeare‘s Global Story Time, coloring pictures table, snow cones and popcorn. The Corcoran School of Art + Design will participate with teaching children to make paper boats and add autobiographical information on their individual boats. The High Steppers of Delta Sigma, Southeastern University’s chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Grupo Capoeira Males, an African-Brazilian dance and musical group, and young students from Kuumba Learning Center, a Washington DC private school, will offer a variety of performances throughout the afternoon. There will be interactive activities for all ages, and a fashion show with costumes from countries representing the international student population. “Our International Festival is our annual gift to the neighborhood,” said Southeastern University President Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis. “And, it’s our opportunity to acquaint our neighbors with our wonderful international students representing over 40 countries The students look forward to this festival each year, because they like to introduce our southwest neighbors to the diverse food, music, dance and culture of their respective countries.” It’s open to the public at no charge, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Southeastern University Student Book Fund, according to Berti Bryant, Associate Dean, Student Affairs. The International Fair will be at the playground area between Southeastern and Amidon Elementary School at I St. and 6th St., SW. If it rains, all will be moved indoors. Please contact Berti Bryant at 202-478-8268, or bbryant@seu.edu for more information or to participate in the fashion show April 25 - 26: VIP Ribbon Cutting on the Renovated New Wing and Community Open Houses Washington, DC – Southeastern University’s north wing classroom improvements are completed and will be celebrated by an invitation-only VIP ribbon-cutting on the morning of Fri., April 25 and a Community Open House on Sat., April 26 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., announced Charlene Drew Jarvis, Southeastern University president. The renovation of one of its north academic wings at 501 I St. at 6th St. in Southwest Washington, DC, includes four of the largest second floor classrooms and three break-out spaces throughout 5,300 square-feet. The renovations incorporate modern, leading-edge design elements as the standard for best-practices in the educational community. Classes commenced in the new rooms at the beginning of the spring quadmester on March 24. “Southeastern is committed to preparing our students in the best possible environment for learning,” said Dr. Jarvis. “Our technologically-advanced wing has been designed to respond to the way students learn and change the way professors teach.” The classrooms feature interactive Smartboard ™ technology. The touch-sensitive whiteboard allows control of computer applications from the display, writing notes in digital ink, and saving work to share later. The project’s Capital Campaign Founding Donors include Fannie Mae, The Government of the District of Columbia, PEPCO, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Wachovia Foundation, and Zed’s Ethiopian Cuisine. Approximately $1 million has already been secured in federal funding for these capital improvements. Project partners include the architectural firm Perkins + Will, Audio Video Systems, and furniture retailer Haworth.Not only does the current renovation of four of the largest classrooms and three break-out spaces incorporate the latest in technology, but it includes sustainable concepts, materials and products leading to a healthier environment and lower energy costs for Southeastern, according to Jarvis. Specific sustainable features of the renovated space include the reuse of the existing building structure, double pane insulated window glazing, high radiant heat roof, more access to natural light, new recyclable carpets and backing, recyclable acoustical ceiling system, lounge furniture made from sustainable wood products with water based adhesives and wood stains yielding less Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) gasses, high light reflectance ceilings, low odor/VOC paint on metal and gypsum surfaces, a high efficient heating and cooling system, energy efficient long life fluorescent lamps with occupancy and time-out sensors, and water efficient toilets and urinals. The Southeastern building, originally the Hawthorne School, built in 1963, is an example of urban renewal and mid-century modern architecture. It is part of the Southwest Urban Renewal area, designed and built as a prototype and held up as a model for all urban renewal projects, 1946-69. Today, Southeastern University intends to affect change across the Washington, DC area, as a Southeastern education for the students is an investment not only in their success, but also in the empowerment of the communities in which they live and work. Their success positively impacts their communities as they start businesses, hire community members and act as role models for others. Southeastern University Offered Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Training Washington, DC—Southeastern University’s Center for Entrepreneurship announces its partnership with the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development to offer low cost courses through the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Program giving qualified small, local businesses the ability to contract with the District of Columbia government. The CBE program replaces what was formerly known in DC government as the Local, Small, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LSDBE) Program. Telaekah Brooks, JD, Executive director of Southeastern’s Center for Entrepreneurship, says, “Southeastern University is proud to partner with the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) to help local businesses in the CBE program which allows them to receive preferred procurement and contracting opportunities from the District government.” She adds, “The courses we offer will improve business expansion and job growth for the local businesses, even if they remain as non-certified business enterprises.” Erik A. Moses, Director of the Department of Small and Local Business Development says, “Partnering with Southeastern University will provide our Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) with the tools to be competitive in the open market as well as enhance their ability to provide quality goods and services to the District Government.” Free introductory courses explain the new CBE program and offers guidance on the District’s contracting process. The other courses feature specific training tracks designed to address local, small business owners’ professional development needs in the areas of proposal writing, accounting, project management, and relationship management, The low cost, flat training fee of $25 for each class upon meeting the early registration deadline, 14 days prior to course start date, includes two networking galas at the end of the Relationship Management courses held simultaneously with Track One and Two’s graduation festivities. COURSE ONE: Introduction to CBE Certification Process This free seminar will review the CBE certification application in detail. The facilitator is a DSLBD Certification Specialist and will provide hands on assistance to complete the certification application. This seminar is offered twice per month at the Enhanced Business Information Center (e-BIC) in the District’s Martin Luther King Library, 901 G St, NW, first floor in the Business/Technology Section. Additional one-on-oneassistance will be offered at no cost. The following 2008 program dates are from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on COURSE TWO: RFP/Proposal Writing (16 hours) This course is designed to provide CBEs the skill sets necessary to respond to RFPs (Request For Proposals) and write effective proposals. Formal English writing concepts, such as grammar and language will be reinforced. Technical writing skills will be developed and strengthened. Participants will produce a proposal template and capability statement. This course, along with Courses Three and Four will be offered three times a year and costs $100 per participant, if paid 14 days prior to course start date. The registration cost after early registration is $125. Track One will be offered Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on January 29, and February 5, 12 and 19. Track Two will be offered Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on April 5, 12, 19, and 26. Track Three will be offered Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on July 9, 16, 23 and 30. COURSE THREE: Accounting (16 hours) This course will cover the basic fundamentals of accounting, with a focus on creating financial statements from raw data, creating and managing budgets, and understanding the relationship between the budget and spending categories associated with marketing, human resources, and project management. Participants will create a budget, cash flow projections, balance sheet and income statement for their business and/or project contract. Track One will be offered Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on March 5, 12, 19 and 26. Track Two will be offered Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on May 8, 15, 22, and 29. Track Three will be offered Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on August 5, we, 19 and 26. COURSE FOUR: Project Management (16 hours) This course will teach CBEs how to develop project plans, set timeframes for project completion, and to identify and source staff for defined projects. Participants will create a project plan for at least one of their current projects. Track One will be offered Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on April 10, 17, 24 and May 1. Track Two will be offered Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on June 11, 18, 25 and July 2. Track Three will be offered Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on September 9, 16, 23, and 30 Southeastern University's Center for Entrepreneurship Encourages Two Alumni to Launch their own Franchise Washington, DC— Two alumni from Southeastern University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, and new franchise owners Fletcher and LaSonya White, credit the launch of their own business, The Little Gym of Clinton, Maryland, to the help and encouragement they received from their Washington, DC alma mater.. The doors of their new franchise, The Little Gym of Clinton at 8887 Woodyard Road, is slated to open on January 14. The two parents became inspired by seeing their then 18-month-old son Fletcher Jr. gain confidence and develop social and cognitive skills through games and activities when he was enrolled in the Little Gym in Waldorf, Maryland in 2004 and 2005. Finding the programs rewarding and fun, they decided to open their own gym franchise to serve children, ages 4 months to 12 years, in southern Prince George’s County. Fletcher White, a 235-pound former linebacker, is the fulltime gym director, and he will also train children. along with his wife LaSonya how to do cartwheels on the balance beam, flip on the parallel bars and do hand stands, just as they learned by attending The Little Gym's boot camp in Scottsdale, Arizona. He also plans to go out to the community and visit schools, daycare facilities and parent organizations to pitch the mantra of “motor skill development made fun builds confidence that leads to a lifetime of success.” While his wife LaSonya will keep her current job, she will also handle the financials and do some weekend training. In addition, the couple has hired seven coaches with backgrounds in gymnastics, cheerleading, and athletic management. The enthusiasm of the new business owners is paired with their solid education and employment background. Mr. White received his Bachelor of Science in marketing and his Associate's degree in business management from Southeastern University, where he also sought help from and attended classes at the Center for Entrepreneurship. Mrs. White obtained a Master of Business Administration in financial management from Southeastern University in 2002, and has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. With her 12 years of consulting experience, she works as an associate senior financial lead at Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. In recalling how the Center of Entrepreneurship helped him, Mr. White said, "The Center for Entrepreneurship has been a major resource of information for me both in class studies and in the real world.” Mr. White continued: “I keep in touch with Professor Telaekah K. Brooks [Department Chair of Business Management and Public Administration and founder of the Center of Entrepreneurship] and consider her to be my Small Business and Professional Services subject matter resource. Through her I’ve found a Certified Public Accountant for my business and gained valuable knowledge in how Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are structured." What first inspired the Whites to open a franchise of The Little Gym is also central to the gym's purpose. The Little Gym, which started in 1976, offers an ever-changing curriculum that compliments a child’s natural curiosity and classes that are infused with age appropriate music, activity, and skill development emphasizing physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. Southeastern also provided the Whites with another opportunity. When Southeastern’s President Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis heard about the Whites’ business venture with The Little Gym, she forwarded their names to IBM who offered them an opportunity to test for the IBM and the World Bank’s International Financial Corporation’s (IFC) Small and Medium Enterprise Toolkit, which offers online business tools and templates to help small businesses expand and grow. Impressed by Mr. White’s feedback about the tools, he was asked to be in IBM’s commercial and was interviewed by several local and national reporters. Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis Leads Her First Meeting As Chair of the Consortium Of the Universities Board of Trustees Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis, President of Southeastern University, led her first meeting as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area (the Consortium). Dr. Jarvis, who assumed her two-year term on July 1, 2007, is the first president from Southeastern University to lead the Board, comprised of the presidents of the member institutions. Dr. James Bundshuh of Marymount University serves as vice chair of the Board. In its first meeting with Dr. Jarvis as Chair, the Board agreed to support green sustainability initiatives proposed by leaders in three local jurisdictions, including D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, and to undertake more university-based green initiatives. Mayor Fenty, Governor O'Malley and Gover Kaine are attending the Board of Trade's Potomac Conference meeting on October 29 and 30 with the goal of developing a regional leadership agenda for the environment. Trinity University President Patricia McGuire is co-chairing the conference which will also feature presentations by University of Maryland President C.Dan Mote and George Mason University President Alan Merten. President Jarvis a native Washingtonian, a scientist and a former member of the Council of the District of Columbia. Dr. Jarvis believes that universities should play a role in the economic development of their communitites. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oberlin College, a Master of Science degree from Howard University and her Doctor in Philosophy Degree in Neuropsychology from the University of Maryland. She previously conducted brain research at the National Institute of Mental Health. |
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Washington, DC--Sharon Wise, a graduate of Southeastern University’s first Property Management Certificate Program, is one of five persons recognized as an outstanding mental health advocate and community leader with a 2008 Voice Consumer Leadership Award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services.