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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. 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 |
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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.