June 2011

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Alumni Role in Middle States Review Process
Excelsior College is well on its way to reaccreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Read Excelsior Provost Dana Offerman's thoughts on the important role alumni will play.

Two Elected to Alumni Advisory Board
The slate passed and the two new board members are Marie A. Wrinn, BRN ’10 of Tucson, AZ and William Senn, BS ’07 of McKinney, TX. Thanks to all who voted.

Wanted: Excelsior College Alumni Ambassadors
Enthusiastic Excelsior grads are needed to help bring together alumni for professional networking, continuing education opportunities, and fun. Becoming an Alumni Ambassador also includes maintaining an Excelsior alumni chapter Facebook page, and working with the AAB and Alumni Affairs staff to plan and promote alumni events and programs in your area. Learn more about becoming an Alumni Ambassador.

May Web Chat Now Archived and Ready for You
Did you miss the Career Marketing 101 Web Chat in May? The presentation has been archived so you can watch it at your convenience.

Ready Set Goal!
Learn how to establish manageable goals to ensure the success of your long-term plans in this Web chat, 8-9 p.m., ET, Wednesday, June 22 hosted by Alumni Advisory Board member JoAnne Ellsworth.

Master Your Nursing Career
A recent report by the Carnegie Foundation calls for more MS level nurses. Read the education highlights of this study in the "Entry and Pathways" section of the report. If you earned a BS in nursing from Excelsior, the $100 application fee will be waived if you apply to the MS program by October 31.

Excelsior's Growing Tech Clout
Dr. Walter Buchanan, a member of Excelsior's Business and Technology Faculty, has been elected president of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), one of the largest and globally influential organizations for engineering education within the United States. His election is an example of Excelsior’s growing prominence within the technology field.

Help Us Finish Strong!
A gift of $40, $400, or $4,000 will provide scholarships for those with financial challenges and ensure that students have the technological tools and study resources they need to succeed. On June 30, the four-month campaign to raise 4,000 gifts in honor of the College’s 40th anniversary crosses the finish line. Make your gift today and help us finish strong.

Hats Off Special Edition
Share your accomplishments for the upcoming 40th anniversary of Live & Learn. Let us know how your Excelsior experience has influenced your life, what personal and professional activities you’ve pursued since graduating, and your future plans and aspirations.

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