Education briefs
Zinn honored Brian Zinn was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2004 semester at Point Park University. Dean’s list students must have an earned 3.5 quality point average or higher during the semester.
Zinn is the son of William and Dianne Zinn of Uniontown and a 2004 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School.
Webster on dean’s list
Byron Thomas Webster of Uniontown was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2004 semester at Wake Forest University.
Students who achieved a 3.0 or higher grade point average were named to the list.
Teets recognized
Branden E. Teets of Uledi was named to the dean’s list at Saint Vincent College for the fall 2004 semester.
In order to qualify for the list, a student must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better out of a possible 4.0.
Local students honored
Local students were among the 408 who were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2004 semester at Allegany College of Maryland.
To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must earn a 3.8 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled in five or more semester hours of course work.
Named to the list were Tracy L. Green of Confluence, Francis S. Kay Jr. of Confluence, Theresa E. Uphold of Confluence and Heather A. Williams of Confluence.
Students praised
Several local students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2004 semester at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Students named to the dean’s list must maintain a quality point average of 3.4 of better for the semester, complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit and receive no grade lower than C in any course.
Local students named to the list are Matthew D. Hornfeck of Belle Vernon, Kara M. Biagetti of Marianna, Michael W. Milan of Rices Landing, William M. Hegedus of Brownsville, Jay E. Reynolds of California, Rebecca Shallenberger of Connellsville and Jaynece E. Stafford of Connellsville.
Scholars revealed
Several local students were named Provost Scholars at Indiana University of Pennsylvania during the fall 2004 semester.
A student must be a junior who has completed a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 of higher to earn the award.
Students are listed here by hometown.
Belle Vernon: Christine N. Gillock.
Brownsville: Kathryn L. Crouse, Kellie A. Polvinale.
Connellsville: Heather M. Crabtree, Gregg N. Culver, Benjamin P. Faris.
Farmington: Melissa S. Fagler.
Markleysburg: Bethany R. Moreau.
Masontown: Erin M. Wright.
New Salem: David E. Madison.
Ohiopyle: Tara L. Cunningham.
Perryopolis: Emily M. Babyak.
Smock: Marissa L. Peskie.
Uniontown: Tiffany M. Hicks, April L. Jackson, Julie A. Karolewics.
Registration set
Southmoreland School District will hold kindergarten registration for the 2005-06 school year March 16-18 at Scottdale Elementary School.
Registration will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. March 16 and 17, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 18.
Children must be 5 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2005 to register for kindergarten. Parents must bring their child’s birth certificate, immunization record, social security card, proof of residency, and custody papers if applicable.
Children do not need to be present during the registration. For more information, call 724-887-2021.
Cal U Event scheduled
California University of Pennsylvania’s Service Learning Committee of faculty professional development will have faculty and students inform the campus community about their volunteer and outreach experiences at the annual service learning poster session, scheduled for March 1.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Natali Student Center.
Professors in most disciplines supervise students involved in projects that help the community. Therefore, the committee has invited faculty and students to share information about these experiences with the campus community and celebrate outreach efforts and learning through service.
Cal U faculty, staff and students will arrange posters in a gallery-like setting, then discuss their projects with members of the university and with service-learning partners from the community.
For more information, contact Julia McGinnis at 724-938-4560 or e-mail mcginnis@cup.edu.
Agreement announced
A recent articulation agreement between California University of Pennsylvania and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) facilitates the admission and transition of FGCU graduates who hold a bachelor of science in legal studies into the Cal U master of science in legal studies program.
The agreement stipulates that Cal U will accept FGCU legal studies students into its online master’s program in legal studies and Cal U, accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education, will also accept FGCU courses for advanced standing for legal studies students.
For FGCU, the agreement is with an out-of-state school for the first time. While located in southwestern Pennsylvania, Cal U offers its MS in legal studies fully online for the convenience of students anywhere in the world.
The FGCU-Cal U agreement furthers opportunities for students to continue their education by creating a smooth transition from the FGCU BS program to the Cal U MS program.
For more information, contact Dr. Charles P. Nemeth at 412-565-5541 or e-mail nemeth@cup.edu.