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By MELODY PARKER

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Essay?

What essay?That’s the general reaction

potential college students have when told they actually have to write an essay as part of the col-lege application process.

For many colleges and universi-ties, the essay is included in the evaluation process conducted by colleges. That process also includes academic record, course-work, grades, class rank, extracur-ricular activities, volunteer expe-riences, honors and awards. The essays also give admissions offi -cers a glimpse of the applicant’s writing skills.

It won’t be long before essays become passe, replaced by video statements from applicants.

“I’m already seeing it happen and I expect the video statement to really take off in admissions work,” said Todd Coleman, assis-tant vice president of admissions at Wartburg College in Waverly.

But until it becomes common practice, the written word still rules.

Not all institutions request essays, but some, like Wartburg College, are reinstituting the requirement as part of their appli-cation. The college recently began participating in the Common Application which allows stu-dents to complete one application for multiple institutions.

“The college application process has become more competitive and we’re looking for more infor-mation to make decisions about which students are the right fi t

for a Wartburg education,” said Coleman.

Students are asked to give a 250-word (minimum) submission that can be an essay or school paper submitted for a grade.

Coleman said he’s been impressed by student’s willing-ness to share.

“Students are writing very per-sonal, compassionate essays on topics they’re interested in and passionate about, everything from diversity to community service to things that have happened in their lives or their family’s lives that have aff ected them,” Cole-man said.

Here are some tips for writing an eff ective essay:

1. Remember to put your name on the essay.

2. Think of a topic. Remember to write about yourself. What’s important to you? What makes you passionate? What activities mean the most to you — volun-teering, sports, academic achieve-

ments? Have you overcome obsta-cles, met challenges? Brainstorm and jot down each thought.

3. Draft an outline. Arrange your ideas in logical order. It’s impor-tant to develop a theme or major idea to make your point.

4. Write a rough draft. Remem-ber to show, don’t tell. Include examples and little stories and add your own character to the words.

5. Review and edit the draft. Then set aside the essay for a few days.

6. Make any revisions or changes you need to make. Then give the essay to two or three adults to review and edit. Make corrections.

7. Don’t rely on Spell-Check for corrections and spelling errors. Double-check grammar, spelling, sentence structure, etc.

8. Have someone proofread your essay.

9. Make changes or corrections.10. Print or attach the fi nal ver-

sion and send it to the college.

What’s a rolling deadline?

What’s the diff er-ence between regular admis-sion and early admission and early action and binding early decision?

Since most Iowa schools use one of these plans, it’s important to understand them. Here are defi nitions.

Early admissionEarly admission, or dual

enrollment, means you enroll in college and start taking col-lege courses while you’re still completing your high school education.

Regular admissionThis is just what it says – the

regular way. Students submit an application by a specifi c date set by the school and receive a deci-sion in a clearly stated period of time.

Rolling admissionRolling admission means col-

leges review and decide on appli-cations when they receive them throughout the admission cycle.

You’ll still want to be early — admission and fi nancial aid decisions are made on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.

Early actionEarly action allows stu-

dents to apply early and receive a response well ahead of the school’s usual response date. You don’t need to make a com-mitment to the school when you get the response. If you’re accepted under early action, you

can still apply to other schools. You’ll receive your fi nancial aid package in the spring with other students who applied to that college.

Early Decision – BindingEarly decision deadlines vary

by school from mid-October to early January. You would apply for an early decision if you’re convinced this is the top college for you. If you accept admission, you withdraw applications to other colleges.

Source: Iowa College Access Network

Types of college admissions

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1. Narrow down the list of colleges you’re interested in.

2. By November of your senior year, narrow that list to the top two to fi ve schools.

3. List these schools on your fi nancial aid applications, ACT or SAT registrations and other forms.

4. Are you able to meet the ad-mission requirements?

5. Apply to more than one school — even if you think one school is perfect for you.

6. Fill out admission applications online or on paper.

7. Visit the schools’ websites to get the forms you need.

8. Check to see if your school accepts the Common Application — a form accepted by nearly 300 colleges across the country.

9. Send applications as soon as you can; no later than March if you want to attend college in the fall.

10. Check with your chosen schools about specifi c admission deadlines.

Source: Iowa College Access Network

Follow these steps

Essays give a glimpse of applicants

Private colleges and universitiesPrivate schools rely on tuition, fees and other

private sources for funding.Private schools offer undergraduate students

a bachelor’s (four-year) degree. Associate (two-year) or advanced degrees may be offered.

A broad base of courses is available (such as social sciences, humanities, sciences and busi-nesses).

Courses of study begin with general education requirements; students choose at least one area of in-depth study as their major. Total enrollment

is generally lower than at public universities.

Public universitiesPublic universities in Iowa get much of their

funding from state government.Iowa’s public universities offer several levels of

degrees (bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate).A liberal arts college as well as professional

colleges and graduate programs are included.The universities are divided into several col-

leges such as the College of Business or the College of Education.

A wide variety of academic classes is offered.In general, universities are larger than liberal

arts colleges (although there are smaller univer-sities) with larger classes.

Community or junior collegesCommunity colleges allow you to earn a de-

gree or transfer in two years.Community colleges may offer an associ-

ate (two-year) degree, certifi cate or diploma program.

Specialized occupational preparation is of-fered.

Many students attend before transferring to a four-year college or university.

Class size is generally small, and students are

able to receive individual attention.Students often choose community college as

an affordable option.Business, health profession and technical

collegesSpecialized colleges train you for specifi c

careers.These schools may offer several levels of de-

grees (certifi cate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate).

Specialized occupational preparation is of-fered.

Class size varies by institution.Length of program varies by major.

Types of colleges

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Distance learning hits the spot for motivated studentsBy MELODY PARKER

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Online courses, video con-ferencing and the occa-sional campus workshop

— the most mileage some stu-dents rack up each semester is on their computer keyboards.

Distance learning is a tool and resource many colleges and uni-versities offer nontraditional students to attend courses off campus.

“Distance learning expands access to students who may fi nd campus study diffi cult or impos-sible, although some courses require a day or two on campus,” said Kent Johnson, interim dean for Continuing and Distance Education at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

“It’s possible to complete an entire program in distance learn-ing or use some combination of course delivery. Perhaps a stu-dent is halfway through a four-year degree started at UNI and has to move away and needs an avenue to complete their degree. We have a fair number (of stu-

dents) who have associate degrees from community colleges who want to move into the bachelor of liberal studies program.”

At Ashford University in Clin-ton, University Provost Rebec-ca Wardlow said many of their online students have not been able to access traditional cam-pus-based programs due to logistics of distance, availabil-ity of classes or aff ordability of programs.

“We also have a large military population for whom it is very important that they are able to continue their education, regard-less of where they might be sta-tioned for duty. You can attend Ashford University anywhere you can access the internet, and we have students with us that attend from around the globe. ”

Ashford’s programs are avail-able to students in approved states listed at www.ashford.edu. The college off ers associ-ate of art, bachelor of arts and master’s of arts degree programs.

There are more than 11,000 enrollments annually at UNI. Degree programs use such deliv-

ery methods as Adobe Connect, Iowa Communications Network (limited to Iowa), the Internet and in-person instruction. The majority of courses are graduate level in a variety of teaching dis-ciplines, as well as one doctoral level program in educational leadership.

“These programs appeal to nontraditional students who are self-motivated. Not the 18- to 22-year-olds. The average age

is around 30, but some pro-grams are for those 40 and older, designed for professionals who are working full time. Part of our interest is in serving alumni who live out of state,” Johnson said.

It’s a highly competitive mar-ket and colleges and universities are interested in playing to their academic strengths and faculty expertise. Quality instruction, professional development, fac-ulty member interaction and

student feedback are all compo-nents of a strong program.

Anaylsis by the U.S. Depart-ment of Education shows that online education can be as eff ec-tive as face-to-face instruction. Many Iowa colleges off er the dis-tance learning option.

At UNI, some degree programs follow the standard semester schedule from August to Decem-ber and others are arranged in eight-week modules that allow students to take two classes in a semester. There also are self-guided independent study courses

Tuition rates are the same. Wardlow said Ashford’s under-

graduate courses are fi ve weeks in length with students taking one course at a time. Gradu-ation courses are six weeks. Assignments are like those found in traditional classroom set-tings including papers, Power-Point presentations, projects, etc. Testing also covers the full range from quizzes to standard-ized tests and other forms of assessments.

Advanced placement courses give students jump start to collegeBy HOLLY HUDSON

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There are a lot of options for students who are trying to get a jump on their post

secondary education through college level courses available to them in high school.

Advanced placement cours-es are off ered at nearly all Iowa high schools, though the specifi c classes off ered may vary.

High school students have a number of options in pursu-ing their college education early including taking college-level courses off ered by their high schools, taking courses on cam-pus at a nearby college or uni-versity or taking contract courses off ered through institutions of higher learning in conjunction with their high schools.

At Cedar Falls High School, AP classes in business, math, sci-ence, health care and more are off ered.

“We started in the business department and have been add-ing classes every year,” said Susan Langan, a school counselor at C.F.H.S. “There are a lot of kids taking advantage of them.”

Generally, students take the college-level courses they are interested in and then must take and pass an AP exam with an acceptable score (usually a 3 on a scale of 5) to get college credit for the course.

“They have to meet the prereq-uisites to take the course in the fi rst place,” Langan said. “Most do fairly well.”

The advantages of earning the college credits while in high school are many.

“In most cases, there is no fee for the credits,” Langan said. “So students/parents are sav-ing money on their college education.”

Also, getting some of their course work out of the way early enables college students to either take a lighter load, graduate early or fi t in more classes if they are pursuing a double major.

In addition to AP classes, Cedar Falls students can attend classes on campus at the University of Northern Iowa or take contract courses offered by Hawkeye Community College.

The contract courses follow the same syllabus as the courses taught at HCC and are taught by accredited teachers or Hawkeye faculty members themselves.

Students also are able to test the college waters while still in

the relative security of a high school setting.

Cedar Falls isn’t the only school that can take advantage of its resources and its location in order for students to jumpstart their college educations.

For example, Hawkeye’s West-ern Outreach Center serves students from four rural school districts: Grundy Center, Glad-brook-Reinbeck, Aplington-Parkersburg and Dike-New Hartford.

“Smaller school districts are dealing with declining enroll-ment, declining money,” said Kathy Flynn, vice president of institutional advancement at HCC. “The Western Outreach Center has been very successful. It serves hundreds of students a semester and has an impressive list of classes.”

Edith Waldstein, vice president for enrollment management at Wartburg College in Waverly, notes there has been an increased fervor for high school students to begin working on their college credits early.

While the AP courses are a wonderful opportunity for stu-dents to challenge themselves and get a headstart on college credits, Waldstein urges students to exhaust the courses their high schools have to off er as well.

Students interested in tak-ing college-level courses in high school should fi rst talk to their school counselors, said Gail Zehr, assistant director of recruitment and high school relations for HCC.

“That should be their fi rst stop,” she said. “Start early. There is a process, and there are deadlines.”

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Internships provide valuable knowledgeBY KARYN SPORY

For The Courier

Internship seems to be a tag word, a reference word for how serious a student is about

their future. However, an intern-ship isn’t for the elite few sprint-ing toward Forbes 500 compa-nies; internships big and small are pivotal for any soon-to-be college graduate.

“My experience was those stu-dents who did internships usually had a job, sometimes before they graduated or shortly thereafter,” said Louise Scott, dean of stu-dents at Upper Iowa University.

The importance of an intern-ship, besides college credit and a graduation requirement for some, is that real-world applications are boundless.

“Experience, in a word,” said Dan Shull, director of fi eld expe-rience at Iowa Wesleyan Col-lege in Mount Pleasant. “It gives you something to put on the resume. It allows you to apply what you’re learning in class in a real-world situation and it gives you something to talk about in an interview.”

Whether an internship, fi eld experience or practicum is required by your college or pro-gram, all colleges have the resources to help you fi nd an experience.

“There is no single method to fi nd an internship,” said Matt Nuese, associate director of career services at the University of Northern Iowa.

According to David Fitzger-ald with the University of Iowa Pomerantz career center, the best way to fi nd an internship is to use the resources around you; net-working with family, friends and neighbors can go a long way. The University of Iowa also has hire-

ahawk, a database employers post job and internships. For those stu-dents who just aren’t quite sure what they want to do Fitzgerald’s advice is to do an informational interview.

“Find someone who is doing something that you think you may want to do, contact that person and say, ‘I’m a student at (insert university here) and I’m in the process of fi guring out what I want to do and one of the things I’m thinking about is (whatever fi eld they’re in)’. Ask for half an hour of their time and just talk about what you want to do,” said Fitzgerald.

When looking for an internship, look for one that will allow you to be hands on. You’re not going to learn much about your antici-pated fi eld if you’re just fetching coff ee. If you do get an internship that’s kind of a dud, don’t worry; it’s about the experience.

“There will be jobs and duties given (to you) that you will not like and so it’s teaching students adaptability,” said Shull of Iowa Wesleyan. “Internships can teach us what we want, but they can also teach us what we don’t want.”

“I’ve always known that I’ve wanted to be a manufacturing engineer,” said Heather Fiato, a University of Massachutus-Amherst senior and John Deere intern, “but now seeing that I’ve been working alongside them really gives me a picture of either it could have gone really poor-ly and I could have gone ‘wow, I don’t want to do that ever’ but I’m happy to say that it makes me more excited to graduate and start my career.”

Anyway you look at it, an intern-ship is a great resume builder, gets you ready for the real world and gives you an opportunity to fi gure out if this is what you really want.

BY KARYN SPORY

For The Courier

WATERLOO — As an electronic media major at the University of Northern Iowa, I am required to have an internship to graduate.

When I was in the process of applying for internships, the thought of having to have one to graduate seemed, well, dumb to me. It was just another thing that I had to do. However, now that graduation is on the horizon I’m devot-ing my energies to applying for jobs instead of applying for internships. I’m grateful that I was pushed into having an internship experience, and even more grateful that my experience was at The Courier.

At The Courier I had my hands in and on everything from breaking news on my fi rst day

(Zeus, the missing puppy) to community events like My Waterloo Days and creating my own fea-tures (emotional eating).

Since I interned at the newspaper, I have built my portfolio and (hopefully) increased my writ-ing skills and interviewing techniques.

Working at the newspaper was a compilation of watching my peers, learning from their styles and fi nding a way to take what I learned from them and apply it to my work and life.

Internships truly are about experiences. I’ve messed up, missed a deadline and struggled though an up-front feature story.

But I also have succeeded. I found joy in my stories — especially Bob Welter, the WWII and Korean War veteran — and I know for sure that this is what I want to do with my life. I want to be a reporter, writer and storyteller to the masses.

The experience of a newsroom intern

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COLLEGE GUIDE

FAFSA helps student determine aid The fi rst step in the fi nancial

aid process is to complete and submit the Free Applica-

tion for Federal Student Aid.Students become eligible for aid

from federal and state agencies and from colleges by fi lling out the U.S. Department of Education’s FAFSA.

The form is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by calling (800) 433-3243. Students can complete the form without professional assistance, but if you need help, you can go to www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/complet-ing_fafsa/index.html

The form needs to be fi lled out soon after Jan. 1 of your senior year of high school and before your college’s fi nancial aid priority deadline.

Deadlines for your state or schools may be diff erent from the federal deadlines and you may be required to complete additional forms.

Ask your school about their defi -

nition of an application deadline, whether it is the receipt date and time or the process date and time of the application.

FAFSA needs to be fi lled out (by you and your parents) every year you want to be considered for fi nancial aid. The information on this form is used to decide how much fi nancial aid you qualify for from the federal government, the state and colleges.

Check with your high school guidance counselor or a fi nancial aid administrator at your school about state and school sources of student aid.

Note: State forms do not replace fi lling out the FAFSA. You must fi ll out the FAFSA to receive federal student aid.

Your school will award you a fi nan-cial aid package to help meet your fi nancial need. Financial need is the diff erence between the school’s cost of attendance (including living expenses) and your Expected Fam-

ily Contribution.If you believe that you have

unusual circumstances that should be taken into account, such as unusual medical or dental expenses or a signifi cant change in income from one year to the next, con-tact the fi nancial aid offi ce at your school for assistance.

Federal Student Aid is paid to students through the school. You should receive an award letter from your school, which details your aid award types and amounts. Your aid awards likely will be disbursed each semester, quarter or other payment period. Typically, the school fi rst applies your aid toward tuition, fees and room and board if you live on campus. The remainder is paid to you for other expenses.

Your fi nancial aid package is likely to include funds from the Federal Student Aid programs. Note that not all schools participate in all FSA programs.

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By KRISTA LOWE

For Iowa Lakes Community College

Alumni of community col-leges across this nation have gone on to become

CEOs of companies, inven-

tors, published authors and art-ists. That’s also happened at Iowa Lakes Community College.

Considering that about half of all undergraduate students in the United States attend a community college, it’s no surprise that grad-

uates go on to do great things. The only diff erence is that they saved a signifi cant amount of money and received more one-on-one atten-tion from instructors, just like I have at Iowa Lakes.

I enjoy having fewer students in my classes, because I can get to know them better and my instruc-tors have more time for me. I have a relationship with my instructors, and I know they are just as quali-fi ed as an instructor at a four-year college or university.

Since I took several classes through Iowa Lakes while I was in high school, I not only had a head start on my college education, but I was able to transition into college much easier. I already knew some

of my instructors, I knew my way around campus, and I knew what a college-level course was like. It also increased my cost savings over attending a four-year college

or university fi rst.If I would have gone to a four-

year college in a nearby state, I would have paid close to $21,000 a year including room and board. For me to attend Iowa Lakes, it’s less than $10,000 a year for the same education. In two years, I’ll have saved almost $20,000. Actually, I saved even more, because Iowa Lakes has tremendous scholarship opportunities which covered the cost of my fi rst year here.

Iowa Lakes Community CollegePreparing for greatness.

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Central College has been around since 1853. Tens of thousands of people

have passed through the Pella campus on the way to the rest of their lives. It’s an illustrious past. But Central prefers to look to the future. Central College students will one day:

Fix your broken leg. Central off ers pre-professional advising in medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy and more. The health sciences corner in Vermeer Science Center provides students with resources they need to apply to graduate school and connect with alumni in the fi eld.

Sing an aria at the Met in New York City. One Central alumnus did just that. Other music, art and theater majors go on to teach, work in graphic design, curate museums and star in shows all over the world.

Save the world through envi-ronmental research. Central has three buildings with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating, including the fi rst one in Iowa.

Central is a liberal arts college,

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which means it doesn’t just pre-pare students for careers. It pre-pares them for life.

Life at Central isn’t only about the future. The college off ers students a plethora of activities. Students:

Perform in more than 18 music ensembles. Whatever style — classical, pop, rock, jazz, Latin — Central has an opportunity for students to perform it.

Play in the championship. Central is known for its Division III athletics. It’s football team is the second-winningest team in the U.S. since 1975, and the Dutch softball team has won four national championships.

Sculpt, paint and blow

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glass. Central is one of only two schools in Iowa to off er classes in glassblowing.

Serve the needy. Central off ers courses with a service-learn-ing component and works with 95 grassroots organizations to get students off campus for real-world experience helping others.

Go green. In Students Con-cerned About the Environment, students clean up highways and parks, promote recycling on cam-pus and present environmental issues at the Health Fair.

Students at Central College go farther than they ever dreamed — in miles. Only one percent of U.S. college students study abroad, but around 50 percent of Central students do. With eight study-abroad locations across the globe, there’s no shortage of internships or service-learning

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Central College students have numerous opportunities to study and perform music.

InformationLOCATION: PellaPHONE: (877) 462-3687WEB SITE: www.central.edu

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Studying abroad provides college students the chance to expand their worldviews

and grow as individuals. Opportu-nities to take part in study-abroad experiences are one of college-bound students’ top criteria for selecting a college or university.

Luther College, one of the top liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, has been a leader in study-abroad programs for more than 25 years and remains one of the nation’s leading institutions in providing study abroad opportunities.

In the most recent Open Doors report on International Educa-tional Exchange, Luther is rec-ognized as one of 29 institutions that sent more than 70 percent of their students abroad at some point during their undergraduate careers.

Luther study abroad coordi-nators and faculty have helped Luther counter a national decline in the number of foreign study opportunities for college stu-dents. The Open Doors report stated that for the fi rst time in the 25 years the total number of U.S. students studying abroad for aca-demic credit did not increase.

However, Luther’s study abroad opportunities and the number of Luther students taking advan-tage of those opportunities has increased, reflecting Luther’s commitment to provide a study-abroad or study-away experience for all students.

In addition to a wide range of “traditional” study abroad pro-grams, a growing number of Luther students choose to study in less traditional destinations. Many students’ destinations were outside of Western Europe, including many in countries

where English is not a primary language.

Each year, an average of 450 Luther College students study abroad. Since 1990, more than 150 Luther faculty have organized and led courses to locations includ-ing Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, England, Germany, Japan, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Spain and Tanzania, with new international

courses introduced each year. Luther’s primary study-abroad

goals are to promote intercul-tural understanding and interna-tional awareness. While studying abroad, students are challenged to examine their most fundamental values and convictions.

The Open Doors report is pub-lished by the Institute of Inter-national Education, the leading not-for-profi t educational and cultural exchange organization in the United States. For more infor-mation, visit www.iie.org/en.

For more information about Luther study abroad oppor-tunities, visitwww.luther.edu/studyabroad/ and see some Luther study abroad experiences at www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fs7tATy1WA.

Luther CollegeA leader in study-abroad programs.

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Luther College study abroad opportunities in 2010 included a January-term course in China.

InformationLOCATION: Decorah PHONE: (800) 458.8437WEBSITE: www.luther.edu

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Have you considered earn-ing your college degree in two years instead of four?

Many careers in northeast Iowa require additional education after high school, but not necessarily a four-year degree. With this goal in mind, Northeast Iowa Commu-nity College is the perfect place to continue with college plans. An aff ordable two-year degree from NICC prepares students with both sought-after job skills and transferable credits to four-year colleges and universities.

NICC off ers more than 75 aca-demic programs in health care, computer science and technol-ogy, agriculture, business and industrial technology, in addi-tion to associate in arts and asso-ciate in science transfer degrees that secure graduates’ plans to transfer to their four-year college destination.

The college also off ers more than 20 programs completely online, allowing students to earn their

transfer AA and AS degrees with-out stepping foot on campus.

Two-year degrees from NICC not only allow graduates to trans-fer, they also provide opportunities to train for a career off the beaten path. Right now, careers in com-puter technology, computer net-working and administration and allied health fi elds, such as dental assisting and health information technology, are on the state’s list of hot jobs. A four-year degree has great value, but two years at NICC may be a faster return on your educational investment.

The NICC Student Life, Diver-sity and Leadership offi ce off ers an annual spring break trip for stu-dents to expand their knowledge and learning through service.

Over the past three years, NICC students have participated in week-long service learning pro-grams in Chicago, Denver and San Francisco to put education and personal talents into action.

Because NICC stays attuned to

the skills area employers are look-ing for the college has rolled out two new programs. The Chemi-cal Technician and Large Animal Veterinary Technician programs at the Calmar campus address changing employment trends in northeast Iowa.

The Chemical Technician pro-gram trains students for work in an emerging employment sec-tor where science and agriculture knowledge is needed. The Large Animal Veterinary Technician program prepares students for work in all aspects of large animal veterinary medicine.

Students both programs have the option to transfer their cred-its to a four-year college, or enter the workforce directly upon graduation.

Sometimes, it takes leaving your family, friends and the town you call home to real-

ize how incredible life is. Janessa Lee has learned that lesson.

“I wanted a place where I would have tremendous opportunities of meeting new people, develop-ing friendships and UNI felt right to me,” said Lee, a Cedar Rapids senior who transferred to the Uni-versity of Northern Iowa to major in criminology.

Lee has been building her resume.

“I did two very diff erent intern-ships over the summer. I wanted the opportunity to explore dif-ferent careers to help me fi gure out what direction I want to go after graduation and to help pick a focus for graduate school. I also ran a non-profi t photography project for families in need and did some advocacy work for youth in foster care, all while taking four

online courses.”This fall she is studying abroad

in South Korea in hopes of gaining a little more experience in a dif-ferent world and culture.

“UNI is a perfect fi t,” said Lee. “It’s a small enough school and not overwhelming where you feel like you’re only a student number.”

Our small class sizes and easy-to-navigate campus means stu-dents get the attention they need to succeed, when and where it’s needed in a welcoming environ-ment. Professors will really get to know you.

And if you know what you want to major in, great. But for those

who haven’t fi gured out what their major is, no problem. UNI has more than 120 majors from which to choose. Advisers will work together with students to choose the right classes.

Outside the classroom, students can show their Purple Pride by getting involved in any of our 300 academic, social, pre-profes-sional and religious organizations. Cheer on the Panthers in the UNI-Dome or McLeod Center (UNI has

17 Division I men’s and women’s athletic teams), scale the climbing wall in our state-of-the-art Well-ness and Recreation Center or see a Broadway play in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

Schedule a campus visit at www.uni.edu/admissions/visit or call (800) 772-2037. We’d love to show you our campus and introduce you to other friendly students, faculty and staff who call UNI their home away from home.

At Waldorf College, it’s all about you! academics: 20 popular majors (with loads

of tracks to clarify your interests), small classes and faculty who are truly committed to your success.

activities: 20 intercollegiate sports, more than 30 clubs and organizations, and loads of musical and theatrical performance opportunities.

life: Great food options, a wide variety of housing choices, and a real sense of community that is unique to Waldorf College.

make your Waldorf education even more affordable!

to find out for yourself!

Visit our Website or call to learn more!www.Waldorf.edu | 800.292.1903

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Find a home away from home in a welcoming environment

Northeast Iowa Community CollegeGive a two-year degree a second thought.

InformationLOCATION:Cedar FallsPHONE: (800) 772-2037 WEB SITE: www.uni.edu

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When you fi rst set foot on campus, gradua-tion and your fi rst job

seem a long time in the future. You’ll get so caught up in Iowa State University and all it has to off er that “best time of your life” will only begin to describe the experience.

Then you’ll graduate in a blink of an eye. Your parents will be totally proud. Your future is bright. And if you’re like the more than 90 percent of Iowa State students who fi nd work in their major or go on to gradu-ate school, you’ll have a cool job — maybe a dream job. And you’ll be ready to grab the opportunity and make it big because of your potential and experience at Iowa State University.

But don’t get ahead of yourself. You’ll have the rest of your life for a career. Let’s talk about enjoying your adventure at Iowa State.

Day one at Iowa State, you’ll get a feeling of excitement and anticipation. You’ll be able to see yourself here, there and every-where. You’ll imagine what the fi rst day of classes will be like. What the fi rst night in the res-idence hall will feel like. You’ll expect surprising things. A four-year adventure.

Most importantly, you’ll feel welcome. From the moment you walk onto campus you’ll feel a vibe. People will go out of their way to help you. You’ll meet peo-ple from around the world and fi nd out they’re diff erent than you but somehow the same. And you’ll fi nd countless options and opportunities.

It will be OK to feel a little ner-vous when you walk into your fi rst class. Iowa State University is a highly regarded academic institution. Be assured, you’ll be challenged. But you’ll fi nd your rhythm. You’ll love to learn. And when you’re done, you’ll be

able to compete with anybody, anywhere.

If you haven’t quite decided what you’d like to do for the rest of your life, we welcome you as an adventurous explorer. You’ll fi nd 1,700 faculty members, 100 majors, 800 clubs and more than 28,500 students who will play a role in your adventure.

Four years will go by fast. You’ll graduate. And then suddenly realize how much you’re going to miss the place. The fun. The classes. The friends you’ve made. Then you’ll know for sure that you were a part of Iowa State University. And Iowa State Uni-versity will always be a part of you.

If this sounds like a college adventure that fi ts you, visit Iowa State University.

Iowa State UniversityGet ready for the ‘time of your life.’

informationLOCATION: Ames PHONE: (515) 294-5836 or

(800) 262-3810 WEB SITE: www.admissions.

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Wartburg College pro-vides more than an education. It offers

opportunities for life-changing experiences.

Beyond the exceptional liberal arts curriculum and hands-on approach to learning, Wartburg students develop a greater sense of self and community — on and off campus.

Outside the classroom, Wart-burg’s nearly 1,800 students are involved in 100 diff erent organi-zations, embracing varied inter-ests from entertainment to the environment to service.

One-third of Wartburg students participate in the No. 15-rated NCAA Division III overall inter-collegiate athletic program. The Knights have won recent national championships in wrestling and women’s indoor and outdoor track and fi eld.

One-quarter of the students are involved in a musical ensemble. Three ensembles — Wartburg Choir, Castle Singers (jazz) and Wind Ensemble — take interna-tional tours every third year and tour the U.S. during the other years.

Wartburg’s much-honored multimedia programs — with numerous state, regional and national awards — give stu-dents access to some of the latest equipment and techniques used in broadcast, print and online.

Students are in charge of their entertainment, including bring-ing emerging stars to campus such as The Fray, Maroon 5, “American Idol” David Cook, and Javier Colon, the recent winner on NBC’s “The Voice.”

Off campus, Wartburg is inter-nationally recognized for com-munity service with students initiating and leading projects at sites across the nation. In 2010, Wartburg was honored for hav-ing the highest percentage of students on service trips dur-

ing breaks of any campus in the nation.

“The college does a great job at challenging you to grow as a well-rounded person,” said Mara Groom, a third-year student at the Des Moines University Col-lege of Osteopathic Medicine. “I had the opportunity to be involved in services trips, orien-tation staff , peer counseling and a myriad of other activities.

“I was challenged to think for myself, develop opinions and grow spiritually. I had many great faculty and staff take a vested interest in both my academic and personal life, and they were able to strike the right balance of chal-lenging and nurturing.”

“Experiential learning” is one of the hallmarks of a Wartburg edu-cation. Students interested in the health sciences, for example, gain valuable experiences as interns at the Waverly Health Center and other area health facilities.

“Process-oriented guided inquiry learning” may sound like a NASA project, but it’s an approach to acquiring knowledge in chemistry classes by hands-on work in teams, not just in lectures.

Indeed, nurturing critical thinking skills — rather than rote learning and lectures — is some-thing that separates Wartburg across the curriculum from other schools.

“The critical thinking skills I acquired in the courses at Wart-burg continue to help me,” said Kyle Duchman of Cedar Falls, a 2008 graduate now in his fi nal year at the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine.

The college’s unique four-week May Term enables students to

take courses around the country and overseas. Indeed, more than 40 percent of Wartburg gradu-

ates will have studied abroad.Check out the value of a Wart-

burg education at www.wartburg.

edu/value. It’s more aff ordable than you may think — an invest-ment that grows over a lifetime.

Wartburg CollegeGet hands-on learning.

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Dr. Jennifer Larson, assistant professor of voice, is part of an outstanding music faculty at Wartburg College.

InformationLOCATION: Waverly PHONE: (800) 772-2085WEB SITE: www.wartburg.edu

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Mercedes Morris wants to become a veteri-narian and Hawkeye

Community College is helping reach her goal.

Morris graduated from Union High School in La Porte City in May. At the time, she had already earned 18 college credits. She started thinking about college as a high school freshman.

After taking some college courses from Hawkeye her junior year, she knew Hawkeye was the right place for her. She chose Hawkeye for its afford-ability, its proximity from home and the availability of scholarships.

During the summer, Mor-ris got involved as a Student Ambassador at Hawkeye giv-ing campus tours. She enjoys many aspects of her job on-campus, especially the oppor-tunity to meet new students.

She plans to earn her asso-ciate of arts degree in liberal arts from Hawkeye and trans-fer to University of Northern Iowa or the University of Iowa to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology. From, there she plans to continue her studies and become a veterinarian.

In an effort to gain valuable experience in biology, she would like to spend a sum-mer working at the Clearwa-ter Marine Aquarium in Flor-ida. At the aquarium, she will have the opportunity to work with many different kinds of animals.

Hawkeye Community Col-lege is the first step in her plan to become a veterinarian.

“Hawkeye is a great way to begin your college experience, and you can begin while you

are in high school,” Morris said.

Deciding where to attend college can be a huge decision. You want to choose a college that will prepare you for the future, as well as one where you will feel comfortable.

There are many good rea-sons why you should consider Hawkeye Community College:

Programs/Majors: More than 45 programs and majors.

Transfer Programs: Almost half of Hawkeye’s students will complete the first two years of their four-year degree at Hawkeye. The college has transfer agreements with both public and private four-year colleges.

Fast-Track career program: Begin a high-demand career in two years or less at Hawkeye.

Personal attention: Hawk-eye’s average class size is 21.

Affordable: Full-time stu-dents at Hawkeye will save thousands of dollars in tuition by attending Hawkeye and

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Scholarship: Thousands of dollars are awarded in schol-arships every year.

Financial aid: More than 87 percent of new students receive some financial assis-tance. Aid is available to all students in the form of schol-arships, grants, work-study and loans.

Housing options: Students can live in the apartments across from the main campus, the UNI residence halls, hous-ing in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area, or they can com-mute from home.

Faculty: Professors are experts in their fields and have earned advanced degrees and/

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Technology: State-of-the-art technology to prepare stu-dents for 21st century careers.

Student center: Brock Stu-dent Center opened in 2009 with a food court, meeting rooms, lounges and study areas.

Health Education and Services Center: The center opened this spring is home to Hawkeye’s growing health programs including the new Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs. It also features a weight room, bas-ketball court, fitness class-room, indoor track and Stu-dent Health Clinic.

Career Services Center: The new center helps students and alumni with job searches and career counseling.

Student activities: Clubs, organizations, intramurals, club sports, special events and more.

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Prepare for your future early through HCC

Mercedes Morris

BreakoutLOCATION: WaterlooPHONE: (319) 296-4000 WEB SITE: www.hawkeyecol-

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1-866-IA-LAKESwww.iowalakes.edu

Sail Aheadwith iowa lakes community college

“The Iowa Lakes courses I took in high school will allow me to get my college degree early.” ~ Steph, Student

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AAt Waldorf College, it’s all about you. We off er pop-ular majors, small classes,

loads of sports and activities, a vibrant college community and a generous scholarship program.

Big possibilities await you in the small town of Forest City, Iowa. Waldorf is a friendly, pri-vate liberal arts school located right in the center of town — so you don’t even need a car to go out to eat or see a movie. We’re just two hours north of Des Moines and two hours south of the Twin Cities.

We have an excellent selection of top majors, including com-munications, business, criminal justice and wellness. You’ll be taught by professors, not teach-ing assistants. Our low student-to-faculty ratio means you’ll get plenty of personal attention from caring professors dedicat-ed to your success. The quality of our academic facilities might surprise you: Waldorf has its own television station and radio station, as well as a state-of-the-art multi media lab.

Performing arts are big at Wal-dorf, and we want you to par-ticipate. You won’t have to wait until your junior or senior year to play a role. Jump right into a variety of productions. And if music is your thing, we want you in choir, wind symphony, jazz band or on the Warrior Line drum line. We even off er special performing arts scholarships to nonmajors.

Attention, athletes: Waldorf now off ers 20 diff erent inter-collegiate sports teams. Cross country, ice hockey, bowling and women’s wrestling are all recent additions. We have incredible new locker room facilities and a brand new football/soccer fi eld with artifi cial turf. Our weight room is excellent, and the YMCA, with a pool, indoor run-ning track and plenty of fi tness

classes is right next door. Free YMCA membership is even one of the benefi ts of being a Wal-dorf student. Intramural sports also are big here, with cross-country skiing, broomball and Frisbee golf just part of the fun.

Waldorf has an outstand-ing selection of living options. Choose from on-campus resi-dence halls, off -campus apart-ments and a variety of theme houses and become an essential part of the Waldorf community. You’ll have plenty of options to satisfy your spiritual side, with a growing campus ministry pro-gram. You won’t get bored with all the activities planned by our residence life crew. Comedians, hypnotists and bands are often on campus, and there are multi-ple trips scheduled for off -cam-pus adventures.

You won’t fi nd a school that’s more fl exible than Waldorf Col-lege. We off er a two-year associ-ate degree program and accel-erated three-year bachelor’s degree programs in business and communications in addi-tion to our traditional four-year liberal arts curriculum. We also off er accredited online pro-grams in psychology, business administration, organizational leadership, fi re science admin-istration and criminal justice administration.

Waldorf College has one of the lowest tuition rates in Iowa, and our generous scholarship programs make your educa-tion even more aff ordable. All Waldorf students receive some form of fi nancial aid. You can receive a $500 scholarship just for attending a Waldorf open house.

Waldorf CollegeAn outstanding college in a small town

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InformationLOCATINO: Forest City PHONE: (800) 292-1903WEB SITE: www.waldorf.edu

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Allen College has secured a Nursing Workforce Diversity grant totaling

$984,559 over three years from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resourc-es and Services Administration. Allen College secured one of only 11 grants awarded this year to pro-grams across the country.

The Allen College NWD Proj-ect will assist students historically underrepresented in the nursing profession and those from disad-vantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities. The project will help provide them the skills, knowledge and resources to successfully enroll in and graduate from a bachelor of science in nurs-ing program, pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses examination and enter the professional nurs-ing workforce or pursue advanced degrees in nursing.

The project will further strength-en the cultural competency of the Allen College community of fac-ulty, staff , students and partners in order to remove institutional barriers that jeopardize the suc-

cess of prospective and current underrepresented, disadvantaged and minority students. The proj-ect period began July 1 and ends June 30, 2014.

An assistant professor and director of Allen College’s Offi ce of Diversity Services, Doreen Mingo will serve as project direc-tor, and chancellor Jerry Durham will be co-director.

“We are so encouraged and very proud to be in the select group of colleges to receive HRSA fund-ing,” Mingo said. “It truly recog-nizes the eff orts of the Allen Col-lege Offi ce of Diversity Services under Dr. Durham’s leadership.”

Those eff orts are making a tan-gible diff erence. Allen College’s minority enrollment has tripled since the Offi ce of Diversity Ser-vices opened in 2008.

“Ethnic minority enrollment is now at about 6.5 percent, so it is

now more refl ective Iowa’s ethnic minority population,” Durham said. According to 2010 U.S. Cen-sus Bureau data, white persons comprise 91.3 percent of Iowa’s population.

Recent statistics show ethnic minorities represent only 16.8 percent of registered nurses in the U.S., compared to 35 percent of the country’s population as a whole.

Allen’s three-year diversity pro-gramming for the project period will include:

An institution-wide diversity initiative.

Educational outreach to 2,400 school-age students and licensed practical nurses.

Structured pre-entry prepara-tion programs for 75 high school students and 32 LPNs.

A student stipend/scholarship program providing 230 partici-pant awards.

A structured retention pro-gram serving 123 enrolled BSN students.

Many of these programs were already in place, but the grant allows Allen College to expand and accelerate its activities. A team, including a retention coordina-tor, a fi nancial aid coordinator, the vice chancellor of academic aff airs and others, is working to help Mingo and Durham imple-ment the many components of the NWD Project.

Durham said the summer edu-cational component is a new proj-ect funded fully by the grant.

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New student stipends are another program uniquely pos-sible thanks to the grant. They’re especially benefi cial to some stu-dents in the new LPN to bachelor of science in nursing program.

“Some of these students are economically and educationally disadvantaged, and are working

full or parttime,” Durham said. “This grant will provide a stipend to help them.”

Securing a grant of this kind in this part of the country is rare, Durham said.

“Because Iowa is not a very diverse state, there have been very few of these federal grants that have come to Iowa,” he said. “This is a very wonderful accomplish-ment for our college and for the communities we serve.”

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Allen CollegeGrant will help Allen assist more students in the nursing profession.

Allen College students, from left to right: Rumbidzai Teramayi, Jene Beck, Deborah Rosol, Huichuan Wang, Nina Jackson and Nsia Kileo. Allen College’s minority enrollment has tripled since its Offi ce of Diversity Services opened in 2008.

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InformationLOCATION: Waterloo PHONE: (319) 226-2000 WEB SITE: www.allencollege.

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800.582.2383 [email protected] www.iwc.edu MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA

More than 40 majors and pre-professional programs to prepare you for a career

Service projects allow you to share your talents and act on your beliefs

Internships in every major, giving you hands-on professional experience

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You’ll have a rigorous intellectual experience at Luther. From your first-year interdisciplinary course, to your senior project on a topic you’re passionate about, you’ll ask challenging questions and develop valuable skills with the support and mentorship of committed faculty. Luther students are intense about launching into lives of discovery.

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You can look at websites. You can page through brochures. But the best

way to fi gure out whether you like a particular college is to schedule a campus visit at a college like Morningside.

“All websites can make things look good,” said Rachel Julian, a 2011 graduate of South O’Brien High School in Paullina. “You don’t really know exactly what you’re getting into until you actually go and make that visit to the college to see what it’s going to be like.”

It is wise to look at a range of schools. During each visit, think about what matters most to you, whether it is the stu-dent-faculty ratio, residence life options, co-curricular programs, technology avail-able or opportunities in the surrounding community.

To get a true comparison, schedule each visit on a week-day. Call at least a week ahead of time so the admissions offi ce can schedule meetings with faculty and staff mem-bers in your interest areas and make plans for you to talk with someone about fi nancial aid options, tour the campus and interact with current students.

Martin Abbott, a 2011 grad-uate of Maple Grove Senior High School in Maple Grove, Minn., said he was originally unsure whether he wanted to drive 5.5 hours to visit Morn-ingside College. But now he is glad he did.

“The people on campus are most likely going to be your friends,” he said. “If you can see what the people are like, that’s usually one of the fac-tors in choosing a college.”

Morningside encourages prospective students to visit more than once, and Abbott

took advantage of that oppor-tunity. He said that gave him a more accurate picture of the college in his mind.

“After my fi rst visit, I would try to remember the details, and I wouldn’t remember if that was how it was or if I was just imagining it like that,” he said.

Both Abbott and Julian decided to attend Morning-side. Julian had visited the college three times before she started classes this fall. She said she became friends with 15 classmates before she ever set foot on the campus as a student, and two of those students actually live on her floor.

“I just love how you can talk to anyone at Morningside,” she said. “The professors are so down to earth, you can actually have a conversation with them. That’s what really got me. And I just loved the campus.”

Julian recommended that you think about what you want in a college before you go on a campus visit. She knew she wanted to attend a smaller school where she would not be sitting in a lecture hall with 200 students. She also knew she did not want the campus to be so large that it needed more than one cafeteria.

“Honestly, I knew I wanted to attend Morningside when I was sitting in the cafe,” she said. “I was just like, ‘There’s one cafeteria here; you’ll see everyone. This is where I want to be.’”

Morningside CollegeFall in love during a campus visit.

InformationLOCATION: Sioux CityPHONE: (712) 274-5511 WEB SITE: www.morningside.

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❑ Allen College Barrett Forum • 1825 Logan Ave. • Waterloo, IA 50703 Admission: 319-226-2000 Website: www.allencollege.edu

❑ Ashford University 400 North Bluff Blvd. • Clinton, Iowa 52732 Admission: 800-242-4153 Website: www.chooseashford.com

❑ Central College 812 University St. • Pella, IA 50219 Admission: 877-462-3687 Website: www.central.edu

❑ Ellsworth Community College 1100 College Ave. • Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Admission: 641-648-4611 or 800-322-9235 Website: www.ECCAdmissions.com

❑ Grand View University 1200 Grand View Ave. • Des Moines, IA 50316 Admission: 800-444-6083 or 515-263-2810 Website: www.grandview.edu

❑ Hawkeye Community College 1501 East Orange Rd. • Waterloo, IA 50702 Admission: 319-296-4000 or 800-670-4769 ext. 4000 Website: www.hawkeyecollege.edu

❑ Indian Hills Community College 525 Grandview Ave. • Ottumwa/Centerville Admission: 800-726-2585 Website: www.indianhills.edu

❑ Iowa Lakes Community College Emmetsburg, Estherville, Algona, Spencer, Spirit Lake Admission: 866-IA-LAKES Website: www.iowalakes.edu

❑ Iowa State University 100 Enrollment Services Center • Ames, Iowa 50011 Admissions: 515-294-5836 or 800-262-3810 Website: www.iastate.edu

❑ Iowa Wesleyan College 601 North Main Street • Mount Pleasant, Iowa Admissions: 800-582-2383 or 319-385-6231 Website: www.iwc.edu

❑ Kaplan University 7009 Nordic Drive • Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Admissions: 319-277-0220 Website: www.cedarfalls.kaplanuniversity.edu

❑ Kirkwood Community College 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Admission: 319-398-5517 or 800-363-2220 Website: www.kirkwood.edu

❑ La James International College 6322 University Ave. • Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Admission: 319-277-2150 or 888-880-2104 Website: www.lajamesinternational.com

❑ Loras College 1450 Alta Vista St. • Dubuque, IA 52001 Admission: 800-245-6727 Website: www.loras.edu

❑ Luther College 700 College Dr. • Decorah, IA 52101 Admission: 800-458-8437 Website: www.luther.edu

❑ Northeast Iowa Community College 1625 Hwy. 150 South • Calmar, IA 52132 10250 Sundown Rd.• Peosta, IA 52068 Admission: (Calmar) 800-728-2256 Admission: (Peosta) 800-728-7367 Website: www.nicc.edu

❑ Morningside 1501 Morningside Avenue • Sioux City, IA 51106 Admission: 712-274-5261 Website: www.morningside.edu

❑ Mt Mercy 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Admission: 319-368-6460 or 800-248-4504 Website: www.mtmercy.edu

❑ Simpson College 701 North C Street • Indianola IA 50125 Admission:515-961-1624 or 800-362-2454 Fax: 515-961-1870 • Email: [email protected] Website: www.simpson.edu

❑ University of Dubuque 2000 University Ave. • Dubuque, IA 52001 Admission: 563-589-3000 or 800-722-5583 Website: www.dbq.edu

❑ University of Northern Iowa002 Gilchrist Hall UNI • Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018

Admission: 319-273-2281 or 800-772-2037 Website: www.uni.edu

❑ University of Iowa 107 Calvin Hall • Iowa City, Iowa Admission: 319-335-3847 or 800-553-IOWA Website: www.uiowa.edu

❑ Upper Iowa University - Cedar Rapids 700 Bell Dr. • Cedar Rapids, IA 52142 Admission: 319-848-8488 Website: www.uiu.edu

❑ Upper Iowa University - Fayette Campus 605 Washington Street, PO Box 1859 • Fayette, IA Admission: 800-553-4150 opt.. 2 Website: www.uiu.edu

❑ Upper Iowa University - Waterloo Center 3563 University Ave. • Waterloo, IA 50701 Admission: 319-232-6980 Website: www.uiu.edu

❑ Waldorf College 106 S. 6th St., Forest City, IA 50436 Admission: 800-292-1903 Website: www.waldorf.edu

❑ Wartburg College100 Wartburg Blvd.

P.O. Box 1003 • Waverly, IA 50677-0903 Admission: 800-772-2085 Website: www.wartburg.edu or [email protected]

Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: High School: Year of Graduation: Phone Number: Email:

To request more information, check the desired box (es) and mail form or go

online to www.wcfcourier.com

ATTN: SHEILA KERNS • P.O. Box 540 Waterloo, IA 50704 | [email protected]

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The University of Dubuque started its 159th year by welcoming the class of

2015 and their families to the campus in late August for new student orientation.

The university family was greeted by the completion of one project and the progress of another. As the Bennett/Grace Street parking lot began to be transformed into a full-fl edged construction zone, preparing the way for the development of the Performing Arts and Cam-pus Center, alternate parking lots have been formed. Earth is continually moving to create the new landscape for the Perform-ing Arts and Campus Center.

The new center, scheduled for completion in 2013, will further the university’s mission and vision goals. Art by Osmosis is the over-arching theme of the new building, inviting people of all walks of life to happen upon art in its myriad forms, inten-tionally and accidentally, as they visit the new center. The new facility — “The Wave” — will link the north and south campuses.

At approximately 80,000 square feet, the building can be categorized as a casual student campus center and formal pub-lic arena, with overlaps of each meant to encourage interaction and interest. Student areas are designed to provide educational

spaces, group and individual study settings, student services, offi ces and hospitality; public areas provide performance ven-ues, associated gathering spaces, gallery space, heritage display, offi ces and hospitality.

Endowed scholarshipsAnother kind of addition to

campus also happened over

the summer. The university received a gift of more than $800,000 from the estate of Helen E. Knuth (1912-2010) to establish the Paul and Sara Knuth Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship is named to honor the memory of Helen’s parents, Paul, a philosophy professor at UD from 1912-1919, and Sara Walker Knuth.

Their commitment to educa-tion inspired their daughters, and this scholarship recogniz-es the high value the family placed on education. Recipi-ents of the scholarship will be full-time students with a grade point average of at least 3.0 who demonstrate a desire to earn a degree.

Requirements include writing a statement on the importance of a college degree or submit an excerpt from the entrance essay. Individuals selected have the possibility of renewal for three years if the recipients continue to meet the scholar-ship criteria.

To arrange a campus visit, call (563) 589-3000 or to fi nd out more about the campus and academic off erings, visit www.dbq.edu.

University of DubuqueGrowing to be better than ever.

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� A quality education that’s the basis for nearly 80different careers

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What would a college have to do to impress you? Once you fi nd out

what’s happening at Ellsworth Community College, you’ll want to take an even closer look.

Undecided on a major? ECC has nearly 60 degree programs. Some programs — nursing, medical assisting, construction technology, agriculture or equine management — lead directly to a career. Many other programs are transferrable, so you can earn valuable credits while you decide on a career path.

With more than 70 percent of ECC students transferring to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree, ECC has one of the highest student success rates of any community college in Iowa.

Another reason so many stu-dents choose to start their college experience at Ellsworth and then transfer credits for a bachelor’s degree is because ECC has dual enrollment agreements with the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University. That means when you enroll at ECC, you can be enrolled

at one of the regent universities at the same time. Dual enrollment gives ECC students access to aca-demic advising, library resources, athletic events and all the other amenities of the state universities.

Ellsworth Community College

Choose your future from nearly 60 degree programs.

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FactsMore than $688,000 is awarded

in ECC scholarships each year. More than 70 percent of our students receive some type of scholarship or fi nancial aid.

Ellsworth’s fall enrollment is about 1,200 students.

Our intercollegiate athletic programs – football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, golf, baseball and softball – are among the best.

There are lots of activities, events, clubs and organizations for students.

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Expect to be engaged by small classes and individualized attention from accom-

plished professors on our lovely, wooded campus in the heart of historic Cedar Rapids — a thriving city of 140,000.

Mount Mercy’s greatest resource is its people — experienced and professional staff working along-side faculty members who have distinguished themselves as researchers, authors, scholars and artists — all dedicated to teach-ing. Faculty is readily available and approachable outside of the classroom and off er close, per-sonal attention inside the learning environment.

Mount Mercy students are

more than just a number to the more than 150 faculty members. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1, which allows and encour-ages direct interaction in the classroom.

Hands-on, experiential learning will be a core of your education, whether handing tools to a sur-geon as an intern at the University of Iowa or studying at a partner university in the Czech Republic.

Students are engaged in class-room research and study abroad opportunities, as well as fi eld research outside the classroom. The Mount Mercy Students in Free Enterprise team has won the regional championship for the past 13 out of 14 years. Mount

Mercy and the Cedar Rapids community also provide a wide range of internship opportunities for students, including hands-on work at international corpora-tions such as Aegon, Archer Dan-iels Midland, General Mills, Pills-bury, Quaker Oats and Rockwell Collins.

Mount Mercy students have participated in a wide variety of scientific research internships and projects with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Mercy Medical Center, Weland Clini-cal Laboratories, Bluestem Solid Waste Agency, Penford Products, The Nature Conservancy and East Central Iowa Council of Govern-ments. Seventy-six percent of reporting traditional students participated in a fi eld placement, practicum, student teaching, pre-ceptor or internship experience, for which 91 percent received academic credit.

Students give more than 12,000 hours every year to service. Mount Mercy students are heav-ily engaged in a variety of hands-

on service projects, both as part of the university’s curriculum and through the Offi ce of Cam-pus Ministry and Volunteerism. Students have been involved in Project America, where student captains organize teams for out-reach within the community; The Giving Tree, a student-organized event that brings attention to people in need and allows mem-bers of the campus community to purchase gifts for families over the holiday season; and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Wide Day of Service, a premier event that allows students to partner with the community to honor King’s legacy through service and volunteerism.

Experience a balance of liberal arts excellence with career prepa-ration that will help you achieve a successful and meaningful life.

Ninety percent of graduates are employed or in graduate and professional programs within 6 months of graduation. Eighty-seven percent of recent graduates are quality nurses, teachers, busi-ness professionals, biologists and more.

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FactsFOUNDED: 1928 by the Sisters

of Mercy.AFFILIATION: Sponsored by

the Conference for Mercy Higher Education.

ACADEMICS: More than 40 ma-jors and minors, including strong programs in nursing, education and business.

FINANCIAL AID: Every incom-ing fi rst-time freshman receives fi nancial aid; transfer students also eligible.

INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: 15 NAIA varsity athletic teams — Men’s: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, golf, soccer, track & fi eld. Women’s: basketball, bowling, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, track & fi eld, volleyball.

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Deciding on a college can be overwhelming. But nothing is more impor-

tant than a solid academic pro-gram in your area of interest, so you can get the education that will lead you to a great career.

Whether you know exactly what academic path you want to follow or you’d like to explore a variety of fi elds, Grand View University has programs that will open a window onto the world.

Grand View is a private uni-versity located in Des Moines. It was founded in 1896 and is affi liated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Opportunity to achieveWe off er bachelor’s degrees in

38 majors, including business, education, nursing, graphic design, communication, jour-nalism, human services, crimi-nal justice, psychology, biology, biotechnology, computer sci-ence and more.

Grand View is home to 2,200 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 and an aver-age class size of 16. We provide a quality education at an aff ord-able price, awarding fi nancial aid that brings the cost for many students close to that of a public university.

Grand View also off ers a mas-

ter of science in innovative leadership, with tracks in busi-ness, education and nursing, and night and weekend classes through College for Professional and Adult Learners.

Hands-on experienceAmong the things that make

Grand View special is an empha-sis on hands-on experiences that truly prepares you for your career.

With a population exceed-ing half a million people, Des Moines is the perfect place for the internships that can lead to a job and create your fi rst career network. Partnerships with major corporations and organizations in the metro area, including premier companies such as Meredith Corp., Prin-cipal Financial and Wells Fargo, create a variety of internship opportunities.

Learn to lead Life outside the classroom

helps you learn and grow as a

whole person. As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Midwest Collegiate Conference, we off er 12 sports each for men and women. Through more than 40 clubs, organizations and ser-vice projects, leadership oppor-tunities abound.

Educational valueHigh academic standards, per-

sonal attention, hands-on edu-cation, leadership opportunities and a true commitment to your success are important parts of the quality Grand View off ers. That translates into value.

Grand View typically awards around $32 million each year in fi nancial assistance, as well as work-study and loans.

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At ECC it’s not just about transferability of courses, it’s about quality of instruction. As just one example, our asso-ciate degree nursing gradu-ates who took the Iowa board exams for their nursing licenses scored 100 percent on their state exams (the state average is 82.28 percent).

Ellsworth’s equestrian pro-gram is currently ranked second in the nation by HorseSchool.com; ECC’s is the only Iowa equestrian program listed in the Top 15. ECC’s program scored 96.8 percent out of 100, based on teacher/student radios, tuition, number of instructed rides per week, horse/student ratio and a variety of other factors.

To reserve a space for Panther Preview, call (641) 648-4611 or (800) 322-9235 or email [email protected].


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With global vision and innovative curriculum, Kirkwood is redefi ning

the role of the community college.The Cedar Rapids campus has

been a mainstay in Iowa’s thriv-ing “Technology Corridor” for more than 40 years, and their 11 center locations bring business and industry training, continuing education, high school support services and credit and noncredit courses to students across eastern Iowa.

With more than 100 major sub-ject areas and 5,000 noncredit courses, Kirkwood is the compre-hensive learning provider for more than 15,000 credit students in a seven-county area.

Kirkwood supports specific transfer agreements with Iowa’s three regents universities and sev-eral private colleges, making Kirk-

wood a great choice for transfer students.

Their well-equipped facilities, like the world-class Iowa Eques-trian Center, Ballantyne Audito-rium and the Kirkwood Training and Outreach Center, enable com-munity members and students to stay involved in athletics and the arts.

Students are encouraged to cheer on the Kirkwood Eagles in golf, basketball, volleyball, base-ball and softball at the Johnson Hall gymnasium.

Kirkwood also is a partner throughout the surrounding com-munities and is part of a nation-

wide network of training resources that serves more than 150 busi-nesses and trains more than 4,000 people annually.

The college provides personal

guidance and career informa-tion for adults facing transitions, whether that be fi nding a new position or returning to school to pursue a new career.

Kirkwood has built a reputation for quality education, small class sizes, convenience and aff ordabil-ity. With Kirkwood, you really can “start here and go anywhere.”

Kirkwood Community College

Bringing education to students across eastern Iowa.

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Simpson College is a private liberal arts college affi liated with the United Methodist

Church. Founded in 1860, Simp-son continues to build on the tra-ditions of 150 years of academic excellence combining the best of a liberal arts education with out-standing career preparation and extracurricular programs.

Simpson consistently is rec-ognized as a top private college in the United States by U.S. News and World Report, News-week, Washington Monthly and Peterson’s. Additionally, the college was recently ranked among the top 25 institutions in the country for its commitment to service to others, recognizing

the nearly 47,000 hours of ser-vice last year.

Being located 12 miles from Iowa’s capital city of Des Moines places students within minutes of excellent, hands-on internship opportunities and real-world experiences, allow-ing them to apply the skills they have learned in the classroom.

More than 40 majors, minors and pre-professional programs are off ered at Simpson College.

Combining the coursework

of each major with a cutting-edge liberal arts curriculum empowers students to become tomorrow’s leading thinkers, innovators and problem solv-ers — skills that employers are actively seeking — and allows Simpson graduates to stand out and succeed in today’s increas-ingly competitive environment.

A student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 gives students the opportu-nity to work closely with dedi-cated professors for a personal learning experience.

Qualifi ed students can even complete their degree in three years. Faculty, staff and stu-dents work together to identify a student’s strengths and create

a customized educational pro-gram to prepare them for their future.

Simpson is leading the way by providing its students with many opportunities to gain experiences outside the tradi-tional classroom. Month-long and semester-long study abroad experiences are encouraged and embraced at Simpson so stu-dents can develop a more global perspective.

Other opportunities to get involved include an award-win-ning fi ne art programs, nation-ally recognized NCAA Division III teams completing in 19 inter-collegiate sports, The Simpso-nian, the longest continuously published student newspaper in the country, a dynamic intra-mural program, seven on-cam-pus Greek chapters and multiple clubs and organizations

The Simpson College expe-rience is waiting for you. At Simpson, we don’t just prepare students for their fi rst job, but for their best job.

Simpson CollegeBuilding on a tradition of excellence.

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Tradition

Be a part of it. Be a Hawkeye.

More than 100 undergraduate areas of study

About 21,000 undergraduates and 30,800 students overall

Students from every state and more than 100 countries

16-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio

Nearly 500 student organizations

22 Big Ten varsity sports teams

Online and distance learning opportunities in the Waterloo–Cedar Falls area

You feel it when you step on campus at

The University of Iowa: the energy and pride

of students inspired by our history and

excited about our future. When you join the

Hawkeye family, you’re a part of both.

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The University of Iowa off ers opportunities available only at a major university,

but with the close-knit support of a much smaller school. Read on to learn more reasons why students think Iowa is the perfect fi t.

OptionsWith more than 100 areas of

study, including majors, minors, and certifi cate programs, you can tailor education to your interests and get an education that will help you stand out in the job market or at graduate school.

Recognized as the 29th best public university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Iowa is home to

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top-ranked programs in the sci-ences and humanities, one of the nation’s best academic medical centers, and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Online and distance-learning opportunities are avail-able in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area.

OpportunitiesIowa is a Fiske Guide to the

Colleges 2012 “best buy” — the only one in the Big Ten — and our Four-Year Graduation.

Iowa undergraduates con-duct groundbreaking research with faculty members, engage in creative work, study abroad in more than 60 countries each year, and fi nd competi-

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tive internships nationwide.

Diversity Students come from every state

and more than 100 countries to a campus that embraces diff er-ences in cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.

Size As one of the smallest Big Ten

public universities (about 21,000 undergraduates and 30,800 stu-dents total), Iowa off ers a com-fortable learning environment. About 80 percent of classes have fewer than 30 students, and 92 percent have fewer than 50 students.

Career supportIowa students get career guid-

ance beginning their fi rst year. Whether you want to be an entre-

preneur or an entertainer — or you’re exploring all your options — advisors can help you research careers, assess your skills, and practice interviewing. Job place-ment and graduate school acceptance rates within a year of graduation range from 80 to 100 percent, depending on program.

Vibrant student lifeYou can choose from nearly

500 student groups, cheer on the Hawkeyes at one of more than 170 home games each year, join doz-ens of intramural or club sports, or enjoy a thriving arts scene.

Living-learning communi-ties, the University of Iowa Hon-ors Program, and an assortment of student organizations will connect you to smaller commu-nities of people who share your interests.

LocationIowa City has been called one of

the best places to live in the coun-try by Outside and National Geo-graphic Adventure magazines.

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Tips to survive collegeThe Washington Post

Plan your scheduleRegistering for classes as a fresh-

man can feel impossible, as there’s a litany of required introductory courses and upperclassmen have usually booked the best times. Spread your classes across the week and avoid times when you would be most tempt-ed to skip, such as early mornings or Thursday evenings.

Create a communication planWith the proliferation of modes of

communication your parents might worry if they don’t hear from you on a regular basis. So, before you leave, de-fi ne your “regular basis” – daily, weekl, or maybe text only. Not only does a regular chat ease parental concerns, talking with your family can make the transition to college smoother.

Take agreements seriouslyMost housing departments ask

roommates to fi ll out a contract detail-ing room rules. Being upfront about expectations from the beginning can help avoid problems later. Be sure to follow through on your end.

Remember, your primary job is being a student

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What would you love to do? Heal? Teach? Per-form? Lead? Design?

With a degree from Iowa Wes-leyan College you’ll be ready for your future! When you graduate, you’ll have a powerful resume that sets you apart.

LearnIowa Wesleyan off ers more

than 40 majors and pre-profes-sional programs to match your interests to a challenging and exciting career. You’ll learn in small classroom settings, where faculty know you personally. A professor to student ratio of 1:14 puts you at the center of our attention.

Work Field experience at Iowa Wes-

leyan takes you out of the class-room to introduce you to the world of careers. You can test

your abilities while gaining pro-fessional experience and net-working opportunities in real career settings. With hands-on experience including intern-ships, student teaching, nursing clinicals and career applications, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to work.

Serve You’ll live out your values and

give to others through service at Iowa Wesleyan. All students

take part in service projects throughout their education, in the classroom, in organizations and through individual projects. You’ll do something meaningful for others while learning more about yourself and what it means to be a global citizen. Iowa Wes-leyan has been a pioneer in ser-vice initiatives for more than 40 years.

Lead Iowa Wesleyan College has 14

athletic programs and more than 30 student organizations so you can get involved, develop leader-ship skills and have fun. As team captain, committee chair or state offi cer in a professional organi-zation, you’ll develop skills and confi dence for a lifetime.

Financial aid can make your Iowa Wesleyan College educa-tion aff ordable. Academic schol-arships are available to qualifi ed students.

IIndian Hills Community Col-lege has built a solid reputation for its outstanding programs,

instructors, staff and facilities for more than four decades.

The college’s main campus is in Ottumwa. The newest building added to the campus is the Rural Health Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility that houses the

college’s 20 health occupations programs.

Indian Hills has a newly-reno-vated North Campus at the Ottumwa airport where the college’s aviation programs are taught along with three other programs. IHCC is one of the few colleges in Iowa to off er aviation programs and was the fi rst school in the state to utilize a full-motion fl ight simulator in its fl ight train-ing program.

IHCC also has a campus in Centerville that off ers unique programs in mechanical design technology, construction man-agement and sustainable

agriculture/entrepreneurship.Arts and sciences courses are

designed for students who want to complete a two-year degree and then transfer to a four-year school. Many students take advantage of

the partnership agreements Indi-an Hills has with more than 20 four-year colleges and universi-ties, which allows for a seamless transfer of IHCC credits.

Technical education programs provide the skills and knowledge essential for successful entry into an occupation. Graduates often have a job waiting for them before they receive their diploma or degree.

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Take fl ight with outstanding programs and resources.

InformationLOCATION: OttumwaPHONE: (641) 683-5153 or

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After graduating with her Master of Business Administration degree

from Kaplan University in June, Jessica Schipper’s responsibilities grew at her job.

The 28-year-old X-ray tech-nologist at a local hospital now schedules employee hours and manages some payroll duties, along with her technologist responsibilities.

“The degree gave me the skills I needed to be more successful in my job,” Schipper said. “My directors look at me as a potential candidate for other responsibili-ties now.”

Jessica pursued her MBA online through the Kaplan University, Cedar Falls campus. The cam-pus off ers master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees, as well as a diploma program.

“Kaplan University offers a career-focused curriculum designed to meet the needs of local employers and to train stu-dents to work in some of the fast-est-growing career fi elds,” said Gwen Bramlet-Hecker, president of the Cedar Falls campus.

Students who take courses online may register for classes, get academic and fi nancial aid coun-seling and use all of the student

suport services and facilities on campus.

As Schipper pursued her MBA online, she occasionally came to the campus to get assistance from professors on her course work.

“It was nice to have the campus in town when I needed help,” she said.

Students also can pursue mas-ter’s degrees in fi elds such as health care administration, pub-lic administration and criminal justice.

The university’s also has numer-ous undergraduate degree off er-ings. The bachelor’s and associate degrees in human services teach students to critically explore the public and private policies that drive the day-to-day operations of human service agencies.

The bachelor’s degree in health sciences is for students interested in developing professional skills in health science and health care, nutrition science or holistic health and wellness.

The practical nursing diploma combines classroom learning

with training in laboratory and clinical settings and is designed to prepare students to deliver care to patients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. In addition, the campus will begin off ering an associate’s degree in nursing starting in November.

Kaplan also off ers the Kaplan Commitment. It provides stu-dents with an opportunity to try Kaplan University’s courses for several weeks without making any fi nancial commitment.

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Indian Hills has an online learning program with more than 160 online courses.

The main campus in Ottum-wa has fi ve residence halls with the traditional one- and two-person rooms as well as suites that can accommodate up to fi ve students.

IHCC off ers a four-day aca-demic week that has proven to be very popular for students balanc-ing their college schedule with work or family commitments.

More than 80 percent of all Indi-an Hills students receive some form of fi nancial assistance.

The college sponsors nearly 40 clubs and organizations that pro-vide opportunities for student involvement and leadership. Scholarships are available for club members. Intramural sports are also popular as is participa-tion in the chorus, jazz band and theatrical productions. Indian Hills also has nine athletic teams.


CChoose Ashford Univer-sity and join a supportive community where people

learn and grow together.If you’ve already taken some

courses, you may be able to transfer up to 99 approved cred-its toward your bachelor’s degree. In most cases, your associate’s degree can fulfi ll general educa-tion requirements at Ashford, which means your graduation day is even closer.

You can choose from more than 25 undergraduate programs, from accounting to elementary educa-tion to psychology. Plus, you’ll receive academic guidance from Ashford’s fi rst-rate faculty mem-

bers and admissions counselors. You also will be glad to learn that Ashford has one of the lowest tuition costs in the Midwest. You also may qualify to receive fi nan-cial aid.

Outside of class, you can explore the arts, discover the satisfaction of service or just have fun in any of Ashford’s clubs and organiza-tions. You’ll fi nd service organi-zations, special interest groups, special-event planning commit-tees, support groups, honor soci-eties and recreation clubs to feed your passion.

Do you love sports? Ashford’s 17 intercollegiate athletics teams are on the rise and have certainly

given “Champ,” the school’s St. Bernard mascot, something to cheer about. Men’s basketball, women’s golf and women’s soc-cer each won their 2010-2011 Midwest Collegiate Conference championships and qualifi ed for the NAIA-National Champion-

ship tournaments. Other sports are baseball, women’s basket-ball, men’s and women’s bowl-ing, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s soc-cer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and fi eld and women’s volleyball.

With more great recruits and awesome facilities like the artifi -cial turf soccer fi eld and outdoor track, the Saints should continue their winning ways in coming years. Read more at ashforda-thletics.com, the online home of athletics at Ashford.

You’re sure to feel right at home in one of Ashford’s three resi-dence halls — two on campus and one located just minutes away. You can count on making the most of your learning opportuni-ties in a high-tech environment where you can use your laptop computer throughout the wire-less campus.

Ashford University is accred-ited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org).

Preparing our students not just for their �� Studying at Simpson College allows students to gain the skills and insight most valued by employers — the ability to communicate, innovate and problem solve.

Simpson has embraced this concept by designing a curriculum that weaves these critical elements into students’ classes as well as their experiences outside the classroom. These skills, including collaborative leadership, critical thinking, oral and written communication, and quantitative reasoning give our students the relevant experience necessary to stand out and succeed in today’s increasingly competitive environment.

Simply stated, Simpson College students are better prepared for the workforce and for life.

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Ashford UniversityResidence halls, activities make you feel right at home.

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Students study in the library at Ashford University in Clinton.

InformationLOCATION: ClintonPHONE: (800) 714-3035 WEB SITE: www.chooseash-

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live a life

AN ADVENTURE LIKE THIS COMES AROUND ONCE IN A LIFETIME. The adventure is different for every student who comes here. An elective may help you discover a talent for journalism. A lab assignment may lead to working on a project to prevent cancer. An internship may be the first step to a career you’re passionate about. Whatever your dreams are now, or become over the next four years, Iowa State has the options and the support you need to explore. Strive. Learn. Enjoy.

100 MAJORS. 800 CLUBS. 1,700 FACULTY. ONE AMAZING ADVENTURE.

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Thinking about a career in the health and beauty industry? Check out these

reasons why La’James Interna-tional College can start you on your journey to success!

Credible programs LJIC has been educating for

more than 75 years and has seven NACCAS accredited schools in Cedar Falls, Davenport, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, East Moline, Ill., and Fremont, Neb. We off er education in cos-metology, massage therapy, esthetics and nail technology.

All accredited campuses off er Title IV funding and scholarship opportunities.

Distance educationLJIC is the fi rst in the nation

to have a fully accredited online cosmetology program. Have the fl exibility you need to start your career. Practical training is held on-campus three days a week — the online portion is done on your own time at a pace that works for you.

Health and beauty management degree

Earn an associate degree along with a license in either cosme-tology or esthetics/massage therapy in one year. Take only 18 additional college credits while completing your cosmetology or massage/esthetics training.

Classes are held on campus or can be taken online.

Exclusive educationReceive training from indus-

try leading professionals. Our relationships with Rusk, CND, Repechage and Wella allow stu-

dents to stay current with global trends in skin, hair and nails.

Global learning Only at LJIC do you have the

opportunity to travel the world and earn hours. Annual trips to Chicago, New York and an inter-national city off er you the chance to experience life outside the Midwest. Paris was the last city visited.

Dynamic facilitiesLJIC’s facilities replicate the

fi nest salons and spas in the nation. At LJIC you will work in a true day spa and clinic setting complete with retail center. Here, you will learn all aspects on how to be successful as an industry professional.

In-demand industryThe need for licensed cosme-

tologists, massage therapists, estheticians and nail technicians is continually growing.

Have a flexible schedule, express your creativity and be in-charge of your income all while making people look and feel great.

Free lifetime continued education

As a graduate of LJIC you may attend any continued education classes off ered at no charge. Keep your license current while learn-ing the latest trends.

La’James International College

Become a professional in cosmetology, massage therapy, esthetics or nail technology at LJIC.

InformationContact LaJames International at

(888) 880.2104 or www.lajamesin-ternational.com.

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lajamesinternational


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What makes Upper Iowa University diff erent?

Instead of traditional semesters, UIU, located in Fayette, off ers six eight-week terms dur-ing the academic year — four on campus and two additional terms at UIU centers and online. Most students take just two courses at a time. Most UIU students can still graduate in the same time frame as college students who follow the traditional format.

UIU emphasizes academic quality with small class sizes (14:1 student/faculty ratio), personal attention and highly trained fac-ulty members, most of whom have earned the highest degree possible in their fi eld. UIU off ers

more than 40 majors. The only NCAA Division II athletic pro-gram in Iowa, UIU has 12 varsity athletic teams that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Freshmen and sophomores can live in a traditional residen-tial hall or a suite-style residence hall. Upper classmen may choose to live off campus. In addition to the new residence hall, the Fay-ette campus features a new stu-dent center with expanded dining facilities. The campus also boasts a state-of-the art “green” Liberal Arts Building.

Planning is under way for addi-tional facilities as part of a $25-million capital improvement

project, including more suite-style residence halls, renovations to the athletic facilities and the library, and a new ecenter and science center. Construction is under way on renovations to the football complex.

UIU has competitive tuition and an aggressive approach to fi nan-cial aid. Nearly every undergrad-

uate student on campus who is eligible, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid receives fi nancial assistance.

UIU also off ers a variety of endowed, institutional and ath-letic scholarships. The univer-sity’s emphasis on increasing aff ordability is that UIU students, on average, graduate with less

debt from the Fayette campus than other students in Iowa.

UIU also offers affordable nontraditional students several options for attending college in community-based education centers, online or through inde-pendent study programs.

In all, UIU provides accred-ited undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 6,800 students university wide. UIU has 16 education centers — including centers in Des Moines, Waterloo, Cedar Rapid, and the Quad Cities — as well as interna-tional centers.

Ranked a top “military-friend-ly” college, UIU is committed to serving the military family with tuition discounts, education cen-ters on military bases and pro-grams that serve active military wherever they are deployed.

Upper Iowa UniversityEight-week terms set UIU apart.

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InformationLOCATION: FayettePHONE: (800) 553-4150WEB SITE: www.uiu.edu

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Adult AcceleratedThe program for working adults

seeking a Bachelor’s degree

www.mtmercy.edu

Cedar Rapids, Iowa800-248-4504

UndergraduateMore than 40 majors in

8 academic departments

GraduateMaster of Arts in Education Reading and Special Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Nursing

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future. Expect to be engaged by small classes and individualized attention from accomplished

professors. Whether you’re enrolled in professional programs

in business, education, and criminal justice, liberal arts

programs in biology and psychology or any of

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challenging education that will equip you to

lead a courageous and successful life.

We value life-long learning.

Be valued.

We value your success.

UNI’s Plan of Study will guide

your educational experience

and help you graduate

as efficiently as possible.

Complete undergraduate

research or an internship,

study overseas or serve as a

student leader and receive

your degree, all in four years.

I am ready!

Begin college in 2012and graduate in 2016.

www.uni.edu/admissions

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