Bronx Community College Holds “Topping Off” Ceremony to Celebrate ...

She then joined Allan Dobrin, CUNY executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer, in the ceremonial signing of a beam to symbolize the vision and the struggle to reach the “topping off” stage of construction, which occurs when the last beam is hoisted into place at the top of the building. Dignitaries and many guests also signed their names on the beams which were painted white for the special occasion. Ribbon cutting for the opening of the building is planned for 2011. Rising on the north side of the College’s main quadrangle, the new $102 million, 98,000-square-foot North [more...]

Date: 2010-01-27 14:40:59

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Legal and Paralegal | College Review Journal

Paralegal studies is designed for those who have a genuine interest in law but have no desire to become an attorney. Many online programs offer associate’s and bachelor’s degrees as well as a certificate in paralegal. Legal studies focuses on law but does not allow you to practice law. You will learn the ins and outs of American law that will enhance your business skills. The Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) are a relatively new addition to online programs, but they do give you the education needed to actually practice law. Other concentrations could include [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 00:00:00

Definition of a paralegal | Paralegal Online Courses

Here's the information you need to know about online paralegal cources Definition of a paralegal What’s the definition of a paralegal? Paralegals perform substantive and procedural legal work as authorized by law, which work, in the absence of the paralegal, would be performed by an attorney. Paralegals have knowledge of the law gained through education, or education and work experience, which qualifies them to perform legal work. Paralegals adhere to recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibility. What’s the difference between a paralegal and a lawyer? Lawyers [more...]

Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00

bcc offers asap program to students who want to fast track to ...

March 27, 2007 | Bronx Community College Bronx, NY – Want to graduate in 2-3 years in a Bronx Community College Program that’s FREE if you are eligible? The City University of New York’s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) is an exciting new initiative that will enable students to earn their Associate’s degree quickly. Benefits of BCC Program: Save money! The program is FREE if you qualify for federal financial aid. If you only get partial tuition, the program will make up the difference. FREE textbooks (save $1,200-$1,500 per year). A laptop computer for the time you are [more...]

Date: 2007-03-27 14:08:30

UAF News and Events » Blog Archive » UAF honors the year's ...

During that time, she has always forwarded her education and will receive two degrees at this year’s commencement ceremony: a bachelor’s degree in rural development and an associate degree in tribal management. Blake has worked as an intern in the federal Department of Agriculture and currently is involved in rural affairs at the state level as an intern for Sen. Albert Kookesh. Not content simply to advance her own self and career, Blake has also worked as a peer advisor to students with Rural Student Services and the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program. “I am on the road to [more...]

Date: 2010-04-28 20:39:53

New college is dedicated to green jobs training | MNN - Mother ...

The school, located in Denver, Colo., will help students obtain an associate of applied science degree in the following fields: electrical engineering technology, energy and environmental paralegal, energy efficiency, environmental technology, renewable energy technology, solar energy technology, and wind energy technology. Additionally the school offers a certificate program in sustainable interior design. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, which is the organization that provides accreditation for a variety of trade schools including ITT [more...]

Date: 2010-04-21 21:10:24

BCC Holds Open House Sat. Feb 20: Take the Steps You've Always ...

Directions to the campus are available at www.bcc.cuny.edu/directions/directions.htm. Learn about classes and training programs that can offer you needed skills in basic education, languages, job training, professional development and personal enhancement.  Discover training and certification programs in allied health, computer technology, building trades, and business that can lead to in-demand careers, or help you by increasing your skills with the job you already have. Find out more from staff and instructors about upcoming classes and scholarships that are available.  Register for [more...]

Date: 2010-02-09 15:28:10

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Date: 2010-05-05 04:19:16

How do you become a paralegal? | Paralegal Certificate Program

Filed under: college communtiy — Tags: albion college, college communtiy, college guys, college web site, comunity college, dean college, gaston college, money for college, new england college, tarrant county college, Universities — admin @ 8:30 PM My local community college does not offer a degree to become a paralegal, but they do offer a Legal Office Admin Option, can I just take this to become a paralegal?What are other ways to become a paralegal? If you say online please put the name of the online college…ThanksRelated posts:How to Become a ParalegalCan i become a paralegal through [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 01:30:57

Paralegal Questions?

There are no paralegals in my area, and also no programs(except online certifications, one of which is Blackstone Career Institute). I have an A.A already and would like to get my B.A, is there any “general” degrees maybe a liberal arts degree I could get to help instead of certificate? Can you tell me more about the profession, the hours, and everything? Thanks, God bless! Comment from jannsody Time April 30, 2010 at 10:45 am The only information that I was told awhile ago was that paralegals generally need a bachelor’s degree in ’something’. I’m sure a certificate program [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 10:41:42

Paralegal Profile: Thirteen Questions for Cathleen M. Cummings FRP

1. Where do you work and what is your job title? I'm employed at High Stack Gordon where my title is Paralegal/Legal Assistant (or as I just told one of my clients when he said that my boss called me his secretary: "He calls me his secretary, I call myself a paralegal, but you can call me Cathie and I'll do my best job for you during our firm's representation of you.") 2. What prompted you to choose a paralegal career? My interest in law and history and the availability of a Bachelor of Arts degree through University of Central Florida. 3. What is your favorite part of your job? Finding the [more...]

Date: 2010-01-26 12:52:00

Ashworth University Accredited Online College Degrees, Diplomas ...

Ashworth University Ashworth University prides itself on its industry-current curriculum that allows students to gain salary-enhancing skills in a short amount of time. Open enrollment means students can begin their studies at any time. Many programs offer both online and correspondence study options. Online undergraduate and graduate certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees are offered in career fields such as business, health care, education, management, psychology and criminal justice. Ashworth University students can finance their education [more...]

Date: 2010-03-30 04:45:53

Paralegal College - The Gravy Train

Paralegals are served by a handful of organizations with two of best being, NALA (the National Association of Legal Assistants) and NFPA (the National Federation of Paralegal Associations). While both aim to serve their members best interests, they are in strange ways competitors. They compete to guide the shape and language of the profession. For example; NALA prefers to call members legal assistant while NFPA prefers paralegal. Key steps to quickly and correctly evaluate the value of a paralegal program: 1. Paralegal degree courses must teach hands-on applicable job skills in addition to [more...]

Date: 2009-12-14 21:05:49

Maximize Your Parenting Skills at Bronx Community College

For more information, call Continuing and Professional Studies at (718) 289-5170.  You can also visit their website at  www.bcc.cuny.edu/cps to view the current online course catalogue. Press, Radio, TV Please call: Bryant Mason Media Relations Specialist (718) 289-5208 bryant.mason@bcc.cuny.edu Founded in 1957, Bronx Community College (BCC), the oldest of City University of New York’s six community colleges, serves as the engine for academic and economic mobility for motivated students from diverse backgrounds and preparations. More than 11,000 students from over 109 nations are [more...]

Date: 2010-02-23 15:37:20

What's Your Worth?

Wednesday, May 27,2009 What’s Your Worth? Compare your salary to these Milwaukeeans By Cory Liebmann How much is your work worth? Is your salary equal to the importance of your work to society? Or does it reflect your willingness to sell your soul for a paycheck? Or is your salary simply a function of your level of education or how in demand your skills are? We have taken a look at what our fellow Milwaukeeans are being paid and you can decide for yourself. Building a Better World Some very smart, highly educated people choose to work with nonprofits that are focused on social change [more...]

Date: 2009-06-02 23:04:19

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Date: 2009-03-30 20:46:04

City Tech Alumna Angela Hines Finds Balance Between Career and ...

Her 19-year-old is a sophomore at Virginia State; her 17-year-old attends the School of Art and Design; her 14-year-old is studying at Taft, a boarding school in Connecticut; and her seven- and eight-year-olds are both enrolled in the Gifted and Talented program at P.S. 106, their neighborhood elementary school in Far Rockaway, Queens. “My kids struggled along with me,” she explains. “I realized that I had to stay focused. And I always knew that if I succeeded, they would succeed. It was that simple.” Succeeding, for her, always also had something to do with helping others. As a [more...]

Date: 2007-12-20 17:57:08

BCC Holds Open House Sat. Feb 20: Take the Steps You've Always ...

For more information, call Continuing and Professional Studies at (718) 289-5170. Press, Radio, TV Please call: Bryant Mason Media Relations Specialist (718) 289-5208 bryant.mason@bcc.cuny.edu Founded in 1957, Bronx Community College (BCC), the oldest of City University of New York’s six community colleges, serves as the engine for academic and economic mobility for motivated students from diverse backgrounds and preparations. More than 11,000 students from over 109 nations are enrolled in 30 associate degree and certificate programs including Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Computer [more...]

Date: 2010-02-09 15:28:10

BCC Students Explain Math and Science Theories in Meister Hall ...

Founded in 1957, Bronx Community College (BCC), the oldest of City University of New York’s six community colleges, serves as the engine for academic and economic mobility for motivated students from diverse backgrounds and preparations. More than 11,000 students from over 109 nations are enrolled in 30 associate degree and certificate programs including Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Computer Graphics, Nuclear Medicine, and Business Administration, Digital Arts, Computer Information Systems, Education Associate, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, [more...]

Date: 2010-04-26 15:13:45

BCC, CUNY, and Columbia Professors Host 60 Scientists at ...

Bronx, NY - Bronx Community College Professor William deJong-Lambert of the History Department organized a two-day conference (December 4 and 5) at The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center (365 Fifth Avenue) and the International Affairs Building at Columbia University on the work and career of Trofim Denisovich Lysenko. Lysenko was a well-known Soviet geneticist who enjoyed great success under Joseph Stalin  (General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union’s Central Committee from 1922 until his death in 1953) by claiming to have proven that acquired [more...]

Date: 2009-12-17 17:02:58

NEW: CMU names medical school associate dean - The Morning Sun ...

Biggs currently serves as the assistant dean for academic affairs at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Previous professional higher education experience includes several managerial appointments at the University of Michigan. She also served as a senior law clerk and paralegal for Church, Kritselis, Wyble and Robinson P.C. in Lansing. “Ms. Biggs has extensive experience in a wide variety of medical settings at both the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina,” said Shapiro. “She is a fine addition to the strong leadership team we are developing to lead [more...]

Date: 2010-05-05 00:33:13

Can you become a paralegal with an Associates in Liberal Arts?

2 Responses to “Can you become a paralegal with an Associates in Liberal Arts?” Comment from mailaccount63 Time April 23, 2010 at 8:33 pm Sure you can become a Paralegal with an Associates in Liberal Arts and a certificate in paralegal studies – BUT no employer in the field of Law will hire you. If you want to be marketable and get hired in TODAY’s job market, you need a BACHELORS degree in Paralegal Studies, from a traditional college/university. If obtaining employment is your true goal, then consider those “Certificates” to be scams. If you are just getting a [more...]

Date: 2010-04-23 19:54:00

How do you become a paralegal?

My local community college does not offer a degree to become a paralegal, but they do offer a Legal Office Admin Option, can I just take this to become a paralegal? What are other ways to become a paralegal? If you say online please put the name of the online college… Thanks Comment from Quite. Time May 4, 2010 at 4:24 am Legal Office Admin is pretty much a Paralegal. It doesn’t hurt to have at least a Liberal Arts degree when looking for any job. The community college is a great place to get an Associates in General Education or Liberal Arts. These programs will almost always transfer [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 03:30:57

Associate Degree in Paralegal

It is a full fledged training preparing the individuals helping them enter the work force soon after completion. * Associate's of Art in Paralegal ' This course teaches students communication in a legal setup, problem solving and other exercises in which they learn to merge concepts from various legal frameworks and learn effective legal research techniques. It is a fundamental course for all further specialized studies in law. * Associate's Paralegal Degree - It involves study of law courses and other subjects like Math, Science and English, together with a practical training on paralegal [more...]

Date: 2010-03-20 06:29:39

Bronx Community College Students Collect Holiday Gifts for Bronx ...

Bronx Community College Students Collect Holiday Gifts for Bronx VA Hospital Soldiers December 9, 2009 | Bronx Community College Bronx, NY – For BCC Sociology Professor Monte Gray’s Methods and Skills in Human Services class, the donations that students gave to the Bronx Veterans Administration Hospital soldier patients was a hands-on experience. “There was a psychic satisfaction that they gained by giving items such as deodorant, soap, toothpaste and combs. The giving experience was important for students who aim to be professional social workers. They spent weeks asking people to [more...]

Date: 2009-12-09 19:21:22

Mercer University in Macon, GA

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Date: 2007-10-10 00:00:00

Harvard University Awards Bronx Community College Alumna Prize ...

This February, she was awarded her master’s degree in history with a focus on the African Diaspora at the City College of New York where she was a NY Life graduate fellow at the Colin Powell Center for Policy Studies. “Actually, I received two calls about being accepted to Harvard and being selected for the fellowship. One came from the director of graduate studies of Harvard’s AAAS Department and one from the chair of the Department.  I maintained my cool as I heard them tell me that I had been accepted. It was only when I put the phone down that I let loose.  I shouted,” said [more...]

Date: 2010-02-22 21:31:45

Online Associate Degrees - MASTERS DEGREE

Ashworth College is a nationally accredited distance learning school that promises to provide you with online classes supplemented by authoritative textbooks and study guides that are mailed to your home. They offer online associate degree programs in Criminal Justice, Business Management, Health Care Management, Computer Information Management, Accounting, Paralegal Studies, Early Childhood Education, Human Resource Management, and Psychology. National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to grant bachelor and associate degrees online. They offer online [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 13:20:57

Medgar Evers College Adult and Continuing Education Hosts January ...

The Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Program at Medgar Evers College, CUNY will host Open Houses for the Brooklyn community on Wednesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Cafeteria at 1150 Carroll Street, Brooklyn NY 11225. The Open Houses will provide community residents with information about new career training certificate programs and an opportunity to win a free class. “There are still many jobs available in Health Care, and we have a number of great programs to assist individuals seeking to enter this field,” said ACE Director Jonathan [more...]

Date: 2010-01-11 22:41:29

Medgar Evers College Adult and Continuing Education Hosts January ...

The Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Program at Medgar Evers College, CUNY will host Open Houses for the Brooklyn community on Wednesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Cafeteria at 1150 Carroll Street, Brooklyn NY 11225. The Open Houses will provide community residents with information about new career training certificate programs and an opportunity to win a free class. “There are still many jobs available in Health Care, and we have a number of great programs to assist individuals seeking to enter this field,” said ACE Director Jonathan [more...]

Date: 2010-01-11 22:41:29

Legal Assistant / Paralegal- USA | Job Vacancy | Newest Job ...

Very reputable, small Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Litigation Firm seeks diligent, congenial and productive personal injury legal assistant or paralegal with at least one solid year of prior experience in the personal injury field working on plaintiffs’ cases. Strong telephone skills a must. An applicant must be organized, responsible, motivated and a team player. Educational Requirement: four year college degrees. Responsibilities include: client contact, handling the calendar, word processing, drafting Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, Notes of Issue, [more...]

Date: 2010-02-15 15:16:22

"clarion paralegal program coming to indiana university"

Good news for Indiana residents: "The associate of science degree in paralegal studies offered by Clarion University is coming to the Indiana University Northpointe Regional Campus beginning with the Fall 2006 semester. “'This is a new initiative with IUP,' said Dr. Art Acton, assistant vice president for academic affairs at Clarion University. 'The general education courses will be taken from IUP and the paralegal studies through Clarion. Clarion will award the associate degree. The degree can be completed in two years and used as part of a four-year Clarion degree in real estate legal [more...]

Date: 2006-06-03 18:10:41

Boston University (ranked 57th in US) now offers online degrees

Kaplan University Online Choose from over 70 programs, online or at one of over 75 campuses. University of Phoenix Online Nearly 200 locations and courses online. Enroll today! American InterContinental University Online Complete your degree faster than typically possible, at home! Boston University Online at a glance: Established in 1830 National ranking: 57 (U.S. News College Rankings) Most courses last only 7 weeks 4th largest independent university in the U.S. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Boston University Online Degree Programs – What set’s [more...]

Date: 2007-11-08 00:00:00

Job training through vocational and certificate programs - Jobs ...

The most popular programs offered at the University of Washington are project management, critical infrastructure protection, paralegal studies, and emergency management, Koop said.  The UW programs are typically six to nine months long and include 90 hours of instruction plus homework."Our programs are quite vigorous," Koop said. "Our instructors tend to be experts who work in their field of study.  They are always on the cutting edge."To look at programs offered at UW, visit www.keeplearning.uw.edu. Online Vocational TrainingOffered in about 34 state colleges and 100s of other [more...]

Date: 2010-04-15 00:42:17

Penn Foster Career School & Penn Foster College Online Programs

Penn Foster Penn Foster provides adult learners with self-paced and career-focused education that prepares them for fast-growing careers. The Penn Foster college offers associate degrees while Penn Foster Career school offers diplomas and certificates in subjects such as health services, business, education, technology, trades, engineering, and design. Penn Foster is committed to teaching career skills, liberal arts, writing, and math to prepare students for today’s marketplace. Penn Foster programs are designed to give adult learners flexibility in scheduling and learning formats. [more...]

Date: 2010-03-11 00:00:00

Bronx Green Jobs Summit Maps Out Plans at Bronx Community College ...

“We are proud to partner with you in your mission to build a new green economy, with jobs that provide a living wage for workers,” Williams said. She reminded the audience that CSE offers several instructional programs in energy services, environmental and automotive technologies. The Center is also a leading provider of  Green Energy Training throughout The City University of New York.  “Community colleges have been identified as key national players in the nation’s economic recovery. We, at BCC and the Center, look forward to partnering with all of you to meet that challenge,” [more...]

Date: 2010-04-13 17:47:42

People in the News » Lifestyle » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA

The commencement ceremony was held at the Chicago Symphony Theatre. ÔÇ°ÔÇ°ÔÇ° Antonina Caruso of Methuen was awarded an associate of applied science degree in paralegal studies from Kaplan University. Caruso received the degree during a commencement ceremony at the Chicago Symphony Theatre. ÔÇ°ÔÇ°ÔÇ° Arianne Schwartz of Methuen, recently took second place in the short argument/exposition category in Salem State College's First-Year Writing Competition. Schwartz's exposition was entitled "Loyalty and Betrayal: Redemption through Forgiveness." Schwartz is an education major at [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 06:23:00

Online Associates Degree | Internet 9 Blog's

An online associate degree in business, liberal arts, and other disciplines, is widely accepted for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs throughout the country. Types of Associate Degree Programs: A.A. – “Associate of Arts” degree This degree is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university. A.A.S. – “Associate of Applied Science” degree Designed to prepare graduates for career entry or job advancement after 2 years of college study. AAS degrees may transfer in whole or in part to 4 year colleges. A.A.S degrees may also be known by occupational specific [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 15:27:42

BCC, CUNY, and Columbia Professors Host Academic Conference on ...

BCC Professor deJong-Lambert is organizing the event with the support of City University of New York Vice Chancellor Gillian Small; Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs Brian Schwartz; Graduate Center/Lehman College Associate Professor Joe Dauben; as well as the former and current directors of the Columbia University Harriman Institute, Catharine Nepomnyashchy and Timothy Frye. Scholars have been invited from across the U.S. and from nine countries. Trofim Denisovich Lysenko, a previously unknown agronomist until 1928, claimed to have developed an agricultural technique, termed [more...]

Date: 2009-11-23 16:08:58

Paralegal Training

Depending on the paralegal school, students can choose among diplomas, or two-year Paralegal Certificates (PC) and Associate of Arts (AA) degrees. Paralegal training helps students prepare for positions that require significantly varied [more...]

Date: 2010-04-29 18:38:32

Ceramist Featured at BCC's Hall of Fame Gallery – CUNY Newswire – CUNY

For directions, please visit http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/directions/directions.htm. By car, drive in through the Hall of Fame Terrace entrance; or walk onto the campus from the University Avenue stairway at West 181st Street. An opening reception and discussion by the artist will be held on Wednesday, March 10th, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. A second reception for the artist will be held on Saturday, March 13th, from 1- 5 p.m. All gallery events are open to the public. Gross, who works with clay, specializes in Majolica, a type of ceramic dating back from Renaissance Italy. Majolica is usually decorated [more...]

Date: 2010-02-23 19:51:57

city tech alumna angela hines finds balance between career and ...

City Tech Alumna Angela Hines Finds Balance Between Career and Family Aspirations December 20, 2007 | New York City College of Technology Whoever said, “You can’t have it all,” hasn’t met Angela Hines. “I never really thought of it in those terms,” she says. “But I just knew that if I kept moving forward one step at a time, eventually I’d reach my goal.” Having just graduated from CUNY Law School, Hines will be admitted to the bar in January, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Her professional life as an attorney will cap a career trajectory that includes earning her bachelor’s [more...]

Date: 2007-12-20 17:57:08

University Online Degree | MBA School Rankings

Boston University Online ProgramsCertificate programs:Paralegal CertificateCertificate of Project ManagementPrinciples of Project ManagementFoundations of Project ManagementComprehensive Project ManagementBachelor’s degree: Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Interdisciplinary StudiesMaster’s degrees:Master of Criminal JusticeMaster of Science in Computer Information Systems – Database ManagementMaster of Science in Computer Information Systems – SecurityMaster of Music EducationMaster of Science in Management (several concentrations available)Doctorate degrees:Doctor of Physical [more...]

Date: 2010-04-26 01:43:46

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