Public Safety Update/Summary of Incidents/October 4-10, 2010

20 September; reported 8 October:  A student reported that she was being harassed by another student.  The harassment occurs while she is in class, via text messages, e-mails, and phone calls.  Public Safety will attempt to contact the student suspected of causing the harassment.  This investigation is pending.

4 October; 2:10pm:  Safety staff responded to a report of a student having a seizure in the A building.  Paramedics responded and the student was taken to Saint Joseph's Hospital.

4 October; 4:55pm:  Safety staff responded to a non-injury vehicle accident in the west parking lot.  The accident was caused by inattentive backing.  Parties involved exchanged insurance information.

5 October; 6:45am-1:30pm:  A student reported the theft of his bicycle from the rack located by the B building.  The bike had been secured by a U-shaped lock and cable.  It was purchased for $560.00.

5 October; 4:30pm:  Safety staff completed a report on the damage caused by the strong wind, rain, and hail.  A tree fell on an employee's vehicle that was parked in the 11th Avenue parking lot.

6 October; 1:35pm:  Safety staff responded to a non-injury vehicle accident in the west parking lot.  There was minor damage and the parties involved exchanged insurance information.

6 October; 4:25pm:  Safety staff responded to a report that a student was having a seizure in the Dalby building.  The student quickly recovered and requested that paramedics not be called.  The student said a friend would take her home.

6 October; 5:10pm:  Phoenix Fire was called to the Public Safety building due to smoke in the facility.  An air conditioner apparently seized up and caused the smoke.  A fan was used to clear the smoke from the building.

6 October; 7:00-8:10pm:  A student reported that while his vehicle was parked in the west lot, it was burglarized.  Missing from the vehicle was the in-dash stereo and a lap-top bag containing a calculator.  The loss is estimated at $225.00.  The vehicle had been left unlocked by the student.

7 October; 6:30pm; reported 8 October:  An employee reported that while working a soccer game, he was coming from the press box, missed a step, and fell.  The employee injured his right shoulder and right ankle.  The employee was treated by his physician.

10 October; 8:57am:  Safety staff responded to the north parking lot on a report that a vehicle had sustained criminal damage.  Someone had broken the passenger window out of a Honda Civic.  The owner was contacted and apprised of the damage.

NAU streamlines affordable degree path for Maricopa Community College students

Northern Arizona University’s new joint admissions partnership in Maricopa County is streamlining higher education opportunities and creating a more affordable pathway to a baccalaureate degree.

Called Connect2NAU, the partnership allows enrolled students to complete NAU bachelor’s degrees for less than half the cost of a traditional four-year public university education. Students save time and money by being admitted to NAU while they are earning an associate degree at a Maricopa Community College.

“We are trying to open the doors to many more students,” said NAU President John Haeger. “Different education structures will appeal to different students. When a four-year residential experience is not the best fit for a student, we can determine another method to meet their needs.”

Connect2NAU students can complete their bachelor's degree by attending NAU classes on a Maricopa Community College campus or in their community. Students also can enroll online or at NAU in Flagstaff. Students have access to NAU transfer advisement, online resources, Cline Library privileges, an NAU e-mail account, a Bridge to NAU tutorial and a waived university admission application fee.

Maria Harper-Marinick is executive vice chancellor and provost of the Maricopa Community Colleges. “The Maricopa Colleges have a long history working with Northern Arizona University,” said Maria Harper-Marinick, executive vice chancellor and provost of the Maricopa Community Colleges. “We are committed to enhancing and strengthening our relationship through innovative strategies such as this joint admissions program.”

Advisers from both institutions will work with Connect2NAU students to ensure they are taking the right courses to earn an NAU bachelor's degree after completing their associate degree at a local Maricopa community college. Students with a 3.5 grade point average while in Connect2NAU automatically will be considered for $2,000 transfer scholarships.

NAU also is expanding its degree options at several Maricopa Community Colleges.

The Bachelor of Business Administration currently being offered at Paradise Valley Community College will now be offered at Mesa Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. In addition, more locations are offering degree programs that accept up to 90 transfer credits, including Administration of Justice, Emergency Services Administration and Technology Management degrees.

NAU transfer programs with Maricopa Community Colleges also include degrees in Public Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Interior Design, Speech Communication and Elementary and Special Education.

NAU has been a leader in offering degree paths in the Phoenix area for more than 30 years. For information on how to chart your education course, contact your PC2NAU advisor Tanya Mure at tanya.mure@nau.edu or 602-285-7148.

From InsideNAU 10/7/2010

Student Massage Clinic Hours at Phoenix College

Book your appointment beginning October 8^th. Clinic opens October 22^nd.

Phoenix College massage students invite you to schedule an appointment for a massage at the Student Clinic. The cost is just $20 for a one-hour massage!

Appointments may be requested via online scheduling at the Phoenix College Therapeutic Massage website, www.phoenixcollege.edu/massage or by calling 602.285.7550. This is a message-only line. Please leave your name, contact phone number, and appointment request. Your call will be returned within two business days.

From October 22nd through December 18th, appointments are available on the following days and times: (Please note that the clinic will be closed over the Thanksgiving holiday.)

Fridays:   8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:45 p.m. 

Saturdays:   8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m.

Appointments are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. No walk-ins.

Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete your health
intake form. The health intake form can be downloaded in advance via the
appointment website to save time.

Minors may schedule an appointment for massage; however, a parent must be present
for the length of the appointment and cannot be scheduled for a massage at the same time.

The cost is $20 for a one-hour massage. All proceeds benefit the development of the Therapeutic Massage Program. Please note that due to state ordinances, massage
students may not accept compensation of any kind.

The Student Massage Clinic at Phoenix College is located on Osborn Road between
10th & 11th Avenues, in room OSW 108.

Visit www.phoenixcollege.edu/massage or
call 602.285.7550 to schedule your appointment.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: November 12, 2010 All Arizona/All USA Scholarships

USA TODAY All-USA Community College Academic Team
Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team

The 2011 application is now available online at http://my.ptk.org.

Two nominees will be forwarded from Phoenix College and will be placed on the All-State Academic Team and will receive a full two year scholarship to ASU, UofA, or NAU.

Deadline

Student applications must be submitted online by midnight, November 1, 2010.

Application Instructions

All students may log in to the application by going to http://my.ptk.org/edge/.
 Phi Theta Kappa members may log in using their Phi Theta Kappa username and password. If they have forgotten their log in, follow the steps on the log in page for “forgot username or password.”  Non-members may access the application by selecting the link that says “Create Non Member Account” on the log in page.

Non members should follow the instructions to create an account and view the
application. Once the student has logged in, he or she should select the link in the center of the page that says “2011 All-USA/Coca-Cola/Guistwhite Scholarship Programs” and enter the enrollment key to access the application.

Note:  You will need an enrollment key to access the application.
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For assistance please contact:

Eileen Archibald 602-285-7870
Michelle Klinger 602-285-7842
Diana Mitchell 602/285-7476
Frank Luna  (602) 285-7667

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The collaboration of USA TODAY, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, AACC and Phi Theta Kappa will lead to students being featured in an April issue of USA TODAY and the awarding of nearly $350,000 in stipends to outstanding community college students. The All-USA/All-State Community College programs share a common application and eligibility criteria.

USA TODAY All-USA Community College Academic Team USA TODAY supports the All-USA Community College Academic Team program. Twenty students will be selected to the national team, each receiving a $2,500 stipend and medallion. These students will be featured in the USA TODAY newspaper and presented at Phi Theta Kappa's Presidents Breakfast held during the Annual Convention of the American Association of Community Colleges Convention (AACC) April 11, 2011, in New Orleans, Louisiana.  

Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team. In addition, the Coca-Cola Foundation, along with the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation recognizes the New Century Scholars. Fifty students will be named Gold Scholars, receiving $1,500, fifty students will be named Silver Scholars, receiving $1,250, and fifty students will be named Bronze Scholars, receiving $1,000. A state may have multiple Gold, Silver, or Bronze Scholars. All scholars will also receive special medallions and will be featured in USA TODAY on April 11, 2011.

The top scoring student in each of the fifty states will be named a New Century Scholar and will receive a $2,000 stipend. In addition, one student for a Phi Theta Kappa chapter in Alberta, Canada, and one student for a Phi Theta Kappa chapter outside of the United States and Canada will be awarded. New Century Scholars will be presented at the AACC Convention.

Eligibility Criteria

Even if you have nominated in the past, please take a moment to review the eligibility criteria.

Specific eligibility requirements of note:

1) Must be enrolled at a community college through December 2010.

2) Must have a cumulative college-level GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for all coursework completed in the last five years (Fall 2005-present), regardless of institution attended. If the student has attended more than one school, all transcripts will be recalculated to determine the cumulative GPA for all college-level coursework taken. GPA is evaluated at the point of application and the student must maintain a 3.50 or higher GPA through the Fall 2010 semester to remain eligible.

3) Students must be on track to earn an associate or a bachelor's degree (or the equivalent of a U.S. associate or bachelor's degree). Students need to have a minimum of 36 semester (or 48 quarter) college-level credits completed at or transferred to a community college by December 31, 2010 and 48 semester (or 72 quarter), college-level credits by August 31, 2011. Students must have a minimum of 30 semester (or 45 quarter), college-level credit hours completed at a community college in the past five years. (Courses must be college-level. Developmental or remedial coursework, such as pre-algebra or basic writing, will be removed when determining number of credits as well as cumulative GPA.)

4) Must not have been nominated previously for the All-USA Community College Academic Team or the Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team.
Must have a community college record free of suspension, probation or other serious disciplinary action.

5) Nominee must not have a criminal record, or if a convicted felon, must have all conditions of sentencing, including probation, completed.

Students who attend community college in the United States do not need to be a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Students attending community colleges outside of the U.S. need to be members of Phi Theta Kappa and may only apply for the New Century Scholars program. Both students attending in the U.S. and internationally should submit the USA TODAY All-USA Community College Academic Team/Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team nomination form and materials.

Judging and Awards

Independent judges review the applications and select 20 members for the First Team of the USA TODAY All-USA Academic Team. Judges also review and select 50 Gold Scholars to receive $1,500 each, 50 Silver Scholars to receive $1,250 each, and 50 Bronze Scholars to receive $1,000 each for the Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team. In addition, 150 Coca-Cola finalists will be selected and will receive $1,000 stipends. Finally, 52 scholars will be named New Century Scholars and will receive $2,000 each. For more information on awards, recognition and media attention, please view the individual programs under "related links" listed above.

Deadline

Student applications must be submitted online by midnight, November 1, 2010. All nominators must select and submit online their two nominees no later than midnight, December 1, 2010. No late applications will be accepted.

Contact Information

For more information about the All-USA/All-State Community College Academic Teams, contact scholarship.programs@ptk.org, 601.987.5741.