Kaplan University’s Mason City Campus Hosts Graduation Ceremony for 39 Students Friday
Tim Fleming, Regional Programming Manager for Three Eagles Communications, to Keynote Ceremony
MASON CITY, Iowa, Nov. 21, 2008—Kaplan University’s Mason City campus will host a graduation ceremony on Friday, Nov. 21, for 39 students. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at Music Man Square at 308 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Tim Fleming, regional programming manager for Three Eagles Communications, will keynote the ceremony.
Students will be recognized for earning bachelor’s or associate degrees in one of nine programs in the business, information technology, criminal justice or allied health fields. Upon graduation, students may be eligible for entry-level positions in their field of study. According to the Iowa Occupational Projections, a report by the Iowa Workforce Development, Labor Market and Workforce Information Division, medical assistant positions are expected to increase by 24.8 percent from 2006 to 2016.
“I am proud of our graduates who have worked hard to overcome obstacles in order to achieve their degrees,” said Joe Albers, president of Kaplan University’s Mason City campus. “We look forward to seeing them apply their confidence and new career skills to employment opportunities throughout the community.”
The Kaplan University Mason City campus is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Kaplan University Mason City campus November 2008 graduates are as follows:
Bachelor of Science
Management
Concentration in Business Administration
Curtis Thompson, Forest City, IA
Danica Ferley, Mason City, IA
Diana Graham, Hansell, IA
Julie Ward, Forest City, IA
Kristina Nolte, Goodell, IA
Matt Pohlman, Manly, IA
Paul Blong, Mason City, IA
Scott Bohonek, Mason City, IA
Susan Schroder, Mason City, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Accounting
Kathy Hill, Charles City, IA
Penny Ruzicka, Charles City, IA
Justine Johnson, Mason City, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Information Systems
Web Development
Eric Gansen, Mason City, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Information Systems
Network Administration
Jeff Marty, Charles City, IA
Leon Van Diver, Mason City, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Medical Assisting
Meagan Christensen, Mason City, IA
Laurie David, Forest City, IA
Donna Henaman, Mason City, IA
Christina Hogard, Garner, IA
Kristie Kammrad, Forest City, IA
Kari Krause, Mason City, IA
Kathy Krieg, Charles City, IA
Dawn Taylor, New Auburn, WI
Shaundrea Teeter, Mason City, IA
Robin Tomlinson, Manly, IA
Betsy Wright, Mason City, IA
Melissa Schneider, Taopi, MN
Brenda Passow, Mason City, IA
Dawn Martin, Mason City, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Business Administration
Concentration in Management
Nicole Betts, Osage, IA
Clarissa Ott, Mason City, IA
Alicia Brandau, Mason City, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Criminal Justice
Christy Mann, Mason City, IA
James Mapes, Coulter, IA
Tammy Nelson, Mason City, IA
Nate Trebil, Plymouth, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Criminal Justice
Concentration in Law Enforcement
Michelle Kamish, Mason City, IA
Associate of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
Argia Greiner, Nashua, IA
Brenda Duncan, Renwick, IA
About Kaplan University
Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves 80,000 students through more than 70 campus-based schools across the United States and in Europe. It also has online programs through Kaplan Virtual Education, Kaplan University and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit http://www.kucampus.edu.