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KAPLAN UNIVERSITY’S MASON CITY CAMPUS TO HOST
GRADUATION CEREMONY FRIDAY
Ceremony to Recognize 21 Students
MASON CITY, Iowa, Oct. 28, 2010— Kaplan University’s Mason City campus will hold a graduation ceremony on Friday, Oct. 29, for 21 students. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at Music Man Square, 308 S Pennsylvania Ave.
The Mason City based-school will recognize students for earning a bachelor’s degree, associate degree or diploma in one of six fields including allied health, arts and sciences, business, criminal justice, information technology or legal. Upon graduating, students may be eligible for entry-level positions in their field of study.
“In today’s economy, it is so important to pursue higher education to help attain your career goals,” said Todd Ellwein, interim executive director of the Mason City campus. “We are proud that our graduates made the decision to continue their education, and we wish them success in their future endeavors.”
According to the Occupational Projections, a report by the Iowa Department of Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Division, computer support specialist positions are expected to increase by 14 percent and medical assistant positions by 29 percent between 2008 and 2018.
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The HLC is listed as a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.
The October 2010 graduates of Kaplan University’s Mason City campus are as follows:
Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice: Crime Scene Investigation
Kasey Snater, Austin, MN
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
Travis Campbell, Clear Lake, IA
Nathan Carlson, Nora Springs, IA
Marguerite Denman, Mason City, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Accounting
Carmen Rodriguez, Kanawha, IA
Jody Sens, Kiester, MN
Associate of Applied Science
Business Administration
Verta Rose Bonner, Clear Lake, IA
Tabatha L. Schuchhardt, Woden, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Business Administration/Management
Cortney Evenson, Mason City, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Information Systems: Network Administration
Larry Warren, Mason City, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Criminal Justice
Morgan Amburgey, Fort Carson, CO
Kevin Hurd, Charles City, IA
Nathan Hagen, Leland, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Medical Assisting
Arma Re Fouts, Mason City, IA
Billie Struckman, Rudd, IA
Patty Swoboda, Clear Lake, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Paralegal Studies
Barbara Baer, Osage, IA
Associate of Applied Science
Interdisciplinary Studies: Education Paraprofessional
Diane Bronson, Forest City, IA
Kelly M. Brown, Northwood, IA
Diploma
Practical Nursing
Kari L. Herman, Charles City, IA
Lindsey Meyer, Clear Lake, IA
About Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which has its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago, is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahlc.org) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Kaplan University has more than 125 academic programs and offerings, and serves more than 78,000 online and campus-based students. The University has 12 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maryland and Maine, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Florida.
Kaplan University is a part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 112,000 students through 70-plus campus-based schools and online operations across the United States. Its online institutions include Kaplan University and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids in grades K through 12. Kaplan, Inc., is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), and its largest and fastest-growing division. For more information, visit www.portal.kaplan.edu.