http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-cadillac-therapeutic-massage-program-granted-certification/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-cadillac-therapeutic-massage-program-granted-certification/#When:19:42:12Z Baker College of "Cadillac":/campus/cadillac officials today announced that its therapeutic massage certificate degree program has been granted certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). The organization also designated Baker’s Cadillac campus as an Assigned School for Nationally Certified Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers. This means that graduates of Baker’s therapeutic massage program are automatically entitled to take the NCBTMB’s national certification exam without having to first go through a lengthy approval process. Baker College of Cadillac officials today announced that its therapeutic massage certificate degree program has been granted certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). The organization also designated Baker’s Cadillac campus as an Assigned School for Nationally Certified Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers. This means that graduates of Baker’s therapeutic massage program are automatically entitled to take the NCBTMB’s national certification exam without having to first go through a lengthy approval process. “Certification by NCBTMB demonstrates our curriculum meets national standards of excellence,” said Becky Stimak, Baker College of Cadillac clinical coordinator, therapy massage. “Our graduates can enter this industry confident that they are ready to begin a successful career in massage therapy or bodywork.” The Baker College of Cadillac therapeutic massage program is certified through October 2011. “We are proud our curriculum stood up to a rigorous national standard and appreciate the hard work and dedication of our instructors in securing this certification,” said Cindy Kelley, Baker College of Cadillac dean of health sciences. “Congratulations to Becky Stimak, who spearheaded and completed the certification process. She is the driving force behind our therapeutic massage program.” For more information about the Baker College of Cadillac therapeutic massage certificate degree program, contact Becky Stimak via e-mail or call the admissions office at 231.876.3100.{cf-blog-extended} 2009-11-06T19:42:12-05:00 http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-fremont-announces-30-percent-fall-enrollment-increase/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-fremont-announces-30-percent-fall-enrollment-increase/#When:19:23:45Z Baker College of Fremont, a satellite campus of Baker College of Muskegon, today announced a 30 percent increase in student enrollment for fall quarter 2009 over fall quarter 2008. A total of 485 students are attending Baker’s Fremont campus this fall. Attendance has been growing steadily since the satellite campus was opened in 1995, but this is the largest one-year gain yet, bringing enrollment to nearly double 2003 levels. Baker College of Fremont, a satellite campus of Baker College of Muskegon, today announced a 30 percent increase in student enrollment for fall quarter 2009 over fall quarter 2008. A total of 485 students are attending Baker’s Fremont campus this fall. Attendance has been growing steadily since the satellite campus was opened in 1995, but this is the largest one-year gain yet, bringing enrollment to nearly double 2003 levels. “There are still job opportunities in this challenging economy, but having the right skill set is essential,” said James Kelly, extension director for the Baker College of Fremont satellite campus. “That’s why we continue to maintain a strong focus on practical, job-focused training. We’re proud to offer convenient, quality education to the people of Newaygo County and its surrounding areas.” Programs offered at Baker’s Fremont campus include certificates in emergency medical technician, office support and medical reception, as well as associate degrees in management, medical assistant and medical administrative assistant. Programs in the medical field have the largest enrollment. Forty-nine-year-old Newaygo resident Margaret Mumford is among the new enrollees. She’s attending Baker College of Fremont to finish a degree she started nearly 30 years ago. Mumford is studying accounting and computer information systems to better position herself to find a job after being a stay-at-home mom for the past 15 years. Mumford’s daughter is now 16, and work has dried up for her husband who was self-employed in the construction trades. “I had bookkeeping experience from several years of employment prior to being a stay-at-home mom,” said Mumford, who also took on side work at home. “But with my age and lack of recent work experience, I had trouble even getting an interview.” Baker College was a solution for her long-term problem. “I’m really happy with Baker,” said Mumford. “It’s also convenient. I can go to school and still be the mom my daughter needs me to be.” Mumford’s husband is enrolled in the Baker College of Cadillac truck driving certificate program. {cf-blog-extended} 2009-10-30T19:23:45-05:00 http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-jackson-breaks-ground-for-new-welcome-center/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-jackson-breaks-ground-for-new-welcome-center/#When:19:19:29Z Baker College of Jackson officials recently broke ground for its new Welcome Center. The 25,000 square foot facility will house new admissions offices, the learning center and eight additional classrooms. Baker College of Jackson officials recently broke ground for its new Welcome Center. The 25,000 square foot facility will house new admissions offices, the learning center and eight additional classrooms. “An official Welcome Center is a much needed addition to our campus,” said Patricia A. Kaufman, Ed.D., Baker College of Jackson president. “In addition, as our enrollment continues to steadily increase, we are very pleased to offer our students more classrooms and an expanded learning center.” The new 4,500 square foot learning center area, approximately double the size of the old facility, will house tutoring sites, testing labs, a writing center and state-of-the-art equipment. The classrooms will be used for a variety of programs that utilize multi-media capabilities. The former admissions site will house additional student service offices. Jackson-based Sharp and Soltis is the general contractor and Feller Finch & Associates, also headquartered in Jackson, provided the architectural design. The Baker College of Jackson board of regents gave approval for the new construction project in June. Anticipated completion date is August 31, 2010. For more information, please contact Kevin Pnacek via e-mail or 517.788.7800. {cf-blog-extended} 2009-10-30T19:19:29-05:00 http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-launches-hirequalified-initiative/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-launches-hirequalified-initiative/#When:19:57:04Z Baker College officials have announced HireQualified™, a free service to assist employers in identifying qualified job candidates. The program offers employers full support throughout the recruiting process and covers full-time, part-time and intern positions. The Web site HireQualified.com is the centerpiece of the initiative. “We’ve created a convenient online marketplace of job seekers and a range of services that employers can access to meet their specific needs. When an employer posts a position on HireQualified.com, we search through the Baker College database of graduates and students to find qualified candidates,” said Steve Gwisdalla, Baker College system director for Career Services. “We then submit candidates for consideration – all free of charge.” From HireQualified.com, employers may set up an account, review Baker College student resumes, request information from Career Services and post open positions in their organizations. Employers can also select from a menu of other services that extend far beyond the Web site. HireQualified will prescreen candidates, schedule interviews at an agreed-upon location, and conduct first-round interviews or narrow the field to just a few highly qualified candidates. All of the services offered are completely free. “We wanted to provide a higher level of customer service to assist employers with the entire hiring experience. By connecting directly to HireQualified.com, employers gain easy access to free services that encompass all aspects of the employee search.” Baker College’s strong focus on practical education and training makes students and graduates uniquely prepared to start working on day one. HireQualified is a logical extension of that effort and a straightforward way for employers to communicate their recruitment needs to Baker College. “As a career college, Baker’s single mission has been to provide quality higher education and training to enable graduates to be successful throughout their challenging and rewarding careers,” said Gwisdalla. “We have always sought and developed employer partnerships to assist us in our mission. HireQualified represents our sincere commitment to provide employers with qualified candidates that are fully prepared to enter the workforce.” Employer partners are invited to visit HireQualified.com to set up an account. For more information about HireQualified, please contact Steve Gwisdalla via e-mail or or 810.766.2168.{cf-blog-extended} 2009-10-21T19:57:04-05:00 http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-clinton-township-hosts-blood-drive-on-campus/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-clinton-township-hosts-blood-drive-on-campus/#When:00:17:26Z Baker College of Clinton Township will host a blood drive on Monday, October 26, from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m., 34950 Little Mack, Clinton Township. Baker College of Clinton Township will host a blood drive on Monday, October 26, from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m., 34950 Little Mack, Clinton Township. As part of the day’s event, a WJLB disk jockey will be on campus from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. A total of 60 movie passes to “Saw VI” will be handed out to blood donors, compliments of Lionsgate. The film corporation is also providing branded t-shirts, candy and pens. “The Southeastern Michigan Region of the American Red Cross reports that approximately 900 units of blood are needed each day in southeast Michigan,” said Paula Sadler, Baker College of Clinton Township science department coordinator and instructor. “Of the eight blood types, six are at emergency or less than sufficient levels. The need is critical and Baker College is pleased to help by hosting a blood drive.” Baker College of Clinton Township will also participate in the Clinton Township Community Blood Drive, to be held March 3 and 4, 2010. For more information, please contact Paula Sadler via e-mail or 586.790.2801.{cf-blog-extended} 2009-10-15T00:17:26-05:00 http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-allen-park-career-services-director-re-elected-to-miace-bo/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-allen-park-career-services-director-re-elected-to-miace-bo/#When:19:21:06Z Yvonne Langley, director of career services at Baker College of Allen Park, has been re-elected to the board of the Michigan Association of Colleges and Employers (MiACE). Yvonne Langley, director of career services at Baker College of Allen Park, has been re-elected to the board of the Michigan Association of Colleges and Employers (MiACE). “We are very proud of Yvonne’s appointment and her continued efforts to build strong relationships between employers and college career services staff,” said Aaron J. Maike, Baker College of Allen Park president. MiACE provides professional development, advice and services to career services professionals at Michigan colleges and universities. Through educational programs, problem-solving activities and networking opportunities, MiACE’s mission is to advance the career and employment services profession in Michigan. As a MiACE board member, Langley will coordinate and host educational programs for employers and college career services staff in southeast Michigan. “Our upcoming program, ‘The Value of Customer Service in Challenging Economic Times,’ features Ann Lofgren of Zingermans,” said Langley. “She provides ‘Zing Train’ customer service training to a variety of corporations.” The event is Thursday, November 19, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. For more information about MiACE or the upcoming program, contact Yvonne Langley at 313.425.3716, or via e-mail.{cf-blog-extended} 2009-10-12T19:21:06-05:00 http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-flint-appoints-new-regent/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-flint-appoints-new-regent/#When:19:15:06Z Baker College officials have announced the appointment of Mark R. Taylor to a 3-year term on the Flint campus board of regents. He is currently the president and chief executive officer of Genesys Health System, a leading health care provider in mid-Michigan. Headquartered in Grand Blanc, Genesys Health System has clinical locations in five Michigan counties. Baker College officials have announced the appointment of Mark R. Taylor to a 3-year term on the Flint campus board of regents. He is currently the president and chief executive officer of Genesys Health System, a leading health care provider in mid-Michigan. Headquartered in Grand Blanc, Genesys Health System has clinical locations in five Michigan counties. “Mark brings a wealth of professional and executive health care experience to our board,” said Julianne T. Princinsky, Ed.D., Baker College of Flint president. “We are delighted that he has accepted the position as a regent for our campus.” Taylor, a Brighton resident, earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich., and a master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He holds Fellow status in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Reserved for health care executives who have made significant contributions to the field, FACHE status is considered the pinnacle of achievement in health care management. Taylor is also an examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program. Congress established the award program in 1987 to recognize U.S. organizations for their achievements in quality and performance and to raise awareness about the importance of quality and performance excellence as a competitive edge.{cf-blog-extended} 2009-10-12T19:15:06-05:00 http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-auburn-hills-offers-new-lpn-to-adn-ladder-associate-degree/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-auburn-hills-offers-new-lpn-to-adn-ladder-associate-degree/#When:19:00:57Z Baker College of Auburn Hills is offering a new nursing program that is specifically designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are interested in becoming Registered Nurses (RNs). Graduates of the new Nursing - LPN to ADN Ladder program earn an associate degree in nursing (ADN). Upon graduation, they are eligible to take the licensure examination to become Registered Nurses. The Michigan Board of Nursing recently approved the program at Baker’s Auburn Hills campus. Baker College of Auburn Hills is offering a new nursing program that is specifically designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are interested in becoming Registered Nurses (RNs). Graduates of the new Nursing – LPN to ADN Ladder program earn an associate degree in nursing (ADN). Upon graduation, they are eligible to take the licensure examination to become Registered Nurses. The Michigan Board of Nursing recently approved the program at Baker’s Auburn Hills campus. “It was through an incredible team effort, and an abundance of hard work and dedication that approval was granted and we are now able to offer this program to our nursing students,” said Jeffrey M. Love, Baker College of Auburn Hills president. “Our entire nursing faculty and staff are to be congratulated for a job well done.” The Baker College of Auburn Hills nursing staff and faculty include: Iris Lane – dean of health sciences Chris Levandowski – director of nursing Loretta Warda – clinical coordinator Amy Barry – lab coordinator Teresa Henry – health science administrative assistant The LPN to ADN ladder program builds on the patient/client nurse experience and incorporates the knowledge, critical thinking, analytical skills and professionalism of the RN. The student will actively participate in culturally diverse learning, developing an appreciation for the moral and ethical dimensions of the issues they confront in an ever-evolving health care system. For more information about the LPN to ADN ladder associate degree nursing program, contact Jan Bohlen via e-mail or call the admissions office at 248.340.0600. {cf-blog-extended} 2009-10-12T19:00:57-05:00 http://www.baker.edu/news/read/port-huron-campus-adds-new-it-support-specialist-associate-degree-program/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/port-huron-campus-adds-new-it-support-specialist-associate-degree-program/#When:17:17:26Z Baker College of Port Huron has added an information technology support specialist (ITSS) associate degree program to its roster. Students interested in pursuing this new program may enroll now for winter 2010 quarter. Baker College of Port Huron has added an information technology support specialist (ITSS) associate degree program to its roster. Students interested in pursuing this new program may enroll now for winter 2010 quarter. “Service support in the information technology and information systems fields has been cited as one of the areas that continues to grow despite the current slack in the U.S. economy,” said Connie Harrison, Ph.D., Baker College of Port Huron president. “We are pleased to offer this program on our campus.” The ITSS program at Baker College of Port Huron focuses on a growing segment of the information technology (IT) market. It provides service and support for software applications configuration, training of users, maintenance of information, and communication processes between a company’s back-end network administrators and middle-to-front line employees and customers. ITSS program students will learn the content and use of common business software applications and information processes, including word processing, spreadsheet, database operating systems and network connectivity. They will also learn how to install, configure, train other users, troubleshoot and support the software applications. For graduates of the Baker College of Port Huron information technology support specialist program, employment opportunities include a wide range of occupations within an information systems/information technology (IS/IT) department and the users it serves. For more information about the new ITSS program at Baker’s Port Huron campus, contact Jean S. Hall, dean of technology, via e-mail or at 810.989.2111, or call the admissions office at 810.985.7000.{cf-blog-extended} 2009-10-12T17:17:26-05:00 http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-cadillac-receives-90000-jewell-education-fund-grant/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-cadillac-receives-90000-jewell-education-fund-grant/#When:19:07:14Z Baker College of Cadillac has received a $90,000 Major Impact Grant from the Jewell Education Fund (JEF). The annual grant is awarded for projects that will significantly improve the quality of education on a Baker College campus. Baker College of Cadillac has received a $90,000 Major Impact Grant from the Jewell Education Fund (JEF). The annual grant is awarded for projects that will significantly improve the quality of education on a Baker College campus. “We are indeed very grateful and pleased to receive this grant,” said Robert Van Dellen, Ph.D., Baker College of Cadillac president. “This is very exciting news, as it will help to fund a worthwhile health care project.” Baker College of Cadillac will use the grant to construct a high-fidelity simulation center on campus for health care training. New state-of-the-art simulation equipment will be used as a training tool for many of the Baker heath care programs, including nursing, EMS and surgical technology. In addition, area clinics and hospitals will be invited to the simulation center for continuing training programs. Total cost of the project is $163,000. This is the second JEF grant awarded to the Baker’s Cadillac campus. The first one was used for an on-going adjunct mentoring program. {cf-blog-extended} 2009-10-08T19:07:14-05:00