http://baker.edu/blog/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-clinton-township-awards-ed-kurtz-scholarship-to-anthony-ci/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-clinton-township-awards-ed-kurtz-scholarship-to-anthony-ci/#When:12:55:37Z Baker College of Clinton Township officials have announced Anthony Ciponaer as the recipient of the 2013 Ed Kurtz Leadership Scholarship award. Ciponaer received a $2,500 scholarship that is awarded to a Baker College student who demonstrates academic achievement and either a commitment to community service or a successful balance of work, family and school obligations. Ed Kurtz Scholarship awardee Anthony Ciponaer Baker College of Clinton Township officials have announced Anthony Ciponaer as the recipient of the 2013 Ed Kurtz Leadership Scholarship award. Ciponaer received a $2,500 scholarship that is awarded to a Baker College student who demonstrates academic achievement and either a commitment to community service or a successful balance of work, family and school obligations. “Anthony has maintained an outstanding scholastic record while contributing his time and talents to the community,” said Donald R. Torline, Baker College of Clinton Township President. “We are very pleased to present the 2013 Ed Kurtz scholarship to Anthony this year.” Ciponaer, a full-time student at Baker College of Clinton Township, has been actively involved in the Detroit Shriners for the past three years. He participates in their monthly charity events and other fundraising activities including the Shrine Circus, the Sportsman Raffle and the Shriners All-Star Hockey Classic. Anthony also helps train new Shriner volunteers. A resident of St. Clair Shores, Ciponaer is working toward a bachelor’s degree in information technology and security, and currently maintains a 3.85 grade point average (GPA). He plans to graduate spring 2015. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:55:37 EDT http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-business-students-repeat-win-at-enactus-regional-competition/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-business-students-repeat-win-at-enactus-regional-competition/#When:19:09:50Z Baker team lauded for St. Luke N.E.W. Life Enterprise guidance Baker College of Flint business students earned the First-Runner-Up Award for the second year in a row at the Enactus U.S. Regional Competition for their work with St. Luke N.E.W. (North End Women) Life Enterprises, Inc. Baker team lauded for St. Luke N.E.W. Life Enterprise guidance Baker College of Flint Enactus team at Chicago regional competition: Cynthia Delbridge of Grand Blanc, advisor; Ardelia Bailey and Adam Gaffka, Flint; (back row) DaRon Hairston, Grand Blanc; Melodie Bolt, advisor, Lapeer; Tom Greer, Kingston; Deryl Lee, Burton; and Joe Basor, Grand Blanc. Baker College of Flint business students earned the First-Runner-Up Award for the second year in a row at the Enactus U.S. Regional Competition for their work with St. Luke N.E.W. (North End Women) Life Enterprises, Inc. The Baker College Enactus team was judged on the results of the team’s business assistance to N.E.W. Life that makes medical scrub uniforms, hospital gowns, and accessories for the healthcare industry. It’s an initiative to train unemployed women in Flint to become self-sufficient providers for their families. Baker students and faculty devoted nearly 2,500 hours to the initiative during the past year. They developed N.E.W. Life’s strategic and business plans and mission statement, and assisted in the areas of accounting, sales, marketing communication, supply chain management, and production. This included creating systems to track raw materials, inventory, shipping and productivity. “These students have made a dramatic impact on St. Luke N.E.W. Life Enterprises, which is reflected in our success at Enactus competitions,” said Cynthia Delbridge, Baker College faculty advisor to the Baker team. “Last year as first-time Enactus participants, the students won regional Rookie-of-the-Year and first-runner-up awards. This year, they followed up by developing and implementing solid marketing and production plans that have a local impact. These achievements demonstrate that Baker College provides a competitive, real-world business education to its students.” Delbridge said that the business assistance provided to N.E.W. Life is available to organizations through Baker’s Small Business Center in Flint. Because of the depth, scope and community impact of the N.E.W. Life project, the Baker Enactus team chose N.E.W. Life for its annual project in order to provide additional support. Enactus is an international program that mobilizes collegians to power human progress through entrepreneurism. Participating students at 1,600 colleges worldwide apply business concepts to develop community projects, transform lives, and shape a better, more sustainable world. At the April 13 regional competition in Chicago, Baker team members gave a 22-minute presentation to a panel of judges before an audience. The Baker team was in Enactus’ ninth league, competing against teams from Mount Mercy University (Iowa), Canisius College (N.Y.), University of Illinois at Chicago (Ill.), Missouri State University (Mo.), and Midway College (Ky.). Baker College of Flint Enactus team members are business students Adam Gaffka, Ardelia Bailey, and Jamie Giampa of Flint; DaRon Hairston and Joe Basor, Grand Blanc; Deryl Lee, Burton; Thomas Greer, Kingston; and Shandra Luchenbill, Auburn Hills. Students from Baker College of Owosso’s digital media design program redesigned the N.E.W. Life web site, http://www.stlukenewlifectr.com, to allow for online sales and donations. They are Amanda Eineder Stary, Williamston; Brieann Banas, Corunna; Jessica Start, Novi; Bradley Wirostek, Elsie; and Matthew Frieling and Emolly Lang, Owosso. Faculty who assisted the students are Melodie Bolt and Bruce Buckner from the Flint campus and Angela Ariss and Travis Perdue from the Owosso campus. “These achievements continue to demonstrate that the current, relevant and valuable business education at Baker College of Flint competes favorably with leading universities and colleges,” said Dr. John Cote, Ph.D., Dean of Business Administration at Baker College of Flint. The Baker team received a $1,500 grant last fall from the Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment Project Partnership in support of the N.E.W. Life project. Walmart’s Sam Walton founded Enactus. The team is in competition for one of 10 grants to be awarded late May. The 2012 grant, combined with team donations, paid for many of the marketing activities, such as printing brochures, upgrading the website, creating sales kits, and implementing an email campaign, and also replaced cardboard templates with plastic templates as patterns for garment pieces. For more information about the Baker College of Flint Enactus team, contact Cynthia Delbridge at (810) 766-4130. For information about Baker’s business consulting services, including free annual seminars, contact the Baker College of Flint Small Business Center, (810) 766-4334 or SBC@baker.edu. Assistance is available in the areas of accounting, marketing, management, human resources, strategic planning, operations analysis and logistics. Tue, 14 May 2013 19:09:50 EDT http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-port-huron-hosts-health-and-human-services-fair/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-port-huron-hosts-health-and-human-services-fair/#When:16:14:52Z May 10: health screenings, pet microchipping, community resource information Baker College of Port Huron will host a Health and Human Services Fair, 10 a.m. - 3p.m., Friday, May 10, on the Baker College campus, 3403 Lapeer Rd., Port Huron, complete with community health resource information from many area organizations. The fair is free to the public. There will be door prizes. May 10: health screenings, pet microchipping, community resource information Baker College of Port Huron will host a Health and Human Services Fair, 10 a.m. – 3p.m., Friday, May 10, on the Baker College campus, 3403 Lapeer Rd., Port Huron, complete with community health resource information from many area organizations. The fair is free to the public. There will be door prizes. Students and staff in Baker’s Health and Human Services programs will provide health screening and education services, including health risk assessments, dental screenings for children and adults, chair massages, blood pressure screening, and much more, even microchipping pets for a minimal fee. “This health and human services fair is an excellent opportunity for families to learn more about their health and for the students and staff of our health and human services programs to give back to our community,” said Dr. Iris Lane, Baker College of Port Huron Chief Academic Officer. Baker College’s Health and Human Services programs include chiropractic assistant, criminal justice, dental assisting, dental hygiene, human services, health services administration, medical assistant, medical office administration, pharmacy technician, surgical technology, therapeutic massage, and veterinary technician. Lane welcomes “the many community health organizations that are involved in the fair. It will be a great, family event with something for people of all ages,” she said. Local organizations on-site with health information and offerings include: Catholic Social Services of St. Clair County Crest and Oral B Products Elite Feet Running Store Hamzavi Dermatology The Harbor youth services St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Port Huron Hospital Blue Water Safe Horizons St. Clair County Health Department Visiting Nurses Association Viking Fitness Center Blue Water Hospice Walgreens Port Huron Free parking is available in Lots C & D in the back (south side) of campus. Please enter the Student Lounge through door #4. For more information contact Lori Meikle at 810.985.7000. Tue, 07 May 2013 16:14:52 EDT http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-cadillac-south-shore-animal-hospital-host-animal-education/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-cadillac-south-shore-animal-hospital-host-animal-education/#When:16:21:06Z May 18 free event includes interactive pet exhibits, family activities Baker College of Cadillac and South Shore Animal Hospital will host an Animal Education Fair, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, May 18, on the Baker College campus, 9600 E 13th Street, Cadillac. The fair is free to the public. May 18 free event includes interactive pet exhibits, family activities Baker College of Cadillac and South Shore Animal Hospital will host an Animal Education Fair, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, May 18, on the Baker College campus, 9600 E 13th Street, Cadillac. The fair is free to the public. Attendees will visit interactive exhibits featuring a diverse group of animals, attend educational sessions about pet care, and learn about Baker College of Cadillac’s Veterinary and Agricultural Technology programs. There will be many family activities, including face painting, a petting zoo, and giveaways. “This animal fair will be a fun way to learn more about animals and pet ownership,” said Marchien Johnston, Baker College of Cadillac Veterinary Technology Program Director. “We’re happy that so many community organizations will be involved. It will be a great, family event with something for people of all ages.” Exhibits and activities include: working/agility dog exhibits by Dog Scouts of America herpetology exhibit by the Northern Michigan Reptile & Amphibian Rescue A.R.K. Birds of Prey education program PAWS for a Cause petting zoo by the Wexford/Missaukee 4-H Club, featuring farm animals such as rabbits, sheep, goats, miniature horses and a heifer cow teddy bear clinic—kids can bring their sick or injured, stuffed animals to be healed be-the-surgeon—dress up like a surgeon for a photo animal adoption groups—West Michigan Critter Haven, Osceola County Animal Control, Wexford County Animal Control Representatives from the veterinary industry, including Baker College faculty, will provide informational sessions on the most frequent concerns of pet owners, including: nutrition heartworm fleas, ticks & other parasites behavior & training senior care dental hygiene poisonous/toxic substances radiology Concessions, including pet and human treats, will be offered by the Baker College Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, where proceeds will be donated. Senior students from Baker College of Cadillac’s veterinary technology program will also be available to speak about the Baker College educational opportunities in this field. Johnston asks that attendees leave their pets at home due to “safety issues and because there will be many animals to meet at the fair.” For more information contact Marchien Johnston by phone at 231.876.3178. Fri, 03 May 2013 16:21:06 EDT http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-flint-student-club-presents-two-events-for-deaf-hard-of-he/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-flint-student-club-presents-two-events-for-deaf-hard-of-he/#When:15:41:12Z American sign language will be used exclusively A student group at Baker College of Flint has planned two events designed to bring together those interested in American Sign Language (ASL): a signing social, Saturday, April 27, and ASL Power!, a collection of short stories, skits, poems and songs performed in ASL, Friday-Saturday, May 17-18, with performances in Flint and Livonia. The public is invited. American sign language will be used exclusively A student group at Baker College of Flint has planned two events designed to bring together those interested in American Sign Language (ASL): a signing social, Saturday, April 27, and ASL Power!, a collection of short stories, skits, poems and songs performed in ASL, Friday-Saturday, May 17-18, with performances in Flint and Livonia. The public is invited. Jessica Emberton, President of the student Hands in Motion ASL Club at Baker College of Flint, said that the events are designed for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, professional ASL interpreters and trainers, students training to become ASL interpreters, and others interested in ASL. “These events will create a social environment in which attendees can network with others and enjoy the art of ASL,” said Emberton, who will complete an associate degree in interpreter training at Baker College in August. She is especially excited about the prospect of meeting ASL instructors and students from the other four colleges in Michigan that offer interpreter training programs. “This is the first time we’ve had the opportunity to meet,” Emberton said. “We’ll be able to demonstrate collaboration among those providing ASL services.” Baker College offers interpreter-training programs at its campuses in Flint, Auburn Hills, and Muskegon. Other Michigan educational institutions with such programs are Mott Community College, Oakland Community College, Lansing Community College, and Madonna University. “At the signing social, everyone will get a puzzle piece when they arrive,” Emberton said. “Their assignment is to locate people with the adjoining pieces. The puzzle theme also represents the coming together of the different interpreter training programs in the state. It will be a great way to meet many people communicating only by using sign language. The signing social is 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, April 27, in rooms S128 and S130, Engineering and Computer Technology Center, Baker College of Flint, 1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint. The registration deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, April 24. Call 810.766.2023 or email the Hands In Motion ASL Club. ASL Power! features 15 members of the Flint-area deaf and hard-of-hearing communities who perform short stories, skits, poems and songs entirely in ASL. No English interpretation is provided except for the master of ceremony’s commentary. The performance is the brainchild of Baker College student Rosina Switras who is hard of hearing. She is also a member of Hands in Motion and serves as a tutor for Baker’s associate- and bachelor’s-degree interpreter training programs. Tickets are $10 each. Performances are at 7 p.m.: Friday, May 17, in Flint: Baker College of Flint Campus Auditorium, 1050 W. Bristol Road. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets. Saturday, May 18, in Livonia: Madonna University Kresge Hall, 36600 Schoolcraft Street. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets. “ASL Power! is a heart-warming and humorous show,” said Bonnie Massoud, Coordinator for the Interpreter Training program at Baker College of Flint and advisor to the Hands in Motion ASL Club. “It is Deaf Culture at its finest. Mastery of ASL and skillful storytelling are highly valued by the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.” Massoud credits members of Hands in Motion ASL Club for their work and dedication to these projects. “The club was just established a year ago,” she said. “These are huge events and many aspects of them have never been tried or accomplished in the state previously.” For more information, contact Bonnie Massoud at (810) 766-2023 or visit Facebook.com/HandsInMotionASLClub. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:41:12 EDT http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-flint-hosts-annual-car-and-motorcycle-show-may-19/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-flint-hosts-annual-car-and-motorcycle-show-may-19/#When:14:42:02Z Rev your engines for a day of cars, motorcycles, and more! Baker College of Flint will host the fourth annual Car and Motorcycle Show, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday, May 19. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts, as well as the general public, are invited to attend the free event at Baker College's Center for Transportation Technology (CTT), 1717 S. Dort Highway, Flint. The Baker College of Flint Annual Car and Motorcycle Show 2012 Rev your engines for a day of cars, motorcycles, and more! Baker College of Flint will host the fourth annual Car and Motorcycle Show, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday, May 19. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts, as well as the general public, are invited to attend the free event at Baker College’s Center for Transportation Technology (CTT), 1717 S. Dort Highway, Flint. More than 300 cars and motorcycles are expected to be on display. There will also be live music, vendors, refreshments, on-going tours of the CTT facility, and a drawing for two $1,000 scholarships to Baker College of Flint. “This show has truly become an event for and by the people,” said Phillip Whitmer, Baker College of Flint Dean of Transportation Technology. “We are excited to welcome entrants and the entire Flint community to our campus for this free, fun-filled event for the whole family.” All car and motorcycle entries will be accepted 9 a.m. – noon on May 19. There is no registration fee. The first 100 entrants will receive free lunch, dash plaques, and goodie bags. All entrants will be eligible for prizes throughout the show. Previous year’s entrants have included a 1940 Ford coupe, a 1911 Whiting, an assembled open roadster, a 2011 Golgotha Sanctified motorcycle, a 1942 Harley Davidson, a 1923 T Bucket, and a variety of classics, modified models, rat rods, tuners, and low riders. The day’s events include: Live music Merchandise and service vendors A food vendor (offerings include free popcorn and water) Opportunity to measure your vehicle’s torque, horsepower, and quarter-mile elapsed time on a chassis dynamometer by the Baker College student group Vehicle City Gear Head Club for a $20 club donation. Awards ceremony at approximately 2:45 p.m. for the top 25 cars, top 10 motorcycles, and other awards, including President’s Choice and Dean’s Choice. Drawing for two $1,000 scholarships for any program offered at the CTT: auto body technician, automotive services technology, automotive service management, supply chain management, small engine and power sports technology, truck driving, automation restoration technology, and welding. On-going tours of the CTT facility, including Baker’s up-to-date automotive, computer and truck labs, classrooms, multimedia rooms, and the new welding and restoration lab. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at the Perani Arena & Event Center, 3501 Lapeer Road, with handicapped parking permitted at the CTT. For more information about the Car and Motorcycle Show at the Baker College of Flint Center for Transportation Technology, please email showinfo@baker.edu or call 810.766.2260. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:42:02 EDT http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-jackson-hosts-career-community-open-house/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-jackson-hosts-career-community-open-house/#When:15:28:37Z May 11 free event includes demonstrations, lab tours, family activities Baker College of Jackson will host a career and community open house, noon – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at 2800 Springport Road, Jackson. The open house is free to the public. May 11 free event includes demonstrations, lab tours, family activities The Baker College of Jackson Campus Baker College of Jackson will host a career and community open house, noon – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at 2800 Springport Road, Jackson. The open house is free to the public. Attendees will learn about Baker College educational and career-training programs and will be able to tour Baker’s campus, including all of its state-of-the-art labs. The Jackson campus has nearly doubled in size since 2004 and has added many classrooms, labs, and other specialized facilities. Careers in the following growing fields will be highlighted: Health Sciences Computer Information Systems Business Administration Technology Education Human Service This family event will also include giveaways and hands-on activities for children, and Baker staff members will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers for attendees. “This is going to be a fun, educational event for all,” said Patricia A. Kaufman, Ed.D., Baker College of Jackson President. “Industry professionals, faculty and current students will be available to provide insight into each career field, perform demonstrations, and answer questions. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in any of these fields to learn about the possibilities.” Lab demonstrations include 3D printing in the SolidWorks lab, free massages in the therapeutic massage lab, and animal surgeries at the veterinary technician lab. Among other labs offering demonstrations are those for the programs of medical assistant, computer programing, CAD and design technology, radiation therapy, surgical technology, medical insurance specialist and health information technology. A crime scene will be set up for the criminal justice program, a fire truck will be on site for the fire science program (pending a run that day), and Baker College’s cyber defense team will present a demonstration for the cyber defense program. Other resource areas that will be open include the library, Learning Center and the offices of career services, financial aid and admissions. For more information about the open house at Baker College of Jackson, e-mail the admissions department or call 517.788.7800. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:28:37 EDT http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-cadillac-names-brian-jones-new-center-director-in-zeeland/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-cadillac-names-brian-jones-new-center-director-in-zeeland/#When:16:08:39Z Baker College of Cadillac has appointed Brian Jones as campus Director of the state-of-the-art Baker College West Michigan Trucking and Logistics Center in Zeeland.  In this newly created position, he is responsible for all facets of its truck driving program, including marketing, recruiting, enrollment, and registration. Baker College of Cadillac has appointed Brian Jones as campus Director of the state-of-the-art Baker College West Michigan Trucking and Logistics Center in Zeeland.  In this newly created position, he is responsible for all facets of its truck driving program, including marketing, recruiting, enrollment, and registration. “We are fortunate to attract someone with Brian’s experience and management skills,” said Kelly Smith, Baker College of Cadillac President. “He will add a significant presence in disciplines where Baker College is already the recognized industry leader and employers are actively recruiting trained workers.” Jones brings a wealth of experience to this position. During 19 years with Avon Rubber, he worked 11 years in sales and marketing for the automotive division in Cadillac and Detroit, and eight years as Managing Director of Avon’s North American technical products division with locations in Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Mississippi, Wisconsin and California. He purchased a thermoplastic high-pressure hose business from Avon in 2001, which he owned and operated as Piranha Hose Corporation until 2005. He currently owns Willow Mercantile in Cadillac. Jones has been an adjunct instructor at Baker College teaching small business management and entrepreneurship. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Ferris State University and a master’s degree in economics and sociology from the University of Michigan. The Trucking and Logistics Center in Zeeland first began accepting students in spring 2012. It is a partnership between Baker College of Cadillac and Anthony Luurtsema Truck Lines (ALTL), a provider of transportation and supply chain management services. The truck driving program in Zeeland is a two-quarter (20-week) certificate program that prepares graduates for entry-level positions as local or long-distance drivers of commercial motor vehicles, heavy trucks, dump trucks and tankers. In addition to individual practice driving times and a minimum of 30 hours of lab time, students obtain 58 hours of behind-the-wheel driving time both on the range and over-the-road. They learn from individuals who drive a truck for a living. The 200,000-square-foot center provides a real-world working environment for students to learn about trucking warehouse operations. The program is certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute. Upon conclusion of the program, most students successfully complete the state of Michigan Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) Class A exam.   Classes for the spring quarter begin April 1. For more information about the Zeeland truck driving program, call 616.879.0007 or email Audrey Charmoli. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:08:39 EDT http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-colleges-dr.-michael-heberling-elected-president-of-national-military/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-colleges-dr.-michael-heberling-elected-president-of-national-military/#When:16:01:09Z Dr. Michael Heberling, President of Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, has been elected President of the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME), a not-for-profit national organization dedicated to promoting and supporting quality education for service members, their families and veterans of all branches of the U.S. armed services. Baker College’s Dr. Michael Heberling Dr. Michael Heberling, President of Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, has been elected President of the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME), a not-for-profit national organization dedicated to promoting and supporting quality education for service members, their families and veterans of all branches of the U.S. armed services. As CCME President effective March 1, Heberling is responsible for the administrative duties of the organization, including oversight of all committees and planning the annual symposium. He has been a member of CCME for six years and vice president of the organization for the past year. Heberling has been the President of Baker College Center for Graduate Studies in Flint, Michigan, since 1998. He is responsible for the operation and quality of Baker’s five graduate programs: information systems, occupational therapy, industrial/organizational psychology, MBA and Doctor of Business Administration. Prior to joining Baker College, Dr. Heberling was a senior policy and business analyst with the Anteon Corporation in Dayton, Ohio. He earned a bachelor’s degree and Officer’s Commission at Cornell University through its Air Force ROTC program. Heberling also holds a master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado through the GI Bill and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University through an Air Force-sponsored doctoral program. The next CCME symposium will be held Feb. 10-13, 2014, in Savannah, Ga. There are approximately 100 colleges and universities and 1,000 individual members in CCME. About the Council of College and Military Educators: CCME, a not-for-profit organization, was founded 40 years ago to promote, encourage, and deliver quality education to service members and their families in all branches of the armed services. Its membership is principally composed of military educators, civilian educators, post-secondary educational institutions, and suppliers of quality education products and services. The CCME symposium is the largest annual forum in the country with an expected attendance of approximately 1,000 participants. The annual symposium facilitates the networking and interaction of the key leadership across these organizations in an environment that is focused on enhancing and optimizing voluntary education opportunities for service members and their families. For more information, visit http://www.ccmeonline.org. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:01:09 EDT http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-muskegon-hosts-college-goal-sunday/ http://www.baker.edu/news/read/baker-college-of-muskegon-hosts-college-goal-sunday/#When:17:20:50Z Free Feb. 10 event helps parents complete financial aid forms on time Baker College of Muskegon will host College Goal Sunday on Feb. 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Learning Center, 1903 Marquette Ave., Muskegon. Free Feb. 10 event helps parents complete financial aid forms on time Baker College of Muskegon will host College Goal Sunday on Feb. 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Learning Center, 1903 Marquette Ave., Muskegon. The free event helps parents of college-bound students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on time. On College Goal Sunday at Baker College of Muskegon, student financial aid experts will be available to guide students and their parents through each step of completing and filing the FAFSA. Students under 23 years of age are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. If possible, parents and students should bring their completed 2012 federal tax return (1040) or their W-2 and 1099 forms. Students who attend the event will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000 scholarship, an iPad mini and other awards. College Goal Sunday is a collaborative effort of the Michigan Department of Treasury, the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association and EduGuide. The program was created to increase the number of students who continue education beyond high school and earn postsecondary degrees. The FAFSA is required of any student seeking financial aid, including grants, loans and many scholarships. Last year, more than 1,800 students received assistance at College Goal Sunday events. In addition to the Baker College of Muskegon campus, approximately 36 colleges and universities throughout Michigan will participate in College Goal Sunday on Feb. 10. For more information about College Goal Sunday at Baker College of Muskegon, please contact Leslie Jolman or call 231.777.5268. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:20:50 EDT