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Ancilla College News - Current Events Ancilla College students Timothy Huesca and Amber Edmundson have been selected to attend the All-Indiana Academic Team luncheon, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the College announced. The ceremony, held on April 21 in Indianapolis, will honor 33 outstanding students from Indiana colleges that offer two-year degrees. Contestants are scored in three categories: academic recognition, honors and awards; activities and leadership, community service and work experience; and a student essay. “They are outstanding students that give back to their communities,” said Jane Yochum, Assistant Professor of Education at Ancilla College and co-advisor of Phi Theta Kappa, a title she shares with Cynthia Cawthon. “These students recognize that those with outstanding capabilities have a responsibility to go above and beyond themselves to give back to the community.” Huesca, a sophomore from Schererville, IN, is an Elementary Education student at Ancilla. He is the president of the Beta Beta Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, is a two year starter for the men’s soccer team, and serves as a Student Athletic Organization representative. He has been on the Dean’s list every semester and was also honored this year as the National Junior College Athletic Association Student Athlete of the Week. Edmundson, a sophomore from Portland, IN, is majoring in General Studies. She has been selected to both the Academic Honor Roll and Dean’s List, is a two year member of the softball team, and serves as vice president of the Beta Beta Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Finalists are selected from a list of nominated students. Though the event is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, it is not required for a student to belong to Phi Theta Kappa to earn a nomination. Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau. To be eligible for membership a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in the two-year college, generally a 3.25 GPA. Notre Dame Professor Gives Presentation at Ancilla’s Lampen Lecture Series Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology at the University of Notre Dame, was the guest speaker for the latest edition of the Lampen Lecture Series, held in Cana Hall at the PHJC Ministry Center in Donaldson. His lecture, entitled “Future of Muslim/Christian Relations”, examined the basic facts of Islam, the meaning of the Quran, and how Christians and Muslims view each other and their respective beliefs. “This lecture by Dr. Reynolds was a mind expanding experience,” said Sr. Carleen Wrasman, PHJC, Coordinator of Mission Integration and Campus Ministry. “Extensive knowledge of Islam allowed him to nuance his presentation and answers in a way that showed deep commitment to Christianity and respect for Islam. ‘Christians,’ he said, ‘are the ones best made to have sympathetic views toward Muslims.’” This particular edition of the Lampen Lecture Series was a special evening presentation and was open to the public. The Lampen Lecture Series was named for Sr. Joel Lampen, the first president of Ancilla College, who opened the doors of Ancilla to the local community. The Lampen Lecture Series was designed to combine the universality of the Catholic Church, the international character of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, who sponsor Ancilla College, and the Earth Charter to promote thinking beyond one’s own experiences and interests. Phi Theta Kappa Inducts 31 Ancilla Students Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, has inducted 31 new members from Ancilla College for the spring semester. Those inducted to Ancilla’s Beta Beta Beta chapter on March 14 include: Patrick Allen; Sophia Baldwin; Trina Bauer; Steven Benke; Heather Birk; Tina Christ; Nancy DeMaegd; Diana DeMoss; Susan Gagne; Craig Hale; Sabrina Hatfield; Shayla Holbrook; Tyler Jackson; Christopher Long; Kaitlin Miller; Stacie Mills; Marie Milton; Kylie Molebash; Kimberly Moore; Jordan Muscari; Talea Norman; Jessica Pennoni; Paige Pike; Sara Polesovsky; Mark Reel; Chad Roahrig; Demi Schrader; Lyndzee Stickles; Amanda Tompkins; Sylvia Voss; and Shelagh Wise. “We are honored to recognize thirty-one new members in the Beta Beta Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society this spring,” said Cynthia Cawthon, who serves as the chapter’s co-advisor alongside fellow faculty member Jane Yochum. “College students have demanding schedules and these students are commended for the exemplary academic achievements and commitment to service and leadership.” Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau. To be eligible for membership a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in the two-year college, generally a 3.25 GPA. Current officers for the Ancilla College chapter are Tim Huesca (President), Amber Edmundson (Vice President), and Amber Beaver (Secretary). Knox Middle School Students Visit Ancilla Approximately 35 seventh graders from Knox Middle School had the opportunity to visit Ancilla College on Friday as part of their annual Career Day. Every year, Knox seventh graders have the opportunity to arrange an opportunity to job shadow someone in the workplace. For those who are unable to arrange such an opportunity, Ancilla has opened their doors and allowed those students to take an interactive tour of the Donaldson-based campus. “I always look forward to the Knox Middle School seventh graders visiting our campus every year during their career day,” said Sarah Lawrence, Assistant Director of Admissions. “The activities we plan for them are hands-on activities designed to stimulate their interest and get them thinking about post-secondary educational opportunities.” Students had the opportunity this year to get a live demonstration of the iStan human simulator, as presented by the Ancilla College nursing department. A next-generation patient simulator, iStan is capable of mimicking the anatomical workings of the human body to a level of realism beyond all previous simulators, and is considered “state-of-the-art” technology. Students also had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on demonstration in the biology lab with Ancilla College biology professor Dr. John Fogl. Finally, the students were divided into small groups and challenged with a business project designed to test their mathematical skills and application. All students were also provided free t-shirts by the Office of Admissions. “It is great to see their eyes light up and hear their positive comments about what they were able to see and experience,” said Lawrence. “For most of these students, this is their first visit on a college campus, so it is my hope that we have made that first visit a positive one for them.” Notre Dame Professor to Speak at Ancilla Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology at the University of Notre Dame, has been invited to speak at Ancilla College on March 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM in Cana Hall. This free lecture, entitled Future of Muslim/Christian Relations, is open to the public. Refreshments will be served and parking will be available in the College parking lot. “The lecture will expand on the October lecture by Sister Deborah Mashhour, a Muslim wife and mother, from Goshen, Indiana,” said Sr. Carleen Wrasman, PHJC, Coordinator of Mission Integration and Campus Ministry. “However, attendance at the October lecture is not necessary to benefit from this lecture by Dr. Reynolds.” The Lampen Lecture Series was named for Sr. Joel Lampen, the first president of Ancilla College, who opened the doors of Ancilla to the local community. Though most Lampen Lectures are offered during the day, one lecture in the fall and one in the spring is offered in the evening as a convenience to the public. The Lampen Lecture Series was designed to combine the universality of the Catholic Church, the international character of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, who sponsor Ancilla College, and the Earth Charter to promote thinking beyond one’s own experiences and interests. Ancilla College Hosts Preview Day Over 100 people were in attendance for Ancilla College’s annual “Preview Day”, an event designed to help students familiarize themselves with faculty and campus life. The event - primarily organized by Sarah Lawrence, Assistant Director of Admissions – gave potential students and their families the opportunity to learn more about academic opportunities, financial aid, athletics, and campus life. Those in attendance were also able to discuss potential majors with faculty, interview a panel of current Ancilla students, and take a bus tour of the Donaldson-based campus.. Many of the attendees also had the opportunity to take their placement tests and register for classes for the upcoming 2010 fall semester. “We were very happy with the turnout on our campus for Preview Day 2010,” said Lawrence. “It was great to have the opportunity to meet with prospective students and parents and show them what Ancilla has to offer. Preview Day provides an opportunity for students and parents to visit campus, meet with faculty and staff, and discover how Ancilla will help to take them where they want to go.” Ancilla College President Dr. Ron May provided a formal welcoming to all in attendance. Lunch was also catered for all visitors. Ancilla Mathematics Instructors Receive Technology Training Erica Dean, Customer Service Representative of Hawkes Learning Systems in Charleston, SC, was on hand to provide additional training with Ancilla College mathematics faculty this week, helping them to better utilize Hawkes Learning Systems software in their classes. Hawkes is the math book publisher of all math courses at Ancilla College. The books include software that not only allows students to complete all of their homework online, but also offers individualized tutorials, step-by-step help, and error-specific feedback. The program’s artificial intelligence is able to anticipate and diagnose common mistakes made by students, thus helping them to grasp the material in a quicker fashion. “The technology provides an optimum learning experience for the students,” said Jill Neidlinger, Instructor of Mathematics. “It was beneficial for us to be able to share information, ask questions, and problem solve. The more comfortable we are with the technology, the better it is for everybody.” Ancilla College currently uses the software in their Basic College Math, Introductory Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, and Statistics courses. The College has also partnered with various local libraries to make the software available in those locations, partnerships that Neidlinger is very grateful for. “Having this program in our local libraries is very helpful for students who don’t have the advantage of having a computer at home and can’t afford the extra trips to school,” she said. National Junior College District Tournament Returns to Ancilla After a highly successful debut in 2009, preparations are in full swing as Ancilla College prepares to once again host the 2009 NJCAA District G Women’s Basketball Tournament at the LifePlex in Plymouth. The Lady Chargers are among 11 teams vying for the title, a field that includes two teams ranked in the national top-20 - #14 Lake Michigan College and #19 Grand Rapids Community College - and five more who have received votes. “This is one of the most wide open district tournaments in recent years,” said Ancilla College women’s basketball coach Dave Liverance. “To be able to play the district tournament on our own court – even though our season has been a difficult one – is a big advantage. You never know what happens when the tournament comes around.” The tournament will tip off on Wednesday, March 3, at 4:00 p.m. between Jackson Community College and a yet-to-be-determined sixth seed from the MCCAA Conference. At 6:00 p.m., the Chargers will face Ohio’s yet-to-be-determined third-ranked team, followed by another first round game at 8:00 p.m. Winners will advance to the quarterfinals on March 4, followed by the semi-finals on March 5 and the championship on March 6. Gene Reese, who has served as athletic director at Ancilla College since 1995, expressed his excitement that Ancilla will once again host such a high profile tournament. “By us hosting this tournament, it helps the continued growth of our athletic department and our college,” said Reese. “Other colleges in our region see (the LifePlex) is a great facility to host this tournament at. It is our hope that through these efforts, we can work to bring other region tournaments to Ancilla College as well. “We are fortunate to have the ability to play at the LifePlex,” he added. “This allows us to have the facilities to host this tournament.” According to both Reese and Liverance, Ancilla’s ability to host the district tournament will positively impact the local community. It is estimated that over the course of the week, the tournament will bring approximately $11,000 to $15,000 in revenue to local businesses. Reese and Liverance were also quick to thank this year’s sponsors – many of whom are repeat sponsors from last year – including: The Marshall County Tourism Bureau; Beef O’Brady’s; Reese Awards; and Bowen Printing.Lampen Lecture Series Continues Examination of Sustainability Ancilla College biology instructor Dan Clampitt was the guest speaker for the latest edition of the Lampen Lecture Series, held at the PHJC Ministry Center in Donaldson. His presentation, “Sustainability: Imperative for Survival,” took a darker viewpoint on sustainability than those who have presented before him. In his presentation, Clampitt examined the economic crisis, oil crisis, and impending water crisis and how all three will impact the world with irreversible effect. He theorized that unless we make deliberate change now, the human race will find itself in a turbulent transition from “what we know to what we do not know.” Clampitt also predicted that life in the future will be more localized, with people helping and supporting one another as a necessity to survive. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree and also has a Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University with additional studies from Eastern Illinois. “It’s great to hear about sustainability from a great number of points of view,” said Sr. Carleen Wrasman, Coordinator of Mission Integration and Campus Ministry. “His point of view is one we haven’t heard before, but it gives us pause and brings to light the seriousness of the situation.” The Lampen Lecture Series is held in the Evergreen Room of the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, part of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center in Donaldson, Indiana. The series was designed to combine the universality of the Catholic Church, the international character of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, who sponsor Ancilla College, and the Earth Charter to promote thinking beyond one’s own experiences and interests.Ancilla College Student Selected as 500 Festival Princess Thirty-three young women from across Indiana have been selected to serve in the 2010 500 Festival Princess Program. One of those princesses is Sophia Baldwin from Ancilla College. This year’s 500 Festival princesses represent 13 Indiana colleges and universities and 24 cities and towns across the state. The young women were selected from 243 applicants based on communication skills, poise, academic performance and community and volunteer involvement.
Sponsors for the 500 Festival Princess Program include WTHR-TV 13, G.Thrapp Jewelers, Contemporary Dental Concepts and Indiana Blood Center. Apparel and accessory providers include The Secret Ingredient, Indianapolis Motor Speedway® and Vera Bradley. To learn more about 500 Festival events and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.500festival.com, or contact the 500 Festival at (317) 927-3378. EDITOR’S NOTE: Photos can be viewed online at: http://www.500festival.com/events/PrincessRoster.asp The mission of the 500 Festival is to advocate and celebrate the spirit, heritage and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®. Through social, cultural and educational events and programs, the 500 Festival enhances the quality of life for all citizens of our communities. The 500 Festival, a not-for-profit volunteer organization, was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the greatest race in the world. Over the past 53 years, the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the nation.Last year, over 500,000 Hoosiers and visitors participated in nearly 50 events and programs throughout the month of May. Whether they were athletes running the Mini, fourth grade students participating in the Education Program, families enjoying the state’s largest festival for kids or spectators being dazzled by one of the nation’s premier parades, they were there, celebrating the legacy. Ancilla College and the PHJC Ministry Center hosted the Rotary Northern Indiana Quizbowl Championship Twenty Northern Indiana-based high schools were represented as Ancilla College and the PHJC Ministry Center hosted the Rotary Northern Indiana Quizbowl Championship on Saturday, February 6. The event was run by a collaboration of efforts from Ancilla faculty and staff, PHJC staff, and local Rotary Club members, and featured high schools from ten different counties. “We were thrilled to host the Rotary Northern Indiana Quizbowl Championship event on the campus of Ancilla College and the PHJC Ministry Center,” said Todd Zeltwanger, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement. “A number of College faculty and staff - as well as PHJC staff - served alongside the local Rotary Club members to help make the day a success. We look forward to hosting the event again in the near future.” Quizbowl, an interscholastic team competition, pits two teams of four against each other to answer questions from all fields, including literature, history, science, mathematics, the arts, and current events. On toss-up questions, players use buzzers to signal that they know the answer, similar to the popular game show “Jeopardy!” Answering a toss-up question correctly earns a team the chance to answer a bonus question. An all-day competition, the Quizbowl Championship allowed all teams to compete in a minimum of ten matches over the course of the morning and afternoon in preliminary and bracket rounds. Championships were awarded in two divisions – “Private and Large Public Schools” and “Small Public Schools”. There were ten teams in each division. Saint Joseph’s High School of South Bend won the “Private and Large Public Schools” division, besting the Culver Academies 2-1 in the championship round. Other participants included Clay, Crown Point, Elkhart Christian Academy, La Lumiere, LaPorte, Marquette Catholic, Penn, and Plymouth. Meanwhile, North White High School of Monon claimed the title by a 2-1 score over North Miami in the “Small Public Schools” division. Other participants included Argos, Bremen, Campagna Academy Charter, Kouts, Lakeland, LaVille, Oregon Davis, and Peru. Sr. Shirley Bell, PHJC, assisted with the event and described it as a “great day”. “I think it all went very well and was very successful,” said Bell, in a written statement. “It was very exciting.” Winners in both divisions received considerable prizes, as cash prizes were awarded for first, second, and third place. A copy of the 2010 Edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica was also presented to each of the first place teams. Raffle prizes included one six-day Carnival Cruise for two and dinners at various local restaurants. Kouts High School was also awarded a Buzzersystems.com 4x4 Deluxe buzzer systems. Numerous sponsors contributed towards the event, including: Encyclopedia Britannica; The New York Times; NAQT; buzzersystems.com; QuizSystems.com; Matt’s Buzzers; Pizza Bill’s; Eberly Investment Management; Ancilla College; Catherine Kasper Life Center; Oliver Ford; City Tavern; Edgewater Grille; The Lunch Box; Pizza Hut; Bowen Printing; Town & Country Press; Bay Valley Foods; and Martin’s Supermarket.Ancilla College to Host FAFSA Workshops In anticipation of Indiana’s March 10th deadline, Ancilla College will offer a series of free one-on-one workshops for people looking to file their 2010-2011 FAFSA applications. Filling out the FAFSA (Free Applications for Federal Student Aid) is a vital step for college students to complete in order to be considered for financial aid. The FAFSA not only enables students to be considered for federal, state and institutional grants, but is also necessary for those looking to take out a Stafford or Parent PLUS Loan for the 2010-2011 academic year. The workshops will be held in computer labs, allowing students to complete the applications online and send the forms directly to the central processor for the federal government. Those who need federal PIN numbers can also apply for one at the workshops. PIN numbers allow the student and parent to sign the FAFSA electronically and also allows them to sign the promissory notes for loans. Workshops will be held at five different locations – Ancilla College, Argos High School, Knox High School, Oregon Davis High School and Plymouth High School. Ancilla College will host seven workshops: February 23, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; February 25, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; March 1, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; March 2, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.; March 3, 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; March 4, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.; and March 8, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Argos High School will hold one workshop, scheduled for February 8, 6:30 p.m. Knox High School will hold one workshop, scheduled for February 23, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., CST. Plymouth High School will hold two workshops: February 21, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (College Goal Sunday), and February 25, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Oregon Davis High School will hold one workshop, scheduled for February 1, 6:00 p.m., CST. Students who plan to attend should bring the following items with them: social security number; driver’s license; and 2009 W-2/tax Forms and other records of money earned. Students still dependent on their parents should also come equipped with the following items belonging to their parents: parents’ social security numbers; parents’ 2009 Federal Income Tax return; and parents’ 2009 W-2 Forms and other records of money earned, as well as asset, investment, and business information. According to Kathy Mills, Director of Financial Aid at Ancilla College, a student who files on time may be eligible for as much as 50-60% of tuition allowance through grants from the state of Indiana. She also stressed that students will want to check with their colleges of interest to find out if any of the schools have an earlier deadline for filing the FAFSA than Indiana’s March 10 deadline. “With these FAFSA workshops, students and parents will have personal one-on-one help with financial aid experts and the assistance of admissions counselors,” said Mills. “Any questions or concerns they have can be addressed on the spot. It just makes it very convenient for them.”Ancilla College Announces Increased Spring Enrollment Spring 2010 enrollment for Ancilla College has increased over seven percent compared to 2009 spring enrollment figures, the College announced on Friday. According to official figures, there are currently 540 students enrolled in 6,411 credit hours, compared to 501 students enrolled in 5,591 credit hours one year ago. “We are gratified that students and their families continue to show confidence in Ancilla College as evidenced by our continued enrollment growth,” said Dr. Ron May, Ancilla College President. “Our faculty and staff take great pride in providing high quality experiences to the students we serve while working with the students and their families in assuring affordability.” Data also shows the College’s “We Believe in You” program has remained successful after enjoying a banner year in 2009. Designed for prospective students 21-years and older who have never attended college, “We Believe in You” allows a student to take up to three credit hours free of charge. There are currently 21 students enrolled in the “We Believe in You” program, compared to just six students enrolled in spring 2008.Ancilla College Welcomes Five New Faculty Members Ancilla College has announced the hiring of five new faculty members for the spring 2010 semester. Those added to the list of Ancilla College faculty include: Marilyn Coby; Brandi Hulse, R.N., B.S.N.; Dr. Gary Casper; Cheryl Ihnen; and Adam Lukenbill, J.D. Coby, an adjunct instructor of Mathematics, has taught math for a number of years at both John Glen and Culver Community High Schools. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics from Indiana State University and then attended the University of Notre Dame where she acquired her Master of Science in Mathematics. Hulse joins the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences as both an instructor and a tutor for nursing students. Hulse holds a Technical Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing, an Associate’s of Nursing degree from Ivy Tech State College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Indiana University Kokomo. Casper joins Ancilla College as an adjunct instructor of Mathematics. He attended the University of Utah where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Accounting. He also holds a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with allied areas in Business, Computer Science, Instructional Technology, Decision Making Processes, Values and Counseling. Ihnen will join the Division of Science, Mathematics and Information Technology as an adjunct instructor of Computer Literacy. Ihnen earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree from Bethel College and continued to the University of Phoenix On-Line where she completed her Master’s degree in Curriculum/Instruction and Computer Instruction. Since earning her Master’s degree, Ihnen has also taken many continuing education courses from both Ivy Tech and Huntington University in the field of computers. Lukenbill comes to Ancilla this spring as an adjunct instructor of Business Law. Lukenbill earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science, a Master of Philosophy in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge, and a Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University School of Law. Adam currently works as an attorney at the law firm of Stevens, Travis, Fortin & Lukenbill, LLP. “We are excited to welcome these new faculty members to the Ancilla College community,” said Dr. Joanna F. Blount, Dean of Academic and Student Services. “These individuals are well qualified and demonstrate a true passion for teaching. Adding them as faculty will prove very beneficial to our student body.”College Goal Sunday provides free help to Indiana students filing for financial aid College Goal SundaySM is a charitable program of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA) that provides free information and assistance to Indiana families filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Now in its 21st year, College Goal Sunday has helped more than 75,000 Indiana students and families complete the complicated FAFSA form properly and on time, and has been cited as a valuable resource for first-generation college students and at-risk youth. For Indiana students seeking undergraduate admission to a college or technical school in 2010, it is important to file the FAFSA – the form required by educational institutions nationwide – so that it is received by the federal processor by March 10. By filing on time, students have an improved chance of receiving federal and state grants, loans and scholarships, as well as other financial aid. College Goal Sunday 2010 is at 2 p.m. (local time) Sunday, Feb. 21, at 37 sites statewide (a site list is enclosed). At the event, financial aid professionals from Indiana colleges and universities walk through the FAFSA line-by-line and answer families’ individual questions. This year, all sites offer FAFSA online capabilities and many have Spanish interpreters. For more information, visit www.CollegeGoalSunday.org. Program assists first-generation college students and at-risk youth College Goal Sunday answers families’ financial aid questions Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s) and bring their parents’ completed 2009 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms and other 2009 income and benefits information. If students worked last year, they should also bring their income information. Students 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their own completed 2009 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2009 income and benefits information. Pens and FAFSA forms will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own FAFSA forms and their U.S. Department of Education Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) if filing online. Parents will also need to obtain PINs to file online. To obtain a PIN, go to www.pin.ed.gov. Attendees may win educational prizes Experts from the financial aid community help families “Financial aid professionals have seen firsthand the disappointment of students who don’t complete their financial aid paperwork properly,” said Deb Sizemore, Director of Student Financial Services for St. Joseph’s College, who co-chairs College Goal Sunday with Allmon. “That’s why the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association continues to provide College Goal Sunday for Indiana students and families. If our assistance gives students a better chance at higher education, we’re fulfilling our mission.” Twenty-first Century Scholars can benefit from College Goal Sunday Program is a national model Helpline open during Financial Aid Awareness Month ISFAA’s College Goal Sunday is one of the highlights of Financial Aid Awareness Month. In February, students and their families can call the Learn More Resource Center helpline at 800-992-2076 and have their questions answered by financial aid professionals. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education supports the helpline. For more information about College Goal Sunday or Financial Aid Awareness Month, call the helpline or visit www.CollegeGoalSunday.org.Ancilla College Stressed as Affordable, Intelligent Option While the economy continues to drag and many families find themselves in tight financial situations, Ancilla College president Dr. Ron May is stressing the Donaldson-based College as an affordable and intelligent option for those looking to continue their education. “Our programs provide the foundation for success in baccalaureate programs as well as for the transition into the world of work,” said Dr. May. “We are in a convenient location and we offer students educational opportunities in a small, student-focused environment. “We are here, and we have space available for the spring term.” Spring semester courses are set to begin January 11, and the College will continue to take registrations through January 15. According to Dr. May, students of all backgrounds may qualify for need-based and Academic REACH grants, in addition to state and federal aid. Erin Alonzo, Director of Admissions, agreed, stating that affordability shouldn’t be an obstacle to affording college and pursuing one’s dreams. “There are three main things all students need to ask themselves when they’re choosing a college: ‘Can I get accepted and do I fit?’; ‘Does the college have what I need to be successful?’; and ‘Can I afford to go?’ “Ancilla fits all three criteria, and we’re right here in their own backyard.” Alonzo encouraged prospective students to contact Admissions at (574) 936-8898 Ext. 330 to schedule a visit, tour, and placement test, free of charge. According to Alonzo, college staff will be available to guide students through the application process, financial aid, and support services, ensuring that those individuals are given the best possible foundation to achieve their goals.
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