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• Judit Puskas, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineer at the University of Akron, was named the Austin Chemical Co. chair in the engineering college. The chair is funded by the Austin Chemical Co. of Buffalo Grove, Ill.

• Three Akron Public Schools teachers were named National Board-Certified Teachers by the American Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Judith Maver is certified in early childhood through young adult school counseling and works at Ellet High; Anna Panning, in early to middle age literacy, at Rankin Elementary; and Rosemary Floccari, in early and middle childhood literacy, at Hatton and Barrett elementary schools. Sonya Infantino was certified in early adolescence science at Black River Local’s Middle School.

• David Baker, executive director of the Center for the History of Psychology at the University of Akron, was appointed to the 10-member Smithsonian Affiliations Advisory Council, which represents 170 affiliated museums and related organizations.

• Ten Kent State University employees were honored with the third annual President’s Excellence Awards and $1,000 checks each. The awards honor nonteaching staffers who help advance the goals of the university. Honored were Brice Biggin, head gymnastics coach; Donna Carlton, assistant director, Center for Student Involvement; Barb Casher, human resources records manager; Cheryl Cunnagin, clerical specialist, global education; Vanessa Decker, secretary, sociology; Ben Hollis, senior instructional designer, College of Communication and Information; Andy Huston, lead IT user support analyst; Constance Longmire, special assistant, Student Services — Geauga campus; Mollie Miller, adaptive technology coordinator, Student Accessibility Services; and Kathy Schumann, custodial worker.

• Three college students from Canton received scholarships from the Greater Canton Martin Luther King Jr. Commission: University of Chicago student Omari K. Moore, University of Akron student Raquel L. Robinson-Poulson and University of North Carolina student Ashley D. Stevens.

• University of Mount Union employees Janice Williams, a secretary, and Tom Wise, lab manager, received the Elizabeth W. and Joseph K. Davidson Staff Award for their commitment to the campus.

• Debra Adams Simmons, editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, was named the 2012 winner of the Robert G. McGruder Award for Diversity by Kent State’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The award recognizes media professionals who encourage diversity in journalism. She is the former editor of the Akron Beacon Journal.

Military

• Coast Guardsman Kevin P. Cline, son of Cheri Cline of Akron and Mark Cline of Tallmadge, graduated from basic training at the Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May, N.J. He is a 2011 graduate of Tallmadge High.

Home » Media Center » Press Releases Jan 6, 2012 Issues: Education, ESEA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), the senior Democrat on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, issued the following statement today marking the tenth anniversary of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and warning that a recent turn by House Republicans to abandon bipartisanship in rewriting the law, without learning the lessons of the last decade or achieving consensus on reform, will fail the nation’s students.

“Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. This watershed law reaffirmed the nation’s promise that all children must have equal access to a quality education no matter their background. It moved our education system forward, but it is now in desperate need of a rewrite.  And a successful reform of NCLB requires bipartisanship – the same kind of bipartisanship that made reform possible ten years ago.

We have learned a lot since the law’s enactment. Thanks to NCLB, the evidence is irrefutable that all kids can learn if given an opportunity to succeed, regardless of their zip code or income. However, the law’s reforms are now outdated. It is now restraining schools from making the kinds of improvements needed to benefit students, communities and the economy.

That’s why there is broad consensus to take what we have learned from educators, parents, school districts, states and other advocates, and create an education system for the 21st century. A fundamental rewrite of NCLB should reflect current best practices, be built on college and career ready standards, and protect kids in the process.

For decades, Democrats and Republicans have recognized that America’s long-term economic strength depends on quality educational opportunities for all children. And for decades, education laws have been written on a bipartisan basis. This has proved a successful model for everyone, especially for children.

While parties in both Houses working together is the tried and true way to accomplish education reform, House Republicans have now opted to walk away from bipartisanship and craft partisan legislation. By abandoning efforts to reach a consensus, this partisanship shuts the door on NCLB reform in this Congress. And the end of the rewrite of this law means our nation’s children will be stuck under an outdated law for the foreseeable future. 

Failing to rewrite NCLB is tragic.  In a child’s educational life, every year, every semester, matters.  They cannot afford to wait until sixth grade or tenth grade to get the education they deserve.  That’s why the Administration is doing what it can, absent congressional action, offering states flexibility from NCLB that reflects the consensus on how to improve upon current law.  Nearly 40 states have signed up. 

Instead of pushing a partisan bill down a predictable path of failure, it’s time that Congress come together to get things done on behalf of the American people. Hammering out a consensus and getting education reform right are not easy tasks, but they are entirely doable.  Democrats and Republicans working together is the only way forward for our nation’s children, our economy and our national competitiveness. When adults work together, kids win.”

With an online contract management degree, you would be responsible for the procurement of services and goods necessary to keep the firm running and services that keep their companies running.

Contract management is the process of managing contract for goods, services and works. It includes monitoring performance, commercial elements, logistics, delivery, improvement, and customer concerns. Procurement majors and contract management masters degree students focus on increasing the revenue of the organization while reducing the costs involved with purchasing. The United States federal government is a major employer with Important skills to have include communications, negotiation skills, leadership skills, and knowledge of supply-chain management as well as logistics. Online contract management and acquisition management degrees prepare students to administer and manage processes by which a firm or organization contracts for goods and services to support its operations.

Online Contract Management Degree Programs

Strayer University

• Associate in Arts in Acquisition and Contract Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Acquisition and Contract Management
• Diploma: Acquisition and Contract Management
• Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration in Acquisition
• MBA in Acquisition
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration – Acquisition and Contract

• Contract Management (Master Certificate)
• Government Contract Management (Master Certificate)
• Essentials Commercial Contract Management (Certificate)
• Essentials Government Contract Management (Certificate)
• Mastering Contract Management (Certificate)
• Advanced Contract Management (Certificate

Contract Management Education and Training

Courses in contract management and procurement often include business law, accounting, financial management, acquisitions, contract management methods, marketing, and sales. Other contract management courses in bachelor and contract management masters degree programs might include legal and financial management courses, business law, acquisitions courses, and contract management methods.

Skills and knowledge you acquire in the contract management program of study are:

• Knowledge of supply chain management
• Logistics management
• Procurement management
• Communication skills, leadership skills, and negotiation skills
• Technology skills

Contract Management Careers

Acquisitions and contract managers are also known as purchasing agents or buyers. To be successful, contract managers must a good understanding of economics, finance, marketing, negotiation, and contract management. Buyers purchase goods destined for resale, products as diverse as Christmas trees, clothing, and electronics. Purchasing agents secure goods and services needed for use within their own company, such as raw materials or office supplies.

Contract managers consider sales records and inventory levels, target potential suppliers, and keep abreast of changing supply and demand trends. They must have a sound understanding of economics and purchasing trends contractors of public services across the country.

This can include contract law and administration, negotiations, buying procedures and logistics, cost and price analysis, vendor relations, and auditing and inspection. Areas of employment can be found high-technology systems, international purchasing, and construction.

Expected Salary and Projected Career Growth

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that employment of purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents is expected to increase 7% between 2008 and 2018. The BLS reports the following income levels for 2008: Purchasing managers – $89,160; Middle 50% – $67,370 and $115,830; lowest 10% below $51,490; highest 10% over $142,550.

Many acquisitions managers work in manufacturing and wholesale trade. The United States federal government and military are also major employers with professionals with a contract management degree. The median salary is about $80,000 for procurement and acquisitions managers.

Hopefully, you have already given some thought to how to eat healthy at college.  This issue is more important than it might seem for a wide variety of reasons.  At the top of the list is that dreaded and quite real, Freshman Fifteen.  If you were thinking that the Freshman Fifteen was some kind of myth, think again, because it is quite real.  Often being away from home for the first time goes hand in hand with poor food choices.  Lets see how you can keep the Freshman Fifteen from becoming a problem for you.

Beware of Fast Food

The first step you should take is to make sure that you have adopted healthy food choices before you go to college.  In this way, you will know what you should be eating.  Not all food is equally good for you, and that means that there are many foods that you should avoid.  Processed food and junk food should be off your food list, but this could present a problem.

Unfortunately, it is a very sad commentary on the higher education system in general that unhealthy food choices are literally everywhere.  For example, these days, fast food restaurants, are not just near college and university campuses, but have been placed in central areas at many universities.  This change most definitely has played a role in increasing waistlines and the global obesity epidemic.

Why is it such a big deal that there are fast food establishments on your college campus?  For starters, it makes it very difficult for students to eat a healthy meal.  After all, if you’re not accustomed to preparing your own meals, you might be extremely tempted to grab something, and odds are you will use nearby options.  Fast food is also cheap as well, and you might not have a great deal of money at your disposal.  Third, if you are pressed for time, you are much more likely to take advantage of whatever options are available.

What Can You Do to Eat Healthy Food at College?

Youve put a lot of time into test prep tutoring and thinking about how to survive college, and the last thing you want to do is ruin your health when you arrive at college.  So what should you do?  Here are a few ways to eat healthy and avoid the Freshman Fifteen.

Five Eating Healthy Tips

1. Look for healthy options at your school, as they may exist.  Taking the time to know what they are could pay off.
2. Dont assume that food that looks healthy is indeed healthy no matter where it comes from.  This means asking for nutritional information.
3. Prepare your own food.  This way you know what you are eating!
4. Preferably before you go to college, know what healthy food options are out there, and learn to prepare some healthy meals of your own.  You may think that you have better things to do, but eating good food will help you feel better, look better, sleep better and maybe even perform better while in college.
5. Use your food budget wisely.  This means be a smart shopper and look for deals.