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Argosy University, Twin Cities Hosts Information Session With FBI Special Agent

(EAGAN, Minn. - 2012)   Argosy University, Twin Cities hosted an informal discussion session with FBI Special Agent, Karie Gibson Madson on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 5 p.m. at its Eagan campus. Designed to offer attendees more information about careers in the FBI, the event offered the audience the opportunity to engage with the speaker about her profession and distinguished career. The event was hosted by the criminal justice and forensic psychology programs at the campus.

Dr. Gibson has served as a Special Agent with the FBI for six years and is assigned to the International Terrorism, Horn of Africa squad where she investigates acts of terrorism in the United States and abroad.  In addition, Dr. Gibson is the Primary Coordinator for the Minneapolis Division's National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC) Program.  As the Primary NCAVC Coordinator, she routinely works with law enforcement agencies as a liaison for the Behavioral Analysis Units on homicide, missing person, counterterrorism, threat of violence, and kidnapping cases.  Also, Dr. Gibson is involved with the Employee Assistance Program, Critical Incident Program, and the Crisis Negotiation Team.

Prior to becoming an agent with the FBI, Dr. Gibson was and continues to be a licensed psychologist.  She was an officer in the United States Air Force (USAF) where, for four years, she worked as a psychologist conducting therapy and psychological assessments for military members and their families.  After the USAF, Dr. Gibson was a Forensic Evaluator for the State of Washington for one year before leaving to join the FBI.  As a Forensic Evaluator, Dr. Gibson completed court ordered evaluations such as competency to stand trial, mental state at time of offense, diminished capacity, insanity, and civil commitment evaluations for sex offenders and the mentally ill and dangerous.  Dr. Gibson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota, Morris, and a Master of Arts and Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from The Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Twin Cities. 

About Argosy University

Argosy University (www.argosy.edu), with 28 campus locations in 13 states and its online program, is a private academic institution dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to students in a supportive learning environment where academic knowledge is enriched by the acquisition of interpersonal skills vital to success.  Argosy University has seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law.  With one of the largest communities of graduate students in the nation, Argosy University offers doctoral and master’s degree programs in Psychology, Business, Counseling and Education.  The institution also offers bachelor’s degree programs in Psychology, Business, Liberal Arts and Criminal Justice and, through The Art Institute of California, serves as an important source of education for design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts students and professionals.  Degree level and programs offered vary by location. Full and part-time law programs are offered through Western State College of Law. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org). Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2610. Argosy University, Nashville is authorized for operations as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. See auprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.

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Argosy University, Salt Lake City Honored as “Best of State”

(DRAPER, Ut. – 2012)   Argosy University, Salt Lake City is delighted to announce that the campus has been named “Best of State” in the Education category of the annual prestigious state awards. Dr. Kerrie Naylor, Chair of the Department of Education, has been named Best Administrator and the campus as a whole was awarded Best Curriculum Development for the Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor program.

The Best of State Awards were created to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. By recognizing excellence in our community and sharing examples of success and triumph in so many worthy endeavors, we hope all will be inspired to reach a little higher, to try a little harder, and to work a little smarter for our dreams and goals.

The Best of State Judges are looking for individuals, businesses, and organizations that excel in their endeavors, use innovative approaches or methods and contribute to a better quality of life in Utah. Entries were judged based as follows:

·       (50%) Achievement in the field of endeavor.

·       (30%) Innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods, or processes.

·       (20%) Contribution to the quality of life in Utah.

According to the Best of State organization, candidates make Utah a better place. Community service, charitable contributions (financial or goods and services), family-friendly employment policies, environmentally sound practices or policies, increased employment opportunities, community beautification, education, contribution to a strong economy, and cultural contributions are just a few ways people and organizations make Utah a better place to live and work.

“We are honored to have Argosy University named as a Best of State award recipient,” says Campus President David Tietjen, “and to have Dr. Kerrie Naylor’s contributions to the university, her students and her field recognized in such a manner.”

About Argosy University

Argosy University (www.argosy.edu), with 28 campus locations in 13 states and online, is a private academic institution dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law. With one of the largest communities of graduate students in the nation, Argosy University offers doctoral and master’s degree programs in Psychology, Business, Counseling and Education. The institution offers bachelor’s degree programs in Psychology, Business, Liberal Arts and Criminal Justice and, through The Art Institute of California, serves as an important source of education for design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts students and professionals. Degree levels and programs offered vary by location. Full and part-time law programs are offered through Western State College of Law. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org). Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2610. See auprograms.info  for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.

Argosy University, Nashville - Get Ready for College Boot Camp

When: July 31, Aug 1, 2, 3 


Time: 1pm to 3pm 


What: Get Ready for College Boot Camp 


Why: This will allow upcoming fall students and other interested students to learn about the process, get them excited about school and to stay focused while being involved with learning before school starts in September. The Boot Camp will be “techniques to manage your time & energy”. I know a lot of our students get overwhelmed when they begin the program and we want to make sure we offer some tips to help them stay focused and organized. We want to help students transition from the attitude and skills of a youth to the attitude and skills of an adult. 


Agenda: Daily activities including program chairs, graduates, outside community coming in to  present. We will host a technology workshop and writing Workshop during the camp. On the last day we will go over steps to getting started and give out certificates for completing the boot camp with a small luncheon at the end.

Reflective Practice of Multi-unicultural School Leaders

(ORANGE, Ca.  – 2012)   Dr. Roberto Cases, Program Chair for the administrative credential and graduate degree program for the five Southern California campuses of Argosy University has co-authored the book, Reflective Practice of Multi-unicultural School Leaders. Released in February of this year with co-author Dr. Paul Rodriguez of Cambridge College, the book was intended to address the authors’ deep-seated concerns for children who have been tagged “at risk” of school failure by the broad standards of the current school system.

Their aim is to improve the process of educating these children with new student-centric leadership and instruction methods that emphasize conscientiousness in the way educators should approach their students.  The authors, through their experience in leadership and instruction with children of different cross-culturally diverse backgrounds or who speak different languages, have made that experience a gauge for developing Reflective Practice of Multi-unicultural School Leaders, a book that may very well define a new standard in the way school systems operate.

Reflective practice involves the capacity to reflect on action so as to engage in a process of continuous learning, understanding, and thus improvement. (This is engagement on the individual leader, educator basis – a fluid way of adjusting and improving leadership methods day by day.) Multi-uniculturalism is the concept that, before understanding and acknowledging other cultures, individuals must first comprehend and embrace their own beliefs, values, traditions and physical environment. The authors, issuing a call for change in the American school system, advocate reflective practice as the best method to train multi-unicultural school leaders in the leadership and instruction of a cross-culturally diverse student body.

This book is a clarion call for educators throughout the United States.  The demographic trends indicate the need for updating, if not overhauling, the standards and methods with which America educates its young.  Sooner or later, the cases of students “at risk” of school failure will become a significant portion of the statistics as the educational system does not adjust to children’s cross-culturally diverse backgrounds and languages.  Before this happens, the authors have sounded the call for change as soon as humanly possible.

Dr. Casas has served as an adjunct professor in graduate and undergraduate courses in Education and Educational leadership for Cambridge College, Chapman University, Ontario, Concordia University, Irvine and California State University, Los Angeles.  Dr. Casas retired from public education in 2008 after serving more than 36 years.  He served as Deputy Superintendent for Lynwood Unified School District and as District Superintendent for Brawley Union High School District, in California. 

About Argosy University

Argosy University (www.argosy.edu), with 19 campus locations in 13 states and its online program, is a private academic institution dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to students in a supportive learning environment where academic knowledge is enriched by the acquisition of interpersonal skills vital to success.  Argosy University has five colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Undergraduate Studies.  With one of the largest communities of graduate students in the nation, Argosy University offers doctoral and master’s degree programs in Psychology, Business, Counseling and Education.  The institution also offers bachelor’s degree programs in Psychology, Business, Liberal Arts and Criminal Justice.  Degree level and programs offered vary by location.  Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org). Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2610. See auprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.

Argosy University, Salt Lake City Campus President Appointed to Board of Utah Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit

(DRAPER, Ut. – 2012)   Argosy University, Salt Lake City Campus President David Tietjen has been appointed to the board of the Somos Foundation, the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arm of the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Tietjen will serve as a member of the organization’s Education Committee.

The mission of the Somos Foundation is to provide financial support through scholarships for post-secondary education, mentoring workshops, and networking resources to Utah Latino students and adults who have demonstrated a strong commitment to education and our community. In turn, the students will contribute to the economic development and well-being of all communities in Utah. The Utah Hispanic Business Leadership Foundation, d.b.a. Somos Foundation, is  a501 (c) (3) non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors selected from local business, education and community leaders. The Somos Foundation is in partnership with the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in this endeavor.

“I am honored to serve as a member of the board of the SOMOS Foundation and look forward to helping the organization as it continues to provide the resources that Latino students and adults need to become leaders in our community,” says Tietjen.

The long range goal of the Somos Foundation is to develop and sustain a cadre of skilled, educated and diverse business leaders to assist in the future social and economic development of the Utah Latino community.

About Argosy University

Argosy University (www.argosy.edu), with 28 campus locations in 13 states and its online program, is a private academic institution dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to students in a supportive learning environment where academic knowledge is enriched by the acquisition of interpersonal skills vital to success.  Argosy University has seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law.  With one of the largest communities of graduate students in the nation, Argosy University offers doctoral and master’s degree programs in Psychology, Business, Counseling and Education.  The institution also offers bachelor’s degree programs in Psychology, Business, Liberal Arts and Criminal Justice and, through The Art Institute of California, serves as an important source of education for design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts students and professionals.  Degree level and programs offered vary by location. Full and part-time law programs are offered through Western State College of Law. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org). Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2610. See auprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.