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Charlene Purtlebaugh to lead Harrison College's Fort Wayne campus

Harrison College — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:51 GMT

Harrison College, a private sector college serving 6,000 students at 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio as well as Online, announced today that Charlene Purtlebaugh will serve as President of the college's Fort Wayne campus. Purtlebaugh will be responsible for the overall operations of the Fort Wayne campus, including development, planning, staffing and support in the areas of admissions, education, placement, financial aid and administration.

Purtlebaugh most recently served as President of Harrison College's Muncie campus. She joined Harrison College in November 2001 as an admissions representative at the Indianapolis East campus. She was later promoted to Assistant Corporate Director of Recruitment, and subsequently Corporate Director of Recruitment before assuming the Campus President position in Muncie in 2007. Prior to joining Harrison College, Purtlebaugh's professional experience included stints as a corporate trainer, an IT recruiter and a residence hall director. An Indiana native, Purtlebaugh received both her Master of Arts in Organizational Professional Communication and Development and her Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from Ball State University. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership through Walden University.

Purtlebaugh's professional memberships include the Learning, Education and Training Professionals Group, and Career College Executives. She was a member of the Muncie - Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and its Small Business Council and Women in Business, and she is a Certified Personnel Consultant.

"Charlene has had a tremendous impact in Muncie, and has built many strong relationships," said Greg Bond, Harrison College's Vice President of Operations. "We look forward to her achieving the same level of success in Fort Wayne."

Harrison College's Fort Wayne campus offers Associates and Bachelor's degrees in 13 programs through the Schools of Business, Criminal Justice and Health Sciences. The campus also offers certificates and diplomas in an additional three programs of study. The campus is located at 6413 N. Clinton Street on the city's northwest side.

About Harrison College
Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College using social media to award full ride scholarship

Harrison College — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:52:34 GMT

Public will decide winner via college's Facebook page

Harrison College, a private sector college serving 6,000 students at 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio as well as Online, announced today that the college is hosting a contest on its Facebook page to award a full tuition scholarship to one of two high school seniors. The contest will run through March 31.

McCartney Walden, a senior at Blackford High School in Hartford City, and Cassidy Jones, a senior at F.J. Reitz High School in Evansville, are the finalists for the scholarship. The finalists were chosen by Harrison College's Scholarship Committee based on their 500-word essays about why they are career focused and success driven students, a letter of recommendation from a school or work reference, and a letter of recommendation from a relative. The winning student will receive a full tuition scholarship to apply toward an associate's degree, and the runner-up will receive a half-tuition scholarship toward an associate's degree.

The public can vote for the student they believe is most deserving of the scholarship by visiting Harrison College's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HarrisonCollege. After "Liking" the page, voters should click on "Contests" in the panel on the left side of the page. They will then be directed to a page where they can view a video from each of the students, and vote for the student of their choice. There is a one vote per person limit. The winner will be announced via the Harrison College Facebook page on April 1.

"This particular scholarship is being offered to high school seniors, and we wanted to engage the applicants and their friends in the process," said Jason Konesco, Harrison College president. "Knowing that high school students are active in social media, we thought that this would be a unique way of choosing the winner. Both of our finalists are very deserving of the scholarship, and we will be pleased with the result regardless of the outcome."

Walden plans to use her scholarship to pursue an A.A.S. degree in Human Resources at Harrison College's Muncie Campus. Jones says that she would like to pursue an A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology at Harrison College's Evansville Campus.

In addition to the full and half-tuition scholarships for which the finalists are competing, Harrison College also awarded two $2,500 scholarships to the contest's semi-finalists. Morgan Egan from Whiteland High School will apply her $2,500 scholarship toward an A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology at Harrison College's Indianapolis-Northwest Campus, and Jessica Huber from Rising Sun High School will pursue an A.A.S. degree in Surgical Technology at Harrison College's Indianapolis-East Campus.

Harrison College makes more than $500,000 in scholarships available to its students each year.

About Harrison College
Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

The Chef's Academy Announces Fee Waiver For Military Students

Harrison College — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:35:00 GMT

Military Students Applying To Culinary Institution Will Pay No Application Fee

The Chef's Academy, the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that effective immediately, and continuing through the summer, military students applying to programs at The Chef's Academy will have their $50 application fee waived.

A military student is defined as an active member of the armed forces, veteran of the armed forces, active reservist and National Guard member, retiree of the armed forces, and/or a dependent of a member of the armed forces. A veteran must have been discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge), after serving for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training. Dependents of members of the armed forces must verify eligibility with a current and valid military ID card.

"The Chef's Academy is pleased to offer an application fee waiver in recognition of the selflessness, patriotism and heroism by our troops, veterans, National Guard and reserves," said Jayson Boyers, national division president of The Chef's Academy. "Many members of the armed forces opt for a career in the culinary industry upon their discharge from military service, and this is our way of supporting them in their transition to civilian life."

The Chef's Academy operates campuses in Indianapolis and near Raleigh, N.C. Students can choose to study Culinary Arts (A.A.S. degree), Pastry Arts (A.A.S. degree), or Hospitality and Restaurant Management (B.S. degree). The Hospitality and Restaurant Management program is also offered online.

ABOUT THE CHEF'S ACADEMY:
The Chef's Academy is the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study. More than 6,000 students altogether are enrolled at Harrison College's 12 campuses, its online division and The Chef's Academy. Headquartered in Indianapolis, The Chef's Academy opened a second academy on a 4.37-acre campus in North Carolina's Triangle in August 2011. At The Chef's Academy, students become prepared and marketable graduates entering the fields of culinary arts, pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management through classroom and experiential instruction that sets up expectations for the real-life industry. The college's culinary division provides an environment that fosters students' passion for culinary arts and hospitality and a curriculum developed by the most qualified instructors and leaders in the market. The Chef's Academy is endorsed and accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). For more information about The Chef's Academy, visit http://www.thechefsacademy.com.

Harrison College to offer FAFSA Workshops at campuses statewide

Harrison College — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:28:35 GMT

Financial Aid professionals will assist with completion of application materials

Harrison College, a private sector college serving 6,000 students at 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio as well as Online, announced today that students can get assistance with preparation of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the paperwork required of all individuals seeking financial aid for college. Harrison College is offering the free assistance to anyone needing help, regardless of which college they are planning to attend in the fall.

The state deadline for filing the FAFSA for the 2012-2013 academic year is March 10, 2012. The federal deadline for filing the FAFSA is June 30, 2012.

To prepare their FAFSA, students will need their 2011 tax information, along with their parents' if they were born before January 1, 1988. There are other situations that do not require students to include their parents' tax information, which can be found at http://www.fafsa.com/understanding-fafsa/fafsa-dependency.

Indiana's College Goal Sunday, the date that many colleges and universities host FAFSA Workshops, is Feb. 12, 2012. Harrison College will hold their workshops throughout the following week to ensure that those seeking financial aid for college will have multiple opportunities to seek assistance with completion of the FAFSA.

Dates and locations for Harrison College FAFSA Workshops (all times local):

Elkhart Campus - Feb. 13, 6-7:30pm
56075 Parkway Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46516
574-522-0397

Fort Wayne Campus - Feb. 13-March 9
Mon., Wed., Thur., 10am-noon
Tue., Wed., 4:30-6pm
6413 North Clinton Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
260-471-7667

Evansville Campus - Feb. 15, 3-7pm
4601 Theater Drive
Evansville, IN 47715
812-476-6000

Indianapolis East Campus - Feb. 15, 9am-7pm
8150 Brookville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46239
317-375-8000

Terre Haute Campus - Feb. 15, 10am-noon and 5-7pm
1378 South State Road 46
Terre Haute, IN 47803
812-877-2100

Anderson Campus - Feb. 16, 6-8pm
140 East 53rd Street
Anderson, IN 46013
765-644-7514

Columbus Campus - Feb. 16 (3-7pm) and Feb. 19 (1-3pm)
2222 Poshard Drive
Columbus, IN 47203
812-379-9000

Indianapolis Northwest Campus - Feb. 16, 5-7pm
6300 Technology Center Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46278
317-873-6500

Indianapolis Downtown Campus - Feb. 16, 6-8pm
550 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-264-5656

Lafayette Campus - Feb. 16, 6-7:30pm
4705 Meijer Court
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-447-9550

Muncie Campus - Feb. 16, 6-8pm
411 West Riggin Road
Muncie, IN 47303
765-288-8681

Harrison College enters MOU with university in India

Harrison College — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:40:00 GMT

Harrison College, a private sector college serving 6,000 students at 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio as well as Online, announced today that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM) in Hyderabad, India.� The agreement will allow the institutions to further explore and define parameters around their partnership in student exchange programs, faculty exchange programs, and jointly developed and delivered certificates at the post-graduate level.

Dr. John Woods, Director of International Operations for Harrison College, joined Mrs. Aarathy Sampathy, President and CEO of SSIM, in making the announcement.

"Harrison College is extremely pleased to have signed an MOU with Siva Sivani," Woods said. "Our two institutions have a rich history of advancing the personal and professional success of their students.� We are excited to explore the specific ways that our institutions can work together as higher education becomes truly global.� Initially, we are focused on student exchange, faculty exchange, and a partnership focused on giving SSIM students access to business courses."

Harrison College has been developing international partnerships with colleges and universities, businesses, and governments for two years.� The college currently has nearly 100 international students studying in South Africa and Bangladesh.� Its goal is to have international partnerships on all five continents within five years.

SSIM is a well known business school in India.� The college ranks 30^th among the nation's 4,000 business schools surveyed by Barons in February 2011.

About Harrison College

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. ;Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College Veterinary Assisting Program Receives NAVTA Accreditation

Harrison College — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:32:00 GMT

College Is One Of Six Schools Nationally To Receive Accreditation

Dr. Myra Jones, national dean of the Harrison College School of Veterinary Technology (harrison.edu), has announced that the Veterinary Assisting program offered at the college's Indianapolis Northwest campus has received accreditation through the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). The mission of NAVTA is to represent and promote the profession of veterinary technology.

Harrison College's Veterinary Assisting program is designed to prepare students to enter into a career as a veterinary assistant, a part of the veterinary team whose duties include basic animal husbandry, animal restraint, preparation of laboratory samples, oral and topical medicine administration, sterilization of surgical and laboratory equipment, sanitization of animal areas, and additional basic veterinary office practices.� Students are required to complete 36 credit hours to receive program certification. The curriculum covers all topics that an assistant would need in a veterinary facility, from behavior and restraint techniques to medical ethics and office assisting.

Harrison College started its Veterinary Assisting program in April 2011, and applied for the NAVTA accreditation in July.� The accreditation allows graduates to take a national certification exam to become Approved Veterinary Assistants.� Harrison College is one of only six programs nationally that have received NAVTA accreditation.

"Because we only began offering the program in April, we haven't yet graduated anyone from the Veterinary Assisting program," Dr. Jones said.� "Receiving NAVTA accreditation so quickly is important, because it means that all of our students are going to graduate from an accredited program."

Harrison College's School of Veterinary Technology also offers an Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) in Veterinary Technology.� That program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

About Harrison College

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College hires Michael Crowley to serve as VP of Legal and Compliance

Harrison College — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:32:54 GMT

Harrison College (www.harrison.edu), a private sector college with more than 6,000 students studying at 12 campuses and Online, announced today that Michael Crowley has been hired to serve as the college's Vice President of Legal and Compliance.

In his role with Harrison College, Michael will lead all legal aspects of the college's business, including the further development of its compliance and regulatory strategy.

Michael's legal career in Indianapolis includes the last two-and-a-half years within higher education at ITT Educational Services, where he served as Corporate Counsel and Director of Human Resources. �Previously, he served as Corporate Counsel for Product Action International - a two thousand employee quality assurance company - and Corporate Counsel and Director of The Steak & Shake Companies, where he oversaw all non-litigation matters for the corporation. Michael began his legal career as a practicing attorney with Locke Reynolds (now Frost Brown Todd), The Reis Law Firm, and Drewery, Simmons & Vorenhm.

Michael received his B.A. in Political Science from Purdue University, and his J.D. from Indiana University's School of Law in Bloomington.

ABOUT HARRISON COLLEGE

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

National Survey places Harrison College near top in several categories

Harrison College — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:02:00 GMT

A national survey of 673 colleges and universities has revealed that Harrison College (www.harrison.edu), a private sector college based in Indianapolis with more than 6,000 students studying at 12 campuses and Online, scored well above the national average in key areas of Level of Academic Challenge, Active and Collaborative Learning, Student-Faculty Interaction, and Supportive Campus Environment.

The findings are based on an annual survey by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), which asks first-year college students and seniors to evaluate their college experience on a variety of learning activities.� NSSE randomly surveyed a statistically significant sampling of first-year Online students at Harrison College, and compared the results to other private colleges and universities in the Great Lakes Region, as well as all other colleges and universities who participated in the survey nationally.

First-year students indicated that they were pleased with the supportive campus environment at Harrison College.� Among the results (with comparisons to national data, where available):

84% positively rated their relationships with administrative personnel and offices (compared to 62% nationally).
78% indicated they received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty (Compared to 60% nationally)
95% asked questions/contributed to class discussions (compared to 61% nationally).
73% said faculty members were available, helpful and sympathetic.
83% felt the institution had a substantial commitment to their academic success.

Harrison College also scored well in terms of academic rigor and quality of education.� Results revealed (with comparisons to national data, where available):

78% worked harder than expected to meet an instructor's expectations (compared to 61% nationally).
33% wrote at least one paper or report of 20 pages or more (compared to 17% nationally).
89% felt the institution placed substantial emphasis on academics.
70% reported that their exams strongly challenged them to do their best work.
90% of students reported a favorable image of the institution.
75% of seniors would choose Harrison College again if they could start their college career over.

"Harrison College's goal is to challenge students to maximize their potential, while providing a supportive environment that allows our students to achieve their goal of obtaining a career-focused education," said Dr. Dennis A. Trinkle, Harrison College provost and chief academic officer.� "The results of this survey clearly indicate that our staff and faculty are on board with that mission, and that our students are pleased that they chose Harrison College."

Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).� In addition, the college is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA).

ABOUT HARRISON COLLEGE

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College and McGraw-Hill Education partner to offer Career and Business Training

Harrison College — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:06:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Harrison College (www.harrison.edu), a private sector college with more than 6,000 students studying at 12 campuses and Online, announced today that it has formally entered a partnership with McGraw-Hill Education, a leading content, software and services-based education company, to develop customized training and professional development programs in areas such as 21st century skills, leadership training and computer technology for companies globally.

Through the partnership, McGraw-Hill Education will develop full curriculum, as well as interactive digital components and presentations, assessments and success measurement criteria. Harrison College will facilitate the training programs, providing the instructors, the online learning environment, and other services. The training can be conducted at the customer's place of business, an offsite facility, online, or a combination of the three. There is also a solution that allows the training to be viewed using smart devices.

Together, Harrison College and McGraw-Hill Education plan to offer varying levels of customization and training development, much of which will feature media-rich and interactive components. By providing curriculum and training that is more customized and more interactive, Harrison College and McGraw-Hill will foster greater engagement and success for employees and companies worldwide.

"Harrison College and McGraw-Hill will offer a business training model that is very different than any other in the market," said Dr. Dennis A. Trinkle, Harrison College provost and chief academic officer. "We will bring training to the customer, both literally and figuratively. Content will be customized based on the customer's unique business needs, and delivered in a way that they find most convenient."

"This partnership is yet another example of how McGraw-Hill Education is following through on its strategy to become the premier provider of education services and digital learning, two areas with strong underlying secular growth drivers globally," said Chris Cardona, Career Education, Readiness and Training consultant, McGraw-Hill Education. "We are very excited to be able to work with such a well-regarded and trusted career education institution as Harrison College."

Harrison College, which has two-thirds of its more than 6,000 students taking at least one class online, can leverage its Online Learning Platform to teach all or part of the training online. The college is renowned for having some of the most robust and media-rich online content in higher education. Although college credit will not be offered to those who complete coursework, some training will qualify for continuing education credits.

"We understand that area businesses not only need entry-level graduates, but viably skilled employees throughout their organizations," said Chris Hutchinson, Harrison College's Director of Program Development.

ABOUT HARRISON COLLEGE

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

ABOUT MCGRAW-HILL

McGraw-Hill Education is a content, software and services-based education company that draws on its more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions, which improve learning outcomes around the world. McGraw-Hill is the adaptive education technology leader with the vision for creating a highly personalized learning experience that prepares students of all ages for the world that awaits. The company has offices across North America, India, China, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and makes its learning solutions available in more than 65 languages. For additional information, visit mheducation.com.

Harrison College to Offer B.S. in Business Management at Elkhart Campus

Harrison College — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:08:46 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Harrison College (www.harrison.edu), a private sector college with more than 6,000 students studying at 12 campuses and Online, announced today that it will offer a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Management at its Elkhart campus beginning with its January 2012 Quarter.

The program is specifically designed for people who have already attained an Associate's Degree in Business Management. �What makes Harrison College's program offering unique is its flexible schedule. �Students are required to attend class only once every two weeks - a two hour block every other Saturday - while the remaining coursework is completed online. �Instructors are available to tutor students every Saturday. �Most students will complete the degree program in two years (7 quarters).

"Our decision to offer a B.S. in Business Management is based on feedback we received from the community," said Justin Elliott, president of Harrison College's Elkhart Campus. �"Many business leaders - including those that serve on our advisory board - have indicated that a bachelor's degree is desired for many of the positions they have open at this time."

"As the Elkhart Community continues to diversify, I am pleased to see that Harrison College will be offering a B.S. in Business Management that can be offered to Adult Students looking to grow," said Rachelle Shuff, Service Center Manager for Teachers Credit Union in Elkhart. �"This type of degree with flexible scheduling and an accelerated program for students will benefit the growing changes in the workplace. Harrison College listened to our local community and responded with an excellent program."

Harrison College believes that the flexible scheduling option will prove to be very popular. �"For someone who is currently working and trying to raise a family, pursuing further education can be difficult," Elliott said. �"Sometimes, there aren't enough hours in the day. �But if you can complete the majority of your coursework online and attend class for only two hours every other Saturday, obtaining your bachelor's degree becomes more manageable."

Harrison College offers 38 programs in five schools of study (Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology) and through its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. �Harrison College alumni are eligible for lifetime employment assistance from the college.

ABOUT HARRISON COLLEGE

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. � Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. �Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. �In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College Teacher Wins State Award

Harrison College — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:47:31 GMT

(Columbus, OH) - Cherylee Blankenship, a faculty member at Harrison College's Grove City, Ohio campus, received the 2011 Master Teacher Award from the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools at the group's annual meeting in Columbus.

Each year, the association honors teachers at private sector colleges and schools for outstanding service to their students, institutions and profession.

Ms. Blankenship has been employed by Harrison College since January 2010 and currently serves as Medical Program Coordinator for the College. She has been instrumental to the success and significant growth of the current externship program, coordinating networking events with community employers and students, and continuing to lead the charge on the College's efforts to pursue medical assistant programmatic accreditation. She is consistently ranked in the top 10% by her students as an instructor, and serves as a mentor to many new faculty joining the team.

Blankenship resides in Grove City.

ABOUT HARRISON COLLEGE

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. � Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. �Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. �In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College announces scholarships for high school seniors

Harrison College — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:38:00 GMT

Winners will be determined by voting via Harrison College's social media channels

INDIANAPOLIS - Jason Konesco, president of Harrison College (harrison.edu), has announced that the College is accepting applications from high school students for four available scholarships. Applications are due by Dec. 31, 2011.

Open to all high school seniors graduating by June 2012, these opportunities include one for full tuition to be applied to a Harrison College associate degree; one scholarship for half tuition to be applied toward an associate degree; and two $2,500 scholarships. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay describing "Why you are a career focused and success driven student," one letter of recommendation from a school or work reference (i.e. teacher, coach, manager, counselor), and one letter of recommendation from a relative (i.e. parent, guardian, sibling, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc.) for consideration.

"Harrison College has a unique approach in determining what high school students should receive our scholarships, and that reflects our commitment to be a distinctive institution of higher learning," said Konesco. "We encourage all eligible and interested high school seniors to apply for this excellent opportunity for people to learn more about the great candidates who want to attend Harrison College."

After the Harrison College Scholarship Committee determines the top four finalists, all will be video interviewed, and those videos along with the essays will be posted on Harrison College's social media channels for voting by the public. After the conclusion of voting on March 31, 2012, the Harrison College Scholarship Committee will determine the award winners based on each candidate's number of votes from all social media sources. The applicant with the most votes will receive the full tuition scholarship, the second-highest vote-getter will receive the half tuition scholarship, and the other applicants will receive the $2,500 scholarships. Winners will be announced in April 2012. To apply for the scholarship, visit http://www.harrison.edu/highschoolstudentscholarship.

DETAILS:

For the full and half tuitions, the dollar amount awarded will be determined by the Harrison College tuition schedule of the recipients' enrolled program.
The award is to be divided evenly over each term of the student's enrollment until the award is fully distributed.
Students may only apply once, and awards are not eligible for renewal.
Any student who withdraws, or changes to an ineligible program of study, automatically forfeits any remaining scholarship funds.
The scholarships may be used beginning with Harrison College's summer or fall term.

About Harrison College

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Amy Billings named Director of Alumni Relations for Harrison College

Harrison College — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:24:02 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Harrison College, a private sector college with 6,100 students studying at 12 campuses and Online, announced today that it has hired Amy Billings to serve as Director of Alumni Relations.

In this role, Billings will be responsible for managing the Alumni Association Board, collaborating with campus leadership, enhancing communication with alumni and developing and implementing new programs and events designed to engage alumni and strengthen relationships between Harrison College alumni, faculty, staff and students.

"Amy's experience in alumni relations and her passion for connecting people to people, and people to resources to improve their lives, makes her a terrific fit for our culture here at Harrison College," said Dr. Dennis A. Trinkle, Harrison College Provost and Chief Academic Officer.

Billings most recently served as the Marketing and Partnership Development Director for the American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters in Indianapolis.� She also has previous experience in higher education, having served as Associate Director of Alumni Relations for the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago where she directed reunions, award events, and alumni programs that included eMentoring, mock interviews, Lunch With An Alum, and Corporate Tours.

Billings earned her B.A. degree in Elementary Education from National-Louis University.

Harrison College offers 38 programs in five schools of study (Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology) and through its culinary division, The Chef's Academy.� The college offers courses Online and at 12 campuses across Indiana and Ohio.� Harrison College alumni are eligible for lifetime employment assistance from the college.

ABOUT HARRISON COLLEGE

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. �Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College Offering Veterinary Services for Military Members

Nicole Hardison — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:37:14 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (October 18, 2011) - Indianapolis-based Harrison College announced today that it will offer deeply discounted veterinary services to military personnel through its School of Veterinary Technology.� Anyone possessing a current military identification card is eligible for the program, which will be held Oct. 21 from noon-4pm.� Appointments are necessary, and can be arranged by calling (317) 873-6500.

The services offered will include Basic Wellness/Routine Check-Ups, Canine /Feline Vaccinations and Microchipping (including registration).� A nominal fee will be charges to cover Harrison College's costs to provide the service (see service and fee chart below).

Harrison College's Indianapolis Northwest campus, located at 6300 Technology Center Drive, will serve as the host.� Students and faculty from the college's School of Veterinary Technology - including Dr. Elizabeth Clark - will perform the veterinary procedures.

The program is being offered to fill a void that was created when the Fort Knox Veterinary Treatment Facility discontinued offering services in central Indiana.� Those services had previously been offered monthly to the local military community at Fort Benjamin Harrison.� Harrison College officials have indicated that they will consider offering the services on a regular basis if there is a demand for it.

"Members of our nation's armed services give so much to our country, and Harrison College wants to give something back to them," said Dr. Myra Jones, Interim Dean of Harrison College's School of Veterinary Technology.� "This is just a small token of our gratitude.� But if we can make their lives easier in any way, it's certainly worth the effort."

Veterinary services to be offered, and the associated cost:


Microchipping (including registration)	$20.00
Veterinary exam	$25.00
Technician exam only (Nail trim, microchipping, etc)	$10.00

Rabies	$10.00

Canine Distemper/Parvo	$10.00
Bordetella (Kennel cough)	$10.00
Leptospirosis	$10.00
Feline Infectious Test (FeLV/FIV/HW)�� ��	$20.00
Feline distemper	$10.00
Feline leukemia virus	$15.00
Canine Heartworm Test	$10.00

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About Harrison College

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. ��Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses Online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. �Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. �In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College to Hold Its First Commencement for Ohio Graduates

Harrison College — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:35:15 GMT

GROVE CITY, OHIO - Pat Mozley, president of Harrison College's Grove City, OH campus (http://www.harrison.edu), has announced that the College will host its first commencement ceremony for graduates from its Grove City, Ohio campus on Friday, Oct. 28.� Harrison College was established in Indiana in 1902, and opened the Grove City campus in September 2009.

State Representative Cheryl Grossman will address the class of 16 graduates. The ceremony will be held at 7pm at the Grand Oaks Event Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City.� The ceremony will honor students from the June and September graduating classes.

"This is a huge milestone for Harrison College in Ohio, but it's just the beginning of what we plan to accomplish here," Mozley said.� "Harrison College has graduated more than 75,000 students in our 109-year history.� We want to have that kind of impact in Ohio over the next 100 years."

All 16 of the graduates earned Associates Degrees in one of six programs: Accounting, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Human Resources, Medical Assistant, and Medical Reimbursement Technology. Nine of the graduates are from the Medical Assistant program.

ABOUT HARRISON COLLEGE:

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of higher education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and internationally, with 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, a culinary school in Indiana and one in North Carolina, and courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants associate and bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: business, health sciences, information technology, criminal justice, and veterinary technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), Harrison College is dedicated to excellence in higher learning and is currently a candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession. For more information, visit http://www.harrison.edu.

Harrison College To Host American Massage Therapy Association Meeting and Class

Harrison College — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:15:51 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Gary McGee, president of Harrison College's Indianapolis East campus (http://www.harrison.edu), has announced that the College will host the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Indiana chapter meeting, board meeting and continuing education class from Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6, marking the first time Harrison College is hosting this event for the AMTA. The continuing education class is open to AMTA members. The College's Indianapolis East campus offers its own massage therapy program with Marsha K. Thompson serving as coordinator.

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"Harrison College welcomes all members of Indiana's chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association who will be attending this event," said McGee. "We are proud that they have selected our campus as a reflection of Harrison's commitment to offer both associate degrees and certificate programs in therapeutic massage, and we look forward to working with the chapter more in the future."

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Harrison College named 'Military Friendly School' by G.I. Jobs

Harrison College — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:10:22 GMT

G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded Harrison College the designation of "Military Friendly School" for the third consecutive year. The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members and veterans as students.

In its effort to help student veterans find the right school, G.I. Jobs incorporated a survey of student veterans for the first time. This feedback provides prospective military students with insight into the student veteran experience at a particular institution based on peer reviews from current students.� Student veteran survey feedback can be viewed at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/2012 list.

"The Military Friendly Schools list is the go-to resource for prospective student veterans searching for schools that provide the right overall experience," Michael Dakduk, Executive Director for the Student Veterans of America, said.� "Nothing is more compelling than actual feedback from current student veterans."

Service members and veterans can also meet individual student veterans from Harrison College virtually on the website, to learn more about the college and how it helped those students transition from the military to an academic environment.

Harrison College is engaged in a wide variety of initiatives that benefit current military service members, veterans, and their spouses and dependents.� Some of their military initiatives and credentials include:

�� Formation of a Military Advisory Board

�� Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) member

�� Concurrent Admissions Program for Army Enlistees (ConAP) participant

�� Military Experience Credit granted based on American Council on Education (ACE)

�� Financial Aid Analysts who specialize in Veteran Affairs benefits

�� Flexible Military Withdrawal policy for service members who are deployed

�� Military Task Force members assigned to each campus

�� Creation of a Spouse and Dependent Scholarship

�� Participation in Imagine America Military Award Program (MAP) scholarships

"Harrison College is extremely proud to have been named a 'Military Friendly School' for the third consecutive year," Jason Konesco, Harrison College President, said.� "Military service members - as well as their spouses and dependents - make tremendous sacrifices for our country.� As an institution of higher education, we're grateful for their service and, in turn, want to provide them with the unparalleled level of service that they deserve."

The 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools� was compiled through extensive research and a data-driven survey of more than 8,000 schools nationwide. Methodology, criteria and weighting for the list were developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board (AAB) consisting of educators from schools across the country.� A full list of board members can be found at http://militaryfriendlyschools.com/Article/advisory-board/.

"A full story and detailed list of Military Friendly Schools� will be highlighted in the annual Guide to Military Friendly Schools and on a poster, both of which will be distributed to hundreds of thousands of active and former military personnel in early October. The newly redesigned website, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com, features the list, interactive tools and search functionality to assist military veterans with their school decisions.

About Harrison College

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. ��Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

About G.I. Jobs
G.I. Jobs (www.gijobs.com) is published by Victory Media, a veteran-owned business which also publishes The Guide to Military Friendly Schools, Military Spouse and Vetrepreneur magazines and annually rates the nation's "Military Friendly Employers," "Military Spouse Friendly Employers" and "Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses.

Harrison College Offering eTextbooks

Harrison College — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:43:00 GMT

Students studying Online at Harrison College will save as much as 20%-30% off the costs of their textbooks, thanks to the college's implementation of a new eTextbook system. The program will be available when Harrison College's Fall Term begins September 26.

Harrison College says that eTextbooks will be available to Online students for 41 courses, represented by more than 1,000 of the college's 6,100 total students. Harrison College has more than 1,800 students taking 100% of their classes online, and approximately 4,000 take at least one class online.

"Obviously, saving 20%-30% off the cost of textbooks is a huge benefit for our students," said Dr. Dennis Trinkle, Provost and Chief Academic Officer for Harrison College. "But there are other benefits as well. Students will be confident that they have the most up-to-date version of the book, and they will have access anywhere they go." Trinkle explained that the eTextbooks can be accessed on iPhones, iPads, and laptops.

There are also benefits for faculty. Perhaps the most significant is the ability to add notes, examples and updates to the text for all students to see. The system also provides faculty with the fastest, easiest, and most eco-friendly method of evaluating textbooks for possible adoption in the classroom.

Harrison College is partnering with CourseSmart and Cengage Learning on the project. CourseSmart is the world's largest digital course materials provider. It has a rapidly growing digital library and offers the same textbooks printed by major publishers around the world. Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. The company's products and services are designed to foster academic excellence and professional development, increase student engagement, improve learning outcomes and deliver authoritative information to people whenever and wherever they need it. About Harrison College

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College students receive free laptops

Harrison College — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:14:00 GMT

Harrison College will pilot a program at the Terre Haute campus this month, making free laptops available to third-year students pursuing their Bachelor's Degrees in Criminal Justice, and second-year students pursuing Bachelor's Degrees in Business Management.� Faculty members who have those students in class will also receive a free laptop.

Each student in the cohort will receive a Hewlett Packard 4530S Pro Book, to be used for class work.� Harrison College will donate the laptops to the student upon graduation.� The laptops will come complete with Microsoft Office Professional Plus and free help desk support from Matrix.

"The benefits of this program are many," Brennan Randolph, Harrison College's Terre Haute campus president, said.� "It ensures that all students have access to the latest technology, makes them more computer savvy, better prepares them for the workforce, and will likely improve retention rates."

Harrison College will begin the pilot program with the beginning of the Fall Term on September 26, 2011.� An additional class at the college's Indianapolis Downtown campus will receive laptops for the Winter Term in January.� If the pilot program goes well, it could be expanded to all 6,100 students in June 2012.� The college would institute a technology fee to cover costs of the laptops if the program in adopted college-wide next year.

About Harrison College

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. ��Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison College offering five new programs

Harrison College — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:13:00 GMT

Harrison College, a 6,100 student private sector college based in Indianapolis, announced today that it will offer five new degree programs when students start the new Fall Term on September 26.� The new programs are: Interactive Media Design (Bachelor's Degree), Logistics (Associate's Degree), Project Management (Bachelor's Degree), Fashion Merchandising (Bachelor's Degree), and Health Informatics (Bachelor's Degree).

Demand in the job market was the primary factor in the decision to add the new programs, according to Harrison College officials.� "We're providing our students with more than an education.� We're providing them with the skills and knowledge that are valued by employers in today's increasingly competitive job market," Dr. Dennis Trinkle, provost and Chief Academic Officer, said.� "Our research indicates that employers will have a need for graduates from these five degree programs."

Interactive Media Design - B.S. Degree

Students with a bachelor's degree in Interactive Media Design may qualify for occupations as Computer Software Engineers - Applications, Computer Software Engineers - Systems Software, and Computer & Information Systems Managers.� According to a report from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce entitled Indiana's Adult Education and Workforce Skills Performance Report: Preparing Adults for a Brighter Future, those jobs are among the fastest growing high-wage jobs in the state of Indiana.� The program will be available at the Indianapolis-Northwest campus and Online.

Logistics - A.S. Degree

Conexus Indiana, whose mission is to position Indiana as a global leader in manufacturing and logistics, collaborated with Harrison College and industry leaders in developing the curriculum for the college's new Logistics program.� It's the only Logistics program offered in the state that was designed by Conexus and industry leaders.� Logistics is a $1.3 trillion industry in the U.S., and Indiana's employment rate in the sector is 60 percent higher than the national average.� There are nearly 6,100 logistics employers in the state employing more than 250,000 Hoosiers, and employment in the sector is expected to grow by more than 20 percent across the state in the next five years. The program will be available at the Indianapolis-Downtown campus and Online.

Project Management - B.S. Degree

The idea to offer a bachelor's degree in Project Management is the result of input from the leadership team at Eli Lilly and Company.� The world's tenth largest pharmaceuticals company, based in Indianapolis, had a need for a local B.S. program to which it could send employees.� A Harrison College review and analysis of local job postings in the market revealed that the degree is highly coveted by local employers. �The program will be available at the Indianapolis-Downtown campus and Online.

Fashion Merchandising - B.S. Degree

Harrison College previously offered an associate's degree in Fashion Merchandising, but feedback from several companies who hired the graduates from that program - including Nordstrom, Macy's, and Von Maur - expressed a desire for Harrison College to expand the program to include a bachelor's degree.� Research from Eduventures (the leading research consultant for higher education institutions) revealed that most purchasing managers, wholesale buyers, and retail buyers hold at least a bachelor's degree.� The program will be available at the Indianapolis-Downtown campus and Online.

Health Informatics - B.S. Degree

Projected job growth - both nationally and in Indiana - between 2008-2018 for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians is 20 percent or higher.� Similar job growth is expected nationally for Informatics Nurse Specialists during that period.� Input from several area businesses - including Medical Animatics, Regenstrief Institute, and St. Francis Hospitals - led to the creation for this degree.� The program will be available at the Indianapolis-Northwest campus and Online.

The five new programs bring Harrison College's total number of programs offered to 38.� Harrison College has five schools of study: Business, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Veterinary Technology.� The college operates 11 campuses in Indiana and one in Columbus, OH, as well as its Online division.� Harrison College also operates a culinary division, The Chef's Academy, with campuses in Indianapolis and Raleigh, NC.

About Harrison College

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. ��Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Al Parker named Campus President for Harrison College

Harrison College — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:06:00 GMT

Harrison College, a private sector college with 6,100 students studying at 12 campuses and Online, announced today that it has hired Al Parker to serve as its new Campus President in Lafayette.

Parker has a long history in the Lafayette area, having served as the Executive Director, Senior Manager, or Director of Development for 14 organizations during his career.� He most recently served as the President of Parker Consulting.� Parker was elected to the West Lafayette City Council in 1995, and served as its President in 1998-1999.

"Harrison College is very fortunate to have Al Parker serving as our Campus President in Lafayette," said Jason Konesco, Harrison College President.� "Al's history in the community, and the relationships he has developed over the years, will serve him well in this role.� We're confident in his ability to raise Harrison College's profile in Tippecanoe County."

Parker has worked with a multitude of not-for-profits in Tippecanoe County, including the Arts Federation, Boys' & Girls' Clubs, Food Finders and Taste of Tippecanoe.� He has direct experience in designing educational programs for K-12 and college students, as well as continuing education programs for Alumni through his work with Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation.

Parker is a graduate of Purdue University, with a B.S. degree in Industrial Management.�

About Harrison College

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. ��Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. �Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. �In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

Harrison, Community Partnering to Train Nurses

Harrison College — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:49:00 GMT

Harrison College and Community Health Network announced today that they have entered into an affiliation agreement that will allow Harrison College to use Community Hospital facilities to train nursing students. The affiliation agreement follows an announcement in April that the Associate Degree in Nursing Program offered at Harrison College's Indianapolis East campus had received accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).

The agreement allows Harrison College nursing students the opportunity to participate in a clinical education program at ten Community Hospital facilities, including Community Hospitals North, South, , Indiana Surgery Centers, and The Indiana Heart Hospital. Students will observe surgeries and emergency room procedures as a part of the program.

"The faculty and students in Harrison College's Nursing Program are appreciative that they will have access to some of the finest health care professionals and facilities in Indiana," said Natalie Hall, interim national dean of School of Health Science for Harrison College. "This is real world training, coupled with our national accreditation from NLNAC, will make Harrison College nursing grads among the most sought-after in the state."

"On behalf of Community Health Network and the greater nursing community, I would like to congratulate Harrison College on its recent NLNAC accreditation. It is a privilege to partner with our local schools of nursing to provide high quality clinical experiences and foster powerful nursing practices that will enrich the future of health care."

Harrison College also learned this week that 100 percent of the 31 graduates in the 2011 class passed the NCLEX exam, qualifying them to become Registered Nurses. It is extremely rare for 100 percent of the graduates at any college or university to pass the exam on its first attempt.

"We are extremely proud of our graduates," Hall said. "The fact that they all passed the NCLEX is evidence of their hard work and dedication, and of the quality of the education they received."

ABOUT HARRISON COLLEGE

Harrison College is a contemporary, career-focused institution of Higher Education serving more than 6,000 students throughout the United States and Internationally. Harrison College has 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, two culinary schools in Indiana and North Carolina, and also offers courses online at Harrison.edu. The institution grants Associates and Bachelor's degrees across five schools of study: Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Veterinary Technology, as well as its culinary division, The Chef's Academy. Harrison College offers students a variety of learning environments including online, traditional classroom or a combination of both. Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is dedicated to excellence in higher learning. In addition, the College is currently a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission, an affiliate of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). Harrison College was founded in 1902 as Indiana Business College and has a rich history of preparing students for success in their chosen profession.

ABOUT COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
Ranked among the nation's most integrated healthcare systems, Community Health Network is Central Indiana's leader in access to innovative and compassionate healthcare services, where and when patients need them-in hospitals, in convenient health pavilions and doctor's offices, in the workplace, at schools, in the home and online. As a non-profit health system with multiple sites of care and affiliates throughout Indiana, Community's full continuum of care integrates hundreds of physicians, acute care and specialty hospitals, surgery centers, physician offices, home care services, walk-in care centers and employer health services. To put the needs and the convenience of patients first, Community pioneers advanced treatments and world-class health information technologies, with a focus on ease of access to exceptional care.

Harrison College offering scholarships to Boys & Girls Clubs members

Harrison College — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:51:00 GMT

Harrison College announced today that it will award $2,500 scholarships to ten members of Boys and Girls Clubs in 2012.

The announcement came during a ceremony at the college's administrative offices in Indianapolis this morning. More than 60 Boys and Girls Clubs members from Indianapolis, Noblesville, Bloomington, Madison, and Huntington attended the announcement, and later toured Harrison College's three Indianapolis campuses.

The scholarships will be available to high school seniors who graduate by June 2012. To be eligible, students must be a member of a Boys and Girls Club, apply online at www.harrison.edu, complete a 500-word essay, and submit a letter of recommendation from a Boys and Girls Club advisor. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2012. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their selection by April 2, 2012. The scholarship money will be divided evenly over the students' first four terms. Students will be required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to remain eligible for the scholarship.

"The Boys and Girls Clubs have a long history of preparing young people for life after school," Jason Konesco, Harrison College president, said. "Unfortunately, many of their members never consider continuing their education beyond high school. By exposing these kids to a college setting and offering scholarships to those who are interested in attending Harrison College, we can potentially help ten kids go to college who wouldn't have gone otherwise."

Harrison College will make more than $500,000 in scholarships available in 2011-2012. The college currently has 6,100 students in its five schools of study, and offers more than 30 degree programs at 12 campuses and Online. It also operates The Chef's Academy, one of the nation's premiere culinary schools, with campuses in Indianapolis and Raleigh-Durham.

Harrison College Offering Veterinary Services for Military Members

Harrison College — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:55:00 GMT

Indianapolis-based Harrison College announced today that it will offer deeply discounted veterinary services to military personnel through its School of Veterinary Technology.� Anyone possessing a current military identification card is eligible for the program, which will be held July 15 from noon-4pm.� Appointments are necessary, and can be arranged by calling (317) 873-6500.

Veterinary services to be offered, and the associated cost:


Microchipping (including registration) ��	$20.00
Veterinary exam	$25.00
Technician exam only (Nail trim, microchipping, etc)	$10.00

Rabies	$10.00

Canine Distemper/Parvo	$10.00
Bordetella (Kennel cough)	$10.00
Leptospirosis	$10.00
Feline Infectious Test (FeLV/FIV/HW)��	$20.00
Feline distemper	$10.00
Feline leukemia virus	$15.00
Canine Heartworm Test	$10.00

Net Literacy student volunteers eligible for Harrison College scholarships

Harrison College — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:12:00 GMT

Net Literacy, a student founded organization that increases access to computers across Indiana, announced today that each of its student volunteers has been offered a $3,000 scholarship to attend Harrison College this fall to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology.� The arrangement marks the first time Harrison College has extended a scholarship offer of this nature.

Net Literacy, founded by middle school student Daniel Kent in 2003, has organized thousands of students who volunteer to provide increased computer access, Internet safety awareness, and digital inclusion throughout Indiana.� Since its inception, student volunteers have increased computer access to over 150,000 Indiana residents.� During the last three years alone, students have donated more than 12,000 computers to Indiana schools, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations in 38 Indiana counties.� Net Literacy's Honorary Board includes Indiana Senator Richard Lugar, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett, and their service learning programs have been recognized by two American Presidents.� In 2010, the Federal Communications Commission cited three of Net Literacy's programs in the National Broadband Plan prepared for Congress.

Harrison College operates 11 campuses in Indiana, and one campus in Ohio.� Students have the option of taking classes at one of the campuses, online, or a hybrid of both.� The college also has a culinary division - The Chef's Academy - with a campus in Indianapolis and a new campus opening this summer in North Carolina.

Net Literacy and Harrison College have partnered in the past.� Last year, Harrison College donated computers and networking equipment that will assist Net Literacy in its mission to build 12 computer labs in churches, charter schools, and community centers each year.

"Net Literacy is grateful for Harrison College's support," said Daniel Kent, Founder of Net Literacy and now a college student.� "As an all-volunteer nonprofit where students comprise 50% of the board of directors, we partner with socially-minded organizations that give back to the community they service.� We are proud that Harrison College is our partner and their computer donations will enable us to build additional computer labs and the scholarships they offer makes college more attainable, especially to high school students that are the first in their family to attend college.� Thank you Harrison College!"��

"The students who have volunteered their time and talents to Net Literacy deserve to be recognized and rewarded," Jason Konesco, Harrison College president, said.� "A person who gives back to his or her community at such a young age is likely to be an asset to the community for years to come.� Harrison College is proud to offer these scholarships to students of such high character and integrity."� Although Harrison College offers more than 30 degree programs across its five schools of study (Business, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Information Technology and Veterinary Technology), the scholarship is intended for Net Literacy students who want to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology.� In 2011-2012, Harrison College will make more than $500,000 in scholarships available to its students.

The Net Literacy scholarship is the brainchild of Marvin Bailey, president of Harrison College's Indianapolis Northwest campus.� Marvin has served as the vice chairman of Net Literacy and as a member of its Board of Directors since 2005.��