In This Issue:

• McNeese Produces First CALL Graduate in Fall 2008
• Northwestern State Promotes CALL at Bossier Benefits Fair

McNeese Produces First CALL Graduate in Fall 2008

Lake Charles – Katrina Richard Fontenot will be the first McNeese State University CALL graduate this fall. She has been employed by McNeese for four years and has continued to pursue her degree in the process.

With the launch of the CALL program at McNeese this fall, Katrina finally had the opportunity to take the courses she needed to complete her BS in CJUS. Katrina chose the CALL program because of the convenience and flexibility offered by the course structure. “Many of the courses I needed were offered at times which were impossible for me to attend.” she said.

Katrina really enjoys the freedom the CALL program provides in allowing her to complete her coursework at her convenience and in a private setting and she encourages anyone who desires to earn a degree to choose the CALL program.

Katrina offers these words of advice to anyone who is considering enrolling in the CALL program, “It will require lots of discipline and self-motivation; however, it will be very rewarding.”

For more information on CALL, go to http://www.yourcallla.org.

Northwestern State Promotes CALL at Bossier Benefits Fair

Natchitoches – Carl Henry, the Coordinator of Adult Education Initiatives, recently recruited several Northwestern State University staff and faculty members to promote the Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL) program during the annual Bossier Benefits Fair in Bossier City.

Henry noted that the Bossier Benefits Fair invited area and regional businesses, industries, and educational institutions to the event. He stated that he was pleased Northwestern was able to participate in the Fair which is designed to heighten awareness of local educational and training opportunities.

There were approximately 1,000 diverse employees attending the forum including Public Works, firemen, policemen, emergency medical technicians, and custodial staff members. Individuals stopping at the NSU booth expressed interest in the educational opportunities available as a means to enhance their skills during these difficult economic times. Many also asked questions related to educational programs for their children who are nearing college age.

Henry stated that he frequently advised prospective CALL students who already possessed some college credit that “The $20 university application fee can get you started on the path toward degree completion.” He also noted that a number of individuals previously attending a nationally known, online university stopped by the NSU booth and expressed satisfaction with the CALL program and the competitive pricing available through local universities.

The NSU staff and faculty answered questions and advised individuals who are considering re-entry to the work force of the wide range of educational options. Brochures were provided with program information.

Those attending were Coordinator of Adult Education Initiatives, Carl Henry III; Prior Learning Assessment Coordinator, Katy Hall; Coordinator of Credit Activities, Stephanie McBride; Assistant Director of University Recruiting, Melanie McBride and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology, Bobby Nowlin.

For more information on CALL, go to http://www.yourcallla.org.