January 10, 2007

College courses to be available at Town Center
Education Fair to showcase new opportunity

Stacy Barnes

Mustang residents will be able to take college courses without leaving town thanks to arrangements made through the Chamber of Commerce and Mid America Christian University. The school will offer two courses at Mustang Town Center, Management and Management Information Systems.

“Those are two of the most demanded degrees in business,” said Chamber of Commerce Director Becky Julian. “We are increasing the workforce by providing education in Mustang.”
Julian said she wanted to put an emphasis on education and the city because it is a way for people here to increase their quality of life.

“Town Center is a standing testament to the quality of life in Mustang,” she said. “Because we have this fine facility and wifi access, we can offer this as a convenience to the citizens of Mustang. It’s really about increasing the quality of life for families.”

“This is the first time you’ll be able to get a bachelor’s degree in Mustang. It’s exciting.”

The Chamber will host an Education Fair for adult and high school students at Town Center in the Banquet Room on Thurs., Jan. 11, 2007 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

The Fair will focus on higher education and technology education in Canadian County in Mustang at Mid-America Christian University and in El Reno at Redlands Community College, and Canadian Valley Technology. Representatives will promote their spring and summer programs they have available. McDonald's and Mid-America Christian University will co-sponsor the event.

“We want everyone interested in completing their degree to bring their unofficial transcripts for assessment,“ said Paul Crone, University Liaison ”This spring we’ll launch bachelor degrees both in Management and Management Information Systems, one night a week at the Town Center.”

With workplace training and experience counting as college credit with Mid-America, counselors will be available at the fair to assess transcripts and advise prospective students on transferring to the university. Also, high school graduates in southern Canadian County now are in close proximity to a four-year university.

Crone said the new local program is convenient for community dwellers and will save people money on gas as well as living expenses.

The fair will also feature computers for online registration of student financial aid and seminars that will interest families and singles, alike: “Successful Interviewing”, “Buying a PC for Your Kids,” and “Technology Careers for 2010.”

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