Prescott College Preview Days, Qualities of Military CEOs, Free Health Careers Workshop March 5 in Prescott, Stigma of Mental Illness

Another University highlight from our recent Transfer Day: Prescott College hosts Preview Days, Saturday March 22 and April 5th from 9-2 to introduce prospective students and families to all Prescott College programs both residential and limited-residency—Bachelor’s, and beyond.  Prescott College is eager to share details on their new tuition and financial aid initiative: The Prescott Plan.  Many scholarships are available and all awards are open to Dream Act eligible students.  With all programs based in the liberal arts, the environment and social justice, Prescott College offers: small class sizes, award-winning experiential and practical-based learning approach, the ability to construct a highly personal course of study, and unique and traditional undergraduate degrees including life experience credit.  The Preview Days will include introductions, tours, meeting with faculty, students and staff including appointments with financial aid, tours and a free lunch. The entire family is welcome. Prescott College is located at 220 Grove Avenue in Prescott with additional Centers in Tucson and Kino Bay, Mexico.  Visit the Prescott College website www.prescott.edu to register for Preview Day or call (928) 350-2100.

Why do military folks make the best leaders?  Here’s a report on the highlights, that include some famous military CEOs at: http://www.businessinsider.com/leadership-traits-of-military-ceos-2014-1

Allied Health Workshop March 5th on the Prescott campus (1100 E. Sheldon, Bldg. 2, Rm. 206) from noon to 1:00. Find out how Yavapai College Allied Health can help you get on track with one of the fastest growing careers in the country through one of its many academic programs: Health Information Technology; Nursing Assistant; Pharmacy Technician; Medical Records Technician; Phlebotomy Technician; Medical Assistant and Radiologic Technology. Find more info here: http://www.yc.edu/v5content/academics/divisions/sciences-and-health/allied-health/default.htm

Here’s a very frank discussion of depression and anxiety by Andrew Solomon on TED Talks at: http://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_solomon_depression_the_secret_we_share and a blog post discussing how to end the stigma of mental illnesses and start talking about how we can all be healthier, at: http://blog.ted.com/2013/12/18/how-should-we-talk-about-mental-health/