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Education Briefs

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  Nursing Education and Commissioning
The Air Force is accepting applications from qualified enlisted members for a new enlisted commissioning program. The new annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program will give enlisted members the opportunity to complete a full-time Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at an accredited university while on active duty. The nurse corps hopes to select 50 students for the upcoming fall semester.
The NECP selection board is scheduled to convene at the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, in July. Applications must be received no later than June 25. There are numerous qualifying criteria. For additional information go to www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123052030

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and non-degree certificate of completion programs. Courses in aviation and aerospace can be completed either in a traditional classroom setting or over the internet. Embry-Riddle's Spokane Center begins registration for the Fall 07 term July 16; classes start Aug. 6. Undergraduate and graduate classes will be offered. For information call 244-3832.

Spokane Falls Community College
Registration is now open for current students for the summer quarter at Spokane Falls Community College. Student can register on base for SFCC classes. Fairchild offers Eng 101, Hist 101 and Hum 224 on base starting June 25th. To schedule an advising appointment with a counselor or for information, call 533-8937. Web registration is available for current students.

Park University
- Fairchild Campus Center offers the Writing Competency Test (WCT) June 12 and 17. Students should sign up at least two terms prior to taking EN306, CJ441 or CJ450. A passing WCT score is a prerequisite to register for theses courses, and is a graduation requirement. The WCT results will not be available until at least three weeks after test date. Failure to comply with this requirement could delay graduation because the requirement will not be waived. Call the Fairchild Campus Center at 244-2020 to schedule an appointment to take the WCT.
- Effective July 1, Park University will no longer accept standardized testing (DANTES/CLEP, etc.) for CS140, Intro to Computers. Students must transfer this class in or take it with Park. The registrar's office must received scores by June 30 for acceptance. Call the Fairchild Campus Center at 244-2020 or email fair@park.edu for information.
- Park University offers several online graduate degree Programs. Master's degrees are available in Public Affairs, Business Administration, Communication and Leadership, Education and Healthcare Leadership, and all have various concentrations. For information, call 1-800-745-7275, ext 6214; visit www.park.edu/grad; or send an email to gradschool@park.edu.
- On-site and Internet classes for summer, Term V, begin June 4. Registration is in progress for both online and onsite classes; register early for Internet classes. For information got to the Park University Web site at www.park.edu/fair, contact the Park University Fairchild Campus Center at (509) 244-2020, or e-mail fair@ park.edu.