0 @ The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 4, 1998 11 College Misericordia announces tuition freeze for incoming freshmen, two new programs Beginning this fall, full-time students enrolling as freshmen at College Misericordia will know what tuition will be for their sopho- more year, because Misericordia is freezing tuition costs for fresh-- men. Under this plan, those fresh- men will pay no more tuition for their second year than for their first. Misericordia’s 1998-99 tuition will be $13,780, an increase of five percent over last year’s costs, said Jane Dessoye, executive di- rector of admissions and finan- cial aid. Thatincrease is less than past increases, which averaged about 6.7 percent oveer the past five years. By freezing tuition for two years at the 1998-99 level, incoming freshment will be better able to plan their college expenses into the future, Desoye explained. “The College is very aware of the concerns that parents and students have about the cost of education at a private college, and we see this plan as one way to help address those concerns,” she said. “Historically, Misericordia has enrolled many first generation college students, and we still do. This plan, coupled with our finan- cial aid programs, is part of our ongoing effort to make a private college education more affordable and predictable. College officials also have an- nounced a change in the College's management information systems (MIS) program curriculum. The curriculum was recently adapted to respond to the demand busi- ness and industry has for infor- mation technology professionals. According to Fred Croop, chair of the College's business admin- istration and accounting pro- grams, over the next several years business and industry will expe- rience a 90 percent increase in their demand for workers trained in information technology areas such as systems analysis and management information sys- tems. Misericordia revised its MIS curriculum toinclude courses that integrate the Internet and recently released object oriented program- ming languages, as well as courses in management of technology and human resources which are ap- plicable to business use. “Information technology spe- cialists are in great demand now and into the future, because they are trained to bridge the gap be- tween the technical side and the business side of an organization,” Croop commented. Misericordia’s MIS program is open to traditional students and non-traditional students. Courses are available in flexible, predict- able evening schedules to meet the work, education and family needs of working students and adult learners. Another Misericordia program which has been recently expanded in response to the needs of busi- ness and adult students in the College's master’s level organiza- tional management (OM) program. This month, Misericordia began - offering courses in OM to adult students in Hazleton and sur- rounding areas. Students enrolled in the pro- gram take classes one weekend a month in Hazleton and can earn their degrees in about two years. The program targets those who are either in mnagement posi- tions or who would like to move into a management role, said Dr. John Karchurick, OM program director. Misericordia’s OM program also is offered at the Dallas campus and is open to all students who hold bachelor’s degrees. For more information about Misericordia’s. freshmen tuition freeze program, the MIS program or the OM in Hazleton program, call Jane Dessoye, at 674-6461. L-L council donates $600 to library Lake-Lehman High School Student Council donated $600 worth of books to the Lake-Lehman High School Library.’ Pictured from left are: Susie Walters, Joanna White, Mary Beth Shields, Librarian; Laura Castellano, Student Council President; Nikki Yablonski and Cathy Wolfe, student council advisor. Univ. of Scranton dean's list for fall The University of Scranton has announced the Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence, for the 1997 fall semester. A student must have a Quality Point Index (QPI) of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hnours to make the Dean's List. Back Mountain residents named to the Dean’s List are: Griffin K. Bicking, Dallas; Christine M. Hall, Wyoming; Dawn M. Kaplanski, Dallas; Lynn A. Oldham, Shavertown; Lisa A. Tomaine, Shavertown. DALLAS HIGH GUIDANCE NOTES : Practice SAT to be held at Dallas High School February 7 The Practice SAT will be ad- ministered at Dallas High School on Saturday, Feb. 7. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. and the test will begin promptly at 8 a.m. = Stu- dents should bring two number two pencils and a calculator. Re- member there is no walk-in regis- tration for this test. Parents can call 675-5201, extension 218 if you need further information. ooo Now let's talk scholarships and dispel some myths. Myth 1. “Scholarships are the biggest source of financial aid.” False! Private scholarships ac- count for little more than one percent of the entire financial aid pie. Federal loans and grants on the other hand account for about 60%. Myth 2. “Millions of scholar- ships go unclaimed every year.” This claim is usually made by scholarship services that wantyou tc pay up to $200 to find those mega-bucks just waiting for you. According to most financial aid experts however, the millions you hear about are unused employee tuition benefits. Corporate ben- efits usually go to employees or “3 QUALITY - SELECTION 2 SERVICE ; THE AREA'S LARGEST WAREHOUSE OF VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS. OVER 350 VARIETIES 5 PROFESSIONAL SEED K STARTING LEY SUPPLIES AVAILABLE! y ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN a 1 i NEEDS 'PENN STATE SEED CO.] STATE 'PENN STATE SEED CO.] > 906 WYOMING AVE oo FORTY FORT PA Al 2 287-9656 5 HWY 309 pms DALLAS PA jr’ 675-8585 538 Sonce 1938 pe ge ny on oy > <& ‘n ?> <&o ool children of employees either in the form of tuition reimbursement of company scholarships. The truth is that ‘the Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on scholarship services that last year milked $10 million from middle income families. If you have access to the internet, you can do a free schol- arship search thanks to several on-line databases. Check out these sites: FASTWESB (http: //www.fastWeb. com) MACH25 (hitp:// www.collegenet.com) : SRN EXPRESS (hitp:// www.rams.com/srn) RSP FUNDING FOCUS (for America Online users, Keyword “RSP”) ooo Thanks to our January Speaker of the month, Paramedic Mark Ercolani, RN for a great presenta- tion. The PTSA is looking for volun- teer parents to act as hosts for Career Day on Friday, April 24 from 8 -10 a.m. Ifyou can volun- teer three hours of your time, contact Robyn Jones in the Guid- ance Department at 674-7217. (XX J] Thanks to Deb Kopec from Sallie Mae for the great presenta- tion on “Paying For College” at the last PTSA meeting. Deb’s knowl- edge and expertise was well re- ceived by the audience. (XX J Juniors are asked to see their guidance counselor to arrange for their junior conference. Confer- ences will take place during a study hall or flex. Graduation credit review, college planning and career choices will be the topics covered. It is important to have a conference in order to schedule what you need to graduate next year. (XX J ; Notes from the Nurse: . Spring sports physicals will be completed during the first and third weeks of February. PIAA permission /medical his- tory forms must be turned in to the nurse before the date of the" exam. All male sports exams, ex- cept baseball, will be completed Feb. 5. Baseball exams and make- up female exams Feb. 19. oALLAs BIKEWORKS The Back Mountain GOING OUT OF BUSINESS All Inventory Discounted 20-50% Service will continue with Dallas Bikeworks Mobile Service Cycle Source 12 Main Street, Dallas 675-2616 e Bicycles e Helmets e Clothing e Accessories second place. Students ace geography bee. J. P. Urban, an eighth grade student at the Dallas Middle School, won the school-level competition of the National Georgraphy Bee and a chance at a college scholarship. The school-level bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 10th annual National Geography Bee. The bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society and Sylvan Learning Center. bee included thousands of schools from around the United States and U.S. Territories,. school winners, including J.P. Urban, will now take a written test; up to 100 of the top scores in each state and territory will be eligible to compete in their state bee this spring. The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expense trip to Washington, D.C. for the state champions to participate in the national championship on May 19 and 20. The first place winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship. Pictured from left, Mr. Anthonhy Chiarucci, event advisor; J.P. Urban, winner, and Meredith Lacey, The first round for this year’s The SX ox Ko Xo J Wi \' 8 HVE The following school lunch menus are for the week of Feb. 5 - 11. All lunches include milk. DALLAS SCHOOLS THURSDAY - Select one: Baked ham w/roll, Sloppy Joe, pizza, PB&J sandwich. Select up to two: Scalloped potatoes, corn niblets, ice cream treat. FRIDAY - Select one: Nachos w/cheese, Sloppy Joe, pizza, PB&J sandwich. Select up to two: Steamedrice, tossed salad /dress- ing, assorted fruit. MONDAY - Select one: Chicken nuggets, turkey hoagie, pizza, PB&J sandwich. Select up to two: Buttered noodles, sweet peas, chilled pears. TUESDAY - Select one: Hot dog w/ chili, turkey hoagie, pizza, PB&J sandwich. Select up to two: Tator tots, tomato soup/crack- ers, chocolate pudding. WEDNESDAY - Select one: Spaghetti w/meatballs, turkey hoagie, pizza, PB&J sandwich. Select up to two: Tossed salad/ dressing, garlic bread, jello. LAKE-LEHMAN SCHOOLS ~ THURSDAY - Elementary: Rotini w/meat sauce, roll, or hot ham/cheese sandwich, tossed salad w/dressing, applesauce. THURSDAY - Secondary: Rotini w/meat sauce, roll, tossed salad /dressing, applesauce. FRIDAY - Elementary: Chicken nuggets or grilled cheese, crisp green peas, Mandarin orange. FRIDAY - Secondary: Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup/ crackers, crisp green peas, fruit gelatin. - MONDAY - Elementary: Cheesesteak hoagie or chicken patty/roll, seasoned corn, fruit salad. MONDAY - Secondary: Cheesesteak hoagie, seasoned corn, fruit salad. TUESDAY - Elementary: Sau- teed pierogies w/peanut butter celery or turkey hoagie w/lettuce- tomato, steamed broccoli, cinna- mon applesauce. TUESDAY - Secondary: Chicken parmesan sandwich, potato wedges, apple slices. WEDNESDAY - Elementary: Oven baked chicken w/roll or chef's choice, mashed potatoes, sliced apples. WEDNESDAY - Secondary: Sauteed pierogies w/peanut but- ter celery, steamed broccoli, cin- namon applesauce. WEST SIDE TECH Breakfast THURSDAY - Sausage w/ cheese, cereal, juice, pastry. FRIDAY - Blueberry muffin, cereal, juice, cherries. MONDAY - Coffee cake, cereal, juice, orange wedges. 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