News Release

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April 25, 2006  

“Return to Learn” Month Urges People to Return to Classroom and Earn Degrees

President Bob Kustra announced May as “Return to Learn” month at Boise State University and encouraged people to call enrollment counselors, visit a special web site or attend open houses in Nampa and Boise to learn about their best options for returning to school and earning a degree.

“We want to knock down the perceived barriers to earning a diploma,” Kustra said. “Boise State is making an extra effort this month to answer questions about transferring credits, paying for classes or coming back to school as an adult learner.”

Throughout May, Boise State is providing enhanced services through a “learning line” at (208) 562-3127, a unique web site at returntolearn.boisestate.edu and a specific e-mail address at returntolearn@boisestate.edu. People can talk with financial aid experts, academic advisers, transcript evaluators and enrollment counselors at open house events on May 18 at Boise State West in Nampa and May 22 at the Student Union Building on the main Boise State campus. Both sessions are free and begin at 7 p.m.

“A diploma is invaluable and Boise State can help from a GED to a Ph.D.,” Kustra said. “Education is the key to both personal prosperity and Idaho’s economic growth. States with the highest number of college graduates have the strongest economies and lowest unemployment rates.”

Boise State’s effort is designed to connect prospective students with campus representatives who can help them develop individualized “Return to Learn” plans that will guide them to degree completion. An array of representatives will be available at the open houses, including undergraduate and graduate admissions, College of Applied Technology, Veteran’s Affairs, Women’s Center, Distance Education, Center for New Directions, Adult Basic Education, Center for Professional Development, Career Services and the Center for Workforce Training.

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Media Contact: Frank Zang, University Communications, (208) 426-5391, frankzang@boisestate.edu

 Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.

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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007