News Release
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May 15, 2006
Boise State to Host Open House Events For 'Return to Learn'
May 18 and 22
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Boise State will host two open house events for prospective students as part
of the university’s “Return to Learn” month. The open houses will be held at
7 p.m. May 18 at Boise State West in Nampa and May 22 at the Student Union
Building on the main campus. The events will include group presentations and
one-on-one meetings. “Return to Learn” month encourages people to learn
about their best options for returning to school and earning a degree.
An array of representatives will be available at the open houses, including
financial aid experts, academic advisers, transcript evaluators and
enrollment counselors, along with representatives from 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.
Michael Blankenship, BSU faculty member and dean of the College of Social
Sciences and Public Affairs, touts the benefits of a college education,
including increased earning potential and improved quality of life. This is
certainly true for him. Blankenship, who dropped out of high school in 1972,
worked in several low-paying jobs before he earned his GED and got a job as
a policeman. From there he returned to school for an associate degree in
criminal justice, which led to three more degrees: a bachelor’s, master’s,
and doctorate.
“My life is an example of the economic value of a college degree, but more
important is how my return to higher education has allowed me to give back
to my community,” he said. “The research and service I contribute help shape
policy and inform the public. My degrees have empowered me.”
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.
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.
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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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