November 2016 - College of Professional Education

Cowboys, Country & Quentin

With 1,000 students under his belt, Quentin Thomas could be considered a history expert. As the instructor for “Spirits of the Great American West,” he fulfills his passion for history by educating others in Canton, Kennesaw, Marietta and Roswell. Quentin began teaching with OLLI in 2013. As current events change, especially in politics, he aims...

November 29, 2016

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CNA Grads Helping Others

A desire to help others in need is what Rocio Colon and Mary Groover have in common. Both women, desiring a career in healthcare, were excited to learn about the CNA program in our catalog, “The Course.” After reading the description, they both knew it was the right fit for them. The program...

November 21, 2016

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From the Military to Medical Assisting

Kat Lawrence graduated in December of 2014 from our Medical Assisting Certificate and recently celebrated her one-year anniversary with WellStar in August. We caught up with Kat to explore how she went from working in security to working for a healthcare organization. She always wanted to work in the medical field and this program seemed...

November 17, 2016

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health, medical assisting, military-2, students

CCPE wins 13 awards at national marketing conference

Our professional education team received 13 awards at the 25th annual University Professional and Continuing Education Association’s Marketing and Enrollment Management Seminar Nov. 8-10 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Up from 12 wins in 2015, this year’s record-setting recognition included Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for a variety of marketing efforts. The awards...

November 16, 2016

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Healthcare Grad Saving Lives

Sometimes, “Plan B” ends up being the best option. For Melissa Amavisca, her contingency plan put her on an alternate path to the same destination. The Harrison High School graduate knew from an early age she wanted to enter the healthcare field. “I’ve always had a passion for people and helping others,” Melissa said. “I...

November 14, 2016

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Phlebotomy Graduate Lands WellStar Job

In hopes of getting her foot in the door of the medical field, Breanna Schnitger was inspired by her four young girls to pursue her degree. She learned about the Phlebotomy program by attending our Open House event in late 2014. “I chose KSU because, in the community, KSU is known to be one...

November 10, 2016

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Monthly Archives: November 2016

Cowboys, Country & Quentin

CNA Grads Helping Others

From the Military to Medical Assisting

CCPE wins 13 awards at national marketing conference

Healthcare Grad Saving Lives

Phlebotomy Graduate Lands WellStar Job

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