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MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – Family Guidance Center of Alabama has received a grant through the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention as part of the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative. The $75,000 grant has allowed Family Guidance Center to create Life is Fun Together (LIFT): A Relationship and Marriage Enhancement Program which provides education and information on building and sustaining healthy relationships and marriages to all people in Montgomery and the surrounding areas FREE of charge. Using 5 specialized and research-based curricula, LIFT offers educational workshops, information and referral services, on-going support, and even a resource library to teenagers, single adults, non-married parents, adults and children in stepfamilies, premarital couples, and married couples. The skills taught can be used as tools to strengthen almost any relationship. Although classes are taught regularly at Family Guidance Center’s Executive Park location, they can also be provided in schools, workplaces, churches, and other locations within the community. “Family Guidance Center has a lengthy history of providing services to strengthen families and we are excited to be selected as one of the partnering agencies to provide these helpful workshops and resources in the Montgomery area,” said Dr. Walter White, Executive Director.
The Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative was developed in response to Alabama’s high divorce rate. According to figures released in 2003 by the U.S. Census Bureau, Alabama has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation, consistently ranking in the top 5 or top 10 for the past 62 years. The Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative is a partnership of the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, the Human Development and Family Studies department at Auburn University, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and other organizations across Alabama like Family Guidance Center that wish to combat historically high levels of marital and family instability by providing access to relationship and marriage education programs to all of Alabama’s citizens.
The funding granted to Family Guidance Center is part of an on-going effort by the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative, a 5-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Family Assistance. Specifically, the grant aims to strengthen family bonds by raising public awareness of the importance of healthy marriages for child, family, and community well being; increasing access to healthy marriage resources; and training community members and professionals in methods of best practices for marriage initiatives.
The first FREE workshops begin January 16, 2008 and meet once per week for 6 weeks. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Family Guidance Center at (334) 270-4100 to enroll in an upcoming LIFT workshop or to find out more about the individual classes offered.
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 The Alabama Commission on Higher Education recently approved a new option for the master's degree program in the AUM School of Education, Foundations and Secondary Education department.
The new degree option is the master of Education in Instructional Technology. This is a non-certified online degree program for teachers, staff and administrators who wish to increase their understanding of the role of technology and its appropriate use in the support of student learning.
"This degree is also appropriate for industry educators (those not in the K12 environment) who wish to study instructional design and learn how technology can be used in learning and teaching," said Dr. Michael Gilchirst, department head, Foundations and Secondary Education. "The new program is designed to be completed in five semesters but can be extended to other time schedules, and all courses are available online."
For more information, contact Gilchrist at
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or 334-244-3438.
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| Things to look for in Prospective Colleges
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 10:05 |
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Choosing a college is a big decision. By taking a tour of prospective colleges, you can get a better idea of the quality of life offered by any particular school. By interacting with students and staff, you can get a feel for how you will be treated while attending school and what activities will be available to you. In general, if you do not feel comfortable during your visit, you will probably not feel comfortable spending 4 or more years there. Likewise, if you are treated well and students and staff are friendly and show a genuine concern for you, chances are your experience attending the school will be similar.
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Make appointments in advance to visit with college advisors and to take a tour of the college campus. Ideally a tour would take place in the fall or spring when school is in full swing. Summer visits are OK if you are not able to make it in the spring or fall, but the activities and enrolled students will be limited. Tours of on- and off-campus housing may be more feasible in the summer, as there are many vacancies during this time.
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Arrive at your appointments early. This will allow some extra time before the appointment to wander around campus and browse through any books and brochures available in the administration offices. Take this time to observe how the staff and students interact. If it seems like an unfriendly environment, this should be a good clue that you won't be treated any differently when you attend school. Likewise, if it is a friendly environment, you can expect the same when attending.
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Ask plenty of questions. Find out about class sizes. Ask if classes are taught primarily by professors or teaching assistants. Is the campus diverse? How is the social scene? What activities are there to do on and around campus? Find out if having a car is necessary or if you can get by without one. How's the food and the meal plans? Ask every possible question that you can think of. If you are not satisfied with an answer, ask someone else such as a student or employee at the college.
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Pick up as much information as you can: financial aid forms, course catalog's and any brochures that you can get your hands on.
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Look at campus billboards and calendars. Read the campus newspaper. These items will give you a good idea about the everyday activities on campus, and will also give insight to the extras like concerts, parties and other events.
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Inquire about campus jobs. If you will work while attending school, get a good feel for the types of employment available on campus. If nothing looks promising on campus, check out the town. If you are depending on income from a job, you need to be sure that employment can be secured.
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Check out extracurricular programs such as intramural sports, clubs, Greek life and dance teams. Arrange to attend a practice, game or competition so that you can get a good feel for the program. If you get a chance, question the team members and other participants about their experience with the school's programs.
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| Packing Your Things for Your Dorm
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 07:57 |
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- Step 1 - Select appropriate clothing for the climate: winter coats and long underwear for colder climates, shorts and lightweight sweaters for warmer climates. Remember rain and cold-weather garments.
- Step 2 - Anticipate involvement in athletic activities and choose relevant athletic wear.
- Step 3 - Select comfortable clothes, like sweats and T-shirts. You'll long for comfort during long hours of studying.
- Step 4 - Select clothes that are wrinkle-free and easy to wash. You won't want to spend money at the dry cleaners or time in the laundromat.
- Step 5 - Pack plenty of extra underwear and socks. You'll go through these items quickly.
- Step 6 - Take hats for cold weather or bad hair days.
- Step 7- Select comfortable shoes appropriate to the climate; you will be doing more walking than you think.
- Step 8 - Buy at least one nice outfit including shoes, hose/socks, belts/purses and other accessories for dating, important social occasions and interviews.
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| How To Buy Clothes For College
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 07:51 |
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- Step 1- Select appropriate clothing for the climate: winter coats and long underwear for colder climates, shorts and lightweight sweaters for warmer climates. Remember rain and cold-weather garments.
- Step 2 - Anticipate involvement in athletic activities and choose relevant athletic wear.
- Step 3 - Select comfortable clothes, like sweats and T-shirts. You'll long for comfort during long hours of studying.
- Step 4 - Select clothes that are wrinkle-free and easy to wash. You won't want to spend money at the dry cleaners or time in the laundromat.
- Step 5 - Pack plenty of extra underwear and socks. You'll go through these items quickly.
- Step 6 - Take hats for cold weather or bad hair days.
- Step 7- Select comfortable shoes appropriate to the climate; you will be doing more walking than you think.
- Step 8 - Buy at least one nice outfit including shoes, hose/socks, belts/purses and other accessories for dating, important social occasions and interviews.
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