September 2004
New Programs Address a Variety of Needs
As the fall semester began, Schreiner introduced four new programs and resources.
New Writing Center Available To All
Students with writing issues have a new resource available beginning Fall 2004 that offers support for writers at all levels of experience and at any stage of the writing process. Whether they need help with getting started on a project, drafting their initial ideas, revising and improving their work, researching supporting arguments and data, proofreading and editing or working on improving their overall approach to writing, trained peer writing tutors are available either by appointment or on a walk-in basis. The Writing Center is housed in AC Schreiner Hall, where student/faculty volunteers have been busy all summer painting, cleaning and generally making the environment comfortable and efficient. The message to students: “Don’t wait till the last minute. Come early and visit often — the ability to communicate clearly in writing will have an amazing positive effect on your life and career.”
For more information contact English instructor Elizabeth MacCrossan at 792-2407 or by
e-mail at eamaccrossan @schreiner.edu.
Associate Professor of English and Communication Dr. William Woods notes that “Learning by heart takes many different approaches; there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to learning.” Dr. Woods brings conviction and enthusiasm to his new role as director of the Center for Innovative Learning, a program that will promote classroom techniques to ensure that all kinds of learners are supported in every class taught at Schreiner University.
The brainchild of Dr. Kathleen Hudson and initially funded by Jeanne Slobod, the Center will also support collaborative research and scholarship in diverse areas as well as promoting interdisciplinary activities for the benefit of students, campus and community. For information contact Dr. Woods by e-mail at wwwoods@schreiner.edu.
Management Information Systems
Imagine a new job seeker’s marketability upon graduating with a Schreiner degree in Information Systems and certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). The opportunities for graduates with these credentials are exciting and far-ranging.
The MIS program provides detailed preparatory training for the MCSE industry certification
examinations. Successful industry certification requires that the student pass a total of seven examinations. This translates into seven different courses (over 4 years) offered by the program. What makes this program especially valuable is that in a four year period the Schreiner student can earn a college degree in MIS and also become certified as a
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. For information contact David Teneyuca at 830-792-2458 or by e-mail at dteneyuca @schreiner.edu.
Greystone Offers Military Academy Preparation
Greystone at Schreiner is a military academy preparatory institution designed by academy
graduates, faculty and staff specifically for students reapplying to the U.S. Naval Academy, Army Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy or Merchant Marine Academy. “Greystone offers the best mix of specialized college-level academics, athletic participation, physical fitness and character development to provide a total academy preparatory program
for deserving academy-bound students.”
This institution provides an updated and improved approach to traditional academy preparatory education. What makes the Greystone program is the collegelevel
curriculum. The Greystone program is specifically designed to increase the competitiveness of academy hopefuls and prepare them for the academic challenges and physical rigors of their academy first year. For more information, click to visit the website or contact David Bailey at (toll free) 888-561-6924 or by e-mail at dbailey@greystoneprepschool.net.
