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Sunshine Health Awarded Commendable Accreditation From NCQA

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Sunshine Health Awarded Commendable Accreditation From NCQA


SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sunshine Health, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, was elevated to Commendable Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its Medical Managed Assistance and Child Welfare programs. NCQA evaluates how well a health plan manages all parts of its delivery system – physicians, hospitals, other providers, and administrative services in order to continuously improve the quality of care and services provided to its members. 

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“We are very pleased that Sunshine Health received Commendable Accreditation from NCQA.  The accreditation process is rigorous, and it affords us a unique opportunity to identify how we can improve our coordinated services and quality ratings,” said Chris Paterson, CEO, Sunshine Health. “This is a big achievement for Sunshine Health. It directly reflects the strong commitment of our staff to routinely evaluate our processes; looking for ways to enhance how we impact the lives of the members we serve.”

Sunshine Health serves 400,000 Medicaid members under its Managed Medical Assistance and Child Welfare programs statewide.

NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA is committed to providing health care quality information for consumers, purchasers, health care providers and researchers.

About Sunshine Health

Sunshine Health is a Medicaid managed care health plan that has served Florida members since 2009. As one of the largest medical benefit administrators, offering coordinated care and a network of support, we are committed to improving the health of the community, one person at a time.  Sunshine Health is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise offering both core Medicaid and specialty services. For more information about Sunshine Health, please visit us on the Web at www.sunshinehealth.com.

Contact: Beth Nunnally
VP, External Relations
Phone: (850) 510-9371


Anne Geddes Unveils New Image Of A Baby Born Too Soon

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Anne Geddes Unveils New Image Of A Baby Born Too Soon



Acclaimed Photographer Supports World Prematurity Day


CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Internationally-acclaimed baby photographer Anne Geddes today unveiled an image of a baby born too soon that will be shared worldwide to raise awareness of the global problem of preterm birth.

Mrs. Geddes donated the image of Alfred, who was born 8 weeks too soon, weighing just two pounds, six ounces, to the March of Dimes, which made the photo the center of its 2014 World Prematurity Day campaign.

“I’m proud to be working with March of Dimes, because all babies deserve a chance at a healthy start in life,” said Mrs. Geddes, who unveiled the image during a March of Dimes conference. “Tiny baby Alfred sends a fragile and yet powerful message. The initial heart-wrenching sight of such a tiny human being, quickly gives way to admiration for their sense of strength and their will to survive against all odds.”

Worldwide, more than 15 million babies are born too soon and more than one million babies die before their first birthday. Preterm birth, (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of serious and sometimes lifelong health problems, such as breathing problems, jaundice, developmental delays, vision loss and cerebral palsy.

The image of Alfred, cradled in the hand of a Leonardo DaVinci-inspired sculpture, is being used to draw worldwide attention to the need to prevent preterm birth.

Mrs. Geddes also taped a TV spot that will air on CNN in more than 200 countries. It can be viewed at: http://youtu.be/FX6GTlAt1AE

“We are grateful to Anne Geddes, one of the world’s most widely respected photographers, for her tireless efforts on behalf of babies worldwide,” says March of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer Howse. “Her work will help focus attention on the critical work needed to give all babies a healthy start in life.”

World Prematurity Day takes place each year on November 17. The March of Dimes and its global partners mark the day with activities to focus attention on preterm birth. The March of Dimes works with the World Prematurity Network, (WPN), a global coalition of consumer and parent groups working together to raise awareness and prevent premature birth in their countries. Through World Prematurity Day and other joint efforts, members call for action to prevent preterm birth and improve care for babies born too soon. Learn more and find out how you can help at http://www.facebook.com/WorldPrematurityDay.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. Find out how you can help raise funds to prevent premature birth and birth defects by walking in March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.


Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Still Investigating Claims Involving Puerto Rico Bonds, It’s Not Too Late

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Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Still Investigating Claims Involving Puerto Rico Bonds, It’s Not Too Late


SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lawyers with the Securities Law Firm of Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP, www.sseklaw.com, are still investigating claims involving Puerto Rico bonds.  A number of brokerage firms in Puerto Rico, including UBS, Banco Popular, and others, sold massive amounts of Puerto Rico bonds.  UBS also sold proprietary investment funds which held Puerto Rico bonds, in whole or in part.

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Many clients purchased Puerto Rico bonds or shares of these proprietary UBS funds at the recommendation of their broker.  Often, these investments were sold as low risk, fixed income options for Puerto Rican investors.  Many clients did not understand that Puerto Rico bonds, particularly in large amounts, carried substantial amounts of risk.  Those clients who purchased UBS proprietary funds were taking even larger risks, as those funds were often highly leveraged and carried significantly higher risks than what their continental United States counterparts did. 

Some clients were even recommended to borrow money, either from their brokerage firm or a bank, in order to purchase even larger amounts of these Puerto Rico investments.  This strategy greatly increased the risks the investors faced, quite the contrary to the “win-win” recommendation the clients believed they were following.

If you are or were a customer of UBS Puerto Rico, Banco Popular, or another Puerto Rico brokerage firm who invested in Puerto Rico bonds, UBS Puerto Rico bond funds or similar securities, it is not too late to contact the law firm of Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP for an evaluation of your account to determine if you might have a claim to attempt to recover some or all of your losses.  All communications will be kept strictly confidential, and you will not be billed in any way for a consultation. 

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP has a team of attorneys, consultants and staff with more than 100 years of combined experience in the securities industry and in securities law. For more than two decades, our firm has represented thousands of investors throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and internationally to recover losses suffered through brokerage firms and banks. We have represented clients in Federal and state courts and in arbitration through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the New York Stock Exchange Inc. (NYSE), the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and in private arbitration actions. More information can also be found at www.ubs-taxfree-puertorico.com.

Contact Info: 800-259-9010

713-580-8914 to speak to Spanish fluent staff

Sam Edwards [email protected]

Kirk Smith [email protected]

Luis Acevedo [email protected]


Fruit and Flash Cards Score High among GRE ® Test Takers

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Fruit and Flash Cards Score High among GRE ® Test Takers

New Poll of GRE Test Takers Headed to Graduate and Business School Reveals Study Habits


PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a recent survey of GRE ® test takers, individuals from around the world shared their personal study habits and preferences about their test preparation. Their answers provide insight to the hundreds of thousands of individuals currently readying themselves to take the GRE ® revised General Test during the peak testing season, in pursuit of master’s, MBA, specialized master’s in business and doctoral programs.

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The survey revealed that the most common length of time students around the world spend preparing for the test is about one month to less than three months. In addition, slightly more than half of respondents said they used the free POWERPREP ® II Software, which includes two simulated tests, to get ready. In the United States, about one-third of respondents said they spent less than one month preparing and approximately six percent said that they spent six months or longer preparing for the test.

“Some test takers will feel ready fairly quickly and want to test right away to meet admissions deadlines,” says Dawn Piacentino, director of communication and services for the GRE Program at ETS. “Most test takers will take the test once, but if an individual wants to try to do better, there is a backup plan to help them show their best. The ScoreSelect ® option, available only with GRE tests, lets test takers decide — on test day or anytime up to five years — which of their scores to send to schools. This option gives test takers a lot of confidence from the start.”

Survey respondents cited using flash cards and reading books as some of the most popular preparation tools, with nearly 40 percent globally reporting flash cards were part of their study protocol. “Even with the array of prep options, it’s interesting to see that students like tried-and-true flash cards for randomly quizzing themselves on how to best answer different types of questions,” said Piacentino. Home outranked all other locations as the favorite place to study everywhere around the world, but differences emerged around favorite time of day to prepare. Chinese students led the group with the most “early risers,” while approximately 29 percent of test takers in India preferred late-night studying. Slightly more than 60 percent of respondents said they were more motivated to study if friends were also taking the test. Furthermore, friends ranked highest as favorite study-buddy choice, although close to 10 percent of U.S. respondents reported that their favorite study buddy was their dog or cat.

Fruit edged out all other options as the favorite GRE study snack. The top five GRE study snack list is:

  1. Fruit
  2. Nuts, seeds or corn nuts
  3. Chocolate
  4. Potato chips
  5. Cookies

“We conducted this survey so that GRE test takers could tell us more about how they like to prepare for the GRE revised General Test,” said Piacentino. “More than 18,000 individuals from over 150 countries responded and shared not only their study habits but how they celebrated after taking the test. We plan to post more insights from this survey on the official GRE revised General Test page on Facebook®. After all, it is a popular time for students everywhere to be taking the GRE revised General Test to apply to graduate or business school.”

For more information about the GRE revised General Test or to register to take a GRE test, please visit ets.org/gre.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC ® tests, the GRE ® tests and The Praxis Series ® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org


Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Address CHCI Public Policy Conference

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Address CHCI Public Policy Conference


WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, as part of its 2014 Public Policy Conference, will welcome former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to provide a keynote address at its Leadership Luncheon on Tue., Sept. 30, 12:30 – 2:15 p.m., at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Atrium Hall.

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The luncheon, titled Latina Leadership in Congress will also feature a conversation and Q & A with Allan Golston, President of U.S. Programs for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, followed by a panel discussion featuring U.S. Reps. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Grace Napolitano, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Linda Sanchez, Loretta Sanchez, and Nydia Velázquez. The session will be moderated by Enrique Acevedo, Co-Anchor of Univision’s News Evening Edition, and will address relevant issues such as pay equity, glass ceiling, and increasing female representation in politics.

WHAT: 2014 CHCI Public Policy Conference
Leadership Luncheon: Latina Leadership in Congress

WHO: Hon. Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State

Reps. Michelle Luján Grisham, Grace Napolitano, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Linda Sanchez, Loretta Sanchez and Nydia Velázquez

Allan Golston, President, U.S. Program, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Enrique Acevedo, Co-Anchor, Univision News Evening Edition

Esther Aguilera, CHCI President & CEO

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, 12:30 – 2:15 p.m.

WHERE: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Atrium Hall
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

CHECK-IN: CHCI Press Room, Continental B

CREDENTIALS: http://www.chci.org/news/page/2014-chci-hhm-media-credentials-form

CONTACT: Nick Morrow, 202-464-6963 (o), 865-386-8244 (m), [email protected]
Scott Gunderson Rosa, 703-232-6437 (m), [email protected]

About CHCI
CHCI is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) leadership development organization in the country that educates, empowers, and connects Latino youth by providing leadership development programs and educational services. CHCI directly impacts the lives of more than 1,600 students and young professionals each year through its fellowships, congressional internships, scholarships, Ready to Lead (R2L®) college readiness program, and R2L NextGen program. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. Visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter (@chci), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

 


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(Español) Animal Planet explora las criaturas y ecosistemas de México en WILD MEXICO, que estrena el martes, 23 de septiembre

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Colgate-Palmolive Kicks-Off Annual Haz la U™ Educational Grant Program in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Colgate-Palmolive Kicks-Off Annual Haz la U™ Educational Grant Program in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Colgate Partners with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s 2014 Youth Awards to Provide $45,000 in College Grants


NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Colgate-Palmolive has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to kick- off of the company’s annual Haz la U™ educational grant program. Now in its sixth year, the Haz la U™ program will partner with the HHF’s Youth Awards program and its community service “track,” which focuses on high school seniors dedicated to helping their communities while maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher, to award $45,000 in grants to 30 students.

“Colgate continues to invest in increasing the amount of Hispanics enrolled in college by helping assuage financial stress for families,” said, Carla Kelly, General Manager of Multicultural Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive. “Our partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a testament to the value we place not only in educating our leaders but also on celebrating individuals who are looking to help their communities.”

Beginning today through October 31, students can apply for the community service “track” via www.hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org. Thirty high school students will be selected by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation to receive $1,500 educational grants from Colgate-Palmolive to help pay for higher education. All grant recipients will also be eligible to participate in the HHF’s ‘Latinos on Fast Track’ (LOFT), a national program that accelerates careers by providing professional career guidance.

“We’re pleased that the Colgate Palmolive Company is not only involved, but is working closely working with us to spread awareness about our youth programs by encouraging our young leaders to get engaged,” said Jose Antonio Tijerino, HHF President and CEO. “Colgate’s Haz la U™ educational grant program helps alleviate some of the financial pressures that first-year students and their families experience, with the broader goal of increasing graduation rates.”

For the last 15 years, the HHF’s Youth Awards program has honored hundreds of young Latino leaders in the U.S. with grants to help finance college tuition or to help fund a community service effort of their choice.  To learn more about Haz la U™ and to access application guidelines, please visit www.colgate.com/hazlau.

About Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world, under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate-Palmolive’s global business, visit the Company’s website at www.Colgate.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®, Colgate’s global oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com.

About HHF and LOFT
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit originally established by the White House in 1987, inspires, prepares, positions and connects minority leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities.  HHF also promotes cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of the community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions.  HHF is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Los Angeles, New York and the LOFT Institute is housed at Michigan State University (Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org). Follow Hispanic Heritage Foundation on Facebook and @HHFoundation on Twitter.

HHF’s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program is divided into 10 “Tracks,” or industries, which are priorities for America including Innovation & Technology, Science & Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Education, Public Service, Law, Media & Entertainment, and Latinas.  Tens of thousands of students and young professionals are connected to each other and to mentors and resources; over 50 trainings, workshops, and informal Charlas are hosted across the country; creative initiatives are executed; and hundreds of minorities are placed into internships, mentorships, fellowships and full-time positions with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.  Visit www.loftinnovation.org, and join http://loftnetwork.org to get on the fast track to leadership.  Follow LOFTinstitute on Twitter.


Entravision Communications Corporation Teams with Catholic Charities USA to Promote Awareness and Support for Latino Community

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Entravision Communications Corporation Teams with Catholic Charities USA to Promote Awareness and Support for Latino Community


New Joint Effort Calls On Communities Across The Nation To Meet The Immediate Needs Of Immigrant Families And Unaccompanied Children


SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified media company serving Latino audiences and communities, and Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the nation’s largest networks of social service providers, today announced a new joint effort to raise awareness and generate support for U.S. Latinos in need. This effort will focus immediately on providing aid and assistance to the families and unaccompanied minors arriving from Central America along the U.S. border.

CCUSA has been active in advocating and providing for these vulnerable individuals – an issue which has been a focus of extensive news coverage on Entravision’s media platforms. Beginning this month, Entravision will utilize its integrated platform of television, radio, online, mobile and social media assets, and leverage its strong presence in U.S. border markets and across the country, by further expanding its coverage of the issue and raising audience awareness and engagement on a local and national level. Entravision and CCUSA will collaborate through multimedia public service announcements, promoting volunteering opportunities and fundraising initiatives to encourage community participation on this issue. This effort is part of a long-term relationship between Entravision and CCUSA to further their respective philanthropic work, including their efforts to inform, educate and engage U.S. Latinos on the issues most important to them, and to reduce poverty, support families and empower communities.

“We are very proud to join with Catholic Charities USA and further strengthen our commitment and service to the Latino community that we jointly serve,” said Walter F. Ulloa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Entravision. “CCUSA’s unwavering dedication to unaccompanied child immigrants and Latino families has been exceptional. This is an inspiring opportunity for Entravision to expand its role in engaging our audiences on the issues that are important to our communities. Our large presence among the border markets presents us with a firsthand perspective and a unique opportunity to call upon our employees and resident communities for their attention and involvement. As a company focused on serving Latino audiences and communities, this effort will be a long-term alliance with CCUSA that builds on Entravision’s history of supporting its local communities and commitment to responding to the needs of Latinos nationwide.”

“Most immediately, we believe this partnership and the vast resources that Entravision brings to the table will yield sustainable benefits to help us address a complex and multi-faceted issue,” said Father Larry Snyder, president of CCUSA. “We are thrilled to embark upon this unique venture with Entravision. Collectively, our efforts will help educate, engage and empower the Latino community and we look forward to a mutually rewarding partnership that continues to grow over time.”

Partnering with Catholic Charities USA is part of Entravision’s ongoing efforts to inform, educate and engage the communities it serves on the issues most important to them. Other recent efforts include Entravision and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Annual Radiothon, which celebrated its 7th year in 2014 by raising over $2 million for 24 member hospitals; multiplatform campaigns to encourage voter participation; and ongoing efforts to inform the community on health care, immigration and other social issues relevant to audiences via local news coverage and online and multimedia promotions.

About Entravision Communications Corporation
Entravision Communications Corporation is a diversified media company serving Latino audiences and communities with an integrated platform of solutions and services that includes television, radio, digital media and data analytics to reach Latino audiences across the United States and Latin America. Entravision has 58 primary television stations, including in 20 of the nation’s top 50 Latino markets, and is the largest affiliate group of both the top-ranked Univision television network and Univision’s UniMas network. Entravision also operates one of the nation’s largest groups of primarily Spanish-language radio stations, consisting of 49 owned and operated radio stations, and Entravision Solutions, a national sales representation and marketing organization specializing in Spanish-language media platforms and radio networks. Entravision also offers a variety of digital media platforms and services, including digital content, digital advertising platforms, including the #1-ranked online advertising platform in Hispanic reach, and data analytics solutions designed to maximize the opportunity for advertisers and marketers to connect with the growing Latino consumer market. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC.

About Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is the national office for Catholic Charities agencies nationwide. Catholic Charities USA’s members provide help and create hope for millions of people a year, regardless of their religious, social, or economic background. CCUSA provides leadership and support for the work of local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities. The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same.


“Saturdays at ETS” Symposium to Focus on the Changing Higher Education Landscape and its Impact on Underserved Students

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“Saturdays at ETS” Symposium to Focus on the Changing Higher Education Landscape and its Impact on Underserved Students


PRINCETON, New Jersey, September 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In its ongoing “Saturdays at ETS” symposiums, leading educators and public policy experts from across the nation will gather September 20, to explore and discuss the lifelong benefits of postsecondary education, especially for underserved students. The symposium is being held in cooperation with the National Urban League.

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The theme of the symposium is, “Postsecondary Success for All: Building Support for Lifelong Achievement Through Education.” It will take place Saturday, September 20, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Chauncey Conference Center in Princeton, N.J.

Speakers include:

  • James Applegate, Illinois Board of Higher Education
  • Lezli Baskerville, The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
  • Sandy Baum, Urban Institute
  • Wayne Frederick, Howard University
  • Marybeth Gasman, University of Pennsylvania
  • John Harmon, The African-American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
  • Richard Kahlenberg, Century Foundation
  • Walt MacDonald, ETS
  • Michael Nettles, ETS
  • Hal Smith, National Urban League
  • H.James Williams, Fisk University
  • Raymond Yannuzzi, Camden County College

“For the past half century, postsecondary education has grown steadily in value and this trend continues as postsecondary institutions and offerings become increasingly diverse and access and opportunity also expand,” explains co-host Michael Nettles, Senior Vice President, of ETS’s Policy Evaluation & Research Center. “People who attain high quality postsecondary education and degrees increase their likelihood of also achieving higher personal careers and lifetime earnings, greater community value, and a higher quality of life.”

“This symposium will focus on understanding the growing variety of ways that people are pursuing postsecondary education and credentials, the growing variety of people who are participating and the public policy and community investments required to achieve success,” he adds. “We’ll examine strategies being employed to increase persistence and attainment and promising practices to achieve educational opportunity and postsecondary success for all students, regardless of their demographic characteristics or their family’s tradition of participation in postsecondary education.”

“The goal of the symposium is to increase knowledge and understanding about the changing landscape of higher education access and completion and to involve stakeholders in building support for greater success of underserved students and their postsecondary institutions,” says Hal Smith, NUL Senior Vice President for Education and Youth Development. “We invite people to join us for a look at the challenges of pursing equity in higher education, utilizing minority serving institutions as routes to success, and building support for underserved students.”

For additional information, visit www.ets.org/achievementgap. Persons interested in attending should register for the free event by September 18, 2014.

About ETS

At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC ® tests, the GRE ® tests and The Praxis Series ® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide.

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