Pegasus High School

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Pegasus School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, was one of ten schools in Dallas County named as America’s Best High Schools by US News and World Report. Pegasus students exceeded the expected state proficiency standards for similar students in Texas and received the Bronze Medal Award from US News and World Report.

The US News and World Report survey analyzed 2005-2006 school year data from 18,790 public high schools in 40 states using a three-step process. The first two steps utilized measures to ensure that the school was serving all its students well. The analysis for Pegasus did not reach the third step, which measured college readiness based upon Advanced Placement, (“AP”) program data. In lieu of an AP program, Pegasus offers high school/college dual credit courses where students attend classes at El Centro Community College. A high percentage of graduates do go on to attend college, most with a significant number of transferable credit hours to almost any institution.

Pegasus Charter School offers an educational experience that is unparalleled in our community. Utilizing the entire Downtown Dallas area as a learning laboratory, students enjoy the dozens of cultural resources at their doorstep, such as the museums and theaters in the Arts District, and the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. Students come from all over Dallas County to be educated in this multi-dimensional environment, but Pegasus is also one of over 25 schools in Downtown that serve those who live and work in the Downtown area.

“Pegasus School is a treasure in Downtown Dallas, and we could not be more thrilled with the recent US News recognition,” said John F. Crawford, President & CEO of DOWNTOWNDALLAS, the organization whose mission is to be the primary advocate, champion and manager of Downtown initiatives. “The curriculum and environment offered at this institution is completely unique, so it is particularly gratifying to see the school gain this type of national public recognition.”

http://www.downtowndallas.org/current.htm#PEG

Leadership 101: Developing Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

The faculties of the University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences and Texas Women’s University School of Library and Information Studies are hosting a workshop - Leadership 101: Developing Leadership Skills for the 21st Century on April 15, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Universities Center at Dallas campus on 1901 Main Street in Dallas. A panel of state and national library and information science leaders will speak at the workshop including; Dr. Loriene Roy, Professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Information and President of the American Library Association. Dr. Roy is the first American Indian to be elected to lead the American Library Association in its 131 year history. She is Ojibwe, enrolled on the White Earth Reservation and a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Rebecca Vargha, Librarian for the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina and Immediate Past President of the Special Libraries Association will also appear on the panel.

The goals of this workshop are to discuss library leadership skills necessary for information professionals in the 21st Century, to discuss the importance of cultural diversity in library leadership; to introduce library leaders to students and alumni of both schools, and to foster leadership capabilities among students and alumni of UNT and TWU. All students and alumni of UNT and TWU are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Fashion on Main features fashion fads of '60s, '70s

Sally here - I just learned about our new Fashion on Main exhibit coming in and I wanted to share the news! The last exhibit was simply gorgeous, and this one promises to be a lot of fun!

What: Minis, Maxis and Mods -- The Texas Fashion Collection at the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design presents an exhibition of ready-to-wear and designer clothing from 1965 to 1975.

When: Feb. 21 (Thursday) - May 16 (Friday)

Where: Fashion on Main at Universities Center at Dallas, 1901 Main St. in Dallas

Visuals: Brightly colored, flowing caftans; an A-line paper dress that can be cut into a minidress; a man's suit of ivory elephant wale corduroy with a psychedelic print shirt and purple silk tie; and more.

Cost: Free

Contact: Myra Walker, director and curator of the Texas Fashion Collection, at (940) 565-2732

UTA Healthcare Program at Top of Top Twenty-Five!

Rankings are based on the total number of students enrolled, based on 2006-07 survey of programs. This information was pulled from Modern Healthcare magazine, August 20, 2007.


Legend for Chart:

A - Rank/School
B - Location
C - Number of students
D - Degrees offered
E - Web site

A

B C
D E

1 Bellevue University

Bellevue, Neb. 253
MHA(1) www.bellevue.edu

2 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill(*)

Chapel Hill 212
MSPH; MPH; MHA www.sph.unc.edu/hpaa

3 University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington 160
MSHCAD uta.edu

4 Texas Woman's University(*)

Houston 150
MHA twu.edu/hs/h-hca

University of Pennsylvania(*)

Philadelphia 150
MBA hcmg.wharton.upenn.edu

6 New York University(*)

New York 143
MPA wagner.nyu.edu/hpm/

7 University of Colorado at Denver
and Health Sciences Center(*)

Denver 130
MBA/HCA; MSHA colorado.edu/execed/hmba

8 Columbia University

New York 125
MPH www.columbia.edu

Virginia Commonwealth University(*)

Richmond 125
MHA; MSHCAD had.vcu.edu

10 University of Alabama at Birmingham(*)

Birmingham 121
MSHCAD www.uab.edu/hsa

11 University of California at Los Angeles(*)

Los Angeles 120
MPHHCMP www.ph.ucla.edu/hs

University of Houston at Clear Lake(*)

Houston 120
MHA; MBA/HCA uhcl.edu/hadm

13 Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ. 111
MHA shu.edu

14 Northwestern University(*)

Evanston, Ill. 109
MBA kellogg.northwestern.edu

15 Trinity University(*)

San Antonio 99
MSHCAD trinity.edu/departments/healthcare

16 Barry University

Miami Shores, Fla. 97
MSHCAD barry.edu/hsa

17 Boston University(*)

Boston 90
MBAHSM management.bu.edu/gpo/fulltime/hsm

18 Medical University of South Carolina(*)

Charleston 88
MHA musc.edu/chp/mha/index.htm

19 University of Michigan(*)

Ann Arbor 87
MHSA www.sph.umich.edu

20 Xavier Unviersity(*)

Cincinnati 85
MHSA; MBA xavier.edu/mhsa

21 George Mason University

Fairfax, Va. 83
MSHSM gmu.edu/graduate

22 Baruch College/Mount Sinai School
of Medicine(*)

New York 80
MBA/HCA healthcaremba.org

Georgia State University(*)

Atlanta 80
MBA/HCA; MSHA; MHA hagsu.org

24 Army-Baylor University graduate program(*)

Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78
MHA; MBA www.baylor.edu/graduate/mha

25 St. Louis University(*)

St. Louis 77
MHA; MBA/HCA(2) publichealth.slu.edu


Note: MBA=Master of Business Administration; MBA/HCA=Master of
Business Administration in Healthcare Administration;
MBAHSM=Master of Business Administration in Health Sector
Management; MHA=Master of Health Administration; MHSA=Master of
Health Science Administration; MPA=Master of Public Health
Administration; MPH=Master of Public Health; MPHHCMP=-Master of
Public Health in Health Care Management and Policy; MSHA=Master
of Science in Health Administration; MSHCAD=Master of Science in
Health Care Administration; MSPH=Master of Science in Public
Health; MSHSM=Master of Science in Health Systems Management.

(1) program is 100% online (2) St. Louis University also offers:
MHA/Juris Doctor; MHA/Bachelor of Science in Health Information
Management

(*) Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management
Education-accredited

Source: AUPHA Directory of Healthcare Management Education

Sally Treanor, Assistant to the Director of Marketing & Recruitment

Greetings from Main Street! My name is Sally Treanor and I'm the Assistant to Brenda Fanara, the Director of Marketing & Recruitment. I'm a great source of knowledge for many details about the UCD building, scheduling, and parking information. I'm also the one who gives directions over the phone, validates garage tickets, and sells parking tokens. I'm also available to professors to proctor exams in the UCD office, suite 107.

I came to work at UCD in October of 2007, making me the newest staff memeber, and I have really enjoyed my time here so far. I'm happy to report that this blog was my brain child and so I'm greatly hoping for success in this endeavor.

I'm a graduate student at UNT, studying Library & Information Sciences. My undergraduate was completed at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, with a BA in English Literature.

I love working in Downtown Dallas and have lived in the DFW Metroplex for most of my life. I look forward to working with all of our UCD students. Please know, I'm here to help! You can contact me at 214.915.1901 or by email at sally@ucddowntown.org.

UCD Creates Blog!

The Universities Center at Dallas, in an attempt to give students quick and easy access to the latest UCD information, has decided to experiment in the world of Internet applications. We have created a blog.

It will be a way to notify students of new programs and new classes, it will be a way to give weather reports, it will even be a great way to spread news about recruiting fairs our Director of Marketing and Recruitment has attended, innovated ideas for the UCD, and the Director's occasional announcements to students and instructors alike….

We are quite excited about this experiment and hope for student, staff, and faculty participation.

Thank you.

Professor Spencer Anderson Wins Blazer Excellence Award

North Lake College employees are dedicated professionals who nurture hidden talents and abilities and who motivate and inspire excellence. It is once again that time of year when we recognize those individuals who have demonstrated Blazer excellence. We value family and community, partnerships and collaboration, innovation and agility, diversity and variety, fun and joy! These values are evidenced in the nominations, and I express my gratitude to all who submitted nominations.

The NLC nominees for 2007-2008 awards are: Christan Amundsen, Spencer Anderson, Joe Bishop, Sherry Boyd, Mona Cherri, Frank Childress, Sequetta Desgraves, Ivan Dole, George Driscoll, Lynda Edwards, David Evans, Ulanda Forbess, Sonya Hopkins, Mike Huddleston, Sharon Huston, Shawn Johnson, Dan Joutras, D'Ann Madewell, Al Matthews, Mary Ann McGuirk, Michelle Meyer, Kay Nixon, May Osborne, Brenda Parker, Dottie Phillips, Leigh Poston, Theda Redwine, Kathleen Stockmier, Denise Stone, Patricia Thompson, Shirley Thompson, Jim White, and Jeff Williams.

I extend my sincere thanks to the Committees that reviewed nominations, cast their ballots and selected the North Lake College 2007-2008 award winners. Please join me in congratulating the outstanding employees who very much deserve the honors bestowed and who ignite the spirit of excellence in us all.

Minnie Stevens Piper Nominee and Full-Time Excellence in Teaching Award--Brenda Parker, Dance Faculty, Visual and Performing Arts Center for Teaching and Learning

Excellence in Teaching for Adjunct Faculty-- Spencer Anderson, Art Appreciation Adjunct Faculty, Visual and Performing Arts Center for Teaching and Learning

Innovation of the Year Award-- The Teaching and Learning Team (TLT), Team Representative Sherry Boyd, Humanities Faculty, Visual and Performing Arts Center for Teaching and Learning

Jean Sharon Griffith Student Development Leadership Award-- Kathleen Stockmier, Director of Student Publications, North Lake College Journalism Department

Professional Support Staff Employee of the Year--Jeffrey Williams, Information Systems LAN Support Manager III, Educational and Administrative Technology

Professional Support Staff Part-time Employee of the Year-- Al Matthews, Academic Advisor for Dual Credit Students, Educational Partnerships and Student Recruitment

Administrator of the Year-- Dan Joutras, College Director, Athletics and Recreational Programming, Math/Science/Sports Sciences Center for Teaching and Learning

History of UCD

The Universities Center at Dallas (UCD) was established in 1994 as the Dallas Education Center (DEC) and is located in the former Joske’s Department Store building at 1901 Main Street in downtown Dallas. The UCD was the first Multi-Institution Teaching Center (MITC) for higher education in Texas and was established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide access to public higher education at the upper division and graduate levels to citizens who live, work and find it convenient to take their education in downtown Dallas. The City of Dallas, the business community, and the Alliance for Higher Education partnered to provide opportunities for such access by establishing the DEC, which became the UCD.

Enrollment steadily increased from 23 students in the summer of 1994 to 2188 students in the fall of 2000. Currently, UCD enrollment ranges each semester between 1,000 to 1,200 students. The Federation of North Texas Area Universities assumed direct operations of the DEC in the fall of 1997. The Federation is a consortium of three universities that has been in business for over 30 years. Its original membership (Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas Woman’s University, and the University of North Texas) has been supplemented by four affiliate members; The University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas at Dallas, Midwestern State University and the Dallas Community College District (DCCCD). The Federation of North Texas Area Universities was established in 1968 to coordinate graduate programs among the three member universities and to promote inter-institutional cooperation. This is accomplished through a Federation Council, a Committee of Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs and Graduate Deans and numerous program committees.

In October 1997, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the Center’s request for two bachelor degrees, in addition to the MBA, that may be completed entirely downtown: a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science degree in Legal Information Management (now via distance education) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

In the spring of 1998, the DCCCD became the owner of the building and in the summer of 1998 the name of the Center was changed to the Universities Center at Dallas to better reflect the nature of the operation. Two additional degree programs were approved by the Coordinating Board at its October 1998 meeting including the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Science in Criminal Justice.

In the spring of 2000, the Coordinating Board approved the Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media degree and the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree. Many additional courses and degree programs have been offered including Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education), Management Information Systems, Social Work, a Master’s in Human Resource Development, a Master’s in Health Care Administration, and courses toward a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Administration. Additional programming includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Future programs and courses have been proposed in the fields of graduate Real Estate, Counseling and Accounting.

Regarding the UCD’s technical advancement, the University of North Texas installed a university computer laboratory and a two-way videoconferencing facility in the spring of 1998 to enhance the academic support services provided to students at the Center. The UCD obtained foundation grants to install two additional videoconferencing facilities in the fall of 1998 and 1999, thereby tripling the distance education capability of the Center. Texas A&M-Commerce installed a fourth distance learning facility in the fall of 1999. When the DCCCD became the proprietor of the building, it invested $1.3 million (including $500,000 from the City of Dallas) during the summer of 1998 in the refurbishing of the exterior, the ground floor, and selected classrooms of the Center, installing a language laboratory, two computer laboratories, and an executive training center. Most recently, an additional grant was obtained in 2003 to attain wireless functionality for the building and all students and faculty members.

Four out of seven floors of the building have been refurbished. The fourth floor was refurbished in the fall of 2000 at the cost of $2.8 million (including $2.5 million from the downtown TIF). The Dallas Independent School District moved into offices and classrooms in spring 2002 to house DISD staff/teacher training. In 2004, representatives from the University of North Texas System also occupied office space on the fourth floor of the UCD. Additional faculty and staff offices will be occupied in 2006 in conjunction with several of the Federation’s member institutions. Universities Center at Dallas now has expanded to six video-conference facilities and three general access computer labs. In the summer of 2006, The Hillcrest Foundation enabled the renovation of two classrooms located on the second floor with a gift of $50,000 toward furniture and equipment. Expansion will continue as programs are developed at the Center. These are exciting days for the UCD, with further program and student population growth anticipated.