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Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 11:02 PM
To: Mathern, Tim
Subject: videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lEwOyyaURs&feature=related This is a police officer who tells about the trouble between neighbors.
Wind turbine noise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FumlkvQmrr0&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVKP0G_f8M&feature=channel
Larry Wench is a fire chief in Wisconsin. We have talked with him. This tells the whole story, how the company pushed things through, the noise shadow flicker, trouble with neighbors, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7b4fGoK4Xo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiSpToi982A&feature=channel Fox news report.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbIe0iUtelQ&feature=channel. Shadow flicker is something we are REALLY not looking forward to. 3 turbines to the east of our house, my office and the one in the shop are both to the east.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nws9odq7S8&feature=channel Ice throw.
Professor Emeritus -- Dr. Tom Seymour from West Fargo, North Dakota -- Professor, Minot State University, MSU Faculty Regents Award (2015) -- PAST Peer Reviewer (Higher Learning Commission - Chicago); - Author and Presenter Board of Directors, SRT Communications, Inc and Minot City Alderman - Ward 5 (2010-June, 2016) PAST - Editor-in-Chief (North Dakota State Senator (2002-2010) 2017-Cass County Electric Cooperative- Board of Directors
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Teacher Education News from Washington
AACTE Weekly News Briefs | August 4, 2009
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AACTE ANNOUNCEMENTS
AACTE Introduces Bookmarking and Content Sharing
AACTE's web site, www.aacte.org, features a new "share" icon on the right blue content column of every page. This feature allows users to bookmark and share AACTE pages utilizing over 50 social networks and bookmark destinations.
FREE Webinar for AACTE Members Only: Stimulus Update
August 11, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
This webinar will provide an overview of the Race to the Top Fund and other opportunities under the stimulus and outline ways in which educator preparation programs can position themselves to participate in the grants.
AACTE Web Conference: "Lessons From Practice in Teacher Education: Teacher Residency Models"
September 15-17
Join thought leaders and successful teacher residency program developers as they share their motivations and lessons. Education school deans and their school district and community-based partners will discuss roles, pitfalls, and essential elements of residency programs that prepare teachers for challenging schools. Model profiles, how-to steps, "dos and don'ts," and funding sources will help you on your way.
NATIONAL NEWS
Business Is Brisk for Teacher Training Alternatives
From The Washington Post
The high unemployment rate has provided an unexpected boon for the nation's public schools: legions of career-switchers eager to become teachers. Across the country, interest in teacher preparation programs geared toward job-changers is rising sharply.
Senate Panel Rejects Bid to Further Boost TIF
From Education Week
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee turned back a bipartisan effort Thursday to increase funding for the Teacher Incentive Fund by an extra $100 million, after overwhelmingly approving a bill for financing the U.S. Department of Education in fiscal 2010. Without the amendment, the bill included $300 million for the TIF, a teacher-performance-pay program that is currently funded at $97 million. The Obama administration had asked for $487 million for the Teacher Incentive Fund in its fiscal 2010 budget request, and the U.S. House of Representatives last week approved $445 million for the program.
Teach for America: Elite Corps or Costing Older Teachers Jobs?
From USA Today
Despite a lingering recession, state budget crises and widespread teacher hiring slowdowns, Teach For America (TFA) has grown steadily, delighting supporters and giving critics a bad case of heartburn as it expands to new cities and builds a formidable alumni base of young people willing to teach for two years in some of the USA's toughest public schools. But critics say the growth in many cities is coming at the expense of experienced teachers who are losing their jobs – in some cases, they say, to make room for TFA, which brings in teachers at beginners' salary levels and underwrites training.
Census: Feds Contributed Little to Schools in 2007
From The Boston Globe
Per pupil spending in public schools varies widely from state to state, but the federal government contributes comparatively little to K-12 education, according to a Census report released Monday. The report, based on 2007 figures, shows the country's 15,638 school districts received $556.9 billion in government funding. Of that amount, only 8.3 percent came from the federal government.
Transparency of Common-Standards Process at Issue
From Education Week (LOGIN REQUIRED)
As the most concerted effort to create common academic standards in more than a decade rolls forward, the process has drawn criticism from those who say that too much of the nitty-gritty work is taking place behind closed doors. The organizations leading the effort–the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers, both headquartered in Washington–have assigned a pair of working groups to oversee the initial writing of the documents.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Teacher Training Faces Overhaul
From the Indianapolis Star
Proposed rules being unveiled today would give Indiana teachers a new mandate: what you teach matters more than how you teach. A broad series of changes proposed by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett would require even elementary education majors to minor in core subjects such as math, English, science, art or social studies while limiting undergraduate coursework in education. The proposal also would relax the amount of training required of principals and superintendents.
State OKs 2 Colleges' Fast Track to Teaching
From the Des Moines Register
Iowans who crave a faster way to trade in their jobs for teaching careers can find it this fall at Morningside College and Maharishi University of Management. The private colleges' plans to offer educated Iowans a shortcut to teaching licenses received approval from members of the state Board of Education on Thursday. Classes will be open to Iowans who have bachelor's degrees and want to teach middle or high school.
Chancellor Urges Filling Vacancies With Veteran Teachers
From The New York Times
Warning of "unacceptable financial consequences" for the city school system, Chancellor Joel I. Klein sent principals a letter Thursday urging them to fill vacancies with teachers who have been let go by other schools in recent years. For several years, principals generally had the freedom to hire whom they wished, and many preferred younger teachers, who are new to the school system and are paid less, to veterans who have lost their classroom positions. Those teachers may have been cut loose for circumstances like drops in student enrollment, cuts in school budgets or the closing of a low-performing school, and they receive a full salary.
Professionals Change Courses to Become Teachers for Urban Schools
From the Providence Journal
Now, thanks to an agreement between four urban school districts, the Rhode Island Department of Education and something called The New Teacher Project, professionals in other careers who have expertise in specific, hard-to-fill subject areas will be able to get a teaching job. And, if they are successful, the program will lead to a teaching certificate a year later.
Aides Paid by Parents May Return to Schools
From The New York Times
After telling New York City's public schools that they could not keep their parent-paid teaching aides, the Bloomberg administration said Thursday that it was working to return those aides to classrooms this fall. Under Mr. Klein's proposal, essentially a technical change, the assistants would now be employed under the title of "substitute aide," an existing departmental position that pays $12.30 an hour, with no benefits. The city's current hiring freeze would not apply to them, as the positions would still be paid for with donations.
Court Says English-Only Tests OK in Schools
From the San Francisco Chronicle
California is entitled to administer school achievement tests and high school exit exams in English to all students, including the nearly 1.6 million who speak limited English, a state appeals court ruled Thursday. The First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco rejected arguments by bilingual-education groups and nine school districts that English-only exams violate a federal law's requirement that limited-English-speaking students "shall be assessed in a valid and reliable manner."
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Proposals Due September 1 for 54th ICET World Assembly
The 54th World Assembly of the International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET) will be held December 14-17 in Muscat, Oman. The theme of the conference is Maintaining Strategic Agility: Managing Change and Assuring Quality in Education for Teaching. Paper proposals are due September 1.
Review Period Closes August 9 for Revised NBPTS Standards for Social Studies/History
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is collecting public comments on its revised standards in social studies/history. The review period runs through August 9.
Reminder: NCATE Seeks Comment on SPA Guidelines
An NCATE task force has developed new criteria for Specialized Professional Association (SPA) standards. The new guidelines are designed to ensure that SPA standards are more focused and more consistent, while still maintaining an emphasis on student learning and on candidate knowledge and skills. Comments are due by August 17. A web-based forum will be held August 12 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the draft.
Kristin K. McCabe, Editor
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
1307 New York Ave., NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
(207) 899-1309
kmccabe@aacte.org
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. . . delivered to your inbox so you can enjoy up-to-date news on colleges of education, teaching and the classroom, legislation, STEM teacher issues, grants, and upcoming events. Please click on linked headlines for full story.
AACTE ANNOUNCEMENTS
AACTE Introduces Bookmarking and Content Sharing
AACTE's web site, www.aacte.org, features a new "share" icon on the right blue content column of every page. This feature allows users to bookmark and share AACTE pages utilizing over 50 social networks and bookmark destinations.
FREE Webinar for AACTE Members Only: Stimulus Update
August 11, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
This webinar will provide an overview of the Race to the Top Fund and other opportunities under the stimulus and outline ways in which educator preparation programs can position themselves to participate in the grants.
AACTE Web Conference: "Lessons From Practice in Teacher Education: Teacher Residency Models"
September 15-17
Join thought leaders and successful teacher residency program developers as they share their motivations and lessons. Education school deans and their school district and community-based partners will discuss roles, pitfalls, and essential elements of residency programs that prepare teachers for challenging schools. Model profiles, how-to steps, "dos and don'ts," and funding sources will help you on your way.
NATIONAL NEWS
Business Is Brisk for Teacher Training Alternatives
From The Washington Post
The high unemployment rate has provided an unexpected boon for the nation's public schools: legions of career-switchers eager to become teachers. Across the country, interest in teacher preparation programs geared toward job-changers is rising sharply.
Senate Panel Rejects Bid to Further Boost TIF
From Education Week
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee turned back a bipartisan effort Thursday to increase funding for the Teacher Incentive Fund by an extra $100 million, after overwhelmingly approving a bill for financing the U.S. Department of Education in fiscal 2010. Without the amendment, the bill included $300 million for the TIF, a teacher-performance-pay program that is currently funded at $97 million. The Obama administration had asked for $487 million for the Teacher Incentive Fund in its fiscal 2010 budget request, and the U.S. House of Representatives last week approved $445 million for the program.
Teach for America: Elite Corps or Costing Older Teachers Jobs?
From USA Today
Despite a lingering recession, state budget crises and widespread teacher hiring slowdowns, Teach For America (TFA) has grown steadily, delighting supporters and giving critics a bad case of heartburn as it expands to new cities and builds a formidable alumni base of young people willing to teach for two years in some of the USA's toughest public schools. But critics say the growth in many cities is coming at the expense of experienced teachers who are losing their jobs – in some cases, they say, to make room for TFA, which brings in teachers at beginners' salary levels and underwrites training.
Census: Feds Contributed Little to Schools in 2007
From The Boston Globe
Per pupil spending in public schools varies widely from state to state, but the federal government contributes comparatively little to K-12 education, according to a Census report released Monday. The report, based on 2007 figures, shows the country's 15,638 school districts received $556.9 billion in government funding. Of that amount, only 8.3 percent came from the federal government.
Transparency of Common-Standards Process at Issue
From Education Week (LOGIN REQUIRED)
As the most concerted effort to create common academic standards in more than a decade rolls forward, the process has drawn criticism from those who say that too much of the nitty-gritty work is taking place behind closed doors. The organizations leading the effort–the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers, both headquartered in Washington–have assigned a pair of working groups to oversee the initial writing of the documents.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Teacher Training Faces Overhaul
From the Indianapolis Star
Proposed rules being unveiled today would give Indiana teachers a new mandate: what you teach matters more than how you teach. A broad series of changes proposed by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett would require even elementary education majors to minor in core subjects such as math, English, science, art or social studies while limiting undergraduate coursework in education. The proposal also would relax the amount of training required of principals and superintendents.
State OKs 2 Colleges' Fast Track to Teaching
From the Des Moines Register
Iowans who crave a faster way to trade in their jobs for teaching careers can find it this fall at Morningside College and Maharishi University of Management. The private colleges' plans to offer educated Iowans a shortcut to teaching licenses received approval from members of the state Board of Education on Thursday. Classes will be open to Iowans who have bachelor's degrees and want to teach middle or high school.
Chancellor Urges Filling Vacancies With Veteran Teachers
From The New York Times
Warning of "unacceptable financial consequences" for the city school system, Chancellor Joel I. Klein sent principals a letter Thursday urging them to fill vacancies with teachers who have been let go by other schools in recent years. For several years, principals generally had the freedom to hire whom they wished, and many preferred younger teachers, who are new to the school system and are paid less, to veterans who have lost their classroom positions. Those teachers may have been cut loose for circumstances like drops in student enrollment, cuts in school budgets or the closing of a low-performing school, and they receive a full salary.
Professionals Change Courses to Become Teachers for Urban Schools
From the Providence Journal
Now, thanks to an agreement between four urban school districts, the Rhode Island Department of Education and something called The New Teacher Project, professionals in other careers who have expertise in specific, hard-to-fill subject areas will be able to get a teaching job. And, if they are successful, the program will lead to a teaching certificate a year later.
Aides Paid by Parents May Return to Schools
From The New York Times
After telling New York City's public schools that they could not keep their parent-paid teaching aides, the Bloomberg administration said Thursday that it was working to return those aides to classrooms this fall. Under Mr. Klein's proposal, essentially a technical change, the assistants would now be employed under the title of "substitute aide," an existing departmental position that pays $12.30 an hour, with no benefits. The city's current hiring freeze would not apply to them, as the positions would still be paid for with donations.
Court Says English-Only Tests OK in Schools
From the San Francisco Chronicle
California is entitled to administer school achievement tests and high school exit exams in English to all students, including the nearly 1.6 million who speak limited English, a state appeals court ruled Thursday. The First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco rejected arguments by bilingual-education groups and nine school districts that English-only exams violate a federal law's requirement that limited-English-speaking students "shall be assessed in a valid and reliable manner."
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Proposals Due September 1 for 54th ICET World Assembly
The 54th World Assembly of the International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET) will be held December 14-17 in Muscat, Oman. The theme of the conference is Maintaining Strategic Agility: Managing Change and Assuring Quality in Education for Teaching. Paper proposals are due September 1.
Review Period Closes August 9 for Revised NBPTS Standards for Social Studies/History
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is collecting public comments on its revised standards in social studies/history. The review period runs through August 9.
Reminder: NCATE Seeks Comment on SPA Guidelines
An NCATE task force has developed new criteria for Specialized Professional Association (SPA) standards. The new guidelines are designed to ensure that SPA standards are more focused and more consistent, while still maintaining an emphasis on student learning and on candidate knowledge and skills. Comments are due by August 17. A web-based forum will be held August 12 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the draft.
Kristin K. McCabe, Editor
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
1307 New York Ave., NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
(207) 899-1309
kmccabe@aacte.org
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
North Dakota Policy Council
Dear Tom,
The Northern Plains Heritage Foundation took its circus show to the Burleigh County Commission yesterday. We have it covered below. Also, the interim Higher Education Committee met a couple weeks ago. We have some recommendations for them.
BS Alert: Potter Fools Burleigh County Commission
Let me explain this process another way. Let’s say you catch a burglar who broke into your house and took your couch. You walk over to the burglar and say, “I see what you’re doing. You’re stealing from me.” The burglar looks up and says “I made publicity blunder. Gee, I’m sorry.” And then runs off with the loot. That’s not how it works. When a burglar is caught, he does not get to keep the ill-gotten gains. The Burleigh County Commission, minus Schonert, is letting Potter run off with the loot.
Click HERE to read more.
Schonert: I never approved anything!
Burleigh County Commissioner Doug Schonert took exception to Northern Plains Heritage Foundation board member Tracy Potter’s testimony to United States congressional committee in November 2007.
Click HERE to read more.
Interim Report: Recommendations for Higher Education Committee
On July 17, the Higher Education interim committee met for the first time to go over the committee’s responsibilities and forthcoming studies. Most of the studies focus on funding for higher education. The topics include tuition waivers, alternative uses of institutions, tuition affordability, tuition reciprocity agreements, contributions to economic development, and several others. The Higher Education Committee would be best off by approaching these studies from a free-market perspective.
Click HERE to read more.
NDPC in Fargo Forum
NDPC executive director Brett Narloch was recently quoted in a Fargo Forum article about health care.
Click HERE to read more.
NDPC Announces Two New Scholars
The North Dakota Policy Council is happy to announce the addition of two new scholars to the NDPC team. Dr. Richard Vedder is now an NDPC Economic Development and Higher Education Policy Fellow. He studies higher education financing, labor economics, immigration, government fiscal policy and income inequality. Randal O’Toole is an NDPC Land Use Policy Fellow. He is a Cato Institute Senior Fellow working on urban growth, public land, and transportation issues.
Click HERE to read more.
Land designation process dubious at best
I was dismayed, though not surprised, that landowners, the North Dakota Policy Council and the North Dakota Farm Bureau were given the leafy spurge for being worried about the five-county Northern Plains National Heritage Area designation’s effect on property rights. The Forum rarely, if ever, challenges anything the political elite in North Dakota say. Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., says that the designation will not harm property rights, so it must be so.
Click HERE to read more.
Bismarck Tribune Uses NDPC Investigation Points in Op-Ed
In their July 22nd op-ed (Heritage group needs to mend fences), The Bismarck Tribune takes the Northern Plains Heritage Foundation (NPHF) to task about how they went about getting five counties designated as the Northern Plains National Heritage Area (NPNHA) with very few, if any, landowners knowing about it.
Click HERE to read more.
Tax Deductible Support
Please, consider supporting the North Dakota Policy Council. You can make a tax deductible online contribution by clicking HERE, or simply send your tax deductible contribution to:
North Dakota Policy Council
PO Box 3007
Bismarck, ND 58502
The Northern Plains Heritage Foundation took its circus show to the Burleigh County Commission yesterday. We have it covered below. Also, the interim Higher Education Committee met a couple weeks ago. We have some recommendations for them.
BS Alert: Potter Fools Burleigh County Commission
Let me explain this process another way. Let’s say you catch a burglar who broke into your house and took your couch. You walk over to the burglar and say, “I see what you’re doing. You’re stealing from me.” The burglar looks up and says “I made publicity blunder. Gee, I’m sorry.” And then runs off with the loot. That’s not how it works. When a burglar is caught, he does not get to keep the ill-gotten gains. The Burleigh County Commission, minus Schonert, is letting Potter run off with the loot.
Click HERE to read more.
Schonert: I never approved anything!
Burleigh County Commissioner Doug Schonert took exception to Northern Plains Heritage Foundation board member Tracy Potter’s testimony to United States congressional committee in November 2007.
Click HERE to read more.
Interim Report: Recommendations for Higher Education Committee
On July 17, the Higher Education interim committee met for the first time to go over the committee’s responsibilities and forthcoming studies. Most of the studies focus on funding for higher education. The topics include tuition waivers, alternative uses of institutions, tuition affordability, tuition reciprocity agreements, contributions to economic development, and several others. The Higher Education Committee would be best off by approaching these studies from a free-market perspective.
Click HERE to read more.
NDPC in Fargo Forum
NDPC executive director Brett Narloch was recently quoted in a Fargo Forum article about health care.
Click HERE to read more.
NDPC Announces Two New Scholars
The North Dakota Policy Council is happy to announce the addition of two new scholars to the NDPC team. Dr. Richard Vedder is now an NDPC Economic Development and Higher Education Policy Fellow. He studies higher education financing, labor economics, immigration, government fiscal policy and income inequality. Randal O’Toole is an NDPC Land Use Policy Fellow. He is a Cato Institute Senior Fellow working on urban growth, public land, and transportation issues.
Click HERE to read more.
Land designation process dubious at best
I was dismayed, though not surprised, that landowners, the North Dakota Policy Council and the North Dakota Farm Bureau were given the leafy spurge for being worried about the five-county Northern Plains National Heritage Area designation’s effect on property rights. The Forum rarely, if ever, challenges anything the political elite in North Dakota say. Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., says that the designation will not harm property rights, so it must be so.
Click HERE to read more.
Bismarck Tribune Uses NDPC Investigation Points in Op-Ed
In their July 22nd op-ed (Heritage group needs to mend fences), The Bismarck Tribune takes the Northern Plains Heritage Foundation (NPHF) to task about how they went about getting five counties designated as the Northern Plains National Heritage Area (NPNHA) with very few, if any, landowners knowing about it.
Click HERE to read more.
Tax Deductible Support
Please, consider supporting the North Dakota Policy Council. You can make a tax deductible online contribution by clicking HERE, or simply send your tax deductible contribution to:
North Dakota Policy Council
PO Box 3007
Bismarck, ND 58502
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
North Dakota Legislative Higher Education Interim Committee Meeting in Wahpeton
NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Tentative Agenda
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Red River Valley Room, Student Center, State College of Science
Wahpeton, North Dakota
8:00 a.m. Call to order
Roll call
Consideration of the minutes of the July 17, 2009, meeting
8:05 a.m. Welcome and comments by Dr. John Richman, President, State College of Science
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
8:10 a.m. Comments by the chairman regarding the committee meeting, including the focus on
issues affecting two-year campuses
Presentations and discussion with representatives of North Dakota University System
two-year institutions regarding:
• Access
• Affordability
• Educational attainment
• Programs addressing workforce needs
• Program costs, including potential funding options
• Potential program additions/deletions
• Unique issues affecting campuses
• Tuition waivers
8:20 a.m. State College of Science
9:40 a.m. Lake Region State College
10:15 a.m. Bismarck State College
10:50 a.m. Williston State College
11:25 a.m. Dakota College at Bottineau
12:00 noon Luncheon recess
12:45 p.m. Presentation by representatives of the North Dakota University System regarding the
use of an $800,000 appropriation provided in 2009 Senate Bill No. 2003 to increase
awareness of two-year colleges and technical careers
1:00 p.m. Presentation by representatives of the North Dakota University System regarding the
feasibility and desirability of offering two-year education programs at four-year
institutions
1:30 p.m. Comments by other interested persons regarding the committee's study of higher
education, including issues affecting two-year campuses
1:45 p.m. Continuation of discussions regarding topics relating to two-year campuses
2
2:30 p.m. Committee discussion and staff directives
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
Committee Members
Tentative Agenda
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Red River Valley Room, Student Center, State College of Science
Wahpeton, North Dakota
8:00 a.m. Call to order
Roll call
Consideration of the minutes of the July 17, 2009, meeting
8:05 a.m. Welcome and comments by Dr. John Richman, President, State College of Science
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
8:10 a.m. Comments by the chairman regarding the committee meeting, including the focus on
issues affecting two-year campuses
Presentations and discussion with representatives of North Dakota University System
two-year institutions regarding:
• Access
• Affordability
• Educational attainment
• Programs addressing workforce needs
• Program costs, including potential funding options
• Potential program additions/deletions
• Unique issues affecting campuses
• Tuition waivers
8:20 a.m. State College of Science
9:40 a.m. Lake Region State College
10:15 a.m. Bismarck State College
10:50 a.m. Williston State College
11:25 a.m. Dakota College at Bottineau
12:00 noon Luncheon recess
12:45 p.m. Presentation by representatives of the North Dakota University System regarding the
use of an $800,000 appropriation provided in 2009 Senate Bill No. 2003 to increase
awareness of two-year colleges and technical careers
1:00 p.m. Presentation by representatives of the North Dakota University System regarding the
feasibility and desirability of offering two-year education programs at four-year
institutions
1:30 p.m. Comments by other interested persons regarding the committee's study of higher
education, including issues affecting two-year campuses
1:45 p.m. Continuation of discussions regarding topics relating to two-year campuses
2
2:30 p.m. Committee discussion and staff directives
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
Committee Members
Monday, August 3, 2009
North Dakota Legislative Council Interim Committes
North Dakota Legislative Council Interim Committees
(2009-10 Interim)
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Representative Al Carlson - Chairman
Jim W. Smith - Legislative Council Staff
REPRESENTATIVES
Merle Boucher
Al Carlson
Chris Griffin
Gary Kreidt
Shirley Meyer
David Monson
Bob Skarphol
Robin Weisz
Lisa Wolf
SENATORS
Robert S. Erbele
Tony Grindberg
Ray Holmberg
David O'Connell
Tracy Potter
Larry J. Robinson
Bob Stenehjem
Rich Wardner
Administrative Rules Committee Judicial Process Committee
Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Judiciary Committee
Agriculture Committee Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee
Budget Section Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee
Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration Long-Term Care Committee
Education Committee Natural Resources Committee
Employee Benefits Programs Committee Public Safety and Transportation Committee
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Taxation Committee
Government Services Committee Tribal and State Relations Committee
Health and Human Services Committee Water-Related Topics Overview Committee
Higher Education Committee Workers' Compensation Review Committee
Industry, Business, and Labor Committee Workforce Committee
Information Technology Committee
(2009-10 Interim)
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Representative Al Carlson - Chairman
Jim W. Smith - Legislative Council Staff
REPRESENTATIVES
Merle Boucher
Al Carlson
Chris Griffin
Gary Kreidt
Shirley Meyer
David Monson
Bob Skarphol
Robin Weisz
Lisa Wolf
SENATORS
Robert S. Erbele
Tony Grindberg
Ray Holmberg
David O'Connell
Tracy Potter
Larry J. Robinson
Bob Stenehjem
Rich Wardner
Administrative Rules Committee Judicial Process Committee
Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Judiciary Committee
Agriculture Committee Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee
Budget Section Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee
Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration Long-Term Care Committee
Education Committee Natural Resources Committee
Employee Benefits Programs Committee Public Safety and Transportation Committee
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Taxation Committee
Government Services Committee Tribal and State Relations Committee
Health and Human Services Committee Water-Related Topics Overview Committee
Higher Education Committee Workers' Compensation Review Committee
Industry, Business, and Labor Committee Workforce Committee
Information Technology Committee
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Staff for the North Dakota Legislators, Housed in Bismarck
To send an e-mail message to a staff member, click that individual's name:
Jim W. Smith - Director
Legal Services:
Jay E. Buringrud - Assistant Director
John Walstad - Code Revisor
Jeffrey N. Nelson - Assistant Code Revisor
John Bjornson - Counsel
L. Anita Thomas - Counsel
Vonette J. Richter - Counsel
Timothy J. Dawson - Counsel
Jennifer S. N. Clark - Counsel
Fiscal Services:
Allen H. Knudson - Legislative Budget Analyst and Auditor
Roxanne Woeste - Assistant Legislative Budget Analyst and Auditor
Becky Keller - Fiscal Analyst
Brady A. Larson - Fiscal Analyst
Sheila M. Sandness - Fiscal Analyst
Information Technology Services:
Jason J. Steckler - Director, Information Technology
Maryann F. Trauger - Manager, Information Technology Services
Mary H. Janusz - Information Technology Education Administrator
John A. Dvorak - Information Technology LAN Technician
Deb Gienger - Information Technology Systems Administrator
Administrative Services:
Karen J. Mund - Legislative Administrator
Library Services:
Marilyn Johnson - Research Librarian
Audrey Grafsgaard - Research Librarian Assistant
Administrative Support Services:
Patricia Geiger - Office Manager
Elizabeth Patterson - Assistant Office Manager
Phyllis Markel - Receptionist
Char Sackman - Information Processing Specialist
Della Schick - Receptionist
Joanne Buck - Information Processing Specialist
Becky Cudworth - Proofreader
Melissa Lewis - Proofreader
Andrea Cooper - Information Processing Specialist
Amy LaVallie - Information Processing Specialist
Jim W. Smith - Director
Legal Services:
Jay E. Buringrud - Assistant Director
John Walstad - Code Revisor
Jeffrey N. Nelson - Assistant Code Revisor
John Bjornson - Counsel
L. Anita Thomas - Counsel
Vonette J. Richter - Counsel
Timothy J. Dawson - Counsel
Jennifer S. N. Clark - Counsel
Fiscal Services:
Allen H. Knudson - Legislative Budget Analyst and Auditor
Roxanne Woeste - Assistant Legislative Budget Analyst and Auditor
Becky Keller - Fiscal Analyst
Brady A. Larson - Fiscal Analyst
Sheila M. Sandness - Fiscal Analyst
Information Technology Services:
Jason J. Steckler - Director, Information Technology
Maryann F. Trauger - Manager, Information Technology Services
Mary H. Janusz - Information Technology Education Administrator
John A. Dvorak - Information Technology LAN Technician
Deb Gienger - Information Technology Systems Administrator
Administrative Services:
Karen J. Mund - Legislative Administrator
Library Services:
Marilyn Johnson - Research Librarian
Audrey Grafsgaard - Research Librarian Assistant
Administrative Support Services:
Patricia Geiger - Office Manager
Elizabeth Patterson - Assistant Office Manager
Phyllis Markel - Receptionist
Char Sackman - Information Processing Specialist
Della Schick - Receptionist
Joanne Buck - Information Processing Specialist
Becky Cudworth - Proofreader
Melissa Lewis - Proofreader
Andrea Cooper - Information Processing Specialist
Amy LaVallie - Information Processing Specialist
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Certification
The IP3 Difference
What Sets IP3 Apart from Other IT Security Seminars and Training?
5 Day CISSP® Boot Camp
The boot camps are 5-day comprehensive courses that include our 10-week online training resources for pre- and post-exam support. This gives you the advantage of building a strong foundation prior to sitting for the exam.
You begin by receiving a comprehensive study pack, consisting of self-study manuals, study guides, professional mentoring, and toll free telephone support. We will provide the student ample time to prepare and begin reviewing the 10 domains. The program begins with access to our online archive classes so you can gain the knowledge and expertise to come prepared for the course. The boot camp begins with an extensive overview of IT Security Principles and Practices, followed by an intense review and drill of the Ten Core Common Body of Knowledge subject areas. By laying the groundwork early, we allow you to focus closely on the important concepts during class.
What You Will Receive with IP3’s Boot Camp Training Package
One years access of live-instructor led online sessions, archived audio/video downloads, over 1000 practice questions, a complimentary invitation to our two day ‘From Strategy to Reality’ IT Seminar (valued at $895), group discussion forum at www.ip3inc.com, Shon Harris’ "CISSP® Certification All-in-One Exam Guide", a 700+ Page IP3 workbook set, your choice of an Apple iPod Touch or Classic, an IP3 Security Tools CD, Transcender Practice Exams with online sessions.
Take a Look at the Events Still Available for This Year
Upcoming Boot Camps for 2009
Last Chance to Register for the Events Highlighted in Red!
Denver, CO
August 10-14, 2009
Cullowhee, NC
August 10-14, 2009
Rochester, NY
August 24-27, 2009
Frisco, TX
September 14-18, 2009
Bellevue, WA
November 2-6, 2009
Frisco, TX
December 7-11, 2009
IP3’s Online Training Programs including CISSP, Security+ and PMP
IP3’s instructor-led and interactive online training programs provide comprehensive and in-depth self-study materials and online technical support that covers all areas of the course material. Each chapter is broken down into a live one and a half to two hour session held two to three days a week, depending on the course chosen. During the sessions, we cover the everything needed to pass the exam and we also provide additional text to help teach the fundamentals, so you can have a better understanding of the material, not just the ability to pass the exam. We also go over many practice test questions on each section as well as answer any questions you may have regarding the material. Through this approach, we maximize human contact and interaction between not only you and your instructor but your peers as well. You will be able to see and hear their questions, which will only benefit your learning experience, and be able to ask your own as soon as you have them. Our online training sessions are also recorded and posted to our site for download, which means you can always register at any time without missing out on any important information.
What You Will Receive with IP3’s Online Training Packages
Access of live-instructor led online sessions, archived audio/video downloads, over 1000 practice questions, group discussion forum at www.ip3inc.com, the #1 rated text for the program of your choice, multiple volume set of IP3 workbooks, your choice of an Apple iPod Touch or Classic, IP3 Security Tools CD, practice exams with your online sessions.
Pricing for the Online Training Programs are as Follows:
CISSP Full Package included your choice of iPod- $ 1395
CISSP Basic package not included iPod- $ 1095
Security+ Full Package included your choice of iPod- $ 975*
Security+ Basic package not included iPod- $ 675*
PMP Full Package included your choice of iPod- $1395*
PMP Basic package not included iPod- $ 1095*
*A minimum of 10 registrants per class is required for the class to run as scheduled.
Online Training Program Next Available Start Dates
Register for the Events Listed in Red Before August 10th and Receive a $300 Discount!
CISSP
Continuous Open Enrollment
Security+
September 8, 2009
PMP
September 8, 2009
Security+
October 20, 2009
PMP
October 20, 2009
For more information on any of these programs or to enroll, please contact:
Sarah Koning
Regional Marketing Manager
(989) 771-1007 Office
(775) 659-2793 Fax
skoning@ip3inc.com
If you no longer wish to receive our emails, you may unsubscribe here: http://www.ip3seminars.com/decline
Or you may contact us at 1-800-473-5181 or IP3 Inc., 1320 N Michigan Ave. Ste 6; Saginaw, MI 48602
What Sets IP3 Apart from Other IT Security Seminars and Training?
5 Day CISSP® Boot Camp
The boot camps are 5-day comprehensive courses that include our 10-week online training resources for pre- and post-exam support. This gives you the advantage of building a strong foundation prior to sitting for the exam.
You begin by receiving a comprehensive study pack, consisting of self-study manuals, study guides, professional mentoring, and toll free telephone support. We will provide the student ample time to prepare and begin reviewing the 10 domains. The program begins with access to our online archive classes so you can gain the knowledge and expertise to come prepared for the course. The boot camp begins with an extensive overview of IT Security Principles and Practices, followed by an intense review and drill of the Ten Core Common Body of Knowledge subject areas. By laying the groundwork early, we allow you to focus closely on the important concepts during class.
What You Will Receive with IP3’s Boot Camp Training Package
One years access of live-instructor led online sessions, archived audio/video downloads, over 1000 practice questions, a complimentary invitation to our two day ‘From Strategy to Reality’ IT Seminar (valued at $895), group discussion forum at www.ip3inc.com, Shon Harris’ "CISSP® Certification All-in-One Exam Guide", a 700+ Page IP3 workbook set, your choice of an Apple iPod Touch or Classic, an IP3 Security Tools CD, Transcender Practice Exams with online sessions.
Take a Look at the Events Still Available for This Year
Upcoming Boot Camps for 2009
Last Chance to Register for the Events Highlighted in Red!
Denver, CO
August 10-14, 2009
Cullowhee, NC
August 10-14, 2009
Rochester, NY
August 24-27, 2009
Frisco, TX
September 14-18, 2009
Bellevue, WA
November 2-6, 2009
Frisco, TX
December 7-11, 2009
IP3’s Online Training Programs including CISSP, Security+ and PMP
IP3’s instructor-led and interactive online training programs provide comprehensive and in-depth self-study materials and online technical support that covers all areas of the course material. Each chapter is broken down into a live one and a half to two hour session held two to three days a week, depending on the course chosen. During the sessions, we cover the everything needed to pass the exam and we also provide additional text to help teach the fundamentals, so you can have a better understanding of the material, not just the ability to pass the exam. We also go over many practice test questions on each section as well as answer any questions you may have regarding the material. Through this approach, we maximize human contact and interaction between not only you and your instructor but your peers as well. You will be able to see and hear their questions, which will only benefit your learning experience, and be able to ask your own as soon as you have them. Our online training sessions are also recorded and posted to our site for download, which means you can always register at any time without missing out on any important information.
What You Will Receive with IP3’s Online Training Packages
Access of live-instructor led online sessions, archived audio/video downloads, over 1000 practice questions, group discussion forum at www.ip3inc.com, the #1 rated text for the program of your choice, multiple volume set of IP3 workbooks, your choice of an Apple iPod Touch or Classic, IP3 Security Tools CD, practice exams with your online sessions.
Pricing for the Online Training Programs are as Follows:
CISSP Full Package included your choice of iPod- $ 1395
CISSP Basic package not included iPod- $ 1095
Security+ Full Package included your choice of iPod- $ 975*
Security+ Basic package not included iPod- $ 675*
PMP Full Package included your choice of iPod- $1395*
PMP Basic package not included iPod- $ 1095*
*A minimum of 10 registrants per class is required for the class to run as scheduled.
Online Training Program Next Available Start Dates
Register for the Events Listed in Red Before August 10th and Receive a $300 Discount!
CISSP
Continuous Open Enrollment
Security+
September 8, 2009
PMP
September 8, 2009
Security+
October 20, 2009
PMP
October 20, 2009
For more information on any of these programs or to enroll, please contact:
Sarah Koning
Regional Marketing Manager
(989) 771-1007 Office
(775) 659-2793 Fax
skoning@ip3inc.com
If you no longer wish to receive our emails, you may unsubscribe here: http://www.ip3seminars.com/decline
Or you may contact us at 1-800-473-5181 or IP3 Inc., 1320 N Michigan Ave. Ste 6; Saginaw, MI 48602
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