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October 2016
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MAPCS to Merge
As A Regional
Association Called
NEPCSA
For several years now, the MAPCS Board of Directors has been working on a plan to create a regional association made up of the six New England states. The MAPCS Board of Directors believes that combining resources will better serve the needs of private career schools and their students throughout New England, while creating a more robust voice for schools locally and regionally.
MAPCS has had preliminary conversations with schools in Connecticut and will soon broaden outreach to Rhode Island, then to New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.
NEPCSA will represent the combined strength of all private career schools in the six New England states.
The new regional association will form an efficient and collaborative group to provide:
- Legislative and regulatory representation and support;
- Opportunity to strengthen educational performance and market demand for skilled graduates by providing professional training programs and resources;
- Enhanced communication to increase awareness of the issues affecting career education;
- Growth opportunities for educational professionals and leaders, and
- More efficient administration of membership activities.
To move this initiative forward, the membership at the September 30th Professional Development Conference voted to accept a recommendation for MAPCS to merge into NEPCSA.
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Gainful Employment News
During the night of October 19, 2016, the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) generated and sent the "GE Debt Measures Backup Data" detail files to institutionally-designated Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) mailboxes. These detail files contain the draft Gainful Employment (GE) Debt-to-Earnings (D/E) rates for each GE program at the institution as well as the data used to calculate the rates.
for important details about the distribution of the rates, including information about the upcoming 45-day challenge period and guidance on considering challenges to the data.
The following information pertaining to the Draft GE Debt-to-earnings (D/E) Rates was provided by Tom Netting, from
Akerman LLP.
As made clear in Electronic Announcement #92 - Upcoming Distribution of Draft Debt-to-Earnings (D/E) Rates, distribution of draft GE D/E Rates will take place this week.
PRELIMINARY STEPS - PRIOR TO CHALLENGING YOUR DRAFT GE D/E RATES
Institutions are once again urged to register to participate in all four upcoming GE Webinars, with the first one taking place Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and the other three taking place Thursday, October 20th, Tuesday, October 25th, and Thursday, October 27th. Information on how to register is available at
https://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/ANN1614.html
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Individuals at the institution who are responsible for handling of the draft GE D/E data are also encouraged to spend some time reviewing Appendix D of the NSLDS GE Users Guide to re-familiarize yourselves with the fixed-width, multi-record flat file layout containing, for all of the institution's GE programs, institutional information, GE program information, loan information, and student-level data for each student in the GE cohort.
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The Office of Private Occupational School Education at the
Division of Professional Licensure has plans to
promulge their new regulations by the end of the year.
If you have not yet reviewed the proposed regulations, here are links to the updated versions.
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Enrollment Webinar
November 30, 2016
11 am - 12 pm
Extreme Makeover - Enrollment Edition
"Giving Your Admissions Process a New Look"
This is not your traditional, boring, slide-by-slide webinar. If you're looking for strategies to give your admissions process a new look, this webcast is for you.
In this interactive experience you'll receive results-driven techniques that can immediately be put to practice to give your enrollment activity a boost and a refreshing look and feel for the prospective student and yourself:
- Strategies to scheduling more appointments that show
- The 5 MUST ASK admissions questions that build value and commitment
- Best practices to securing your start
Click here to download an invitation and registration form.
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MAPCS 2016 Outstanding Graduate Achievement Awards
MAPCS presented Certificates of Achievement Awards to five career school graduates on September 30, 2016.
The awards were presented during the MAPCS Annual Professional Development Conference held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA.
Graduates were selected for the award based on the contributions that he/she has made to their career field, school or community. Emphasis was placed on accomplishments, academic excellence, and how the graduate maximized his/her performance and demonstrated outstanding potential for post-graduation employment. The graduate's extra efforts on behalf of the school, student body or community at large were also considered.
The awards were presented to:
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On left, Erin Vickers from McGraw Hill, with
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Eric Cloutier, NETTTS
Eric Cloutier has served our country in the United States Marine Corps, and is currently in the Air National Guard.
As a veteran, Eric took a long hard look at how his contribution to his country can transform his future. Eric chose NETTTS' Commercial Driving program as a way to provide a future for himself and his family, and also so that he could utilize his G.I. Bill.
Eric passed on his first attempt, and is now employed with U.S. Foods.
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| On left, Edward Eubank from Porter and Chester, with Erin Vickers from McGraw Hill. |
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Edward Eubank
Edward is a July 2016 graduate of Porter and Chester's HVAC/R program.
He was nominated for his professionalism and determination, finished near the top of his class on all tests and quizzes, had near perfect attendance, and was always willing to help out his fellow students.
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On left, Mark Grillo from NETTTS, with Erin Vickers from McGraw Hill.
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Mark Grillo
Mark Grillo was an April 2016 graduate of NETTTS with an impressive 4.0 GPA.
He was noted for making a positive change in his life, and was remembered for always coming to school with a good attitude and a willingness to learn.
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On left, Erin Vickers, from McGraw Hill, Candis Labby and Michelle McCarthy from Lincoln Technical Institute.
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Candis Labby
Candis Labby is a graduate of Lincoln Tech's Medical Assistant program, and finished with an impressive 3.92 GPA and 98.6% attendance.
She is also a wife, a mother of three children, and lives in Connecticut, which makes her near perfect attendance that much more admirable. She began her externship at Mass Lung & Allergy in Leominster in July, and was noted for putting her heart and soul into her work.
She exemplified excellence, determination, and the resolve to make a difference in the lives of those around her.
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| On left, Erin Vickers, from McGraw Hill, Kerrin Morganelli and Michelle McCarthy from Lincoln Technical Institute. |
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Kerrin Morganelli
Kerrin Morganelli was a 2015 graduate of the dental assisting program at Lincoln Technical Institute in Brockton, MA.
She was noted for being an inspiration to many people, for always having a positive attitude, helping her classmates whenever needed, and maintained straight A's with perfect attendance.
She also accomplished all of these feats while being a single mother.
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rofessional Development Conference
MAPCS conducted its Annual Professional Development Conference on Friday, September 30, 2016. The conference was held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA.
The PDC offered an impressive array of presentation and career school experts who provided attendees with thought-provoking, informative educational sessions. The sessions included:
Federal Update: It Is NOT the End of Days, Even If It Feels Like It Right Now!
Presented by Tom Netting, Akerman LLP
Mental Technology: How the Mind Works and Affects Student Success
Presented by Dr. Joe Pace, The Pacific Institute
Attention = Retention - Retaining All Future Graduates
Presented by
Matthew Schmoker - Legacy Admissions Services
How Today's Students Are Different, Why It Matters, and Teaching Strategies that Work for Them
Presented by
Michael Lanouette, Remington College Inc.
Ten Traits of Highly Effective Instructors - Enrollment Excellence in Today's Challenging Environment
Presented by Michael Lanouette, Remington College Inc.
Transforming Your Admissions Process for Improved Performance
Presented by
Matthew Schmoker - Legacy Admissions Services
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From left, Michael Lanouette, Remington College
Inc.;
Dr. Joe Pace, The Pacific Institute; Matthew Schmoker - Legacy Admissions Services; and Tom Netting, Akerman LLP.
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From left,
Dr. Joe Pace, The
Pacific
Institute with Jim Bologa,
Porter and
Chester.
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From left, Don Lane and Jim Roddy, NETTTS.
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Matthew Schmoker,
Legacy Admissions Services
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Special Thanks to Conference Sponsors
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Meet the MAPCS Board
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From left in front, Michelle McCarthy, Lincoln Technical Institute; Jim Bologa,
Porter & Chester Institute; President; Erin Vickers, McGraw-Hill Career College Division; and
James Dunleavy, formerly with
Le Cordon Bleu - College of Culinary Arts.
From left in back, Donald Lane, NETTTS, Vice President, Bo Sherman,
Pearson Learning;
James Reardon, The Peterson School.
Missing from photo are Linda Lord, Bay State School of Technology, Secretary/Treasurer;
and Dr Nadine Dowling, formerly with ITT Technical Institute.
MAPCS Welcomes New Board Member
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Bo Sherman
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Bo Sherman, the Integrated Solultions Consultant for Pearson Learning Systems, was recently appointed to serve his first term as a MAPCS Board member. Bo joined Pearson Learning Solutions in 2014 and has worked exclusively in the Private Sector Career School channel of higher education during his tenure. Based in the Greater Boston area, Bo works with schools throughout New England, New York State and New York City. Being part of helping students achieve their goals and dreams is the greatest reward of his work.
Enjoying a career in higher education consulting and publishing sales, Bo has worked in many different environments. He began his career managing retail operations and then moved into content distribution with a management position at Ingram Book Company. Since then, he has spent time as the sales manager for a university press, directed an international distribution operation and led sales & marketing for a teacher certification content supplier before joining Pearson Learning Solutions.
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Bo grew up in the Midwest and graduated from Miami University of Ohio with degrees in Finance and English Literature. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with his wife and their two dogs.
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