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S a i n t Le o U n ive r s i t y La ke Ci t y Ce n t e r
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SAINT L EO NEWS
Lake City Center
Degree Programs Available
Bachelor of Science
• Computer Information Systems
Saint Leo University - Lake City Center is hosting a Complimentary Seminar on Human Trafficking
• Health Care Management
March 3rd, 2015 for the Criminal Justice and Human Services community.
Bachelor of Arts
• Accounting
Presented by:
Charlotte Braziel
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Elementary Education
• Middle Grades Education
• Human Resources
Management
• Human Services
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Retired FBI Special Agent (FBI Agent of the Year 2000)
Case agent on major organized crime, white-collar crime and human trafficking
Member of the Clearwater Area Task Force on Human Trafficking
Investigated human trafficking, sex crimes and labor trafficking
James McBride
 Department of Justice—Human Trafficking Task Force (2006-present)
 Detective (Retired) Human Trafficking, Clearwater P.D.
• Psychology
Limited seating available– please RSVP: 386-752-6866
Dates to Remember
Jan. 19th: Martin Luther King Day
– No Class/ Office Open
Feb. 16th: President’s Day
– No Class/ Office Open
March 3rd: Human Trafficking
Seminar
May 4th: Fall registration begins
May 15th: Commencement Ceremony
May 25th: Memorial Day
– No Class/ Office Open
Registration for Summer open
NOW, term begins May 4th!
Interested in attending Saint Leo?
Come to one of our information
sessions to receive information,
meet with an advisor, and have
your application fee waived!
Call 386.752.6866
or visit
www.saintleo.edu/LakeCity
SAVE THE DATE!
When: March 3rd, 2015 from 1pm to 5pm
Where: Florida Gateway Campus—Medical Technology Building
149 SE College Place– Bldg.103 Lake City, FL 32025
Saint Leo University turns 125!
Established in 1889, Saint Leo University celebrated it’s 125th anniversary on November 10th, 2014! We
celebrated what the University has accomplished over the years, and how this rich history has benefited
our students.
Saint Leo University offers students at each of its 40+ locations an opportunity to receive a degree from
a private regionally accredited, non-profit university at tuition rates that are affordable and convenient.
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Faculty Spotlight – Lake City
Saint Leo University’s
Core Values
Excellence
Community
Respect
Personal Development
Responsible Stewardship
Integrity
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Crystal Tally
"Crystal P. Talley, Esq., is a two-time graduate of the University of Florida,
first with her bachelor's degree in Political Science and second from the
Levin College of Law with her Juris Doctor. Beginning her career in the
Third Circuit, she worked as a prosecutor in both Suwannee and Hamilton
Counties for four years.
Surrounding the birth of her second child, however, Professor Talley left
the State Attorney’s Office and began her own law practice handling primarily family law cases and small local businesses. Once the firm became
established, Professor Talley joined the team here at Saint Leo as an Adjunct Professor, teaching in the criminal justice department.
Teaching is something that Professor Talley has always enjoyed and she
loves the opportunity to use her experience to help challenge and shape the next generation of criminal justice professionals. Professor Talley believes in the benefits of our criminal justice system, and knows that if it
is to improve, every individual that plays a role must understand it and possess the necessary skills to use it
fairly. It is this goal that she works towards with each class and with each student.
Alumni Spotlight – Lake City
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and access up to date
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Where is my class?
Please contact the
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386.752.6866 for
the location of our
on-ground classes.
Jenalyn McCray
This past September Jenalyn McCray was named Catholic Educator of the
Year by the Gainesville Knights of Columbus of the Diocese of St. Augustine.
Jenalyn is presently the 2nd grade teacher at Epiphany Catholic School in
Lake City, Florida. She graduated from St. Leo University with a Bachelor’s
Degree in Elementary Education in 2000. She has worked as the Kindergarten aide and 4th grade teacher over the years at the school. She is currently
teaching 2nd grade and 5th grade Math. This past year, she celebrated 15
years of service to the Diocese of St. Augustine. Jenalyn is also an alumnus
of Epiphany School. She attributes her ability to stay close to home and
ultimately teach in the Catholic Elementary School she once attended, to
the flexibility of Saint Leo’s satellite campus in Lake City. The opportunity to
attend a four year university while holding down a full time job was truly a
blessing, and was advantageous to her classroom skills and teaching style.
Student Spotlight – Lake City
Olivia McCullough
Olivia McCullough was born and raised in Macclenny,
Florida where she lives with her husband, Trey, and
three year old son, Braylen. Olivia will graduate in the
Spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
specializing in Accounting. She has aspirations to become a Finance Manager. Starting January 1st she will
be an Administrative Assistant III for Merrill Lynch's
Wealth Management Team! Her experience interning
with Merrill Lynch has allowed Olivia to gain experience
with finance and accounting by working closely with the
director and management team for the North Florida
Complex. In addition to being a wife, mother, and full
time student at Saint Leo University- Lake City while
interning and maintaining a GPA of 3.73, Olivia and her
husband are also expecting a new baby next year!
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Trenton’s Elementary
Education students
hosted a baby shower
on Oct. 14, 2014 for
fellow student Kaylee
Simmons, who will be
having a baby girl in
December.
Congratulations
Kaylee!
F a c u l t y S p o t l i g h t - Tr e n t o n
Katie Corbin
Katie Corbin is a University of Florida graduate who has been teaching for 22 years. She started out as an elementary teacher, dedicating 17 years to touching the lives of children in a multitude of
grades. She has been an adjunct professor at the Saint Leo Trenton
office five years and often communicates how blessed she feels that
she has now taught all levels of learning-elementary through college. She believes this diverse range gives her a unique insight to
bring into the classes at Saint Leo but is quick to point out the caliber
of potential teachers Saint Leo is educating is what keeps her inspired and eager to take on the second job.
She has one son, who is attending Mississippi College on a football and academic scholarship. She said she actually taught her son
in elementary school so she chuckled at the thought of teaching him
again as a college student. “It probably won’t happen” she said,
“because he has a scholarship there and is vested on the football
team. However, I would be proud to say he was a graduate of Saint
Leo. I think it’s a fine institution and prepares students well so they
are able to excel as educators in today’s challenging teaching and
learning environment.”
Alumni Spotlight – Trenton
Christie McElroy
Christie McElroy, Guidance Counselor at Chiefland Middle/High
School poses at the Saint Leo table during Career Day on
11/12/14. Christie is a Saint Leo University Alumni. She also recently
won a seat on the Gilchrist County School Board.
Student Spotlight – Trenton
Samantha Blumenberg
In 2007, I was in a place in my life where I had no idea what I wanted to do. I decided to join the Marine
Corps so I could accomplish something I was proud of and gain money for college while I was at it. I finished
my AA from a community college in Iowa and while I was serving in the military, I was fortunate enough to meet my husband and have two children together.
As I faced the challenges of being a mother of young boys and trying to manage a career, I decided I would
get out of the Marine Corps after my enlistment was up. In 2011, the day before my discharge date from the
military, I received a call that no one ever wants. My husband was deployed to Afghanistan and he had been
severely injured by a pressure-plate IED. He was alive but in critical condition. Over the next few years, our lives
were focused on surgeries, hospitalizations, and recovery.
I considered several different career paths, including nursing since I now had some experience with caregiving. However, I just didn’t think I could face the heartache of seeing people sick and dying. I kept going back to
when my dad told me he always thought I would be a teacher. I thought hard about teaching and how much I
love children and hope to make a positive impact in their lives. I soon found out Saint Leo has an extension office
for Elementary Education in Trenton where I live. I have heard from others around town and from the teaching
community that Saint Leo is the best university around, especially their Elementary Education program. I felt like
it was meant to be, so I applied.
After having started school this August at Saint Leo, I am so happy with my decision. All of the instructors,
staff, and students I have been around are welcoming and supportive. I finally feel like I know what I want in my
life and am working hard to get there. I am appreciative of my experience in the Marine Corps because it taught
me how to handle tough situations, improved my organizational skills, and boosted my self-esteem. I believe
these are qualities needed in a good teacher, which I hope to become through further education and experience
with Saint Leo!
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What You Need for Where You’re Going
Saint Leo University has a rich history and an innovative future. For 125 years we have remained a thriving University by bringing students
relevant degree programs that secure good careers for our alumni. A recent article by USA Today (Malcolm & Webster, 2014) reviewed the
top High-skill Occupation’s to add the most new jobs by 2017 (see the graph below). As you can see, the degrees that we offer in the Lake
City Center (bottom right) are directly associated with positive job growth for our alumni.
We understand life’s demands—balancing family and work while pursuing your degree. To meet those challenges, we are dedicated to
providing you with highly personalized attention and flexible learning opportunities—while bringing the resources and benefits of our university campus to you, wherever you are.
No matter where you are, you can count on the same quality curriculum and academic rigor as University Campus classes.
At Saint Leo, you’ll find the flexibility to schedule courses that fit into your busy life.
- Located on the Florida Gateway Campus in Lake City, Florida
- Evening and weekend classes
- Online and distance learning options
- “VTT” Video Teleconferencing Technology
- Internet Connected Classrooms
From offering degrees for top High-skill Occupations to providing personalized advising and flexible course schedules the Saint Leo University Lake City Center truly is providing students what they need for where they are going. Take a moment to help change a life for the better
and refer your family member or friend to Saint Leo University Lake City Center (386) 752-6866 or Trenton Office (352) 463-8541.
Lake City Center Program’s
Elementary Education (K-6) (B.A.)
Middle Grades Education (B.A.)
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Science
Business Administration (B.A.)
- Management
- Marketing
Accounting (B.A.)
Computer Information Systems (B.S.)
Criminal Justice (B.A.)
- Criminalistics
- Homeland Security
Human Resources Management (B.A.)
Human Services (B.A.)
Psychology (B.A.)
Health Care Management (B.S.)
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Financial Aid:
It’s that time of year again.
Make sure you visit
www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete
the 2014-2015 FAFSA form.
Once complete, monitor your
student email and eLion account
for important updates. If you
still have questions, you can call
student financial services at
800-240-7658
Career Spotlight:
Health Care Management
What Do Medical and Health Service Managers do?
Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an
entire facility or specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a
medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must be
able to adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology. (Bureau of Labor
Statistics, 2014)
What can I do with a degree in Health Care Management?
Graduates holding a degree in Health Care Management work as Health Care Management
Practitioners, Health Care Administrators, Clinical Managers, Consultants, Health Insurance
Professionals, Health Information Managers, Managed Care Analysts, Hospital Director of
Admitting, and Pharmaceutical Sales Managers.
What are the salaries like?
VA &
Voc-Rehab
Corner
Martha Lee is your contact
at Saint Leo University for
VA certification.
Martha has been with the
Lake City Center for over 16
years and is available to answer your VA and Voc-Rehab
questions.
If you have questions
contact
[email protected]
The median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $88,580 in May 2012
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How is the job growth like for Health Care Managers?
Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23 percent from
2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations according to the Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
References
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Medical
and Health Services Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-andhealthservicesmanagers.htm (visited December 03, 2014).
Big congratulations to Erika Barrs on her
new job at Shands as a Child Life Assistant!
Erika is a Saint Leo University Alumni who
graduated Fall 1 with a Bachelor of Science
in Health Care Management from the Lake
City Center.
Things to Know
In 2013 Saint Leo University
Celebrated 40 years of working with the military, helping
them get the quality education they deserve for serving
our great nation.
Spring I Dates
Helpful Numbers:
Jan. 5th—Classes Begin
Financial Aid: 800-240-7658
Jan. 12th—Last day to Add/Drop
Career Planning: 352-588-8346
Feb. 16th—Last day to Withdraw
IT Help Line: 800-334-5532
FL GI Bill Help Line: 888-442-4551
Spring II Dates
Don’t Forget!
Mar. 2nd—Classes Begin
VA or VocRehab Questions
Mar. 9th—Last day to Add/Drop
Contact Martha at:
Apr. 13th—Last day to Withdraw
[email protected]
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STUDENT ID
CARDS
If you would like to
order a Saint Leo
Student ID Card;
please email the
following to [email protected]
Spring 2015
Saint Leo University's Lake City Center would like to congratulate Mark
Dean, Dasaisha Murphy, Tiffany Norman, Tiffany Smith, Loren Sweet, and
Rebecca Willingham for their induction into the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society. They are pictured with Christie Bassett, Florida Teacher of the Year.
Full Legal Name
Student ID Number
Date of Birth
Campus you attend
KDP was established in 1911 to foster excellence in education. Today, KDP
membership exceeds 1.2 million. Notable KDP Laureate members have included Albert Einstein, Margaret Mead, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jean Piaget,
and George Washington Carver.
A head shot of yourself in .jpg format
You can also find instructions online :
http://www.saintleo.edu/resources/fin
ancialaid/resourcesandinformation/tra
ne-stop/studentemployee-ids.aspx
Fun Fact
Lee Marvin was an American film and
television actor, known for his distinctive voice, white hair and 6ft 2in stature.
Marvin won the 1965 Academy Award
for Best Actor for his comic role in the
offbeat Western “Cat Balou” starring
Jane Fonda.
He was also a former student with
Saint Leo College prep school, now
Saint Leo University.
While Marvin did not act at Saint Leo,
he did leave a significant body of work
that reflected well upon his alma mater.
Saint Leo University
Lake City Center/ Trenton Office Staff
Julie Turk
Director of Lake City Center &
Trenton Education office
Jessica Markham
Academic Advisor
Martha Lee
Administrative Coordinator
Christen Lancaster
Lake City Center Staff Assistant
Kathryn Maclean
Staff Coordinator Trenton Education Office
Contact Us:
Lake City: 386.752.6866
Trenton: 352.463.8541
Fax: 386.752.6776
Email:
[email protected]
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F r e q u e n t ly A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s
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Students should file their FASFA directly after filing their taxes. Every year students must re-file at
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When does FRAG pay out?
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The Florida Resident Assistance Grant (FRAG) pays out in the second term of the Spring and Fall semester. For instance, if you start class Fall 1, FRAG will pay out Fall 2, after the drop/add period.
What books do I need this semester?
Go to the MBS Direct website: http://www.mbsdirect.net/index.php
Enter Saint Leo University for the Schools Name. Follow the prompts. Select Lake City Center and Distance Learning Program based on your class schedule. Then select your courses .
Congratulations Fall
2014 Graduates!
Amanda Appell
Erika Barrs
Jessica Blackrick
Verlondrea Carter
Tracy Combee
Michael Crews
Diana Dill
Shelby Faucher
Barbara Frampton
Nick Goff
Ashley Hargrove
Melissa Knapp
Lisa Morris
Dasaisha Murphy
Tiffany Norman
Stanley Palmer
Kyle Rhodes
Elizabeth Williams
Rebecca Willingham
This is the list of your textbooks with ISBN numbers. You
must order custom packages through MBS website. You can
order the other books from a different book seller.
What do I do with my Higher One card?
Higher One cards are automatically sent to each student.
You must set up your card online to receive financial aid.
When you set up you Higher One card you can choose bank
deposit instead of using the card as a credit card.
Getting a Printed e-book
Dear Abbie,
My course is using one of the Pearson eBooks with the print upgrade option for students. Can you tell
me what the print upgrade is and how students access that?
Sincerely, Inquiring about eBooks
Dear Inquiring about eBooks,
We have partnered with Pearson publishing to provide our students with discounted eBooks. Historically, our students prefer print books so we wanted to be sure there was still an option for a printed
textbook for those who want them. The way the eBook with the print upgrade works is that students
will purchase the eBook and be provided and access code. Once the eBook code is registered from
the URL we provide them the students will see an option for the print upgrade purchase in the Pearson portal. The students can then purchase the print upgrade for between $15.00 and $28.00 and
Pearson will mail them a printed copy of the textbook. (The shipping is covered by Pearson on the
print upgrades.)
If you are teaching one of these courses you will also receive set-up and access instructions for yourself as the faculty member and for the students in your class if there are questions.
Larry Young
Respectfully, Abbie