veterans have access to well-managed, ethical programs they
can trust to help them achieve their goals.
“We are tremendously proud of everything L.G. and his
statewide network of veterans’ education advocates have ac-
complished,” says Dr. Paul Hill, chancellor of the WVHEPC.
“As service members, our student veterans have made incred-
ible sacrifices for our country. As college students, they enrich
our campus communities through their leadership and their
unique perspectives and experiences. Supporting these indi-
viduals to the very best of our abilities is a top priority for our
state higher education system.”
Under Corder’s leadership, WVHEPC and the West Virginia
Community and Technical College System launched an initia-
tive in 2015 to improve the educational experiences of student
veterans on campuses across the state. Dubbed the 5 Star Chal-
lenge, the effort encouraged college and university leaders to
adopt a set of five exemplary policies for supporting student
veterans. All public institutions have since accepted and imple-
mented the practices outlined in the challenge.
West Virginia Center for Nursing Awards $422,000 in
Scholarships
The West Virginia Center for Nursing recently announced
that 224 students will receive funds totaling $422,000 as part
of the Nursing Scholarship Program, which helps licensed prac-
tical, registered, master’s and doctoral nursing students pursue
their degrees.
In order to qualify for a scholarship, nursing students must be
West Virginia residents and agree to fulfill a service obligation
to work in West Virginia for each year they receive an award.
To apply for a scholarship, students should visit wvcenterfor-
nursing.org. The online application will reopen on April 15,
2018, and the deadline to apply for an award for the 2018-19
academic year will be June 1.
The West Virginia Legislature created the West Virginia Center
for Nursing in 2004. In addition to supporting the Nursing
Scholarship Program, the center focuses on nursing workforce
planning and development to help alleviate an ongoing shortage
of nurses. The program is funded by a $10 fee paid during the
annual license renewal process completed by every licensed
practical and registered nurse in the state.
Assure America Community Outreach Program Inspires,
Motivates Children Through Art
In an effort to inspire and motivate the next generation of
creative thinkers, Assure America Corp. has launched a new
community outreach program focusing on children’s experi-
ences with the arts.
The goal of the Arts Youth Education Program (AYEP) is
to provide hope to youth who would not typically have the
opportunity or resources to explore the arts. Through Assure
America’s $25,000 endowment, the program provides support
to schools, nonprofits, youth groups, student groups and other
organizations to help youth embrace the arts, engage in thought-
ful conversation and enhance their knowledge about the world.
The curriculum provides school-age children with access
to various venues of visual arts, music, literature and theater.
The program accomplishes this through on-site experiences,
Congratulations
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West Virginia Executive’s
2018 Class of Young Guns
Congratulations,
Jamie Summers-Brown,
on this well-deserved honor!
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