Network November 2007, Issue 33 NATIONALUNIVERSITY Dr. Dana L. Our Heritage, Our Pride, Gibson Begins Our Strength Presidency of National University

National University System Chancellor Jerry C. Lee

ver the past 18 years, His energy, direction and and a reputation as one of the Dr. Jerry C. Lee has been leadership have resulted in an most accessible universities in Othe driving force behind impressive litany of results, higher education, National has one of the most remarkable none more revealing than the become a model for other Chancellor Jerry C. Lee and President Dana L. Gibson success stories in higher fact that National University is institutions to follow. education. now the second largest, he past few months have been busy for private, nonprofit institution of National didn’t always hold Dr. Dana L. Gibson. First, she was introduced at As President of National higher education in California. this lofty place in higher T the San Diego commencement ceremony in July University, and Chancellor of education; in fact, when Dr. as the third president in University history by the National University System With more than 22,000 full- Lee assumed the presidency in Chancellor Jerry C. Lee, who has directed National’s since 2001, he has defined the time equivalent students, in 1989, the University was on growth and success over the past 18 years. core values that have been at excess of 110,000 alumni, the verge of closing its doors. the heart of the University’s 140,000 credentials Today, through his foresight One month later in August, Dr. Gibson joined Dr. Lee at mission of providing recommended and degrees and determination, National the Annual Planning Retreat, where the University plots traditionally underserved conferred, an unprecedented University is stronger than its direction for the coming year. learners access to a quality record of supplying teachers to ever, with an endowment that higher education. California’s school districts, is ranked in the top 200 in the Then, in early September, it was Dr. Gibson’s turn to Continued on page 2 address the National University community at the annual University Assembly. Her remarks at the assembly set the stage for the next 12 months. Inside this Issue Celebrating The Class of 2007 ...... 2 National University Invitational ...... 5 Her overriding theme from the Assembly was about National Prepares More California Teachers . . . . 3 Dr. Lee’s Legacy Honored...... 7 transitions, including the transition of one President to President’s Professoriate Awards ...... 4 Accolades ...... 8 the next, as well as the transition of the future of higher education from a traditional four-year model to the Continued on page 3 Student Concierge Services Unveiled

Since its inception in 1971, National University has offered a Introducing the National unique and innovative approach to quality education. In keeping with its history of service, National has now taken a leadership University System Center role in the future of student service.

for Integrative Health National University rolled out Lee, who has been the driving concierge does at a finer hotel. its aptly-named Student force behind National’s Often a concierge is asked to ational University and the affiliates of the Concierge Services program in growth and success. During a assist guests with various tasks National University System have long been 2007 with the goal of stay at one of Ritz-Carlton’s such as restaurant reservations, Ncommitted to the belief that innovative providing students with a one- properties, Dr. Lee was struck obtaining show tickets and approaches to education will be one of the most stop service center that is by a simple yet bold idea: one-hour dry cleaning. The essential components to improving the health and available seven days a week, Why not pattern National’s concierge is responsible for healthcare of Americans in the 21st Century. 365 days a year. Ten new student services after the hotel meeting the customer’s needs, service professionals were and resort chain’s legendary no matter how unusual or Earlier this year, that belief resulted in the creation of the hired to staff the program, with customer service? extraordinary. Through the National University System Center for Integrative Health, the goal of expanding to Student Concierge Services, which is committed to improving the quality of health 24/7 service. As a result, National University National University students and wellness care in the United States by providing has hired and trained student will be treated to a similar education to individuals about integrative health with the The concept for the initiative advocates who are responsible level of service. goal of helping people lead healthier lives. was envisioned by Chancellor for functioning much like a

Continued on page 4 Continued on page 8 Celebrating the Class of 2007

National University’s 2007 Commencement Ceremony was one of the most memorable in recent years.

Our Heritage, Our Pride, Our Strength Continued from page 1

United States with a students. You successfully determined by hard work and continued commitment to an managed your studies, but dedication; that courage, egalitarian model of inclusion you also had careers, spouses, kindness and truthfulness in today’s rapidly-evolving children, in-laws and bills to mean just as much whether higher education landscape. pay. I have a profound respect you’re standing in front of a for the tremendous effort and classroom or leading a But perhaps the most dedication you have corporation. impressive aspect of Dr. Lee’s demonstrated by earning your Robin Roberts, host of presidency has been his degree while balancing so “And that Thomas Jefferson’s “Good Morning America” ability to drive the University many other things in your belief in the essential link while remaining accessible to life.” between an educated ommencement brought guided this institution to faculty, staff, administrators, populace and an effective together more than remarkable achievements,” said and most importantly, to Added Dr. Lee: “I have democracy is as true today as C 1,350 students and Mr. Czarnecki. “Your tenure as students. learned that in addition to it was when this great country 10,000 of their family and President will forever define the being successful in the was born more than 230 friends, who gathered to essential character of National Some of Dr. Lee’s favorite classroom, the students of years ago.” celebrate the achievements of University.” moments over the past 18 National University are this year’s class of National years have been when he has successful in life. The focus As has been his custom, University graduates. Adding to the festivities was a had the privilege of addressing and determination you Dr. Lee prompted the speech by Ms. Robin Roberts, the graduates during the displayed while pursuing University’s faculty, staff and It also marked a transition in the host of ABC’s “Good University’s annual your degree are the same administrators to remain true the leadership of National. Morning America,” who shared commencement ceremonies. traits that have made you to the core values, mission For the past 18 years, Dr. Jerry her vast experiences as a Because it was his last as successful in the fields of and goals that have been the C. Lee has had the privilege broadcaster and humanitarian. President – he will continue to healthcare, business, hallmark of his presidency. of addressing the graduates at Ms. Roberts urged the serve the National University psychology, engineering, commencement. But 2007 graduates to strive for their System as Chancellor – the teaching, politics, the “I am compelled to make my was his last address, as dreams, and more importantly, 2007 commencement military, communications, last request as President of the Dr. Dana L. Gibson was to give back to their ceremony at the San Diego and more.” men and women who will introduced as the third communities, just as she has Convention Center in July continue to serve the National President in University history through her efforts to help offered Dr. Lee an opportunity In addition to lauding the University community. You at this year’s ceremony. rebuild the Gulf Coast region to speak directly to the graduates, Dr. Lee used his must remain the guardians of after the devastation of graduates, to reflect on his final address to prompt them this University and its values,” In his address to the Hurricane Katrina. tenure, and to share some of to remain true to the traits said Dr. Lee. “I implore you to graduates, Dr. Lee said, the lessons he learned during that drove them to succeed in remain vigilant to the core “As you move forward in your In recognition of her his time at National. the first place. values which have been the lives to create a new future, commitment to community foundation of this University’s I urge you to be kind; to be and the pursuit of knowledge, “I have learned that you are “Surely, life will continue to success. a good citizen and global Ms. Roberts was presented with often referred to as ‘adult offer you opportunities, neighbor; to draw from those an honorary doctorate degree. learners’ or ‘non-traditional’ challenges, and success after “The opportunity to work wells of honor, duty, and During the ceremony, Dr. Lee students. However, you have you leave here today,” said toward a preferred future is the integrity which brought you also bestowed the 15th Annual become the new majority of Dr. Lee. “When it does, I privilege and responsibility of to this moment and which President’s Distinguished higher education students would encourage you to all who lead and care about are the best hope for our Teaching Award upon Dr. Reza and you have earned the remember the lessons you National University and its collective future.” Fadaei-Tehrani, professor in the right to take your rightful learned at National important mission of providing School of Business and place alongside students and University. Those lessons that lifelong learning opportunities After his address, Dr. Lee was Management. graduates of more traditional teach us: that integrity is and to a diverse population of honored by Mr. Gerald universities,” Dr. Lee told always will be important; that learners. It is our heritage, our Czarnecki, Chairman of the The combined National the graduates. civility towards one another pride, our strength.” / National University Board of University Class of 2007 was remains the foundation of a Trustees, who conferred the comprised of 4,474 graduates, “You earned that right by peaceful society; that the title of President Emeritus with 76 percent receiving traveling a more arduous road strength of character outshines upon Dr. Lee. master’s degrees, 22 percent to your degree than many the shadow of prejudice; that accepting bachelor’s, and two traditional undergraduate triumph and achievement are “Dr. Lee, as President, your percent earning associate’s visionary leadership has degrees. /

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Draws 3,500 more so-called “non-traditional” model pioneered and perfected by National University.

“I feel fortunate to be standing here today as we make this transition in leadership,” said Dr. Gibson. “But to understand the future, it is important to celebrate the achievements this University has enjoyed over the years, particularly under the leadership of Chancellor Lee.”

During Dr. Lee’s tenure, National has become California’s second largest, private nonprofit university, featuring 22,000 full-time students, more than 110,000 alumni, and an endowment that ranks among the top 200 in the United States. Moreover, National has prepared more teachers than any other single institution in the state for each of the past seven years and continues to be a leader in providing master’s degrees to minorities.

“These achievements have given National a dynamic and solid foundation,” said Dr. Gibson. “Another or this year’s graduates of National critical aspect that brought me to National is what we University’s campuses throughout can achieve in the future. Just as individuals and F Northern California, June 10 was a companies have transition points or crossroads, I rewarding and joyous day, as a crowd believe higher education as an industry – and by of more than 3,500 friends and family extension National University – is at such a point gathered to watch 428 men and women today.” participate in commencement ceremonies in Sacramento. Dr. Gibson listed the findings from a Department of Education report titled “A Test of Leadership: The ceremony was highlighted by a Chartering the Future of U.S. Higher Education” and speech from Dr. Jerry C. Lee, who was how five key areas from the report were aligned with addressing the Northern California National’s values and mission. The report stated that graduates for the last time after 18 higher education needs to based on: years as President. In his remarks, National Dr. Lee quoted fellow Virginian • A quality system that creates new knowledge, Thomas Jefferson, who once said: Recommends More contributes to economic prosperity and global “Our greatest happiness does not competitiveness, and empowers citizens; depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is California Teachers • An education that is accessible to all Americans, always the result of a good conscience, throughout their lives; good health, occupation, and freedom for Credentialing for in all just pursuits.” Seventh Straight Year • Instruction that is affordable to students; While Dr. Lee will continue in his role • Providing relevant workplace skills that will help as Chancellor of the National University students adapt to a rapidly changing economy; System, next year’s commencement ational University has prepared more ceremonies will be presided over by candidates for teaching credentials than • And institutions that adapt to technology and Dr. Dana L. Gibson, who officially Nany other single institution of higher globalization and that provide new paradigms, assumed the Presidency of National education in California for the seventh including online instruction and distance University on July 9. consecutive year, according to figures released learning. by the Commission on Teaching Credentialing The guest speaker for the ceremony was (CTC). “As you can see, these expectations line up well with Ms. LouAnne Johnson, noted author and National University’s core values of quality, educator who is best known for her Between July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2006, 2,699 affordability, relevance, access, accelerated pace, and novel “Dangerous Minds.” A former teachers earned their single-subject, multiple- community,” said Dr. Gibson. student at National University, subject, and special education teaching Ms. Johnson shared her experiences from credentials through National University, To remain competitive with the globalization of college, the military, and as a teacher. according to the ninth annual report on state higher education, Dr. Gibson emphasized the teacher supply issued by the CTC. importance of maintaining a culture which embraces Ms. Johnson was presented with a Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM). National University Award of Students earning their teaching credentials at Distinguished Leadership by Dr. Lee, National accounted for 12 percent of the “The four areas of emphasis in a SEM process who said: “Ms. Johnson, your statewide total, outnumbering the second-ranked include program life-cycle planning; marketing and commitment to upholding the highest university by a two-to-one ratio. recruiting; retention, and usually, facility capacity, standards of professionalism as an which at National would include the evaluation of educator and author is an inspiration Graduates and those obtaining their teaching onsite and online educational opportunities,” said to every graduate here today.” credentials from National’s School of Education Dr. Gibson. “The President’s Commission will be are recognized as some of the best educators in very busy trying to incorporate the SEM process into In all, 428 students participated in the California, based upon assessments by the all aspects of our planning assessment culture.” Sacramento commencement, with 305 National Blue Ribbon School competition, the (71 percent) receiving master’s degrees California Distinguished School Program, and “As I start my time at National University, I firmly and 123 (29 percent) earning bachelor’s. various teachers-of-the-year competitions. believe that our institution is well positioned as it The majority of the students were from relates to the future of higher education, but we also the School of Education (184), followed In the past, National University alumni have know that we can’t be complacent… we never have by the School of Business and earned such honors as National Teacher of the been, and we never will be,” added Dr. Gibson. “By Management (136), and the College of Year (1994); California Teacher of the Year building upon Dr. Lee’s legacy, I am confident we, Letters and Sciences (102), with students (1994 and 2000); California Principal of the Year through our combined efforts, can oversee the from the School of Engineering and (2003); Los Angeles Unified School District transition of National University to its rightful place Technology and the School of Media and Teacher of the Year (2002); and Sacramento in the next level of higher education.” / Communication also participating. / County Teacher of the Year (2003). /

3 Introducing the 2007 President’s Professoriate Award Winners One of the ways a university can be measured is by the quality of its faculty. Judging by the excellence displayed by the 2007 recipients of the President’s Professoriate Awards – who were nominated by their colleagues for their outstanding contributions above and beyond their regular work assignments – National University certainly ranks high among its peers.

The 2007 President’s Professoriate Award recipients: Dr. Clara Amador-Watson, School of Education Dr. Marilyn Koeller, School of Education Dr. Carl Boggs, College of Letters and Sciences Dr. Jan Parker, College of Letters and Sciences Mr. John Bugado, School of Engineering and Technology Mr. Don Schwartz, School of Business and Management Dr. Susan Eldred, School of Education (not pictured) Dr. Stuart Schwartz, School of Education Dr. Connie Fajardo, School of Business and Dr. Brian Simpson, School of Business and Management Management Dr. Igor Subbotin, College of Letters and Sciences Dr. Susan Gilbert, School of Education Dr. Shekar Viswanathan, School of Engineering and Dr. Denise Hexom, School of Education Technology Dr. Harvey Hoyo, School of Education Mr. E. Alyn Warren II, School of Media and Mr. James Jaurez, School of Media and Communication Communication Ms. Paz Jensen, College of Letters and Sciences

The recipients of the President’s Professoriate Award were honored during a dinner at Chancellor Lee’s residence, who said, “These individuals have consistently and repeatedly provided exceptional service to students, their colleagues, and the community. I am grateful for the contributions of all National University faculty.”

National University System Center for Integrative Health Continued from page 1

The Center for Integrative Health evolved In the 20-year period from 1986-2006, NATIONALLEADSCALIFORNIA, from the Institute for Wellness and Peak integrative medicine was transformed from a Performance, which was founded in 2005. “new age” movement virtually outside the NATIONINGRANTINGMASTER’S During its early existence, the institute mainstream of medicine to an area of INEDUCATIONTOMINORITIES launched several initiatives, including sufficient national attention to warrant its own iTHRIVE, an electronic health and wellness agency, created in 1998, and called the magazine published six times a year and sold National Center for Complementary and ach summer, Diverse Nationwide through subscriptions. Additionally, in Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Issues in Higher • 1st in granting master’s collaboration with the San Diego County E Education publishes its Office of Education, the institute created “San degrees in education to annual “Top 100” list of Hispanic Americans Diego 6,” a series of television programs Initiatives universities and colleges airing on ITV Channel 16, produced to appeal The Center for Integrative Health was from across the country that • 3rd in the nation in to young viewers and introduce them to the established with an initial funding goal of provide graduate degrees to granting master’s degrees benefits and the fun of a healthy lifestyle, $1 million. It has a commitment to minority students, and once in education to minority good nutrition, and exercise. The institute also collaboration and is actively seeking again, National University students produced and disseminated the “Healthy partnerships that will advance its mission. was ranked among the Reader,” a series of podcasts targeting leaders in several key California children in grades K-3 and concentrating on Initial partners include the Scripps Center for categories. • 1st in granting master’s fitness and nutrition. Integrative Medicine, the National University degrees in education to School of Health and Human Services, the Based upon data from the minority students In early 2007, the National University System National University School of Education, the U.S. Department of began to explore the creation of an San Diego County Office of Education, and • 1st in granting master’s Education, National provided organizational mechanism that would allow LearntobeHealthy.org. degrees in education to more master’s degrees in it to expand its commitment to health and African Americans, education to Hispanic wellness. Because all of the System’s affiliates In 2007- 2008, the Center will achieve its Hispanic Americans, Americans than any other are involved, to some extent, in the areas of commitment to increasing knowledge about Asian Americans and college or university in the health and wellness education and in the health and wellness through the following Native Americans nation in 2005-2006. Overall, preparation of allied health professionals, the initiatives: National ranked third in the • 1st in granting master’s need for a new entity committed to focusing nation in granting master’s degrees in all disciplines the affiliates’ efforts became increasingly more • A unique master’s degree program degrees to minorities in combined to African prevalent. offered by the School of Health and education during that Americans Human Services time frame. • 1st in granting master’s The result was the Center for Integrative degrees in all disciplines Health. • A graduate certificate in health coaching National conferred 703 combined to Hispanic master’s degrees in education Americans • A certificate in health advocacy to minorities in 2005-2006, What is Integrative Medicine? • 1st in granting master’s and minority students Integrative medicine is an approach to • The Center will provide continuing degrees in all disciplines represented 32 percent of healthcare that blends conventional medicine education courses in complementary and combined to Native National’s total master’s with complementary evidence-based alternative medicine for nurses and other Americans graduates. treatments and therapies. It is used widely in allied health professionals • 1st in granting master’s the United States, yet there are few regionally In total, 380 Hispanic degrees in psychology to accredited institutions committed to the initial • The Center and its public school partners Americans, 174 African minority students degree preparation and continuing professional will create unique K-3 health related Americans, 130 Asian education and training of healthcare • 1st in granting master’s curriculum for free distribution to Americans, and 19 Native professionals and practitioners in this field. This degrees in psychology to California schools Americans earned their is the knowledge gap that the Center for African Americans master’s degrees in education Integrative Health will fill. • The Center will disseminate wellness and from National, which ranked • 2nd in granting master’s prevention information to various first overall in California in degrees in all disciplines In 1990, Dr. David M. Eisenberg and his underserved publics granting master’s degrees in combined to all minority colleagues conducted the first survey of the education to every minority students use of integrative treatments and therapies in By expanding the offerings of the Institute for category. • 2nd in granting master’s the United States. When the results were Wellness and Peak Performance, and focusing degrees in psychology to published three years later, the Eisenberg the combined efforts and programs of Hispanic American study revealed that one out of every three National University and the affiliates of the Americans was using some form of National University System, the Center for students / complementary or alternative medicine and Integrative Health will be a leader in that most individuals were not telling their American health and healthcare education. / For more information on National University’s “regular” doctors about their treatments. 4 diversity rankings, visit www.nu.edu. National University Invitational Earns $100,000 for the Center for Integrative Health

National University Invitational Team Scores 64 Dr. Jerry C. Lee, Kate Grace, Cheryl Kendrick, Dr. Dana Gibson

65 Earl Barner, Travis Kiel, Rich Rigney, Marie Cheek

68 Mark Satuloff, Mark Dastrup, Debra Schneiger, Mark Moses

69 Herb Meistrich, Patrick Calvet, Raja Merhi, Jonathon Chillas

69 Jay Stone, Tom Schechter, Doug Barr, Ginny Beneke

69 Charles “Mac” Powell, Steve Ballas, Ken Goldberg, John Athan

69 Kara Dannenbring, Richard Dannenbring, Eric Stuhlmuller, Rudiger Stuhlmuller

70 Jayne Hancock, Elizabeth Estes-Cooper, Alex Benjamin, Dennis Capps

71 David Waller, James Wilson, Michael Bard, Dylan Flynn

72 Troy Roland, Kevin Casey, Dominick Giovanniello

74 Roland Jones, Dan Cunniff, Michael McAnear

77 Ramon Corona, John Dooley, Mark Redfern, Bernell Hirning

78 Richard Carter, Tom Green, Dave Johnson, George Drops

In August, more than 100 Trustees, In all, more than $100,000 was raised below par. The winning team of plans are under way for the second faculty, staff, administrators and through the tournament for the Chancellor Lee, President Gibson, National University Invitational in friends played in, donated to, or endowment for newly-formed and Trustees Kate Grace and Cheryl 2008, which will most likely be held volunteered for the inaugural National University System Center for Kendrick combined to shoot an in the San Diego region around National University Invitational Golf Integrative Health. The tournament 8-under par 64. commencement. / Tournament at the Dunes Course featured 13 teams competing in at the world-famous La Quinta a scramble, best-ball format, with 10 Because of the overwhelming Resort and Club. of the teams finishing with at or success of this year’s tournament,

5 Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman President’s Player Awards Given to Welcomed as New Trustee Outstanding Employees ational University welcomed a new Trustee when Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D., Ph.D. agreed to add his expertise and ach year, Chancellor Lee recognizes the outstanding contributions made by staff Nexperience to the University’s Board. Dr. Shikhman is an at National University through the President’s Player Award program. According Assistant Professor in the Division of Arthritis Research at The Scripps Eto Dr. Lee, “This year’s honorees have exhibited extraordinary service to the Research Institute. University, our students, and the community.” A member of the Division of Rheumatology, Dr. Shikhman received his The Recipients of the 2007 President’s Player Awards: M.D. from the Second Moscow Medical Institute in Russia and his Ph.D. in Immunology from the First Moscow Medical Institute. He Eric Abutin, International Programs Anna Grady, Admissions, Redding served his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Office David Hokstad, Business Operations Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and Calvin Berry, Admissions Kristen Johnson, Academic Services completed his clinical fellowship in rheumatology at Scripps Clinic. Sandra Brooke, Admissions, Fresno Edgar Jones, Library Dr. Shikhman is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. Allison Carruthers, Financial Aid, Ellyn Miller, Credentials, Sacramento Sherman Oaks He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and Renee Rizzie, Admissions, Costa Mesa American College of Physicians. Dr. Shikhman is actively involved in Martinique Carte, Admissions, Dory Schretzmann, Student Services clinical and basic research. He is a leading author of numerous Los Angeles Michael Shiver, Financial Aid scientific publications in peer review journals, including Journal of Eric Eustaquio, Admissions , , Mark Sotelo, Information Technology Immunology Arthritis and Rheumatism New England Journal of Teresa Georgopolous, Admissions Medicine and Nature Biology. Christopher Stahley, Student Services / Jessica Gladney, Credentials, Los Angeles

“I am grateful for the purpose and passion that these Dr. Brenda Shook Receives individuals have exhibited on behalf of our University,” said Jerry C. Lee Faculty Senate Chancellor Lee, who hosted these 18 outstanding employees Award for Outstanding at a dinner at his residence in May. / Achievement

aculty Senate Chair Dr. Jan Parker presented the Jerry C. Lee Faculty FSenate Award for Outstanding Achievement to Dr. Brenda Shook at the 16th Annual University Assembly in September.

On behalf of the faculty senate, Dr. Parker presented the award to Dr. Shook, who is an associate professor at National University’s campus in Sacramento in the Department of Psychology. The award was in recognition of Dr. Shook’s “excellent service to the University and the College of Letters and Dr. Brenda Shook, recipient of the Sciences.” Jerry C. Lee Faculty Senate Award for Outstanding Achievement

Dr. Shook has been with National University since 2000. Previously, she NUVHS held positions at the Union Institute, the International Educational Collaborative Foundation, Mount St. Mary’s College, and the University Accredited by WASC, CITA of California at Los Angeles. She holds an M.A. in Experimental Psychology/Human Psychophysics and a B.A. in Psychology from The National University Virtual High School California State University, Stanislaus, as well as a Ph.D. in Psychology (NUVHS) received important news earlier this from Brandeis University. year when it was notified that it had been officially accredited by both the Western The Jerry C. Lee Faculty Senate Award was established in 1992 to Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) recognize and reward faculty service. Faculty nominate and vote for the and the Commission on International and University recipient on an annual basis. The Faculty Senate Award is Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). presented each year at the University Assembly.

The WASC accreditation was announced in a Past award recipients include: letter from Gary Davis, Chair of the Accrediting 1990 – Dr. Jerry C. Lee Commission for Schools, who congratulated 1992 – Dr. Lee Meihls NUVHS for the quality of instruction it offers. 1993 – Dr. John Carta-Falsa NUVHS was granted the maximum 1994 – Dr. Alice Flores 1995 – Dr. Helene Mandell accreditation term of six years. 1996 – Dr. Jerrilyn Sims 1997 – Dr. Susan Harris CITA is an accrediting authority both in the 1998 – Dr. Amjad Abdullat United States and throughout the world. It is an 1999 – Professor Donald A. Schwartz alliance of the largest American accrediting 2000 – Dr. Clifford Russell associations, which are responsible for 2001 – Dr. Octavia Davis evaluating and accrediting more than 30,000 2002 – Dr. Gary Hoban schools in 100 countries. 2003 – Dr. Farhang Mossavar-Rahmani 2004 – Dr. Leonid Preiser NUVHS has provided online courses to students 2005 – Dr. John Nicoll from over 105 schools in 20 counties throughout Dr. Jan Parker California and in 16 states. NUVHS is an affiliate 2006 – Dr. Kenneth Goldberg of the National University System. / 2007 – Dr. Brenda Shook /

6 University Community Honors Dr. Lee’s Legacy

he University community book with personal letters from the gathered to honor Dr. Jerry C. Dr. Jerry C. Lee and his official portrait. faculty. “You brought our institution TLee at the annual Board of from a non-traditional school to a Trustees Dinner at the Hyatt Regency major institution which is respected in La Jolla in July. The evening was a by other universities and the celebration of the remarkable community. We thank you from the accomplishments National has bottom of our hearts for all you have experienced during Dr. Lee’s done for us, individually and presidency, which began in 1989 collectively, and hope that your next and lasted until July of this year 18 years are as successful for you as when Dr. Dana L. Gibson was the past 18 have been for us.” welcomed as the third president in University history. The evening was highlighted when Mr. Czarnecki unveiled the official While Dr. Lee’s legacy will remain portrait of Dr. Lee. one of the driving forces of National University – he will continue to serve “It is tradition that portraits of as Chancellor of the National outgoing university presidents are University System – the Board dinner hung in a prominent location when offered the Trustees and Dr. Lee’s they leave the presidency,” said colleagues an opportunity to thank relevance, accelerated pace, follow,” said Dr. Yadegarpour. “The Mr. Czarnecki. “Because Chancellor him and share in the many fond affordability, and community. Those essence of leadership is not giving Lee is not leaving the University, his memories forged during his values represent the institution, and I things, but rather offering one’s self portrait will first be displayed in the presidency. can’t tell you how much I respect the and one’s spirit. We thank you for lobby of the University’s Academic commitment of Dr. Lee to his value your spirit behind every gift you have Headquarters at Torrey Pines. Upon Dr. Lee received gifts and tributes system. There is no doubt in my mind given us. You created a sense of his retirement, the portrait will be from the Trustees and numerous that value one with Dr. Lee is a sense community by sharing your true self.” moved to the Board room, where long-time faculty, friends, of integrity. Under whatever portraits of all future National administrators and associates, circumstances, he believes that doing Dr. Drops and Dr. Parker represented University presidents will also hang.” including Mr. Gerald Czarnecki, the right thing, at the right time, for the faculty in honoring Dr. Lee. Ms. Jacqueline Townsend the right reasons, matters. This Upon his retirement as Chancellor of Konstanturos, Dr. Maggie University has been blessed by his “During his 18 wonderful years as the National University System, a Yadegarpour, Dr. Tom MacCalla, presence and will continue to be President of National University, he portrait of Dr. Lee will also be on Dr. George Drops, Dr. Jan Parker, blessed by his existence with us.” has dramatically increased the display in the National University Dr. John Bugado, Dr. John Carta- quality of our faculty and supported Library, which will then be renamed Falsa, Dr. Tom Green, Ms. Ginny Dr. Yadegarpour, Associate Vice us in all of our work,” said Dr. Drops. as the Dr. Jerry C. Lee Library. Beneke and Ms. Beth Schechter. President, spoke on behalf of her colleagues in regional operations. “The faculty want to express to you, “I personally cannot imagine any Mr. Czarnecki, Chair of the National Dr. Lee, our gratitude and admiration other university president in the University Board of Trustees, opened “Dr. Lee, you embraced the for your leadership and vision over country that has the affection of so the tribute by saying, “We have an presidency with courage, conviction the last 18 years,” said Dr. Parker, many people,” said Mr. Czarnecki. / institution that is founded in values, and passion. These incredible Chair of the Faculty Senate, while and those values are quality, access, attributes showed us the right path to presenting Dr. Lee with a memory

Dr. Reza Fadaei-Tehrani Regional Operations Sees New Appointments hree of National University’s most dedicated administrators received promotions this year Receives President’s when Dr. Maggie Yadegarpour, Mr. Roland Jones and Mr. Mark Moses were elevated to the Distinguished Teaching Award T positions of Associate Vice President for Regional Operations. As a result, Dr. Yadegarpour now provides oversight for campuses in Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, uring the San Diego Commencement Ceremony, Costa Mesa, Orange, San Bernardino, Ontario, and Camarillo. Mr. Jones oversees Sacramento, Chancellor Lee bestowed the 15th Annual President’s Stockton, Fresno, San Jose, Bakersfield, and Redding. Mr. Moses provides leadership for all of the DDistinguished Teaching Award upon Dr. Reza Fadaei- San Diego County campuses. Tehrani, a professor in the Accounting and Finance Department in National University’s School of Business and Management. Dr. Yadegarpour originally joined National in 1984 as a counselor and has spent her entire career with the University working in Orange County and Los Angeles. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in The Distinguished Teaching Award Business Management and Marketing from California State University, Dominguez Hills, an MBA recognizes University faculty who in Telecommunications from National, and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from the demonstrate National’s commitment to University of La Verne. the highest quality of instruction and to highlight full-time faculty members who Mr. Jones has been with the University since 1987 and has held a variety of positions throughout display excellence in their teaching. Northern California. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s in Management from National University. He is currently pursuing a Psy.D. in Organizational Dr. Fadaei-Tehrani has been with National Development from Alliant International University. University since 1989. Previously, he held faculty positions at the Universities of Dr. Reza Fadaei- Mr. Moses originally joined the University in 1987. During his time with National, he has been an Tehrani, President’s Minnesota and Nebraska, Columbia admissions advisor, senior student advisor, and regional director. He also served as Associate Distinguished Teaching College and Meridian Junior College. He Award recipient Regional Dean for five years. Moses holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the of Utah, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, and a PPS Credential in School Psychology from University of Nebraska, an MBA from Mississippi State, and a National. He is currently working on a Ph.D. in Psychology from North Central University. bachelor’s degree from the University of Tehran. National’s Stockton campus also gained five years of admissions and student career experience “Through the excellence of his teaching, Dr. Fadaei-Tehrani sets when Mr. John Athan was named Associate Regional Dean. Before joining National, Athan served a standard of accomplishment for our entire faculty, and re- at Heald College in Stockton. Athan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Utah State and confirms the University’s dedication to teaching as its highest holds a Master’s in Leadership from Saint Mary’s College. / priority,” said Chancellor Lee. /

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ational University and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office have renewed their Njoint agreement which makes it easier for students at community colleges to transfer to National.

The purpose of the agreement is to encourage students at any of California’s 109 community colleges to pursue a bachelor’s degree at National.

Students can transfer units earned toward an associate’s degree or lower-division general education credits to National and receive credit toward a bachelor’s. While the state’s public universities have this agreement in place, National is one of only a few private universities ACCOLADES engaged in a similar arrangement. / Dr. Wali Mondal Named Illinois. As Interim Dean, women for outstanding Interim Dean of School of Dr. Beyer has been leading the achievement in managerial, school in several new executive or professional roles. Business and Management initiatives, primarily new Dr. Michael Lacourse Dr. Wali Mondal, who has programs and enrollment Dr. Larson earned her Ed.D. at been with National University growth. George Washington Named Dean of the since 2004, accepted a dual University. She has experience appointment as Interim Dean Dr. Judy Menoher Named in corporate and academic School of Health and of the School of Business and environments including Management in addition to his ASCA Professor of the Year service as Director of Payment responsibilities as Professor in Dr. Judy Menoher, assistant Services Training for the 5th Human Services the department of Accounting professor in the School of District of the Federal Reserve and Finance. Education at National Bank, in Human Resources at he National University School of Health and Human University, was selected as the Chevy Chase Bank, and as a Dr. Mondal holds a Master of state-wide winner of the full-time faculty member in Services added experience and leadership when Arts in Economics from Professor of Education of the National University’s School TDr. Michael Lacourse was named Dean in August. Rajshahi University, a Master Year Award by the Association of Business and Management. of Arts in Development of California School Dr. Lacourse joined National University from California Economics from Boston Administrators (ASCA). Drs. Eileen Heveron and University, and a Ph.D. from State University, Long Beach, where he served as Charlene Ashton Appointed Associate Dean of the College of Health and Human Ohio State University. Prior to Dr. Menoher is the lead joining National, he taught at faculty for the School of Baldrige Examiners Services since 2005. Previously, he served as Professor the University of Redlands, Education at National’s and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology from 2000- National University’s Dr. Henderson State University, Redding campus. She is an Eileen Heveron, Vice 2005 and has been a faculty member at CSULB since Ohio State and Antioch assistant professor in the President, Information 1990. Dr. Lacourse has also held positions at Cal Poly, College. Dr. Mondal has Teacher Education and Special Technology, and Dr. Charlene San Luis Obispo, and Indiana University. He holds a B.S. served on several University Education departments. Ashton, Associate Regional committees and has published from Springfield College, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Dean, San Jose, have been extensively. Indiana University, with a double major in Human “Dr. Menoher is creative, appointed by William Jeffrey, deeply conscientious, Director of the National Performance and Education Inquiry Methodology. Dr. Kalani Beyer Named professional, and hard- Institute of Standards and Interim Dean of School working,” said Dr. Jane M. Technology (NIST), to the Dr. Lacourse also held a six-year term as Chief of the Duckett, Chair of the 2007 Board of Examiners for Neuromotor Rehabilitation Research Laboratory at the of Education Department of Special the Malcolm Baldrige National Long Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center and has over Dr. C. Kalani Beyer, who has Education. “She sets the model Quality Award. for our other faculty to 40 peer-reviewed published articles and abstracts. been with National University / since 2006, was named follow.” The award, created by public Interim Dean of the School of law in 1987, is the highest Education earlier this year. SPL’s Dr. Cynthia Larson- level of national recognition Daugherty receives TWIN for performance excellence Television Campaign Dr. Beyer holds several that a U.S. organization can Master’s degrees: an M.A. in Award receive. U.S. History; an M.A. in Dr. Cynthia Larson-Daugherty, Wins Emmy for Second Education; and an M.S. in President of Spectrum Pacific As examiners, Drs. Heveron Management Organizational Learning Company LLC, was and Ashton are responsible for Consecutive Year Development. In addition, he the recipient of a 2007 YWCA reviewing and evaluating has also earned several Tribute to Women in Industry applications submitted for the teaching certificates. In 2004, (TWIN) Award. The honor is award. / or a second year in a row, National University’s Dr. Beyer was awarded his bestowed annually by the television campaign has received an Emmy Ph.D. from the University of YWCA upon San Diego F award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The Emmy was for Student Concierge Services Unveiled National’s “One Continued from page 1 University” television The Student Concierge Services Advocates will serve many roles, including as liaisons for commercial, which was students interfacing with any aspect of the University; representatives for students as they produced by Mr. Mark navigate the University’s processes and programs; and as a central source of quality assurance. Satuloff of Scratch Media under the direction of the In preparation for the program, Dr. Lee sent key faculty, staff and administrators from the University National University System to a training by Ritz-Carlton which emphasized the hotel’s commitment to exceptionally high levels Communications Group of customer satisfaction and loyalty. The underlying framework for the Student Concierge Services and the Chancellor’s office. is guided by an in-depth analysis of years of student surveys. The commercials ran in “The Student Concierge Services will profoundly impact how we serve our most important wide circulation in major constituency: our students,” Dr. Lee said. “It will affect seamless quality and consistency in metropolitan markets in the services we provide our students through the creation of a centralized call center with California and featured a personnel responsible for tracking student contacts across the University to ensure that voiceover by actor Keith students receive timely, consistent, accurate and friendly service.” David, who has starred in numerous acclaimed movies, including “Crash” The Student Concierge Services met its two most ambitious goals by going to seven days a and “Platoon.” / week in October and 24 hours a day in November. 8 / 6496 ICR 10/07