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Programmatic Accreditation
The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
received CSWE candidacy status in November for the
MSW program. The next phase entails a follow up
site visit scheduled for February 2020 at the La Jolla
office. Congratulations to the entire School of Social
and Behavioral Sciences and the Social Work faculty
on this significant milestone!
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE) has approved the application for initial
accreditation of the MSN and DNP program at
Northcentral University. Congratulations to the School
of Health Sciences.
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership
(PhDOL) received ACBSP Accreditation approval.
Congratulations to the School of Business.
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Dissertation Boot Camp – Phoenix, January 5–7
Dissertation Completion Intensive – Phoenix, January 5–7
NCU Student and Alumni Event – Downtown Phoenix, January 7
NCU Sails Royal Caribbean Cruise – January 19–24
Special Recognition (Recognize a Colleague for the
Next Edition Here)
Thank you to James Rogers for your willingness and
ability to go "above and beyond" on every project
and initiative. You have dedicated so much to NCU
in the recent years, and you have developed into an
effective, capable, and collaborative team member.
We appreciate the many hats you wear in your
current role, as well as your ability to adapt and
adjust to any new circumstances during a project or
event. Your consistent support of your colleagues is
noticed and appreciated.
I would like to celebrate Katja Walton, the Graduate
School's Academic Operations Manager. Katja
consistently serves the Dissertation Completion
Pathway and its students, faculty, staff, and leadership
with patience, kindness, efficiency, and always with
a "can–do" attitude. She leads the daily operations
of the DCP with ease and is an integral component to
the DCP's success. Thank you for all you do, Katja!
New Hires, Promotions, and Position Changes
October–November
10/14/2019 Sarah Northern, ASC Coordinator
10/21/2019 Jomo Merritt, Academic Coach
10/28/2019 Shanika (Lavi) Wilson, Director, Field
Education – Social Work
11/18/2019 Valerie Radu, Program Director, MSW
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