Ecos Alumni Newsletter

Inside this Issue

Alumni Gathering


Sharing Knowledge &
Alumni Sharing Knowledge

Iraqi Sustainability Initiative

Class Notes

CESLL

The Jenner Farm

Online Giving

Position Announcement

We  Want to Hear
From You!

Sharing Knowledge through the Prescott College
Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Network

by Christopher Haydock, RDP '73 

Prescott College Alumni now have the opportunity to either share their career experiences or gain from another’s career knowledge through the PC ASK Network. Share what knowledge? 
Certainly we alumni will want to share our knowledge and experience of specific career paths. I’ll share my expertise on academic careers specializing in biophysics and medical physics. Can we take this sharing further? Yes, we can.

Every one of us lucky enough to be have been at Prescott College for any amount of time, knows that the experience has shaped and changed our lives in ways big and small. For me, one key to this impact has been experiential learning. At Prescott College, I first experienced a community where the questions we asked invoked deeper questions that were more important than any of the answers we received. In the decades since my time at Prescott College, I have gained new insight into the extraordinary power of experiential learning. Because this sort of knowledge isn’t linked to a specific career path, a mentee probably wouldn’t be looking to tap into this knowledge when requesting me as an mentor, even though it might be the most important knowledge that I have to share. What’s more, we all have this sort of knowledge to share even if we aren’t experts on some glamorous career path. I’ll elaborate a bit more on experiential learning and some related strengths of Prescott College and its alumni.  Read more...

Prescott College chosen as partner in UN-Sponsored Iraqi Sustainability Initiative

Dr. Florence Nelson of Scottsdale awards the College a substantial sum towards development of sustainability education partnerships and programs

by Mary Lin M.Ed., Director of Marketing and Public Relations
mlin@prescott.edu

July 23, 2008 (Prescott, AZ) - Prescott College has been chosen as an educational partner in a United Nations-sponsored initiative geared to developing a sustainable future for Iraq. The role of Prescott College will be to provide education in sustainability, “to teach the teachers and train the trainers,” according to College President Dr. Daniel Garvey.

The College will join The Global Initiative Towards a Sustainable Iraq, a collaboration of some 33 non-governmental-organizations, the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and four agencies of the United Nations.

As the first (and probably still the only) College in that nation to offer a Ph.D. in Sustainability Education, Prescott is contemplating multiple possibilities for international education and cooperation. These could include international sustainability education conferences, both at the College’s main campus in Arizona and online and development of collaborations using online learning environments.

Dr. Florence Nelson of Scottsdale awarded the College a substantial sum towards development of sustainability education partnerships and programs.

“Dr. Nelson’s vision and generosity will enable Prescott College to deepen its understanding of global problems and expand the reach of our sustainability education programs,” said President Garvey. “We welcome the opportunity to expand our engagement in international educational and service initiatives.” Prescott College participates in international collaborative initiatives for education and sustainable development in Kenya and Central America, he noted.

Dr. Garvey notes that “one size does not fit all” in the global transition to sustainability and expects this program to increase our understanding of the special needs of different cultures and places.

Dr. Ayad Altaai, Coordinator for the Global Initiative, contacted by telephone shortly after the award, expressed “the highest gratitude from the people of Iraq and the Sustainable Development Program” to Prescott College and Dr. Nelson for providing seed funds towards this initiative.

“Personally, I see no better way to peace in this cradle of civilization than to bypass the military/political process and work directly with people to educate and assist their individual communities in a transition to sustainability,” he said.

Wil Orr, M.B.A, of Prescott College has recently been appointed to serve on the Executive Committee of the Global Initiative Towards a Sustainable Iraq. He will spearhead the College’s initiatives.

“We would like to utilize the Ph.D. program in Sustainable Education at Prescott College to provide education and capacity-building for Iraqi citizens in the field of sustainability. We will assist them in decisions of what to do, where, when and how – but let them do the work,“ he said.

Prescott College offers a residential B.A. program at its main campus in Prescott, Arizona, as well as serving students nationwide with our distance B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees and a new Extended Studies program for lifelong learners. The College’s Tucson Center serves degree completion and graduate students in Southern Arizona. All programs emphasize student-directed, experience-based learning by doing, environmental and cultural awareness, sustainability, and social justice. 

Class Notes

Brandi Solace, RDP '00
Jonas Bean, RDP '99
We are living in the outdoor playground of McCall, Idaho. Jonas spends every third day putting out fires and saving local ice cream stands from propane leaks as a McCall Firefighter. The other days we work together in our naturopathic clinic, Solace Natural Medicine. I get to see patients and he gets to do all the office work. On January 14th, I gave birth at home to our little sugarlump, Kyrie Juniper. Yes, her middle name is in reference to the Southwest where Jonas and I met in the computer lab. We would love to hear from friends or better yet, see you in McCall. The clinic website is www.solacemedicine.com

Camille Guice, MAP '78
Life is what happens after you make your plans! I'm starting my third year as a middle school teacher in Tucson. Never intended to teach, but here I am! Still living in Tucson; one daughter in college and one a senior in high school. Would love to hear from fellow life travelers. camjg@msn.com

Ing Kiland, RDP '01
I am now the vice president of sales of e-Waste, an electronic recycling specialist company focusing on retrieving the raw material from the electronics industry and then sending them to smelters throughout the U.S., a true recycler. I am very excited to be in the green industry and at the same time, feel that I am doing something that is beneficial for the nation and the developing countries in the future.
The website is www.e-wasteonline.com

Jeff Carlson, RDP '91
Just ahead of the publication of my second novel, sci-fi thriller "Plague War", two friends and I have released a book trailer entitled: "Four Minutes Above 10,000 Feet". Shot in the Sierra mountains, this short film can only be described as "Alive" meets "The Blair Witch Project" meets the new "Andromeda Strain". Scary and fun! A hi-resolution version can be found on my web site at http://www.jverse.com
There is also a readily accessible version on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU-i0faBPkY

Condolences

The Prescott College Alumni Board would like to express it's most heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Carol Kennedy. As representatives of the alumni community, many of whom were nurtured and mentored by Carol, we extend our full network of love and support.  The PCAA Board will be planting a tree on campus this fall, in memory of Carol.

In Memoriam

David Clark Williams, ADP '03

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Update

Center for Extended Studies and Lifelong Learning Updated Prescott Area Classes

Oct. 4 – Dec. 6 (9 Class Series)
Introduction to Relational Horsemanship Skills: 9 a.m. – noon
No prior experience with horses is necessary 
Tuition: $575 for the 9 class series
Location:  Chauncey Ranch in Dewey, AZ
Class Instructors: Paul Smith & Steve Rafters of Centaur Leadership Service
Actual Class Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 (no class Saturday Nov. 29 & Dec. 6)

Oct. 4 – Dec. 6 (9 Class Series)    
Intermediate Relational Horsemanship Skills:  1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Pre-requisite: Students must have a basic comfort with catching, tacking and working at walk and trot with horses
Tuition: $575 for the 9 class series Location:  Chauncey Ranch in Dewey, AZ
Class Instructors: Paul Smith & Steve Rafters of Centaur Leadership Service
Actual Class Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1 ,8, 15, 22 (no class Saturday Nov. 29 & Dec. 6)

TRAVEL PROGRAMS

September 21 – 28, 2008  $3850
Discovery Alaska Cruise

Sept. 21 – 26, 2008  $1325
Grand Canyon Classic Backpack Adventure
Hermit Trail (Light Packs)

Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, 2008  $1060
Grand Canyon Classic Backpack Adventure
Rim to Rim (Light Packs)

Oct. 9 – 12, 2008  $795
Grand Canyon Classic Backpack Adventure
South Kaibab & Bright Angel Trails (Light Packs)

For more information contact:
Jill Hewins
Director Center for Extended Studies and Lifelong Learning
(CESLL) (928) 350-4110
jhewins@prescott.edu, www.prescott.edu/cesll

The Jenner Farm

by Tim Crews
RDP Environmental Studies Faculty

The Agroecology Program at Prescott College is establishing a new teaching, demonstration and research farm in Skull Valley, 21 miles to the southwest of Prescott. The new facility is 20 acres and is called "The Jenner Farm," named for David and Kay Jenner, who have offered use of the site. The Jenners recently placed over 4,000 acres of their ranch land in Skull Valley, including the College's farm, in a long-term agricultural conservation easement through the Central Arizona Land Trust. The soil of the new farm is a Lynx series Mollisol, the finest agricultural soils in all of Yavapai County. Many alums may be wondering what happened to the College's Wolfberry Farm in Chino Valley. For over a year, Wolfberry Farm in Chino Valley has not been used because of water issues with the Town of Chino. It is not known whether these issues will be resolved. Fortunately, the Jenner Farm is just about ready to go into production. Students in the Agroecology Program are installing a substantial solar water pumping system (4 kwh), and a combination of students and staff are fencing the land to deter javelina, deer and other wily critters.

Giving to Prescott College’s Annual Scholarship Fund

When you look at the caliber of students continuing to enroll in Prescott College, the future indeed looks bright; though we may have many challenges, there are also many opportunities. The Annual Fund Campaign for 2009 is beginning with the fall enrollment. It will continue to successfully help students in need of financial help through gifts from parents and friends like you. Your gift will help our students:

• create sustainable future through sound ecological and economic practices
• implement positive social change by developing critical skills in leadership and human relationships
• develop professional and personal growth by supporting independent thinking and ethical values

Please click:  or send a check
(payable to Prescott College) to:

Prescott College
Office of Development
220 Grove Ave.
Prescott, AZ  86301

Thank you for your support.
Judy Lewis
Annual Fund Manager

Prescott College Position Announcements

Field Operations Assistant
Assists the Director of Field Operations in daily operations of department.  The goal of the department is to liaison with agencies to assure access to Federal, State and local venues for use by the Prescott College Community and to support the highest quality curriculum in the field. This is a new department at the college that is working on the cutting edge of the changing political landscape that determines how public lands are used by academic institutions.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma required. Post-secondary education preferred
2. Minimum of two years of experience which includes clerical support or office management
3. Must be computer proficient. Word, Excel and Outlook experience required,
    Access database experience preferred
4. Must be detail, quality and customer driven
5. Proven ability to develop and maintain organized office systems
6. Displayed ability to exercise discretion and judgment
7. Must be versatile and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
8. Demonstrated excellence in written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
9. Willingness to learn and work in a cohesive environment to support the overall field aspects of
    Prescott College
10. Interest in public land management or adventure education preferred

Resident Director/Student Activities Assistant
The Residence Director/Student Activities Assistant is a live-in position responsible for the total administration and operation of the campus student housing community. The RD is expected to enhance the living environment of the campus residential community by prioritizing four focus areas: sense of belonging, student learning, diversity, and physical environment. The RD does this through staff and student development, resident outreach, community building, attention to facilities, and administrative organization. There are currently 30 students in residence with plans for building and developing a residence program with a minimum of 100 residents.
Qualifications:
1.  Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, psychology or related field and one year residence life
     experience; OR Three years residence life employment experience; OR an equivalent
     combination of experience, training, and/or education OR Master's degree in behavioral science
     area, such as Student Affairs/College Student Personnel, Counseling, or Higher education
2.  Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles; supervisory skills
3.  Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies; helping skills
4.  Effective oral and written communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with individuals
    from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
5.  Knowledge of administrative practices; organizational skills
6.  Knowledge of student development theory and practice
7.  Ability to work independently and meet multiple/diverse campus community
8.  Awareness of and commitment to the mission of the Office of Student Life and Prescott College

For detailed job descriptions and information on how to apply, visit our website at: www.prescott.edu/jobs/index.html

Ecos Submissions

I hope that you enjoy this month's enewsletter. If there is something you would like to see in next month's issue or if you would like to submit an article, please let us know. Thank you for your continued commitment to and support of Prescott College.

Please send your submissions to: alumni@prescott.edu

Protesting Global Warming?  Running for Office?  We Want to Hear From You!

The fall/winter issue of Transitions is focusing on the achievements of our alumni in the areas of politics, government and activism.  We would like to hear your stories! Please send us an email of 500 words or less and pictures of yourself in action in the field.  We will feature the best stories.

Warm Regards,
Mary Lin
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Email: mlin@prescott.edu