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New Study Analyses Community College Growth Since 1969

Written by Archer Dacomb on October 15, 2011.

The Growth of Community Colleges in the American States: An Application of Count Models to Institutional Growth by William R. Doyle & Alexander V. Gorbunov The authors use a panel data set covering all 50 states from the years 1969-2002 to investigate the growth of community colleges. They find that community college expansion was driven in large part by changes in state populations, while growth was slowed by competition from other institutions. Source: Teachers College Record On Line

Madison City School superintendent one of three finalists for Mobile County Schools’ top position

Written by Isla Reeve on October 14, 2011.

MADISON, Alabama – Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Dee Fowler has been named one of three finalists to lead the state’s largest school system, Mobile County.

The other two candidates are Edwin Smith of Auburn and Marcell Smith of Sugarland, Texas, according to the Mobile Press Register.

A native of the Shoals area, Fowler has served for 36 years in the Madison County and Madison city school systems, including the last 4 1/2 as Madison city superintendent.

“I am extremely excited to be considered a candidate for the position of superintendent of Mobile County Public Schools,” said Fowler. “Mobile is the largest district in the state and has a very rich history.

“Mobile has shown a commitment to students and is ground zero for the initiative to eliminate the learning gap in the state of Alabama. There are few educators in the state who are not aware of the Herculean task that George Hall Elementary and other schools in Mobile have performed in lowering the learning gap.”

Fowler said he has envisioned himself retiring from Madison City Schools as “Superintendent Emeritus,” which would give him the “rights and privileges” to serve as speaker at special occasions, including graduations.

But he said the opportunity to lead the 63,000-student Mobile County system would allow him “to relocate closer to family members,” one of the main reasons he decided to interview for the job.

Fowler’s only child, James, works in Mobile and his wife, Marcia, has a sister who lives in Bay St. Louis, Miss. White said the Fowlers are “very close” to their son and want to be near him and other relatives in the area.

He also said he thinks Mobile County and Madison share the same educational ideals.

“I believe that Mobile and Madison are similar in the fact that they have high expectations and have resisted entering the maintenance mode of teaching and learning,” he said. “Both systems are moving forward, charting new paths.”

Madison Board President Ray White said he hoped Fowler would “finish out his career here. Madison has thrived under his leadership and no one wants to see him leave. He’s a great superintendent and works well with the board.”

White is the only current member who was on the board when Fowler was hired as Madison superintendent.

“I don’t think it’s a professional decision as much as a personal one,” said White. “We don’t want to hold anyone back to do what they think is best for them and their family.”

Fowler received a bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University, a master’s at George Peabody College at Vanderbilt, a teaching certificate from Alabama A&M University and his doctorate from the University of Alabama in 1996.

Edwin Smith is director of instruction and assessment for the 7,000-student Auburn City School district. He retired as superintendent in Troup County Schools in LaGrange, Ga.

Marcell Smith is assistant superintendent of schools for the Fort Bend Independent School District in Sugarland, Texas, a 65,000-student system in the southwestern suburbs of Houston.

The finalists are scheduled to be interviewed over the next month to replace the retiring superintendent, Roy Nichols. The selection is expected to be announced Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. during a special school board meeting.

The Press-Register said board member Reginald Crenshaw confirmed Fowler and Edwin Smith had accepted the opportunity to interview for the job. The board was still attempting to notify Marcell Smith of his status as a finalist Saturday morning.


The K Kast: An hour with the Reignman Shawn Kemp

Written by Benjamin Bonython on October 11, 2011.

When Shawn Kemp smelled it, he was ready to play, and there must have been a similar smell wafting through the 950 KJR studios last night, because the Reignman was on fire.

Kemp spent an hour co-hosting the K Kast and his stories are priceless both for Sonics fans and people who want an inside look at the life of an athlete.

We talk about everything from LeBron James’ flirtation with football to comparing the ways Kemp and A-Rod left town.

Did you know that Kemp is friends with Jim McIlvaine?

Kemp breaks down the game of his son, Shawn Kemp Jr., and talks about what it’s like to have a son following in his footsteps in Seattle and even tells a the story about how his final attempt at an NBA comeback ended.

Having spent some time with Kemp over the past few months, I’ve learned one thing. Whenever he says, “I’m going to share something with you guys,” the story is guaranteed to be gold.

Teachers’ lives ‘ruined’ by false allegations, warns minister

Written by Dakota Gleadow on October 9, 2011.

Figures from the Department for Education show that around 44 per cent of claims made by pupils and their parents were “unsubstantiated, malicious or unfounded”.

In one-in-five cases, teachers were automatically suspended while investigations into allegations were carried out, despite widespread concerns over a wave of false claims.

Fewer than one-in-20 allegations levelled at staff resulted in a criminal conviction.

The Government warned that false allegations had a “devastating impact” on teachers’ lives.

It comes as ministers prepare to introduce greater protection for school staff accused of attacking or abusing children.

What tools are used in phlebotomy jobs?

Written by admin on October 3, 2011.

There are many tools and techniques used by phlebotomists who have to perform medical tasks today. The main duty of a technician is to draw blood, or performing a procedure what is known as venipuncture. After taking blood from a patient, a worker should use a definite tube and writes all related documents before the blood goes off for analysis or transfusion. To accomplish these tasks, the sampler must use a variety of tools. There are various tools and software that students learn to use on phlebotomy classes.

Adhesive bandages, gauze, sponges and tapes are only several tools required for a procedure. Collection tubes vary based on their purposes, as different procedures require using of different tubes. A technician must be dressed properly with a mask, dress and vinyl or latex gloves. Of course, all needles should be sterilized for venipuncture.

The gloves and head cap are an important package of tools used for phlebotomist jobs. They are required to protect the health, in particular gloves, which must be replaced after each use for each patient. Lab coats and dresses are also needed for the handling of blood a person or other body fluids, for the benefit of medical purposes. Dresses are replaced every day.

The needles are the main instruments used by phlebotomists, and it is obligatory that a sterilized needle is used when a new patient is to have his or her blood drawing procedure. There are different sizes of needles for different tasks. The needles must be carefully removed using the processing unit after each use, make sure not to break or bend the needle. After drawing the blood and the removal of the needle, phlebotomists must use an order form to identify the sample tube with patient name, doctor, a type of sample and for what it will be tested.

Other instruments necessary for phlebotomists are holders or adapters, gauze, sponges, bandages and tape. Tourniquets are necessary to stop the flow of blood from a ruptured vein. And of course, a technician must use the gauze, sponges and bandages to avoid further bleeding.

All these tools and techniques used by phlebotomists are very important. A sampler should be trained and prepared to use all of these parts of equipment properly, while focusing on patient care. As you know, with more experience a technician gains higher salary of phlebotomist, so using of these tools should be perfect.

Know your entire medical history with Medical coding

Written by admin on September 29, 2011.

medical billing codingMedicine may not be the exact science many a times but the codes developed every reason for seeking medical treatments. Medical billing coding also known as insurance coding involves the conversion of description of disease,

injury and health procedure into alphanumeric or numeric designations or simply the code numbers. The code numbers contain the full information of diagnosis of the patient and about the procedures carried out in order to test/correct these diagnoses. The codes are also used to determine costs, reimbursements and to relate one drug or disease with the other.

There are many medical coding systems. Current Procedural Terminology codes are used to describe all the services that a healthcare provider can provide to their patient. Patients can also use them to check their bills or negotiate for the payment amount. Healthcare Common Procedure Coding system has two levels, 1st level being same as CPT but 2nd level includes extra codes for services outside the doctor’s service like ambulance, medical equipment or things used in hospital.

The International Classification of Diseases codes maintained in United States keep in changing and therefore carry a number attached to them so that one can easily come to know which code is being used. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health codes are used to describe the consequences of disability and condition of a patient in his environment.

Medical coding identifies claims and gives the entire description of patient and healthcare services performed. Patients can use medical coding to know more about the disease they are suffering, diagnosis and study more about services available to them and cross check the bill from payer or provider or insurance. This field creates medical coders who are trained in coding after training and certification process. There are many medical coding schools, both online and regular, which provide knowledge on medical coding and provide the certifications.

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