Stories Tagged ‘College of Continuing Studies’ 
UA Sponsors Safety and Health Conference
The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies is sponsoring the 24th annual Alabama Governor’s Safety and Health Conference Aug. 29-31 in Orange Beach.
UA’s Safe State Provides Training for Contractors Renovating Lead-Based Paint Structures
Safe State, a division of The University of Alabama, has been designated by the Environmental Protection Agency to provide certification to home renovation contractors working in homes containing lead-based paint.
UA Awarded OSHA Grant to Improve Workplace Safety
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies division of environmental and industrial programs a $191,000 Susan Harwood Targeted Topic Training Grant.
UA Awards Osher Reentry Scholarships
For the third consecutive year, The University of Alabama has awarded 20 tuition-only scholarships of $2,500 each through a $50,000 grant from the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program.
UA Receives More than $2 million from Bernard Osher Foundation
The University of Alabama has received more than $2 million in funding from The Bernard Osher Foundation for the foundation’s signature programs: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program.
UA College of Continuing Studies Associate Director Receives Scholarship Award
Geri Stone, associate director of professional development and conference services in The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies, recently received the Wayne Whelan Scholarship from the Association for Continuing Higher Education Inc.
UA’s ACCESS Distance Learning Center Hosts Open House
The University of Alabama ACCESS Distance Learning Support Center is hosting an open house for Alabama legislators, members of the media and West Alabama civic and social leaders Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 8-10 a.m. in Martha Parham West on campus.
UA Awarded Osher Reentry Scholarship Funding; Applications Available
The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a second $50,000 grant to The University of Alabama for the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program, which assists students who have experienced a five-year or more interruption in their education and want to resume their undergraduate studies to complete their degree.
UA Online Nursing Programs Offer Invaluable Training, Life-Changing Opportunities
Imagine discussing the latest trends in patient care with your University of Alabama classmates—from a military base in Iraq. Or, imagine helping to treat an ill child at an elementary school that’s a continent away from home, or, perhaps, simply logging on for a virtual classroom discussion from your living room one evening, after the bustle of the day has settled.
UA OSHA Training Institute Holds First Class for High School Teachers
The University of Alabama, chosen by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a site for one of its OSHA Training Institute Educational Centers, recently offered a class to some 40 high school vocational teachers.
UA Receives $50,000 from Bernard Osher Foundation
The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to The University of Alabama for the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program, which assists students who have experienced a five-year or more interruption in their education and want to resume their undergraduate studies to complete their degree.
UA to Co-Host Construction Safety Conference
The third annual Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference will be held at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery on March 27, sponsored by The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies Safe State Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program, the Mobile Area OSHA Office, local government, major contractor associations and businesses, and Hyundai-HMMA.
UA Joins OSHA, White-Spunner Construction to Create Safe Work Environment
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has formed a partnership with The University of Alabama Safe State Consultation Program, White-Spunner Construction Inc., and the Alabama chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America in an effort to ensure the highest level of employee safety and health during the construction of White-Spunner’s new corporate offices in Mobile.
UA Chosen for OSHA Training Institute Education Center
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has chosen The University of Alabama as a site for one of its OSHA Training Institute Educational Centers.
UA Receives $100,000 Grant from Bernard Osher Foundation
The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to The University of Alabama’s College of Continuing Studies, to support the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UA – a program targeted for continuing the education of mature students.
First Charter Mutual Holding Company and Johnson Family Make Contributions to UA Scholarships
First Charter Mutual Holding Company, the parent company of CharterBank of West Point, Ga., with company chairman John W. "Bubber" Johnson, Jr. and president and CEO Robert L. Johnson, both of Lanett, have made a scholarship gift of $61,335 to The University of Alabama's "Our Students. Our Future." campaign. The contributions to the John Will and Cordelia Harrell Johnson Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the John W. and Elsie Brinson Johnson Memorial Endowed Scholarship bring the total of the scholarship endowments to more than $100,000 each.
UA College of Continuing Studies to Coordinate the Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Leadership Institute
The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies is coordinating the Delta Regional Authority's Delta Leadership Institute, a year-long program designed to improve the decisions made by leaders across the delta region.
Governor’s Safety and Health Conference Set for Aug. 28-30
The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies is sponsoring the 19th annual Alabama Governor's Safety and Health Conference Aug. 28-30 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach.
UA College of Continuing Studies Selected as ACCESS Distance Learning Center
The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies has been named one of three ACCESS distance learning support centers by the Alabama Department of Education.
UA Safe State Recognizes Hunt Refining
The University of Alabama Safe State program recently presented a certificate of appreciation to Hunt Refining Co. for continued commitment to occupational safety and health training in Alabama.
Mother of ‘Rainman’ to Keynote Alabama Autism Conference Feb. 24
Dr. Ruth Sullivan, the mother of Joseph Sullivan, who served as a model for the autistic character "Raymond" in the Academy-Award winning film "Rainman," will be one of the guest speakers at the Alabama Autism Conference on Feb. 23-24 at the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus.
Conference to Focus on Obesity and ‘Super-Sized’ Kids
Childhood obesity will be the focus of the Alabama Governor's Conference on Obesity to be held Feb. 21-22 at The University of Alabama Bryant Conference Center.
Community Service Center Plans Alternative Spring Break
As an alternative to traditional spring break destinations, The University of Alabama Community Service Center is organizing a Hurricane Relief Trail for spring break 2006 as a way to help those affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
UA College of Education Announces New Executive Doctoral Program
Beginning this summer, The University of Alabama College of Education will begin a new Executive Ed.D. Program in Higher Education Administration.
UA Fans Can Attend Game Day U Oct. 1 to Learn About Obesity ‘Defense’
Beginning two hours before kickoff of select home football games, The University of Alabama will offer Game Day University where UA faculty members will give interesting presentations to alumni and fans at the Bryant Conference Center.