November 2020 Newsletter
The Chronicle
Thank you for taking the time to read our monthly newsletter. We would love to hear from you and get your thoughts on what you want as an alumnus of Franklin. You play a major role in advancing Franklin’s mission to provide a high quality education to the broadest possible group of learners, and we will never take that for granted.
Alumni Spotlight
Sean Houck (’11)
Captain Sean Houck began his military career by enlisting in the Marine Corps in July of 2000. He first served in the 271st Marine Wing Support Squadron, Cherry Point, NC, and then Recruiting Station Charleston, WV. He concluded his enlisted Marine Corps career in June 2009 as a Special Operations Combat Service Specialist with Marine Special Operations Company India (defunct), 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion (renamed; 2nd Marine Raider Battalion), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, NC.
Captain Houck enlisted into the Ohio Army National Guard in June 2009 and was subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Military Police Corps after graduating Officer Candidate School. During his time in the Ohio Army National Guard he served in a wide variety of positions such as Platoon Leader, 585th Military Police Company, Marysville, OH; Executive Officer, 585th Military Police Company, Marysville, Ohio; Education and Incentives Special Projects Officer, Joint Force Headquarters, Columbus, OH; Emergency Operations Officer in Charge, 73rd Troop Command, Columbus, OH. Captain Houck concluded his tenure in the Ohio Army National Guard as the Commander, 135th Military Police Company, Chagrin Falls, OH in April 2015.
Captain Houck transferred to the Army Reserve in April 2015 in the Active Guard Reserve Program. He has served as the Plans Officer, 650th Regional Support Group, Las Vegas, NV; Military Police Planner, Army Reserve Engagement Cell, Wiesbaden, Germany; and currently serves as the Force Protection Officer, 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Marysville, WA.
Captain Houck earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from Franklin University and a Masters of Arts, Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University.
Captain Houck is married to his wife Amber, who is also a Franklin graduate. The Houck’s live in Lake Stevens, WA, with their four children.
Franklin University Welcomes Alumna to Board of Trustees
The Office of Community Relations congratulates Stacey Armstrong for being elected to Franklin University’s Board of Trustees. Stacey Armstrong serves as the chief operating officer (COO) at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Stacey received her MBA from Franklin in 2009, and her bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Indiana University.
Stacey originally joined OhioHealth in 1991, as a medical technologist at Riverside. Prior to her current role as COO at Riverside, she served as chief operating officer and then president, at Grant.
In addition to her current role, Stacey is also the co-accountable executive for CareConnect (Epic), OhioHealth’s electronic medical record. She also serves as the operational liaison to the Administrative Fellowship Program, and is the accountable executive for an OhioHealth Joint Venture Endoscopy Board.
We welcome Stacey to the Board of Trustees!
Franklin Wins Best of Business Read Poll
We were in it to win it and you helped! Thank you to all of the alumni who helped propel Franklin to the top spots in Columbus CEO’s Best of Business awards for Best MBA program and Best Continuing Education Offerings. These selections add validation to the Franklin’s long-standing reputation for providing access to quality education.
Franklin's online MBA program can be completed in as few as 14 months and is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), demonstrating its quality and value in the workplace.
The University’s continuing education offerings are presented through the Leadership Center, Center for Public Safety & Cybersecurity, the Global Center for Nursing & Healthcare Education and the International Institute for Innovative Instruction.
For more information on this announcement – click here.
New Educator Preparation Programs Added to Offerings
Franklin continues its mission to provide access to quality education to the broadest community of learners with the announcement of Educator Preparation programs. Educator Preparation programs keep those with dreams of becoming a teacher in Ohio moving toward their goal by taking advantage of Franklin’s transfer-friendly programs.
Franklin’s Educator Preparation programs help students set the foundation for successful teaching careers in Ohio. Coursework aligns with specific licensure areas that include Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12), Intervention Specialist: Mild-Moderate (K-12), Middle Childhood Education (Grades 4-9), or Primary Education (PK-5).
Learn more about this program and the School of Education today!
Mark Your Calendar for Giving Tuesday
This time of year, we reflect on all that we are thankful for. Here in the Office of Community Relations that list is long. At the top of the list are all the alumni who were able to give back this year and help financially support current Franklin students who just need that little extra boost in their journey.
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, as a global community of more than 50,000 alumni, we can make a big difference for Franklin students. We have witnessed the impact that this day can have on Franklin students, no matter the donation amount. We ask you to join us on Tuesday, Dec. 1 to give the gift of education! Giving is easy – click here!
Your gift helps students like Mariah, who will be heading into the frontlines as a healthcare leader after graduation:
"Receiving a scholarship is very important because not only does it provide financial support, but it also places me one step closer to reaching my goal of becoming a healthcare leader.” - Mariah N
For All You Who Give to Others, We've Got Something For You
If you’ve been thinking about earning your master’s degree, here’s some incentive to get you started. As a master’s-level student, you’ll find the same resources and support that you relied on to help you succeed as an undergrad. In addition, you can:
- Get your first master’s-level course free – a $2,680 value*
- Take advantage of our seamless admission process – there’s no application fee or transcript requirements.
**Applies to first-time master’s-level students at Franklin**
Center for Career Development - Getting Started with MyCareer powered by GradLeaders
MyCareer powered by GradLeaders is Franklin University’s platform for career development. With this tool, you can upload résumés, cover letters, access resources and videos, search and apply for jobs, and much more!
Here are the few steps you need to get started:
• Go to www.franklin.edu/my-career-alumni
• Click Create Account - next to the 1st time user area on the lower right side of the page.
• Fill out the requested information and submit.
• Login using the account information you provided.
• Walk through steps 1-3 to setup your profile. Watch our tutorial found here for assistance.
Alumni Excusive Podcasts & Events
Now more than ever, connections are important. Having trouble finding yours? Join us for one of the upcoming alumni podcasts or virtual events hosted exclusively for Franklin University alumni.
Podcasts:
November: Dr. Christopher Washington, Franklin University Provost
December: Dr. David Decker, Franklin University President
January: Career Tips, Chris Sena & Grace Schmitt, Landid
Be sure to subscribe to the series at https://franklinalum.libsyn.com/ so you don’t miss out on a single episode:
Events:
Saturday, Dec. 12: Coat Drive and Zoom with Santa (details coming soon)
January: Design Your Life: How to Use Principles of Design to Stop Procrastinating and Get it Done, featuring Dr. Joel Gardner, assistant dean of Franklin University’s International Institute for Innovative Instruction and author of Get It Done: 4 Simple Strategies to Stop Procrastinating and Get the Right Things Done
Franklin University Community Events
Wednesday, Dec. 9: MBA with a Specialization in Healthcare Virtual Information Session
Did You Know
As the nation observed Veterans Day, we at Franklin University paused to honor the contributions and sacrifices of our alumni who served or continue to serve, protecting our country’s values of freedom, equality and justice.
Did you know that Franklin was one of first education institutions chosen as to participate in the U.S. Army’s GoArmyEd program? Since that time, the University has expanded our service to eligible veterans, as well as spouses and dependents of veterans and reservists.
Over the years, Franklin has earned distinction as a Military Friendly School many times, most recently as a bronze level designee on the 2019-2020 Military Friendly® Schools list. Schools earning the Bronze distinction scored within 30% of the 10th best school in their category, which serves to showcase their exceptional military/veteran programs.
Your service to our country is invaluable, so Franklin University is proud to be able to honor your service with specialized support and academic programs. Learn more: https://www.franklin.edu/admissions/military-veterans
Your Donation Matters - THANK YOU!
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