ALUMNI GREETING ALUMNI Photo credit to Josh L. Smith At Franklin, ambition and determination are part of our collective DNA – not only as individuals but as an institution. It’s a winning combination that means there’s always something new and exciting to tell you about. For example, with the announcement of three doctoral programs, Franklin University entered a new and exciting phase of its history. At the other end of the spectrum, the University partnered with the Columbus Council on World Affairs, hosting high school students from throughout central Ohio as part of the Global Scholars Program, further demonstrating Franklin’s commitment to lifelong learning. And learning extends to instructors, too. Our International Institute for Innovative Instruction hosted the Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference. The conference offered educators and education-minded innovators from universities and organizations around the world two days of presentations and conversations geared around thinking big, thinking smart, and thinking new. At the same time, there were opportunities for sharing completed research as participants from industry, education, government, and the nonprofit sector presented academic posters at the 2016 Learning Showcase. While there’s always something new at Franklin, we continue to build upon the foundation that makes Franklin unique. We continue to seek ways to better serve students throughout the educational journey, guided by our Common Purpose statement: “At our best for our students.” The new Learning Commons unites course resources including e-textbooks and research assistance with tools for academic success like writing workshops and tutoring, and centralizes them (free of charge) to advance student learning. Finally, the recent establishment of the Make It Possible Fund will assist students facing unexpected financial hardships. So that’s what’s new at Franklin. What’s new with you? Keep those stories about your Franklin experience and your continuing achievements coming. We love hearing from you! Thank you for being an active member of our alumni family and for the support you provide our students. Together, we make it possible! Your Alumni Engagement Team (LtoR)SarahJorgenson,JoellaHenry,JodyNoreen,BonnieQuist,KevinGreenwood alumni.franklin.edu Keep in touch and let us know what extraordinary things you are doing. FACEBOOK /FranklinU /FranklinAlumni TWITTER @FranklinU @FranklinAlum YOUTUBE Franklin University LINKEDIN Franklin University’s Alumni Group GREETING Nationwide may make a financial contribution to this organization in return for the opportunity to market products and services to its members or customers. Products Underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies, Columbus, OH 43215. Not all Nationwide affiliated companies are mutual companies, and not all Nationwide members are insured by a mutual company. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review, and approval. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle design are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. ©2016 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. AF0-0575AO.1 (6/16) TOGETHER, WE HELP EACH OTHER DO MORE. Nationwide® is proud to announce our partnership with the Franklin University Alumni Family. To learn more about our partnership call 1-866-238-1426 or visit nationwide.com/FranklinUniversity. This year’s Professional Development Day, sponsored by Nationwide, will be held on Main Campus in Ross Auditorium and online via Adobe Connect and features an alumni-only Six Sigma White Belt certification class. During this discounted White Belt Certification, participants will gain an understanding of Six Sigma, including how it has developed and how the concept is used to streamline and strengthen manufacturing and service industries. Skills learned in this program will enable participants to understand how Six Sigma concepts can improve quality and reduce cost while refining customer satisfaction. Participants will also learn how Six Sigma methodologies can enhance quality programs, retain customers, and drive down costs. Professional Development Day Event Schedule Check In & Breakfast • 8 a.m. Welcome & Certification Class • 8:30 a.m.-Noon Free Parking in Lot C Admission $25 (Tax-Deductible Contribution to the Make It Possible Student Assistance Fund) Register Online Beginning April 24 at alumni.franklin.edu Instructing the course will be Dr. Alyncia Bowen, program chair of Franklin University’s undergraduate healthcare programs and certified Six Sigma Black Belt. She served as a professor in the Business Administration and Management & Leadership programs, the MBA program and currently teaches in two of Franklin’s doctoral programs. Bowen has also served as an instructor for Mount Carmel College of Nursing and as a guest lecturer on the topics of research and project management. In addition to education, Bowen has worked in healthcare for over 23 years, has held several leadership and operations management positions. “We are pleased to be able to fulfill two important goals with this year’s event,” remarked Kevin Greenwood, director of Alumni Engagement and Development. “This year’s Alumni Professional Development Day provides an opportunity for our graduates to continue on their journey of lifelong learning, while at the same time raises funds to assist current students complete their degrees. We are very grateful to our partners at Nationwide for supporting our students and alumni by sponsoring this year’s event.” For more information on Alumni Professional Development Day 2017, please contact the Alumni Engagement Team at alumni@franklin.edu or by calling 614.947.6062. Please note that admission contributions are non-refundable. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Alumni Six Sigma White Belt Class: June 17 2. 3. | Clocktower 2017 | alumni.franklin.edu A magazine for alumni and friends of Franklin University |