b'MBA AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFERINGSFRANKLIN ENGAGESFRANKLIN GARNERSMBA OPTIONS IN NEW PARTNERSHIPMILITARY FRIENDLYPROVIDE NAMED BEST OF BUSINESSWITH RIYADHSCHOOLS SILVERFLEXIBILITYSCHOOLSDESIGNATIONIn keeping with Franklins Franklins ever-expandingFranklin University has been commitment to provide our students partnership network now includesnamed a Military Friendly Schoolwith relevant degree programs that Riyadh Schools, a premier K-12for the 11th time by VIQTORYawork for busy adults, we recently system in Saudi Arabia. Developedservice-disabled, veteran-ownedadded a more accelerated path to through the Universitys Globalsmall business that connects theMBA completion, as well as focus Programs and Internationalmilitary community to civilianareas that enable students to tailor Institute for Innovative Instruction,employment and education andtheir MBA to their career interests.the partnership will leverage theentrepreneurial opportunities. BEST MBA PROGRAM Universitys expertise to developWe are proud to have earned theStudents are now able to complete training for Riyadhs entire teachingSilver level of recognition, addingthe standard 9-course MBA program staff. Training includes a series ofvalidation of our dedication toin 12 months. All students begin by 12 webinars that offer successfulserving those who serve our country. taking one class at a time. However, instructional strategies that can beafter students have completed three implemented online or in person. Of the 8,800+ schools evaluatedcourses with a 3.0 GPA, students can nationwide, Franklin is one ofaccelerate and take two classes at a Each year, the Columbus CEOby providing academic offeringsFranklins continuing educationFranklin University is an institution29 schools in Ohio to be namedtime until they finish the program. magazine reader poll recognizesaligned with todays workforceofferings, presented throughknown for its expertise in providinga Military Friendly School andStudents must maintain a 3.0 GPAoutstanding businesses in a multitudeneeds, said Dr. David Decker. WeFranklinWORKS, the Leadershiphigh value-added educationalone of only four in Ohio to earnto remain on the accelerated of categories. Franklin University wasare proud to earn two Best ofCenter, Center for Public Safety &services, shared Dr. Godfrey Mendes,the prestigious, Silver distinction.pathway and some coursesthe top vote-getter among the 2020Business reader poll designationsCybersecurity Education, GlobalFranklins senior vice presidentSchools were assessed based oncannot be taken concurrently.Best of Business winners for our MBAin validation of our student- Center for Healthcare Education,of Global Programs and strategictheir ability to meet the threshold program, as well as our Continuingfocused, relevant offerings. and International Institute forinitiatives. Through this newestfor student retention, graduation,While the broad nature of the MBA Education Offerings. The selectionsInnovative Instruction, broadenglobal partnership, we continuejob placement, loan repayment,equips students to be an asset in further strengthen the UniversitysFranklins online MBA programaccess to learning opportunitiesto fulfill our mission to provide thepersistence and loan default rates any industry, our new optional focus long-standing reputation for providingcan be completed in as few as 12for various communities andbroadest possible community offor all students and specifically, areas in Human Resources, Marketing access to quality education. months and is accredited by theconstituencies served by learners to achieve their goals andfor veterans.or Organizational Psychology, enable International Accreditation Councilthe University. enrich the world. students to customize the degree Our mission is to provide highfor Business Education (IACBE),I chose the MBA at Franklin for ato align with their career goals. quality, relevant education enablingwhich demonstrates its quality andTeaching and learning in the 21stnumber of reasons, but one areaCompleting the focus area may the broadest possible communityvalue in the workplace.century is a global, collaborativethat stood out was the support teamrequire up to two additional courses of learners to achieve their goals,activity, said Dr. Patrick Bennett,available to me and the assistancebeyond the standard requirementvice president of Academic Qualityand flexibility they provided, saidfor the MBA depending on the & Planning and dean of the SchoolJeremy Banta, a Franklin alumnuschosen discipline.of Education. The Institute and(11). As a full-time Army Guard its School of Education is a globalmember, I could have been called for change leader in the developmentan emergency at a moments notice, FRANKLIN RECOGNIZED FOR STUDENTof learners, educators and leadersand I was confident Franklin would Franklin University haswho have innovative thinkingwork with me to not disrupt or set done an exceptional jobSAFETY EFFORTS about teaching and learning andback my education.to empower them to lead their putting student valuesFranklin recently received the Campusatmosphere that is conducive to learningorganizations towardPrevention Network (CPN) Seal ofand personal growth and respectful of thetransformative change.first and providingPrevention. Presented by EVERFI andrights of others, as stated in Franklins Title proactive digitalParchment, the CPN Seal of Prevention isIX and policies and procedures.awarded to higher education institutions prevention educationthat have demonstrated a commitmentFranklin University has done anTeaching and learning in the 21st to digital prevention programs tied toexceptional job putting student values first that enables studentstudent safety, well-being and inclusion. and providing proactive digital prevention success, inside andThe University continues to make oureducation that enables student success,century is a global, collaborative activity.inside and outside the classroom, said Rob outside the classroom. students a top priority, by expandingBuelow, EVERFIs senior vice president of efforts to create and maintain anHigher Education and Impact.- Dr. Patrick Bennett6 Clocktower | Franklin News Clocktower | Franklin News 7'