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If you have registered, but are no longer able to attend, please email Heather McChesney so that she may give your reservation to someone on our waiting list. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, click <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00141wxOXuQsNs6OfSJLMEC7cCtS2KxJWazxgWEQEHu8AoNG3-5VHINkySMEqMODm-T5izJOd4zcmgdzGDZyQhWEGufhxfYcddQMW1GRXrECquyRVnUtWVdlCOd_FDm7INzvvqivc8Ikuq7TpDRJK7T2eW_Qt-7gIn11UurTDwMK4m37iKjUD_FsslN_gamz_QHIPwhobG6lUW-dAnEHEg4pMTtgyNW1GcC" target="_blank"><span style='color:#BB5815'>here</span></a>.</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00141wxOXuQsNs6OfSJLMEC7cCtS2KxJWazxgWEQEHu8AoNG3-5VHINkySMEqMODm-T5izJOd4zcmgdzGDZyQhWEGufhxfYcddQMW1GRXrECquyRVnUtWVdlCOd_FDm7INzvvqivc8Ikuq7TpDRJK7T2eW_Qt-7gIn11UurTDwMK4m37iKjUD_FsslN_gamz_QHIPwhobG6lUW-dAnEHEg4pMTtgyNW1GcC" target="_blank"><span style='color:#BB5815'>Learn more...</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK19></a><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK19"><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #666666 1.0pt;padding:.05in 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.05in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'>CFWV.com Quick Tip </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'>Changing school connections </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Do you have 8th graders that are preparing for the transition to the 9th grade? Give them an extra hand and show them how to change their school connections on their CFWV account. Your students will be ahead of the game and your Pro Center reports for next year will be more accurate.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Students need to:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Log into CFWV.com<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Click on the portfolio tab.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Click on the profile tab.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Click on the basics tab.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In the first block on the bottom of the page, it should say, "My Account is connected to:" Click on "change" and proceed to change your link from the middle school to the high school. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It's as easy as that. Less than five minutes on the computer can save you a huge hassle during the fall semester! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK37></a><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK37"><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #666666 1.0pt;padding:.05in 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.05in'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'>CFWV Best Practices</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.05in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'>CFWV.com Creates Opportunities and Helps Remove Barriers through Mentor Program <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#D96D1A'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>By Elizabeth Manuel, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00141wxOXuQsNurV24G702jvu8ZmMungmXKUnTea0DMHSf73UFX4g9HmkLAE8aQd0Ii5FMoh0Io8L_yAZCiBFDAN2sJ0HT1tzoeILfWa9HkCzU=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#BB5815'>West Virginia GEAR UP</span></a> Regional Coordinator</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The College Foundation of West Virginia has helped to open doors for a West Virginia program. West Virginia GEAR UP launched a mentor program that reaches far beyond the classroom walls. Nearly 450 high school students participated in the program this reporting year alone - a number that continues to climb. Currently, the program is implemented in 14 high schools in West Virginia; schools that represent the southern, southwestern and central regions of the state.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The program itself was designed to encourage students to persevere through the challenges of high school, take personal responsibility, improve self-confidence and increase career awareness. With the vast range of resources available through CFWV.com, the web portal has helped diminish barriers and maximize opportunities for students participating in the program. </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>As with most mentor programs, students discuss important issues such as taking responsibility and the many social challenges facing them today. However, this program has taken it a step further, as they now use CFWV.com as a platform to discuss education beyond high school. Conversations revolve around hands-on activities that allow mentors and students to navigate and explore resources available through the site. </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>What began as an exploration and career discovery activity has now become so much more thanks to CFWV.com. Discussion centered on higher education has become part of the norm and a college-going culture has been recognized among their groups. Dialogues are now centered on life beyond high school - a life that includes some form of postsecondary education. </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK16></a><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK16"><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #666666 1.0pt;padding:.05in 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.05in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'>CFWV Workshops and Presentations</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <br><br>The College Foundation of West Virginia offers workshops designed to help educators integrate college and career planning activities and utilize CFWV.com's best practices and tools in the K-12 classroom. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>During the trainings, West Virginia educators learn how to utilize the free resource, CFWV.com, and to guide students and parents through career and scholastic exploration and financial literacy components associated with attending college. Students and parents can utilize any of the site's many tools to help them as they are preparing for postsecondary education. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>To view a list of scheduled trainings, visit CFWV.com and click the "trainings" tab toward the bottom of the home page. If none of the scheduled dates work for you, please email Heather McChesney at <a href="mailto:HMcChesney@hepc.wvnet.edu" target="_blank"><span style='color:#BB5815'>HMcChesney@hepc.wvnet.edu</span></a> to discuss other options. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>If you know of a company, organization, or community group that would like to learn more about the College Foundation of West Virginia and other statewide college access and student success initiatives, please contact Heather McChesney at <a href="mailto:HMcChesney@hepc.wvnet.edu" target="_blank"><span style='color:#BB5815'>HMcChesney@hepc.wvnet.edu</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK38></a><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK38"><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #666666 1.0pt;padding:.05in 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.05in'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815;letter-spacing:-.6pt'>The Five Year Plan and CFWV.com</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br><b><br></b></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>School counselors, help your students plan their present and future academic schedule by using CFWV's Plan of Study to complete their Five Year Plans. The Plan of Study is easy to manipulate and helps students accept personal and academic accountability, while keeping their grades and future class schedules organized. The Plan of Study is stored in each student's personal portfolio found on CFWV.com. In addition, it is printer friendly with a place for parents/guardian review and signature. For more information on how to use the Plan of Study with your students, visit CFWV, and watch the 45 minute, </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00141wxOXuQsNs1ElOM669x2lDJkEm-EAl_EycCEIraZzWfBDrRijKCKipWB1oalgGFhv0NlinqAqAM5NZTK6GWVvwwlignUMLPEE_F5Ookl6ZITfHgE5CJrKSOn7kVKUAdX_HZR_5qbZVX9Hlcs0WAYYyx0OhUtYxWPLf8gW9FRgk4ALUxgUDkNYUchuGRqpr1Ut6sfDmNFKA27Rhxa6-SrgamAGGW1ncH1pBw9VMEYR0=" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#BB5815'>pre-recorded webinar</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>. The Plan of Study Webinar can be found under the Resource Tab at the bottom of the CFWV Home Page or click on the link </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00141wxOXuQsNvOduQ02L2eB9feTXAGEhFhatLp4s7JTvqMK_1YiaswnsSnRNBKvvVCh_IZ1Wr_XYymD_gZ6xqBkmT7G2IrK1hwmfmso0-omEij9LPkk7ZJCaYxEoaEDVZVVTLtQjnjmBM54knZ3wkEmKR5xDYwrTf9" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#BB5815'>here</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>. </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK33></a><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK33"><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #666666 1.0pt;padding:.05in 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.05in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.05in'><strong><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#8C8813'>Statewide News</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00141wxOXuQsNtNBHWQYEIdW-Kgaj5xSMGSGo9-mg0CgM47qIIleEUa5PguekFAIgL9KzcPS8daVfBxY0Z0rD-BwMUqNhjLGjcwRvD7WH3JUQTCUurUSQx07FCQ8TGcqLIFRMzKzAxm4jq8r48xY1x_s-Vyg2GnqlkOd7WyJsDLq5-S8f04cXyY6t1oDhpKm2fW7D-MHMys7R-2zVeTsV52gYbdQc046DdTFzyYbRXDm5JKxA8UtD2jmE4aUzzOrOhe" target="_blank"><span style='color:#BB5815;text-decoration:none'>Ne</span></a>w Science Center Blasts Off at West Virginia University</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'>NASA-themed lab is designed to encourage youth interest in science careers</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Contact: Dedriell Taylor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>SEMAA Site Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>West Virginia State University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>304.380.2551<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:dtaylor11@wvstateu.edu">dtaylor11@wvstateu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Institute, WV - Kids in grades K-12 are invited to blast off into the science and technology fields with the NASA Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) at West Virginia State University. The program launched at WVSU last year and is celebrating its permanent Beckley location, called the Aerospace Educational Laboratory, with a grand opening on Tuesday, April 24, from 4-6 p.m.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>NASA SEMAA is an innovative national project designed to increase participation and retention of underrepresented youths in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program is offered free for interested youths via day-camp scenarios throughout the year.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00141wxOXuQsNtNBHWQYEIdW-Kgaj5xSMGSGo9-mg0CgM47qIIleEUa5PguekFAIgL9KzcPS8daVfBxY0Z0rD-BwMUqNhjLGjcwRvD7WH3JUQTCUurUSQx07FCQ8TGcqLIFRMzKzAxm4jq8r48xY1x_s-Vyg2GnqlkOd7WyJsDLq5-S8f04cXyY6t1oDhpKm2fW7D-MHMys7R-2zVeTsV52gYbdQc046DdTFzyYbRXDm5JKxA8UtD2jmE4aUzzOrOhe" target="_blank"><span style='color:#D96D1A;text-decoration:none'>Learn more...</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK35></a><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK35"><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #666666 1.0pt;padding:.05in 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'>Shepherd to host bullying workshop May 19</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#D96D1A'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Media Contact: Valerie Owens<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#D96D1A'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Shepherdstown, WV - Shepherd University and the Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education will host a workshop "Bullying Prevention: Making Our Schools a Safe Place to Learn" for middle and secondary educators, administrators, social workers, parents, and the community on Saturday, May 19. </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The workshop will feature nationally known expert Dr. Dorothy Espelage, a professor of child development in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. For the past 18 years, she has conducted research on bullying, homophobic teasing, sexual harassment, and dating violence. Her research has been featured on the Discovery Channel, Good Morning America, PBS specials, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Preregistration is necessary and space is limited. Cost is $114 for teachers (to receive 3 credit graduate-level EDPD credits), $228 for inclusive (6 credit-level EDPD credits), and $40 for others. </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00141wxOXuQsNvJo6s0LJ6Eb5uwSBqeTZhTmMe-_mdhljRGz9it8LVV7cZorXAdOWvguBr6w8ZALEQroow69ctGS-f_-mQSRAGnxiA5h1Czj3wZADwVpmXUWSztgDVgdugeUkK1UZ569MlLVxTALUHkWQ==" target="_blank"><span style='color:#BB5815;text-decoration:none'>Learn more...</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK36></a><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK36"><tr><td style='padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#BB5815'>WVU Extension Service, State Legislature effort addresses cyber-bullying</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CONTACT: Cassie Waugh</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>304-293-8735 (office); 304-376-1829 (cell); <a href="mailto:Cassie.waugh@mail.wvu.edu">Cassie.waugh@mail.wvu.edu</a></span> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Morgantown, WV - West Virginia University Extension Service<span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, in partnership with the West Virginia Legislature, will launch a new educational curriculum and campaign this fall to prevent cyberbullying. The campaign, known as "iRespect," will be introduced to schools throughout the state.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Community members can now vote for their favorite graphic image for the campaign by visiting <a href="http://www.ext.wvu.edu">www.ext.wvu.edu</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The research-based curriculum is being developed by WVU Extension Service 4-H Youth Development specialists. The curriculum will then be tested with youth focus groups throughout the state.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The statistics are startling. According to an Anti-Safe Survey, four out of every ten youths are bullied online each day.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In April 2011, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed Senate Bill 213. The bill made it unlawful for a person to harass or abuse another person via a computer, mobile phone, PDA or other electronic communication device.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00141wxOXuQsNv-hBtbuTwrNsxYHakLrauu2g5d9N1k3yBBbjE1bLSQnU8GoaEpby5FRjf0SsiHuxI49TlXd59IFz8E_tvkg2o7IGwUVFostv2sNMX1sNNrnNoz2w00IDU3BOhXEgr19iTz47MkuCAkpzufCWgtUfbL9090xBCQkQYjx0mxq6takztobNcFeczRiczDOYehWyWAfVPF-d0SjnJTWPmvCkqB" target="_blank"><span style='color:#BB5815;text-decoration:none'>Learn more...</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK39></a><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK39"><tr><td style='padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.05in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Generation West Virginia Launches Statewide Conversation on the Future of West Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>Charleston, WV - Generation West Virginia launched its strategic action plan aiming to unite more than 600,000 young people that live, work and play in the Mountain State. 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