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CARY, NC -- Cary Family Dental cares about their patients, especially those patients that are teachers. As a way of providing relief to teachers who are dealing with larger class sizes and smaller resources, Cary Family Dental is offering a three-month Educator Rebate Program that will reimburse a qualifying teacher up to $50 for money spent on classroom supplies.

“I think we often take for granted the social and financial burden placed on our teachers,” says Dr. Allan Acton of Cary Family Dental. “In order to provide our children with the highest quality education, teachers work long hours and often take money out of their own pockets in order to buy materials and supplies for their classrooms. This rebate program is our way of recognizing their efforts and thanking them for all they do.”

Due to the potential response to this offer, Cary Family Dental is only able to provide this offer to teachers who are either new or current patients of their practice. Teachers must work in Wake County and have purchased supplies in 2009. Teachers wishing to take advantage of this rebate can download an Educator Rebate Form at http://www.carydental.com/images/teacher_rebate_form.pdf. Cary Family Dental’s Educator Rebate Program is available to the first 100 qualifying teachers and ends on November 30th.

“We hope to open this program up to every teacher in the future since they all deserve this kind of appreciation and financial assistance,” says Dr. Acton. “It would be great if other businesses would adopt a similar program in order to help ensure that all of our teachers, and ultimately our children, are taken care of.”

For more information about the Cary Family Dental Educator Rebate Program, or to become a patient, call (919) 460-6884.

About Cary Family Dental
Cary Family Dental is located near the corner of Kilmayne Drive and Kildaire Farm Road in Cary, NC and provides a trusted tradition of personalized, comfortable, and affordable care. Dr. Allan Acton has trained extensively and offers comprehensive cosmetic and family dental care in Invisalign, veneers, implants, dentures, emergency care, fillings, crowns, root canals and periodontal therapy. Dr. Acton was voted Best Cosmetic Dentist in western Wake County by Cary Magazine in 2008 and 2009. Cary Family Dental serves families in Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Morrisville, and the surrounding areas. For more information, call (919) 460-6884 or visit www.carydental.com.

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MDC Announces Articulation Agreement with Alabama-based Tuskegee University

Miami, Monday, January 12, 2009 - In an effort to open up new opportunities for its students, Miami Dade College (MDC) and Tuskegee University in Alabama have announced an articulation agreement. Tuskegee joins more than 70 universities nationwide and internationally that have established agreements with MDC to provide a seamless path for transferring students.

This includes agreements with the University of Maryland University College, Smith College, the University of Wisconsin, Mount Holyoke College, Fisk University and all the public and many of the private colleges and universities in Florida.

'MDC is a critical step for many students whose educational futures are often uncertain and the opportunities these agreements present are abundant,' said MDC President Dr. Eduardo J. Padron. 'From an academic level, it exemplifies the strong alliance MDC has with institutions worldwide. This partnership also widens the path to higher education for many students. With 90 percent of all jobs demanding a college degree, these agreements are vital to building a highly qualified workforce.'

The agreement with Tuskegee provides assurance that MDC Associate degrees will be accepted in full transfer. Additionally, Tuskegee University will provide scholarships every year to three students transferring from MDC with a 3.5 cumulative GPA. The scholarships will cover full cost of attendance for two years tuition, room and board, and textbooks.

Tuition, room and board for students living on campus for the Fall 2008 semester is approximately $11,045. Students who wish to be considered for the Tuskegee University scholarships must apply for financial assistance.

With its open-door admissions policy, MDC provides accessible, affordable and high-quality education by keeping students' needs at the center of decision-making and creating partnerships within its dynamic, multicultural community. The college's Associate in Arts degree program includes more than 80 areas of concentration and is designed to prepare students for further study at four-year institutions.

The Associate in Science program and numerous short-term career certificate programs prepare students for direct entry into the workforce. MDC is also accredited to offer baccalaureate degree programs in education, public safety management and nursing.

Tuskegee University is a historically black university in Tuskegee, Alabama with a rich academic tradition. It was established in 1881 and its first president was Dr. Booker T. Washington. The University is known for strong programs in the sciences, architecture, business, engineering, and the health areas among others.

'We at Tuskegee University are proud to partner with Miami Dade College to shape the minds of students who are sure to make a beneficial impact on a global society,' said Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, president of Tuskegee University. 'Our administration will work closely with officials at this institution to ensure this initiative is a collaborative, great success.'

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Did You Know?
  • In a 1999 study, it was concluded that, "Distance education is just as effective as traditional education in regards to learner outcomes." (Distance Education at Postsecondary Education Institutions Study, 1998).
  • In 1992, the National Adult Literacy Survey found the following distribution of adults, age 16 and over, in the prose literacy scale: 25% of adults were in Level 1 (lowest level of proficiency); 25-28% in Level 2; 33% in Level 3; 18-21% in Levels 4 and 5 (highest levels of proficiency).
  • The first exclusively distance degree program in the United States was developed by the University of the State of New York in 1970. Ewald B. Nyquist suggested the formation of the Regents External Degree Program sponsored by the university's Board of Regents.
  • 77% of American corporations now use online learning, often blended with traditional teaching styles. In 1995, only 4% of corporations were using online learning