Unveiling at The Crow's Nest, January 4, 2023:

Unveiling at The Crow's Nest, January 4, 2023:

Park University Secures Major Grant for Healthcare Education Program

Park University has received a significant boost in its mission to provide accessible education and training for adult learners aiming to enter high-demand healthcare careers. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) awarded the university a $999,508 grant as part of the Private MoExcels programme, funded via the American Rescue Plan Act.

The grant will be used to establish or expand education and training programmes at Park University, with a focus on creating pathways for adult learners to transition into critical healthcare occupations. This initiative supports Missouri's broader effort to address economic and public health challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic disruption.

The Private MoExcels grant program extends funding previously allocated to public institutions, now including accredited private, non-profit colleges like Park University, to develop employer-driven education and training initiatives. These programmes prioritise occupations that are in high demand, especially those related to pandemic response and evolving healthcare needs, addressing workforce shortages and economic disparities exacerbated by COVID-19.

The grant supports program expansion to increase access and opportunities for adult learners moving into these vital career paths. The funds will be used to scale up Park University's new certified medical assistant program, support research and development, outreach and recruitment efforts, student support services, professional and curriculum development, and facilities and equipment.

Park University Achievements and Upcoming Events

In other news, Park University's Parkville (Mo.) Campus women's volleyball team concluded a successful season at the NAIA National Championships in early December. Malaina Hensley, the team's senior outside hitter, was named a first team All-American by the NAIA and as a first team NAIA-American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American on Dec. 9.

Adrian James, Ph.D., associate dean of Park University's College of Management and associate professor of management, participated in a 30-minute interview for DannyClinkscale.com on Dec. 16.

The President's Day Holiday will occur on February 20. The Spring Semester / Spring I Term begins on January 9.

The International Center for Music at Park University will host four concerts in a span of five weeks in January and February as part of its 2022-23 season schedule. The International Center for Music Concert: ICM Orchestra will be held on February 17, followed by the International Center for Music Concert: Pianist Claudio Martinez Mehner on February 24. The International Center for Music Concert: ICM String Studios will be held on January 19, and Violinist Ben Sayevich and Pianist Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich will perform on February 9.

Park University's McAfee Memorial Library received a $10,000 grant from U.S. Bank to purchase 150 recently published financial literacy e-books. The library's U.S. Bank Financial Wellness Collection is available to all Park University students, faculty, and staff.

Recognitions and Achievements

Colton Peavler, a Park University student pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration degree, was recognized as part of the University's Salute to Scholars program. Staci Balcaen, adjunct instructor of communication arts, and Josey Jenkins, director of Park University's F.E. Warren Air Force Base (Wyo.) Campus, were both named to the Wyoming Business Report's "30 Under 40" list in December.

ECCO Select, led by Jeanette Prenger, '09, president and founder, and immediate past chair of Park University's Board of Trustees, was ranked No. 4 on Ingram's list of the top area minority-owned businesses, and No. 7 on Ingram's list of top area women-owned businesses, both based on 2021 gross revenue, in the November issue.

Madison Chappell, a junior guard on the Park University Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus women's basketball team, was featured in an article that was published in the Navajo Times on Dec. 22. A story about Jakib Jones, '22, a former member of the Park University Parkville (Mo.) Campus men's soccer team, was published in the Platte County (Mo.) Citizen on Dec. 27.

Community Engagement

Matheus Teles, '21, authored a guest commentary published in The Kansas City Star on Dec. 31 (in print on Jan. 1) on the passing of soccer legend Pelé. The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America honoured Park University's Office of Strategic Communications as its 2022 PR Team of the Year on Dec. 9.

Matt Harris, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, was interviewed for a story that aired on WDAF-TV in Kansas City on Dec. 8. The Park University Valor Medals Review Project, conducted by the University's George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War, was highlighted in a story that appeared in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on Dec. 5.

[1] Source: Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) press release, Dec. 13, 2022.

1. Park University's financial situation has been bolstered by a significant grant aimed at wealth-management and personal-finance, specifically for education and self-development in health care.
2. This grant, from the Private MoExcels program, focuses on debt-management and budgeting for adult learners transitioning into healthcare careers.
3. The grant supports Park University's personal growth and career development, addressing economic and public health challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. The funds will also be used for mindfulness, productivity, and skills-training, scaling up Park University's certified medical assistant program.
5. Online education and job-search resources at the university are also set to benefit from the grant, furthering their goal-setting and lifelong-learning initiatives.
6. Meanwhile, Park University's women's volleyball team, key players, and staff have achieved impressive accolades in sports such as basketball, tennis, and mixed-martial-arts.
7. The university's McAfee Memorial Library has received a grant to purchase financial literacy e-books, enhancing education in personal-finance and debt-management.
8. Recognitions have been bestowed upon Park University students, faculty, and staff, and associated businesses, highlighting their achievements in education, communication arts, and entrepreneurship.
9. Community engagement initiatives have also been successful, with contributions to sports analysis, public relations, and historical research.
10. Park University has hosted several sports-related events and concerts, promoting career development in areas like sports management and music.
11. The university's Club Baseball, Hockey, Golf, and Racing teams might also benefit from this grant, as it encourages innovative thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.
12. By fostering a strong connection between education, career development, and sports, Park University continues to address a wide range of personal and professional growth opportunities.
13. Lastly, as the university moves forward into the new year, it maintains its commitment to providing accessible, quality education for adult learners and supporting their personal and professional growth.

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