elected to National Council for Workforce Education board MSJC vice president

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JACINTO – Joyce

Johnson, vice president of career education, counseling, nursing and allied health at Mt. San Jacinto College, was appointed to serve on the board of directors of the National Council on Workforce Education due to her experience and expertise of career education and workforce development programs.

“This appointment is truly an honor. I’m humbled to have the opportunity to contribute my expertise, skills and passion toward addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by our workforce,” Johnson said.

By serving on the NCWE,

Johnson will contribute to shaping workforce policies and initiatives at a national level. In this role, she will collaborate with other industry leaders, policymakers and experts to address workforce development challenges and promote effective strategies for preparing the workforce for the future. She is one of two leaders on the board representing California community colleges.

Johnson began her professional career as a registered nurse, a profession she continues to practice. She accepted a position at MSJC in 1998. Over the past 25 years, Johnson has made contributions to MSJC’s career education and workforce development programs securing financial support through various grants and developing strategies for successful collaboration, implementation and innovation. Johnson serves on several local and statewide advisory boards promoting student access to higher education and student success. She establishes and maintains strong working relationships with business industry partners and educational entities.

The Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, part of California’s community college system, is a single-college district that serves a 1,700-square- mile area in Riverside County from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula. Campus locations: San Jacinto, Menifee and Temecula. In collaboration with the Beaumont Unified School District, MSJC is housing the Beaumont Middle College High School at the San Gorgonio Pass Campus. MSJC offers courses and programs that satisfy the transfer requirements of four-year colleges and universities, job skill and career training programs, basic skills and English as a second language, online education and continuing education.

Established in 1975 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1995, the National Council on Workforce Education is an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges. Committed to promoting excellence and growth in workforce education, NCWE provides a national forum for administrators and faculty in workforce education, training and basic skills, as well as representatives of business, labor, the military and government, to affect and direct the future role of two-year and other postsecondary institutions in workforce education, training and economic development. Submitted by National Council on Workforce Education.

MCMINNVILLE, OR - Linfield

University congratulates recent graduate Caitlyn Leber of Menifee on earning Dean’s List honors during the spring 2023 semester.

The Dean’s List identifies undergraduate students who have earned a term GPA at least equivalent to a cum laude (at least 3.650 GPA) for a given semester. It is computed following the posting of grades at the end of each semester.

Leber graduated in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in marketing.

Linfield University is an independent, nonprofit university with two physical campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, and an eCampus. Since 1858, Linfield has connected a traditional liberal arts experience with practical education through 57 majors, including wine studies, sport management and nursing. Linfield also offers interdisciplinary master’s programs in business, nursing, education and sports sciences.

For four years running, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named Linfield one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation when it comes to social mobility.

Thirty-seven percent of Linfield students are first-generation college students, and 36% are U.S. students of color. Linfield competes in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference. Learn more at www.linfield.edu.

Submitted by Linfield University.

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.

– As the summer winds down, schools prepare to welcome their students back for the new school year. For most young people, the start of school is an exciting time. It is the opportunity to see their favorite teachers and catch up with friends they haven’t seen as much over the summer.

For some students, however, the beginning of school can cause stress, depression and anxiety.

According to a 2022 article by Scientific American, a child’s risk of suicide increases on school days as compared to the summer. Psychiatrist Dr. Tyler Black, who works at a prominent children’s hospital, said that one of the main stressors that his patients discuss is school.

By using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s WONDER database to find information on pediatric, those 17 years of age or younger, deaths by suicide, Black created a “heat map” of youth suicide. On weekdays and during school months, there is a significant elevation of suicide deaths in children. The suicide rates of children ages 8-17 were documented from 2000-2020.

During school months, the increase in pediatric suicide ranges between 30% and 43%. Academic burden, bullying, discrimination and lack of sleep are only some contributing factors to stress among some students. Black mentions ways to reduce this stress in the article. Some included reducing homework, adding a mental health curriculum, restoring funding for extracurricular activities, ending perfect attendance awards and taking bullying seriously.

It is also paramount for parents and teachers to recognize some of these out-of-character behaviors. Some of these are: abrupt changes in attendance, deteriorating academic performance, lack of interest in things that the child is involved in and sudden changes in appearance.

The Jason Foundation is also a resource for parents and educators. JFI is dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/ youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth. For more information on the Jason Foundation’s programs and materials, visit http://www. jasonfoundation.com. All the programs and materials are free of charge.

Parents who feel their child struggles with depression, anxiety or their mental health can educate themselves by visiting The Jason Foundations Parent Resource Program at https://prp. jasonfoundation.com/.

Submitted by the Jason Foundation.

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University recognized two Temecula students who demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence and achievement and were named to the spring 2023 dean’s list: Alexa Powell and Abigail Trimble. To earn a place on the dean’s list students must have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work.

For nearly 160 years, Bryant University has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares students to be innovative leaders of character in a changing world. The university delivers an integrated business and liberal arts education that inspires students to excel. With approximately 3,700 graduate and undergraduate students from 38 states and 49 countries, Bryant

University is recognized as a leader in international education and regularly receives top rankings from U.S. News and World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes and Barron’s. Visit http://www. Bryant.edu. Submitted by Bryant University.