1996

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WEEK OF

Manis Receives Education.Fellowship

EPFP is an in-service leader– ship program that operates in 14 sites across the country. Fellows are mid-career professionals who work full-time in education; health and human science; public, private and non-profit sectors; business; and commun– ity settings. Every year, groups of 20-30 individuals are selected to participate as Fellows at each of the program sites. There are currently over 4,000 alumni nationwide. Through a series of semi– monthly, on-site training activi– ties (20-25 per year) - including seminars, site visits, skill deve– lopment workshops, interactive and experiential activities, and individual and/or group pro– jects - Fellows are given oppor– tunities to explain individual leadership development, state and national policy and critical social issues, and their connec– tedness. Throughout the prog– ram year, Fellows relate their new learning to their individual jobs and workplaces.

Nancy Harris Nancy Harris, director of the Associate Degree Nursing Prog– ram at East Central Community College in Decatur, has been named a "Fellow" by the Miss. Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) for the 1996 inaugural year. By receiving this honor, the Philadelphia resident will have an opportunity to continue her professional growth, develop a national network and become more involved regarding state ;and federal policy processors.

Harris has served as ADN director since 1993. The College graduated its first class of ADN graduates in May, 1996.

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