NLU Winter15Mag

NLU Alumni Magazine

YEARS OF EXPERTISE FROM NCE ADVISORY COUNCIL Founded in 1886, the National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University is one of the oldest and most respected schools of education in the country. Building on a tradition of excellence, NCE takes an active role in the continuing effort to improve the education system in the U.S. by developing new methods of reaching students and equipping those in the teaching profession. Meet the NCE Advisory Council, a team of seasoned, high quality leaders in education, who help achieve NCE’s goals by providing direction and support for NCE programs and initiatives.

THE BEST POSSIBLE TEACHER TRAINING By Nicholas A. Love

Janis Jasper ‘77, B.A. and ‘86 M.Ed., wanted to be a teacher “from the beginning.” Jasper reached for excellence in teaching, and so she wanted the best possible teacher training she could get. Jasper says she found what she was looking for at National Louis

And what’s the piece of advice this veteran teacher has for teachers still working in the trenches? Model appropriate behavior to students, but don’t hold a grudge when they don’t live up to expectations. “They’ll change and you just have to have faith that they will.” Jasper is recently retired from teaching, but didn’t retire from helping future teachers. She recently joined the NCE Advisory Council at NLU, giving back to the program that set her on the track to success.

(National College of Education at the time). NLU set her on a course that directed her for the rest of her career.

You’ve felt the support here at NLU as you worked toward your degree and developed the skills needed to advance in your career. Now you can share this transformative experience. And with the Alumni Choice Scholarship, your eligible referral can receive up to 10% off his or her total tuition for any degree program.

Refer a friend or family member to NLU and help them take the next step in attaining their own goals. Visit nl.edu/alumsrefer today to get started

The Alumni Choice Scholarship is only open to first-time undergraduate and graduate students and not open to currently enrolled students. Recipients must meet all eligibility requirements, which can be found at nl.edu/ACS.