PR2007 Jun 28 MURPHY

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 28 2007

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Leigh Hays 205-391-2310

lhays@sheltonstate.edu

Murphy to Speak to Leadership Academy

Tuscaloosa - Dr. Milady Murphy, founder and director of the Wellness Center at Shelton State Community College, will be a featured lecturer on July 18, 2007 for the Alabama Community College Leadership Academy.

Nationally recognized as a leader in the field of wellness management, Dr. Murphy will present “Stress Management Techniques: The latest research to improve one’s health & reduce stress” to the group.

Established in 2000, The Alabama Community College Leadership Academy is sponsored by The University of Alabama College of Education in cooperation with The Alabama College System and The University of Alabama System. The Academy provides a year-long leadership development program for administrators and faculty members desiring to prepare themselves to take advantage of future senior-level management opportunities in two-year colleges.

The Academy activities begin with a five-day workshop in residence July 16-19, followed by four two-day seminars, which meet on Thursdays and Fridays at host campuses during the year. Using the principles of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), participants work in teams to solve "real-world" problems faced by educational administration practitioners. The Academy features a variety of lectures, seminars, and workshops, and centers on five curricular themes.

For additional information on the Shelton State Community College Wellness Center, contact Dr. Murphy at mmurphy@sheltonstate.edu. Visit http://academy.ua.edu for additional information on the Alabama Community College Leadership Academy.

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