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Marymount California University wraps first continuing education offering in county
LUCERNE, Calif. – As it prepares to open its doors this fall to its first group of undergraduate and graduate students, Marymount California University’s Lakeside Campus is already busy offering educational opportunities for community members.
The campus concluded its first continuing education course April 21. The course, “Fundamentals of Speech,” focused on communication skills, public speaking, organization of ideas, critical thinking, and audience adaptability.
The students met off-site as construction continues at the new campus, the former Lucerne Hotel. Graduates of the course were excited and pleased to have been part of the “pioneering class” of the new Lakeside Campus, made possible by a partnership between the county of Lake and Marymount California University.
“I believe the subject matter was very appropriate to my work duties, especially in regard to presenting Compliance and Quality Improvement information, both at the departmental level and when representing the County at regional and state meetings,” said Marta Ford, senior staff services analyst, compliance and quality improvement coordinator for the Lake County Behavioral Health Department.
Sandy Davis, an employee with the Lake County Department of Social Services, also attended the class.
“I feel truly honored to have been one of the first to attend Marymount California University. It far exceeded my expectations,” said Davis. “It was an exceptionally positive experience and I cannot thank all of you who pulled this together enough. The vision is commendable. I am excited about the impact that MCU is going to have on Lake County. Being a long time Lake County resident I have to say that this is one of the most exciting milestones in its history since I’ve been here.”
The county and Marymount California University continue to work in partnership towards the realization of the shared vision of creating a first-class educational facility complete with full-spectrum technology, allowing for a myriad of educational and conference capabilities.
Beginning this August Marymount California University’s Lakeside Campus will offer bachelor’s degree completion in business, psychology, and liberal arts (with business and psychology emphases) as well as master’s degree programs in community psychology, leadership and global development, and business (MBA).
Students expressed their appreciation for the opportunity and the instruction of Jerry Stuefloeten. Stuefloeten emphasized helping students become effective and caring public speakers.
“He encouraged us and provided us with valuable feedback,” Ford said.
The students concluded their course with a mini-tour of the campus conducted by Executive Director Michelle Scully.
“What a perfect location and building for such a vision,” said Davis. “I can envision the halls bustling with excited students on their journey to higher knowledge. I also envision myself being one of those students. This is such an exceptional opportunity for this county I am in awe, overwhelmed with hope for the future. I will definitely encourage my co-workers, friends, strangers, everyone I have an opportunity to speak with regarding education to attend MCU. It has been a terrific experience.”
Marymount California University will have new offerings beginning in fall 2014 when the inaugural classes of degree-completion students start their fall semester.
For more information on programs and offerings please contact Enrollment Coordinator Sharon Maher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .