2008-07-03 18:26:44 - Mark Foxall, Deputy Director of the Douglas County Department of Corrections, featurd Keynote Speaker

Kaplan University's Omaha campus held a graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 28, for 109 students. The ceremony took place at 10:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Central at 3321 South 72nd St., Omaha. Mark Foxall, deputy director for the Douglas County Department of Corrections, was the featured keynote speaker for the ceremony.

Student were recognized for earning bachelor's degrees, associate degrees

and diplomas in one of 12 programs in the allied health, nursing, business, information technology, legal studies, criminal justice and interdisciplinary fields. Upon graduation, students may be eligible for entry-level positions in their field of study, many of which are in high demand throughout the state. According to the Long-Term Occupational Projections for Nebraska Statewide, a report by the Nebraska Workforce Development, Labor Market Information, Nebraska Department of Labor, dental assistant positions are expected to increase by 37 percent, medical assisting positions by 39 percent, practical nursing positions by 11.5 percent and paralegal positions by 18 percent from 2004 to 2014.

'We wish our graduates all the best as they venture into their new careers,' said Dr. Sandra Muskopf, president of Kaplan University Omaha campus. 'We are also thankful to all of the spouses, children, family members, significant others and friends who encouraged and supported our graduates throughout their educational journey.'

The Kaplan University Omaha campus is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

About Kaplan Higher Education
Kaplan University's Omaha campus is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves 80,000 students through more than 70 campus-based schools across the United States and in Europe. It also has online programs through Kaplan Virtual Education, Kaplan University and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit www.kucampus.edu.