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MEAC Accredited Schools
Bastyr University Department of Midwifery
14500 Juanita Drive NE
Kenmore, WA 98028-4966
Mary Yglesia, Midwifery Program Supervisor
Accreditation Period: 04/11 04/15
Originally accredited on 08/08/96
*formerly the Seattle Midwifery School(founded 1978)
*also regionally accredited by NWCCU to offer a Bachelor/ Master of Science in Midwifery.
Bastyr University
Bastyr University, located north of Seattle, Washington, is an accredited, private, non-profit university internationally recognized as a pioneer in natural medicine. Bastyr is the largest university for natural health arts and sciences in the U.S., combining a multidisciplinary curriculum with leading-edge research and clinical training.
Our Vision
As the world's leading academic center for advancing and integrating knowledge in the natural health arts and sciences, Bastyr University will transform the health and well-being of the human community.
Our Mission
We educate future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences. Respecting the healing power of nature and recognizing that body, mind and spirit are intrinsically inseparable, we model an integrated approach to education, research and clinical service.
Program Description
Bastyr University's direct-entry Master of Science in Midwifery program trains students in all aspects of midwifery care, preparing them to greatly improve the quality and breadth of maternity care offered to women and their families. It also qualifies graduates to become state (or provincially) licensed and nationally certified midwives. The rigorous, proven curriculum -- based on the competencies established by the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) and the combined expertise of Bastyr University and the former Seattle Midwifery School -- makes use of state-of-the-art technologies and an extensive network of clinical training sites around the globe.
The program is intended for entry-level midwifery students and is three years in length (11 quarters), culminating in either an articulated Bachelor/Master of Science in Midwifery or simply a Master of Science in Midwifery (depending on entry level of education). Completion of the program qualifies a graduate to sit for examinations to become licensed as a midwife in Washington or other states, registered in Canadian provinces, and nationally certified by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM).
Exceptional Clinical Training
One of the most exciting aspects of midwifery training is working with a preceptor to integrate the skills learned in the classroom. Students in Bastyrs program perform their clinical learning in a variety of clinics, homebirth settings, birth centers and hospitals in North America and overseas. Students must complete clinical rotations at a minimum of two sites. The Department of Midwifery staff works closely with students to place them in optimal clinical training sites.
How Courses are Offered - Low Residency Model
Our distinctive low-residency model uses both online learning and onsite classroom intensives lasting from one to five days each. This hybrid delivery system allows students to remain in their communities and commute to onsite classes at the beautiful Bastyr campus three times each quarter. When not physically on campus, students use the Internet classroom to correspond with classmates and instructors, post discussions, turn in homework and take tests.
The Department of Midwifery is proud of its outstanding academic and clinical adjunct faculty members, many of whom are state, national and international leaders in their area of expertise. Most of the instructors have been teaching with the former Seattle Midwifery School and now bring their years of experience to the Bastyr University classroom and clinical learning environments.
Application Requirements
(online application available each September)
1. University application form
2. Personal statement
3. Resume
4. Official transcripts from all colleges attended
5. Prerequisite completion plan
6. 3 letters of reference (form and letter)
7. $75 application fee
*Priority consideration deadline: February 1
*Please visit the Bastyr website for specific information about prerequisites: http://www.bastyr.edu/education/midwifery/degree/prerequisites.asp
Master of Science in Midwifery (for those who already have a Bachelors degree)
Academic prerequisites (grade of C or better in each): psychology, nutrition, general biology with lab, chemistry with lab, microbiology, college algebra, anatomy and physiology series
Non-academic prerequisites: Doula training, childbirth educator training
Bachelor/ Master of Science in Midwifery (for those who do not yet hold a Bachelors degree)
All of the prerequisites for the Master of Science PLUS English (10 quarter credits), Public Speaking course, 8 credits Natural Science courses, 15 credits social science courses, 15 credits humanities courses, a total of 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits).
Financial Aid
Bastyr University is authorized to offer Federal Financial Student Aid to eligible students. Please visit the Financial Aid Department page for more information: http://www.bastyr.edu/admissions/info/finaid.asp.
Bastyr University Department of Naturopathic Midwifery
14500 Juanita Drive NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 602-3130
Kat Martin, Interim Director
Accreditation Period: 04/09 07/14^ top
Originally accredited on 04/01/04
Birthingway College of Midwifery
12113 SE Foster Road
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 760-3131
Holly Scholles, President
Accreditation Period 10/11 - 10-16
Original pre-accreditation on 8/14/96
*Founded in March 1993^ top
*Accredited by MEAC since August 1996
*Approved by Oregon State to offer Bachelors Degree since March 2001
Birthingway College of Midwifery is a non-profit MEAC accredited school for Direct-Entry Midwives. Students may complete either a 3-year midwifery certificate or choose to transfer in an additional year of general education credits to receive a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM) degree. We also offer training programs and certification in specialized midwifery fields including Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Consultant and Breastfeeding Educator.
Birthingway is located in Southeast Portland, OR. Our campus includes two buildings with classrooms, a kitchen and staff offices. Birthingway has a specialized library open to student and community members located in our main building. Currently, the college does not offer any on-campus housing.
Birthingway Culture
We are a small, relationship-based community. All matriculating students form a cohort at the beginning of their academic career. Each entering cohort is currently capped at 16 students to allow for a deepening of trust amongst students, strengthening of relationships and enrichment of learning.
During the cohort's core day each week, students attend the same core courses, share a lunchtime meal with one another, and have the opportunity to check in during cohort time. Cohort time is a place for announcements, business, birth stories and can be a forum to process issues that are both practical and emotional. Outside of the classroom, our students are involved in school community in many ways: volunteering for student council, participating in committees such as admissions, curriculum and diversity, tabling at midwifery related events and more.
Our small class sizes allow for meaningful interaction between students and faculty. Birthingway's diverse teaching staff has a variety of different professional backgrounds. Our teachers are Midwives, Geneticists, Biologists, Naturopathic Doctors, Herbalists and more.
All students are educated in the biodynamic model of caring for women and families during the childbearing year and beyond. Developed by Birthingway, the biodynamic model is one in which birth is not only a natural part of human life, but a necessary part and one that is intimately connected with what it is to be human. The "bio" in biodynamic reflects the model's grounding in biological processes, while the "dynamic" describes the power of genuine relationships based on trust. Thus biodynamic care is woman-centered and individualized.
Admissions Process
Admission to Birthingway's Midwifery Program is by application. Complete applications must be postmarked no later than the application deadline of October 15th. At this time, Birthingway is not authorized to sponsor student visas for foreign students.
Prospective students are invited to tour the college and observe a class. Birthingway also encourages potential applicants to attend the workshop So, You Want to be a Midwife? which is generally offered at the college in late summer. An information packet, including an application, will also be sent upon request at no charge.
Prerequisites to the midwifery program include:
Anatomy and Physiology Course of at least 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits which covers all of the body systems taken at an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants must have earned a grade of at least 3.0 (B). Courses from some vocational-technical schools may meet this prerequisite. An official transcript must be provided.
Approved Labor Doula Course or Workshop. Labor Doula Certification is not a requirement.
College level expository writing course of at least 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits. Applicants must have received a grade of at least 3.0 (B). Creative writing will not be accepted as a prerequisite.
In addition to the written application, the admissions process also includes a personal interview with the Admissions Committee. Attendance at our annual Meet and Greet reception held on the third Friday in November is also highly encouraged, as this is an opportunity for the applicant to meet current students and staff.
The application includes a non-refundable fee of $50; a one-time non-refundable enrollment fee of $150 is required upon initial enrollment.
Birthingway College of Midwifery strives to foster an environment of diversity and acceptance. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic identity, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
Academic Year
Birthingway�s academic year currently is defined as 24 semester credit hours and 40 weeks. We begin our academic year in the spring and have three terms (spring, fall, winter). Beginning with the 2010-11 academic year, Birthingway will define the academic year as 36 quarter credit hours and 36 weeks, but will continue to offer three terms that begin in the spring.
Students following the recommended course sequence can expect to finish the Midwifery Program in three years; however, Birthingway�s program is flexible, allowing students to individualize their educational path. Most students take longer than three years to complete the midwifery program for reasons such as less than full-time attendance, the availability of a desired preceptor site and personal life events.
Birthingway College of Midwifery�s midwifery program includes three components:
Core courses (on site)
Supplemental and Elective courses (on site)
Clinical Training with an approved preceptor (off site)
Clinical Training Overview
Before beginning clinical training with a preceptor, students attend the Clinical Training Workshop which is offered every year during winter term. This workshop covers the clinical training process, reviews client care, clinical credit documentation and the skills assessment checklist and includes a student panel to discuss the lifestyle of a student in their preceptorship.
Birthingway assists students in locating an appropriate midwifery practice. However, because each preceptor/student relationship unique, Birthingway does not assign students to a specific preceptor site, nor do we require preceptors to work with specific students. Students who wish to have Birthingway�s assistance completes a preceptorship questionnaire. Birthingway forwards all questionnaires on file to midwives seeking a student and encourages them to contact the students in a timely manner. This is done for all students in a fair and impartial manner.
Students must spend a minimum of twelve months training with an approved preceptor.
Financial Aid
Birthingway is authorized to offer Federal Financial Student Aid (Title IV Funds) to eligible students admitted to the midwifery program. We currently participate in the following federal aid programs:
*Federal Pell Grant
*Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
*Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
*Federal Work-Study (FWS)
*Direct Loan (including subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans, and PLUS loans)
The college also participate in the state-run Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) program. In addition, Birthingway is listed as an eligible training provider with the Oregon Department of Workforce Development. As a Title IV school, we are authorized to accept payment through Americorps as long as the student submits a valid Voucher and Payment Request Form. We are approved by the Oregon State Department of Education to train veterans.
To apply for Federal Student Aid, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This may be done online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You do not have to be admitted to Birthingway before submitting the FAFSA; however, awards will only be made to students accepted into the midwifery program.
Birthwise Midwifery School
24 S. High St.
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-5968
Heidi Fillmore, Director
Accreditation Period: 6/11 - 6/16
Originally pre-accredited on 12/01/98
*Founded 1994^ top
*Accredited by MEAC in 1999
Birthwise Midwifery School a comprehensive training program for Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs). Birthwise is accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council, licensed by the State of Maine Department of Education, recognized by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service for acceptance of international students, and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV funding. Our mission is to provide quality, holistic, and comprehensive training for direct entry midwives.
The Birthwise curriculum follows the core competency document designed by the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) as the standard body of knowledge necessary for the entry level direct-entry midwife. Beyond these core competencies, Birthwise offers additional instruction in Well Woman Care, Pharmacology, Botanicals, Homeopathy, Doula Care, Childbirth Preparation Classes, Research and other skill-enhancing areas of study. Birthwise employs midwives as faculty members from a full spectrum of backgrounds, training and orientation, from CNMs to apprentice-trained midwives. This is done intentionally to expose students to a spectrum of possibilities for their own futures as midwives. We encourage students to find their place among the possible midwifery styles. Birthwise serves aspiring direct-entry midwives who want a more structured and streamlined academic course than self- study can provide, who want to learn the art of midwifery from a traditional point of view, who learn best in a community of learners, who want to experience many and diverse teachers, who like an intimate learning environment where individual attention is available, and who desire an interactive and personal classroom environment.
Program Overview
Birthwise offers two arrangements of its curriculum to meet the needs of our diverse student body: the Campus-based program and the Community-based program. Both programs are MEAC accredited, offer the same curriculum, and prepare students to sit for the national certification exam to become Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs).
Our Campus-based program begins each September and meets 2-3 days per week. Students begin local clinical rotations in their second and third semester. During the fourth semester, students begin transitioning into their full time preceptorship by attending 8 weeks of classes at Birthwise and then moving on to their preceptorship where the bulk of the student's clinical experience will be obtained. Students do not attend classes at Birthwise during the preceptorship. Application deadline for the Campus-based program is April 1.
The Community-based program starts in June every other year. It is designed for those who do not want to relocate to Maine. The program consists of ten 2-week intensive academic sessions in Bridgton, Maine, alternated with longer periods of clinical work with a midwife from the students home community. This is followed by an additional year of preceptorship. Application deadline for the Community-based program is March 1.
Florida School of Traditional Midwifery
810 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 338-0766 Fax: (352) 338-2013
Denise Taylor, Executive Director
Accreditation Period: 10/09 - 12/14
Originally accredited on 04/01/00
Founded in 1993
Program Description
FSTM is a direct-entry midwifery program that qualifies students for the widely recognized CPM credential as well as licensure in the state of Florida. Our program is designed to prepare students for independent practice in maternity care in an out-of-hospital setting. We are a pure residency program, meaning all classes except for clinical experience take place in Gainesville where students have the opportunity to interact, face-to-face, with their classmates, instructors and school staff. We have been in operation as a school for over 15 years, and our NARM pass rate is 100%.
Program Information
FSTM offers two programs. By far our most popular is the Direct-Entry Midwifery Program. The Midwifery program is designed to prepare the student to practice as a Florida Licensed Midwife. The credential earned is a Diploma, not a degree, and graduates of this program are also eligible to become Certified Professional Midwives through NARM (North American Registry of Midwives).
The Licensure by Endorsement program is a prelicensure course for midwives certified to practice in other states, CNMs, and midwives from other countries who wish to become Florida Licensed Midwives. Prior to enrollment at the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery, applicants must apply to have their education evaluated by the Council of Licensed Midwifery. Once this evaluation has been completed, applicants must submit their letter of approval from the Council with their FSTM application and admission materials. Further information on the evaluation process can be found at the Council website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/midwifery/index.html. Click on the link for apply for a license, then applications and forms and choose the 4-month prelicensure option.
How Courses are Offered
FSTM is an on-site only program. We offer our classes here in Gainesville, which are scheduled in 2-3 full, consecutive days per week for the convenience of our commuting students. About 75% of our student body commutes 1-4 hours for school; those students drive to Gainesville for class, spend the night and the days between, and spend the remainder of their week in their home communities.
Our program is structured as a full-time, sequential curriculum. This means that with some exceptions, students attend full-time, and must complete the curriculum in the order it appears. The material covered in each semester builds on the one before, and because classes are offered only at certain times of the year, students must take advantage of them when they are offered.
The Direct-Entry Midwifery Program is set up as a three year program, with three terms per year. Students will take 6-13 semester credits per term, as dictated by the curriculum. Academic and clinical experience are obtained concurrently, with the bulk of academic material front-loaded in the program, and the greatest clinical experience occurring in the last year.
Clinical training
Students are placed in a variety of preceptor sites throughout the course of their training. Our clinical sites include birth center and homebirth practices, as well as doula practices, gyn clinics, STD clinics, doctors offices and hospitals. While students can only receive management credit while in a low volume setting (usually out-of-hospital), we feel that it is very important for students to get a wide range of clinical experiences in diverse settings. Therefore, students will get the majority of their training with out-of-hospital midwifery practices, but will experience other settings as well. Initial clinical placement occurs in the second term of the program.
Preceptorships are arranged by the Clinical Director of the school. In the state of Florida it is the schools responsibility to set up clinical placements for students, and all preceptors must be licensed to practice in Florida. We do, however, welcome students suggestions and connections when it comes to preceptor sites.
Our Faculty consists of Florida Licensed Midwives, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Lactation Consultants, and other experts in their chosen fields. All core classes and practicum are taught by Licensed Midwives, and Newborn is taught by a Pediatric Nurse or Nurse Practitioner. All other courses are taught by Licensed Midwives, or other professionals with the educational credentials and experience to qualify them for instructing midwifery students. Each of our faculty is committed to our goals of training direct-entry midwives to be safe and effective clinicians.
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the Fall semester start is May 1, and for Spring semester start is October 1. Students with special considerations (i.e. returning students or transfer students) should inquire with the office for deadlines. Any other information about deadlines can be obtained from our website.
Program prerequisites for the Direct-Entry program and the Midwife Assistant program are as follows:
Be 18 years of age or older
Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent (such as a GED)
Have taken and received a passing grade in three (3) college level credits each of Math and English (in other words, a college level Math class worth 3 credits and English class worth 3 credits)
OR pass the College Level Equivalent Proficiency (CLEP) with scores of 50 or higher in College Mathematics and College Composition.
Doula training within the last two (2) years or current doula certification (DONA, CAPPA, ICEA, please inquire for other accepted training programs).
Childbirth Educator training within the last two (2) years or current Childbirth Educator certification (ICEA, Lamaze, FOCEP, Birthing from Within, CAPPA, Bradley, please inquire for other accepted training programs).
Describe tuition and fees (All prices subject to change)
Standard Fees
*Application Fee $75.00
*Advanced Standing Fee $15.00 per credit
*Enrollment Fee $200.00
Direct-Entry Midwifery Program
*Cost per credit is $279.00. Total 3-year cost is $25,389.00 (91 credits) (2011)
Licensure by Endorsement Program
*Cost per credit is $279.00. Total 4-Month LBE Program is $4,185.00 (15 credits) (2011)
*Books/Materials throughout Three-Year Program $5,500.00
Financial Aid Available
Title IV financial aid is available for students who qualify. FSTM students may also be eligible for Florida Works or WIA (Title I), the Veterans Administration funding, Vocational Rehabilitation, Bright Futures, Florida Prepaid, and other grants, scholarships, and loans. Please contact our Financial Aid Coordinator for further information.
Academic Schedule
FSTM operates on a traditional academic calendar, with three terms per year. Fall, Spring, and Summer terms run on the typical college schedule, and there is one week of break during each term. Fall runs from late August through December with a break at Thanksgiving. Spring runs from early January to the end of April with a week at Spring Break. Summer term runs from mid-May through the beginning of August, with a break at the Fourth of July. Between terms are 2-3 weeks free of scheduled classes, although most Juniors and Seniors are on call for most of those periods.
Students are responsible for finding their own housing while in school. For those students who relocate or already live in Gainesville, there is a wealth of student housing available, in the form of rental apartments, houses, or condos. Those students who commute to Gainesville live in their own homes.
Students who plan to relocate from out of state should contact FSTM to discuss potential clinical sites, as we have preceptors all over the state of Florida, and students may benefit from relocating to another location besides Gainesville.
Maternidad La Luz
1308 Magoffin Ave.
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 532-5895 Fax: (915) 532-7127
Judith Lane
Accreditation Period: 5/10 - 9/15^ top
Originally accredited on 11/11/95
Midwives College of Utah
(Formerly Utah College of Midwifery)
1174 E. Graystone Way, STE 2
Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2671
(866) 680-2756 Fax (866) 207-2024
Kristi Ridd-Young, Director
Accreditation Period: 7/09 - 7/14
Originally Accredited: 08/08/96
Founding Date: 1980
Program Description
MCU affirms that traditional midwives fill an important and unique position within the health care spectrum. Traditional midwifery care emphasizes facilitation and enhancement of natural processes throughout all aspects of pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and well-woman care. It considers emotional and spiritual factors as it utilizes a variety of methods, techniques, modalities and technologies. MCU believes that excellent core midwifery training must be accompanied by entrepreneurial business and life development skills in order to create a holistic midwifery education. MCU provides curriculum in all of these areas, MCU's mission is to build midwives of technical expertise, professional excellence and personal greatness.
Course Delivery
The Midwives College of Utah offers a unique distance education program that allows students to complete the academic portion of their degree at their own pace and schedule, and without having to travel to a campus location. This is done through a customized website built especially for MCU faculty and students that allows interactive learning, assignment submission and on-line chat sessions.
Clinical Training & Preceptorships
Students most often complete the hands-on clinical portion of their program while working with an approved preceptor (midwife) in their local area. MCU supports students in developing and maintaining relationships with possible preceptors and provides opportunities for students who do not have a local midwife to work with. We have an affiliate relationship with an apprenticeship program in Utah which provides the opportunity for students to gain experience in both the home and birth center settings under the tutelage of several outstanding midwives. Student conferences are held three times a year for students who wish to obtain clinical training while on-site at MCU.
Program Structure
Semesters begin in January, May and September. Our central office is located in Salt Lake City, with classroom space available for student conferences.
Application Deadlines
January semester deadline is mid-November
May semester deadline is mid-March
September semester deadline is mid-July
Academic Prerequisites
*High school diploma for associate degree
*At least 24.5 credits of secondary education or life experience education for bachelor degree transfer credit.
*Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (can be obtained from MCU) to complete Master of Science in Midwifery.
Application Requirements Include
*Two letters of reference
*Completion of application essay questions
*Completion of official interview
Foreign Applicants
Native speaker of English or score of 500 on TOFEL
The current MCU tuition rate is $250 per academic credit and $150 per clinical credit.
Financial Aid
We do not offer government financial aide because we are not a Title IV funded school. We do have a monthly payment plan that allows students to pay tuition in monthly installments.
If a student chooses to participate in clinical programs in Utah, housing is available.
National College of Midwifery
#209 State Road 240
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-8914 Fax: (575) 758-0302
Jenny West, Acting President
National College of Midwifery
Accreditation Period: 07/09 - 07/14
Originally accredited on 03/24/01
*Founded in 1985^ top
*Accredited by MEAC in 2001
Program Descriptions
The National College of Midwifery is a college without walls supporting the apprenticeship model of midwifery education. In the Associate of Science in Midwifery (ASM) program, Direct Entry Midwifery students earn a degree and are prepared to sit for state or national licensing/certification. The program is flexible enough to suit most educational settings, supplies an accredited comprehensive academic and clinical curriculum to ensure the education of a competent, confident midwife. Our program is adult-learner centered, self-paced, allows students to study in their own community or to travel, and is affordable. The National College of Midwifery also offers advanced degrees in Midwifery with our Bachelors, Masters, and PhD programs.
Associate of Science in Midwifery (ASM)
Our entry-level midwifery program, 1-5 years, Apprenticeship-based. Includes academic and clinical training. Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED. Results in ASM Degree upon passing of external midwifery licensing or certifying exam such as the NARM or state-licensing exam.
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM)
1-5 years, Post Midwifery-Licensure/Certification Research-based. Elements: Academic courses, Research Project, Requires at least 1 year of experience beyond first certification or licensure, including at least 10 births. Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED and Midwifery Certification / Licensure / ASM.
Master of Science in Midwifery (MSM)
1-5 years, Post Midwifery-Licensure/Certification Research-based. Elements: Academic Courses and Published Research Project. Requires submission of 100 MANA Statistics Births. Prerequisites: Bachelors-level degree in any subject and Midwifery Certification / Licensure / ASM degree.
PhD in Midwifery
1-5 years, Post Midwifery-Licensure/Certification Research-based. Elements: Academic Courses and Research Project with Dissertation. Prerequisites: Masters-level degree in any subject and Midwifery Certification / Licensure / ASM degree
Course Delivery
All students are provided with course syllabi and work directly with their preceptor(s) to complete the requirements.
Clinical Training
Students work directly with their preceptors in clinical settings of their choice.
As with a traditional apprenticeship, students find their own preceptors.
Program Structure
Students of The National College of Midwifery work at their own pace, and submit completed coursework at the end of each trimester.
The National College of Midwiferys school year is divided into three trimesters. At the end of each trimester, students and preceptors send in an evaluation, completed coursework grades, and clinical records forms.
Application Deadlines
The National College of Midwifery has an open enrollment.
Academic Prerequisites
All students must have either a high school diploma or a GED Certification. Students in our BSM, MSM and PhD programs must provide proof of current midwifery licensure /certification and appropriate academic achievements.
Foreign Students
The National College of Midwifery accepts all students who meet our enrollment qualifications. Since students study in their own community, there are no travel requirements or visas needed.
Tuition Costs
The National College of Midwifery charges a $100 non-refundable application fee. Our administrative fee of $4,900 is payable at time of enrollment.
Students pay their preceptors directly.
The National College of Midwifery students work at their own pace and submit completed coursework at the end of each trimester. (Jan May, June Aug, Sept Dec.)
National Midwifery Institute
P. O. Box 128
Bristol, VT 05443-0128
(802) 453-3332
Shannon Anton, Administrator and Co-Director
Elizabeth Davis, Co-Director^ top
Accreditation Period: 4/09 - 9/13
Originally pre-accredited on 03/16/02
Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery
4135 54th Place
San Diego, CA 92105
Marla Hicks
Marla Hicks and Gerri Ryan Co-Directors
Accreditation period 10/25/12 - 10/25/16
*Founded November 23, 2004^ top
*Accredited by MEAC in 2009
Program Description
Nizhoni is a Navajo word which conveys the spirit and practice of �the beauty way� as experienced and expressed through living in balance and harmony with the world. As midwives and students we seek that balance as we honor both our valued birthing traditions and contemporary midwifery and medical knowledge. Graduates of the Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery are prepared to function as primary care providers for women throughout the childbearing cycle. As midwives, we bring harmony and balance to the work of labor and assist each woman to discover the transformative nature and experience of giving birth. As an institution providing midwifery education, we create and foster a strong commitment to excellence in midwifery practice in any given place or circumstance, honoring the practice of nizhoni.
Diploma in Holistic Midwifery Studies
Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery offers coursework leading to a diploma in Holistic Midwifery Studies. The program consists of 37 modules with provision for an Integration Phase for completion of clinical midwifery skills following completion of the didactic program. Nizhoni offers clinical experience through approved preceptors so that students may obtain formal midwifery education while preserving the advantages of the midwifery preceptorship model. By combining independent and group study, online discussion and classroom training with supervised clinical experience, midwifery students develop the necessary knowledge and skills essential for safe, entry-level midwifery practice. The format allows the student to integrate midwifery theory with practice and develop the analytical skills that provide the foundation for clinical problem-solving. Course objectives are met through guided study, discussion, practice of clinical skills, and the use of multi-media materials and computer-based education. Learning activities are evidence-based and oriented toward the synthesis of didactic information with midwifery practice. Each student develops an individualized set of midwifery practice guidelines based on information gained from personal study and observation of clinical methodology during preceptorships
Courses Delivery
Courses are residential (on site).
Clinical Training & Preceptorships
At this time clinical training is offered primarily in homebirth practices. Students receive clinical experience in the full range of well-woman and maternal-newborn care. With the advent of new freestanding birth centers opening in San Diego County, it is anticipated that Nizhoni students will also obtain clinical experience in these settings.
All preceptors must meet the qualifications specified by the North American Registry of Midwives, the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council and Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery. Nizhoni has several clinical faculty members who have been approved according to these standards. Students may also request other qualified preceptors.
Program Structure
The program consists of 37 modules, each designed to be completed in one month. Students in each midwifery class move through their program as a cohort.
The educational program is generally considered full-time once students begin their preceptorship training.
Facility Description
Nizhoni has the use of a modern, well-appointed classroom site at the William Herrick Community Health Library in La Mesa, California. The school has applied to MEAC for approval of a new classroom site at the Osteopathic Center for Children and Families in San Diego. This is a spacious, world-renown facility for the osteopathic treatment of children. On-site clinical experience will be available at the San Diego classroom.
Application Deadline
The deadline for application is two months prior to the start date of the new class.
Academic Prerequisites
To be considered for admission, students must submit the following items prior to application deadlines:
*High school graduation or the equivalent.
*Official transcripts from any post-secondary programs attended. The transcripts should be sent directly from the school or program to the Administrative Office of Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery.
*Personal interview (by telephone or in person) with a member of the selection committee.
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Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can't be explained by any underlying medical condition. The fatigue may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest.
The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, although there are many theories — ranging from viral infections to psychological stress. Some experts believe chronic fatigue syndrome might be triggered by a combination of factors.
There's no single test to confirm a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. You may have to undergo a variety of medical tests to rule out other health problems that have similar symptoms. Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome focuses on symptom relief.
Chronic fatigue syndrome has eight official symptoms, plus the central symptom that gives the condition its name:
When to see a doctor
Fatigue can be a symptom of many illnesses, such as infections or psychological disorders. In general, see your doctor if you have persistent or excessive fatigue.
Scientists don't know exactly what causes chronic fatigue syndrome. It may be a combination of factors that affect people who were born with a predisposition for the disorder. Some of the factors that have been studied include:
Factors that may increase your risk of chronic fatigue syndrome include:
Possible complications of chronic fatigue syndrome include:
It can be difficult to absorb all the information provided to you during an appointment, so you might want to arrange for a friend or family member to accompany you. Having two sets of ears at an appointment can be very helpful.
What you can do
Before your appointment, you may want to write a list that includes:
For chronic fatigue syndrome, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time that you don't understand something.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
There's no single test to confirm a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. Because the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can mimic so many other health problems, you may need patience while waiting for a diagnosis. Your doctor must rule out a number of other illnesses before diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome. These may include:
Diagnostic criteria
To meet the diagnostic criteria of chronic fatigue syndrome, you must have unexplained, persistent fatigue for six months or more, along with at least four of the following signs and symptoms:
Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome focuses on symptom relief.
The most effective treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome appears to be a two-pronged approach that combines psychological counseling with a gentle exercise program.
These self-care steps may be helpful:
Many alternative therapies have been promoted for chronic fatigue syndrome. It's difficult to determine whether these therapies actually work, partly because the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome often are linked to mood and can vary from day to day.
Pain associated with chronic fatigue syndrome may be helped by:
The experience of chronic fatigue syndrome varies from person to person. For many people, however, the symptoms are more bothersome early in the course of the illness and then gradually decrease. Emotional support and counseling may help you and your loved ones deal with the uncertainties and restrictions of chronic fatigue syndrome.
You may find it therapeutic to join a support group and meet other people with chronic fatigue syndrome. Support groups aren't for everyone, and you may find that a support group adds to your stress rather than relieving it. Experiment and use your own judgment to determine what's best for you.

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Bears WR Brandon Marshall has reportedly been cleared by police after an investigation into an incident outside a Manhattan nightclub in March.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Marshall's agent, Harvey Steinberg, said New York City police will not bring criminal charges against Marshall, who was alleged to have punched a woman in the face.
Marshall had expressed confidence that he would be cleared of any wrongdoing, and police did not have the evidence to bring charges.
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Preceding her in death were her parents, Marion E. and Susan Tuggle Reed; two daughters; two sisters; and four brothers.
Survivors include her sons, Henry Ellis Bookout and wife, Sara Nell, of Bozeman, Mont. and Randall L. Bookout and wife, June, of Dora; grandchildren, Merlin Sue Bookout Hamilton and her husband, Jim, of Bozeman, Mont., Patricia Watkins Lundgren and her husband, Fred, of Quinton, Calvin C. Bookout and his wife, Brandie, of Clarksville, Tenn., Kristopher L. Bookout and his wife, Deanna, of Cordova, Rita Cottle and her husband, Sam, of Atlanta, Ga., Marlena Bline and her husband, Michael, of Munford, and Charles Grogan Jr. and his wife, Dawn, of Heflin; great-grandchildren, Katrina Hamilton Larson of Bozeman, Mont., Arron Hamilton of Bozeman, Mont., Bryan Lundgren of Quinton, Trinity Marie Bookout of Clarksville, Tenn., Christian Tyler Bookout of Clarksville, Tenn., Zoey Lynn Bookout of Cordova, Zaylie Cheyenne Bookout of Cordova, and Aubrie M. Bookout of Cordova; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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The landmark Manhattan restaurant Tavern on the Green, in Central Park at 67th Street on the Upper West Side, opened its doors in 1934. It has served ever since as an elegant and quintessentially New York destination for tourists and locals alike.
Since 1974, Tavern on the Green has been run by the LeRoy family, which turned the former sheep barn into a wood-paneled showcase for Tiffany glass and bronze statues of big game. But in August 2009, the family lost out in bidding for a new 25-year contract with the city to Dean J. Poll, who runs the Central Park Boathouse.
In September 2009, just before the landmark restaurant was to yield its license to Mr. Poll in December, its owners filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, scrapping plans for a swank outpost in San Francisco.
In a statement, the current license holder, Jennifer Oz LeRoy, chief executive of Tavern, said that the filing was "our only alternative given the current situation," adding that the decision was the result of "two factors — the extreme financial distress brought on by the current financial crisis and the City of New York's decision not to renew our license." An auction in January 2010 at Guerney's will help pay off more than 450 creditors, which includes the city.
The current operators said in October 2009 that they needed an extra three months to move out beyond Dec. 31, 2009, when the current operating license expires or they would have to lay off all of the more than 400 employees during the lucrative Christmas season. Mr. Poll, the future operator, opposed the extension, saying he might then be forced to shut down the restaurant for two years while he undertakes renovation work.
Mr. Poll has said he plans to make a $25 million capital investment in the restaurant — which is near 67th Street and Central Park West — refurbishing the heating and ventilation systems, the kitchens and the plumbing.
The renovations will be conducted in phases, so the restaurant will remain open. Mr. Poll's proposal calls for an outdoor cafe and bike racks. New landscape designs will open up views of the Sheep Meadow, and the Crystal Room, often used for weddings, will be reconceived as a conservatory-style dining space.
Under the current license, which ends Dec. 31, the LeRoy family was required to pay 3.5 percent of the restaurant's gross receipts to the city, though more recent parks department licenses have required restaurant operators to pay more than 10 percent. Mr. Poll's Boathouse pays 16.5 percent. Mr. Poll said there was a tentative agreement for the payments for the Tavern to begin at 5 percent "and go up over time."
Self-described as "the highest-grossing independently owned restaurant in the United States, with annual revenues in excess of $34 million and over half a million visitors a year," Tavern on the Green is set within a collection of lush gardens festooned with Japanese lanterns and twinkling lights. It is a popular venue for weddings and parties.
Though the restaurant is famous for its fantasyland décor of twinkling lights and glitzy mirrors, absolutely none of these items will transfer free to the new license owner. And the city cannot pass along the restaurant's traditional name, "Tavern on the Green," appraised in 2009 at $19 million.
In June 2008, Tavern on the Green agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit filed in the fall of 2007 by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The commission said that the restaurant had "engaged in severe and pervasive" sexual and racial harassment of female, black and Hispanic employees.
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Restaurateurs Bid to Run Tavern on Green
The license to run the Central Park landmark expires in December, but some big culinary names declined to submit proposals.May 19, 2009 nyregionNews
Potential Bidders Tour Tavern on the Green
The deadline for bids to run the restaurant is May 18. The current operators, the LeRoy family, whose license is to expire Dec. 31, are bidding as well.April 15, 2009 nyregionNews
City Takes Bids for Tavern on the Green
If the landmark restaurant changes owners when the restaurant's operating license expires Dec. 31, it may also change names.February 3, 2009 nyregionNews
To Hostess, a Dream Restaurant Was a Nightmare
A refugee from Ethiopia says she found working at Tavern on the Green a place of daily dread where sexual and racial harassment was rife.July 2, 2008 nyregionNews
A Celebrity Steps Back Into the Spotlight
The food at the recently reopened Tavern on the Green does not live up to the setting.
June 25, 2014, Wednesday
A Reinvention by the Sea
Jennifer Oz LeRoy, a veteran of Tavern on the Green and the Russian Tea Room, reinvents herself at Gurney's.
May 29, 2014, Thursday
For de Blasio, Carriage Horse Ban Is No Walk in the Park
The New York City mayor has seemingly avoided Central Park and is struggling to turn public attention toward other issues on his agenda: housing and wages.
April 26, 2014, Saturday
Tavern on the Green Sparkles Again
After two years of restoration, the restaurant is set to reopen as a polished crown jewel in Central Park.
April 16, 2014, Wednesday
Tavern on the Green Accepting Reservations
After two years of renovations, Tavern on the Green in Central Park will open for dinner on April 24.
April 1, 2014, Tuesday
Debate Over Park Eateries Is Older Than Aged Wine
There are more than a dozen restaurants in New York City parks, but a recent fight over one in Union Square Park is only the latest in a decades-old debate.
March 8, 2014, Saturday
Freshly Spruced Up, Historic Tavern on the Green Is Set to Reopen
The historic structure, originally home to Central Park's flock of sheep and later one of New York City's most famous restaurants, has had sweeping renovations since it shut down in 2010.
February 6, 2014, Thursday
Remaking Tavern on the Green, One Fork at a Time
The old restaurant is being resurrected by a couple of Philly guys who are willing to place a big bet. It starts with getting the details right.
October 20, 2013, Sunday
Right Place, Right Tine
Restaurateurs can become obsessed over every ridge, tine and slight variation in curvature of a fork. Can flatware spell success or failure for a restaurant?
October 18, 2013, Friday
The Golden Years of Tavern on the Green
The restaurant's cabaret phase, and other archival photos from this New York institution's colorful past.
October 16, 2013, Wednesday
Tavern on the Block
Chandeliers, paintings, a gilded copper weathervane and other objects that may be auctioned off at the famously opulent restaurant's bankruptcy sale.
Posts from the Diner's Journal blog on the recent Tavern on the Green license transfer and bankruptcy.
Posts from the City Room blog on the recent Tavern on the Green discrimination settlement.
What to Expect in New York in 2013
The Times's Metro reporters forecast what will make news in the city and region in the coming year.
Treasures of the Tavern
Potential bidders are previewing a three-day auction of thousands of items from Tavern on the Green, the landmark restaurant in Central Park.
A Last New Year's Eve Toast for Tavern on the Green
Facing new ownership and perhaps even a new name in 2010, Tavern on the Green was given a festive farewell.
Tavern on the Block
Chandeliers, paintings, a gilded copper weathervane and other objects that may be auctioned off at the famously opulent restaurant's bankruptcy sale.
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A wedding in front of 150 guests in Central Park at Tavern on the Green in a ceremony that combined Christian and Hindu traditions is a grand affair.
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Funeral services will be today, June 4, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Eldridge Church of Christ. Lonnie Ingram, Vance Huton, Neal Myers and Gilbert Behel will officiate.
Burial will be in the Kelley Cemetery.
Tucker was preceded in death by his parents, S.B. Tucker and Winnie Beasley Tucker; and granddaughter, Eugenia Paige Heathcock.
He is survived by his wife, Shelby Tucker; son, Steve Tucker (Marie) of Eldridge; daughters, Tammy Atkins (Randy) of Carbon Hill, Debbie Heathcock (Ronald) of Eldridge and Connie Dodd (Kenny) of Eldridge; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Tucker; and sisters, Geneva Long, Faye Collins, Bonnie Lindsey, Marg Lamar and Ila Farris.
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Government ordered the roll out of out Pioneer Easy Bus services on Monday following threats by taxi operators to stage a strike, KCCA executive Director Jennifer Musisi has disclosed. She explains that the decision was taken after taxi operators announced plans to strike and disrupt business in the city.
She says that some of the proposals government came up with included the roll out of Pioneer Easy buses and passenger train services under the Rift Valley Railways. She says that the options being considered include the use of government buses and vehicles should the need arise. Musisi says the buses are going to continue operating until the situation normalizes.
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But the process of registering the buses under URA to acquire the normal Ugandan registration numbers is ongoing. She however, explains that KCCA is waiting for a report from Parliament to give them green line to gazette lanes and stages for the buses. The acting physical planning director Semambo Joseph says as KCCA they have already identified the areas on which the buses shall operate in.
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Legislators sitting on the Parliamentary committee on Public Service and Local Government had demanded that the activities of the Pioneer Easy bus be stopped. They insisted that the company is operating illegally because its contract with KCCA expired in October last year.
Musisi also clarifies that the fare is strictly 800 shillings for buses and 1500 shs for those using the train service. The buses are also operating beyond their kilometers and moving on almost all routes within Kampala which is contrary to the agreement signed with KCCA.
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KCCA also intensified collection of the 120,000 monthly fees to be paid by the taxi operators. By this morning, the authority had collected 450 million shillings and still counting. Taxi owners are expected to pay the money by the 15th of every month. Musisi says the money after collection is expected to fund areas of taxi park lighting, revamp the taxi parks and clean up the city.
Musisi warned the taxi owners from being misled by politicians and encourage them to strike who she says earn more money than the taxi operators who earn on a daily basis. However, she stressed that the KCCA target audience are not the taxi touts and drivers but the owners who have fleets of taxi and ensure they pay the money.


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RALEIGH — A month before the legislative session reconvenes, the likelihood that all North Carolina teachers will see a pay raise this year appears to be fading.
Republican leaders are pushing a plan to increase starting salaries for teachers but offering no boost for veteran educators. The latest revenue report forecasts limited growth, so GOP legislative leaders say the state is too cash-strapped for the across-the-board increases demanded by teachers, who rank among the lowest paid in the nation.
The situation is putting renewed scrutiny on a key reason for the states financial picture: the tax cutting measure authored by Gov. Pat McCrory and Republican legislative leaders.
The measure cuts personal and corporate income taxes, leaving the state with $2.4 billion less in revenue in the next five fiscal years, according to legislative analysts projections.
They are sending a message that they dont value public education in North Carolina, said Mark Jewell, the vice president of the N.C. Association of Educators. They could have given us a pay hike last year, but instead they gave vouchers for private school and tax breaks for millionaires.
The standoff hit a peak Tuesday, as McCrory and lawmakers used Tax Day to laud the new law, which is effective for the 2014 tax year.
On this day, many of us are looking at every dollar, the Republican governor said. Basically what we are doing on this April 15 is were leaving a little extra money in everyones paycheck.
The day before, a special legislative panel tasked with developing a plan to improve teacher pay reached a dead end, calling for more study of the issue a conclusion that left teachers and lawmakers on the committee frustrated.
Its all related, said Rep. Tricia Cotham, a Charlotte Democrat and former high school teacher who served on the panel. It goes back again to what are your priorities in terms of spending.
Democrats are hammering the issue of education budget cuts and teacher pay, noting the states No. 46 national ranking for average teacher salaries, and the teachers association is launching what it calls the We (Heart) Public Schools campaign to bring both issues to the forefront, all ahead of the 2014 elections.
The potential political implications have Republicans on edge, and some GOP lawmakers were critical of the task forces report.
But Republicans are fighting the suggestion that their tax overhaul which they call a historic measure is tied to the fact teachers are looking at another year without a raise. State workers and teachers have seen one salary increase since 2008, years under Democrat and Republican control.
Speaking to reporters after the Tax Day event, McCrory argued that the two are not related.
The tax bill is not going to be the major factor in our revenues in the future, he said. The major issues for our revenue projections are going to be a growing economy on the positive end and Medicaid costs on the negative end.
The state is estimating that Medicaid overruns will range between $69 million and $140 million in this budget year.
The governor touted a ranking released Tuesday from the conservative, business-backed American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, that showed the states economic potential ranking No. 6 in the nation, moving from No. 22 a year ago.
He said the tax overhaul which cut personal income tax to a flat 5.8 percent in 2014 and the corporate tax to 6 percent is helping recruit companies and add jobs. In his 2012 campaign and again last year, McCrory pledged to make the tax plan revenue-neutral, meaning it wouldnt affect state tax collections, but he later changed course.
I think the tax reform is going to continue to help our growing economy, especially in the long term, he said.
To address the teacher pay situation, McCrory and GOP legislative leaders propose increasing the base teacher salary to $33,000 this year and $35,000 in 2015. The current starting salary is $30,800, making it tough to recruit and retain new teachers. The plan will cost roughly $200 million.
Republican state Sen. Jerry Tillman, a co-chairman of the teacher task force, said he hopes surplus revenues from an improving economy would give lawmakers more money for education.
But state tax collections remain on target through the end of March, with a slight $12 million additional revenue because sales taxes are running ahead of projections. The picture is murky because personal income tax withholdings, slashed by the tax plan, are behind forecasts by $221 million.
Tillman, a Senate GOP leader from Archdale, said increasing teacher pay across the board is a multiple year process and no broad pay hikes are likely in the legislative session that begins May 14.
Yes, you can go back and say if we didnt cut taxes we would have money for education, he said. But that money is also going back into the economy and getting people back to work.
Jewell, the teachers association official, called the connection between tax cuts and teacher pay absolute. Its a direct link because we know our public schools are tax-funded primarily, he said.
He took issue with McCrorys repeated assertion in recent months that cost overruns for Medicaid, the government health insurance program for low-income residents, is to blame for the states financial restraint.
Its getting very tiresome to hear, Jewell said. They keep blaming poor people for the state the state is in. To pit poor people and public schools against each other is not a healthy solution.
Staff writer Lynn Bonner contributed to this report.
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#Tip of the day for journalists – making audio slideshows
Digital and online journalism lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire Andy Dickinson yesterday blogged about how journalists can use Slideshare and Windows Movie Maker to produce audio slideshows. Dickinson outlines, for example, how to combine a presentation file with an audio file (via platforms like AudioBoo or SoundCloud) to produce an audio slideshow in Slideshare.
On this topic, Journalism.co.uk's latest tool of the week was Story Wheel, which enables users to create audio slideshows.
Also, our podcast last week, which looked at visual storytelling, included some pointers on producing audio slideshows from Peter Sale, a multimedia producer at the Guardian, where he said they tend to use SoundSlides or in some cases Final Cut Pro.
If you have a tip you would like to submit to us at Journalism.co.uk email us using this link.
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---- — Despite losing 1,100 jobs, the state's unemployment rate remained unchanged in November at 6.6 percent.
Approximately 230,200 Massachusetts residents were unemployed in November – up slightly from October. Massachusetts employers have added 46,600 jobs since November 2011, the state reported. And according to preliminary Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers, November's job losses follow a gain of 11,900 jobs during October – 4,000 more than originally reported, according to the Executive Officer of Labor and Workforce Development.
But those figures did nothing to revise Gloucester's October unemployment rate of 7.1 percent — the third straight month of increase in the city's jobless rate figures, according the labor and workforce development figures. And while the October figures for Manchester and Essex also remained the same — at 5.3 and 4.3, respectively — Rockport's revised October unemployment rate was boosted to 5.7 percent, compared to an initially reported rate of 4.8.
November unemployent rates for counties and indivudual cities and towns across the state are due from the Office of Labor and Workforce Development at the endo of this week.
The state's 6.6 percent November jobless rate remains below the state's 7 percnet figure posted in November 2011, just as Gloucester and other Cape Ann figures have – even as the city's rate rose month to month in September and October — remained below the figures from comparable months of a year ago. Massachusetts' statewide unemployment rate peaked at 8.7 percent in October 2009, and dipped to a recent low of 6 percent in May and June 2012; Gloucester's jobless rate hit a four-year-low of 6.0 percent in August.
Yet the latest statewide labor and workforce development figures parallel localized statistics from the North Shore Workforce Investment Board (WIB) that show that the city's economy has reached employment levels of where it was in 2007, before the worst of the recession. In the years following, Gloucester shed higher-paying manufacturing jobs and lower-paying retail and food service work filled the gap.
Those figures showed that, in 2007, an average 2,800 people worked in Gloucester manufacturing companies, according to an average monthly employment spreadsheet. But in 2011, according to year-long tracking data, that average had fallen to 2,350, meaning that, over five years, Gloucester lost 420 manufacturing jobs, a 15 percent decrease.
Over those five years, meanwhile, retail jobs in the city grew by almost 30 percent — or 365 jobs — according to the WIB. An average of 1,592 people worked in Gloucester retail stores in 2011.
In the new state figures, November job gains in trade, transportation, and utilities – which added 5,500 jobs combined – and growth in education and health services with 1,100 new jobs were offset by job losses in leisure and hospitality, government, construction, manufacturing, and professional, scientific and business services.
The new numbers point to "essentially nothing happening," said Andre Mayer, Associated Industries of Massachusetts senior vice president for research. The bigger news, he said, was the revised job gain in October. "If that holds up that is a pretty good month."
Significant losses in leisure and hospitality do not point to any trends because it is such a volatile sector, Mayer said. Manufacturing jobs losses do indicate employers are still cautious about hiring, taking a wait-and-see approach, he said.
"I suspect the decline in manufacturing — that may be partly a slowdown in exports, particularly because we export a lot of products to Europe," Mayer said. "More important there is tremendous uncertainty out there."
Many manufacturers are reluctant to add employees, he said, largely because of the uncertainty surrounding possible federal spending cuts and tax increases.
According to the data released Thursday:
The trade, transportation, and utilities sector has added 12,300 jobs over the year, with retail trade adding 7,500 jobs.
The education and health services sector has gained 3,000 jobs over the previous year.
Information gained 500 jobs in November and has added 3,900 for the year.
Mining and logging employment remained unchanged for the month and the year.
Leisure and hospitality lost 4,000 jobs in November – almost the same number it gained over the year at 4,100.
Manufacturing lost 2,600 jobs in November. Over the year manufacturing has shed 600 jobs.
Professional, scientific and business services lost 1,200 jobs in November, but has added 24,200 positions over the year.
Construction lost 500 jobs last month, bringing the total loss over the year to 2,200.
Financial activities lost 400 jobs during November, with the sector gaining 1,700 over the year.
Government lost 100 jobs and government employment levels are unchanged over the year.


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WASHINGTON -- Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said that his right shoulder is feeling better and he is expected to play against the Padres on Tuesday at Petco Park.
Zimmerman missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Marlins because of mild right shoulder inflammation.
Zimmerman said the shoulder has been bothering him since he made several diving plays last week. On Saturday, Zimmerman was taking batting practice -- with hitting coach Rick Eckstein observing -- when his shoulder tightened up on him. Zimmerman was scratched 30 minutes before the game started against the Marlins.
"It wasn't bad yesterday by any means," Zimmerman said the shoulder. "It's nice to have a rainout and not a doubleheader [the next day]. Since I'm only going to miss one game instead of two, I don't see any reason why I wouldn't play on Tuesday. So this kind of works out best."
Still a co-closer, Lidge looking for location
WASHINGTON -- In the Nationals' 3-2 victory over the Marlins on Saturday, reliever Brad Lidge entered the game in the ninth inning and was ineffective, allowing a walk to Hanley Ramirez and a game-tying homer to Logan Morrison. Manager Davey Johnson wasn't happy about Ramirez getting the walk, because he was behind in the count, 0-2.
It was Lidge's second blown save of the season, but he will continue to split the closer's role with Henry Rodriguez.
"I still like Brad Lidge," Johnson said. "I didn't much mind the home run, but getting ahead of Ramirez and walking him was the mistake of the inning. You just can't do that. Not in a close ballgame."
Lidge acknowledged that he is not throwing the ball well. It doesn't help, according to the righty, that he doesn't throw his slider as hard as he used to.
"My location is bad," Lidge said. "I'm able to get ahead of guys sometimes and I'm not able to put them away with the slider that I've been used to in the past. That was the case with Hanley.
"To be honest, it was kind of interesting. We threw the fastball in [on Morrison] and it was in, but he was right on it. It was a combination of not executing a lot.
"Sometimes, when I am, they are doing a good job, especially lefties. I'm not really fooling any lefties right now."
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"This ballclub's going to be pretty good, and they have a chance to be good for a long time. It's a different ballclub. This division is going to be ... an exciting division. They're an underrated team. Nobody talks about them. ... They got a good pitching staff. They've got a lot of speed. They're doing the right thing. They want to kick your [rear end]."
-- Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen, on the Nationals
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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UPDATE: Fridays After Five has been canceled due to severe weather.
Beginning Friday there will be extra eyes and ears on the Charlottesville downtown mall. It's the official start of the ambassador program - a program that has been on a pilot-run all winter. Charlottesville City Council approved the new program at the end of last year.
The program will officially start at the Fridays After Five event at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion. The ambassadors will act as friendly help on the mall - directing tourists and also as an extra set of eyes for the Charlottesville Police Department.
The ambassadors are trained by both the convention and visitors bureau and the city's police department.
"The ambassador program will be the folks that guide some of our tourists to some of the destinations on the downtown mall, whether it be for meals or whether it be for any particular services whether it be for transportation, bus routes and things of that sort," said Lieutenant Ronnie Roberts of the Charlottesville Police Department.
There will be three different ambassador kiosks on the mall. One will be near Skybar, one by Ice Park and the other at Central Place.
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Harrison may sue city of Palo Alto
Original post made by Tyler Hanley on May 3, 2007
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What are your reactions to this development? Can Ms. Harrison remain in her senior management position and carry out her duties while pressing a claim against the city? Should the city have kept the disciplinary report secret from the public and media? How should the City Council respond to the situation?
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Unless she can figure out who the Palo Alto Deep Throat is she won't have much luck.
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If Emily is going to pursue the lawsuite she must resign. I am disappointed that she was not fired.
When a person is fired they are usually not eligible for some retirement benefits.
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Fox 9's Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard hasn't been on TV recently because he suffered a serious concussion. Now, he's telling the story of how it happened and what recovery has been like.
"This is the worst thing that's ever happened to me," Leonard said frankly.
Though some of his forecast fans may not know it, Leonard is a big soccer fan. Each year, he attends the fantasy camp run by Minnesota United and plays goalie.
"It's my position, and it's kind of like reliving my glory days," he said.
Unfortunately, his year's event wasn't all fun and games.
"I went up for a high ball and went to punch the ball away," Leonard recalled. "On the way down, unfortunately, somebody's hands were flailing a bit and they ended up punching me in the nose."
The force of the collision broke Leonard's nose, but he said other than the soreness, swelling and bleeding, he felt fine at first.
After three days, everything changed. It began with really intense headaches, and although he attributed it to the broken nose, no medicine seemed to help.
"Doctors sent me in for a CAT scan, then an MRI, and started doing concussion tests," Leonard explained.
Leonard was officially diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, but it's been difficult to accept.
"You don't have a cast on, and you feel weird being the dizzy guy," he said. "You're like, 'Well, I should just be able to shake my head and this should all be gone.'"
But it doesn't go away, and that means Leonard has spent most of his days in a darkened room.
"Watching TV is pretty hard, so I don't do it," he explained. "I listen to iRadio, and I have a little … fuzzy blanket over my face because when it gets really bad, you just need complete solitude."
Some days, Leonard says he wakes up and doesn't feel too bad -- but it doesn't always last.
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