Flashes Take Care of Flashes
Flashes Take Care of Flashes.
BEFORE YOU WITHDRAW – LET’S TALK. WE’RE HERE TO HELP.
Kellie (Brookhart) Pendley, '08, MA '10
Kellie (Brookhart) Pendley, '08, MA '10, Bluffton, SC, has dedicated her career to K-12 education for the past 14 years, working in both public and private sectors as an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) director, teacher and district administrator overseeing assessment. Having also lived in Long Island, NY, and the Greater Boston area, she moved to the Lowcountry of South Carolina in 2020. In August 2024, Kellie transitioned to nonprofit work as the director of Education Programs at Bluffton Self Help in Bluffton, SC.
Nidal Ibourk, '08
Nidal Ibourk, '08, Laval, Quebec, Canada, graduated from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, the School of Communications, with a bachelor’s degree in organizational communications.
Andrea Sylvester Dixon, '83
Andrea Dixon, BBA, BBF, '83, Ph.D., Waco, TX, was named the Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the American Marketing Association’s Sales Special Interest Group in 2024. Recognizing a scholar whose career has made a significant impact on sales scholarship, the Lifetime Achievement Award winner has had a personal impact on the field and other scholars, provided an enduring legacy through permanent contributions, shaped the field through a publication record and developed internal (to their institution) and external (to the wider field) programs.
Jerry O'Ryan, MPH '17
Jerry O'Ryan, MPH 17, Dayton, OH, uses the degree he earned at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì to teach Public Health at Sinclair College. He also chairs the Safety and Health Committee for the inner-city Dayton urbanization project and serves on Sinclair’s Foundation Board as a Trustee. Jerry occassionally contributes as a writer for Dayton Daily News, covering public health issues.
Your Health & Well-being
Your overall well-being is key to your success. There are resources on campus that help you feel your best.
Your Finances
If you’re considering withdrawing because of financial concerns or due to a change in your family’s household income, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì East Liverpool and ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Salem are here to help and can find possible solutions and options for your situation.
Withdrawing from a course can impact your aid for the current term, could cause you to have a balance due, and can even impact your eligibility for aid in the future. IT’S ALWAYS BEST TO CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID BEFORE YOU WITHDRAW!
Your Studies
If you’re struggling in your coursework or feeling overwhelmed by studying, before you withdraw, reach out to your instructor to discuss your difficulties and your progress, Also, talk with your advisor to see what your options may be, including staying in the class, withdrawing, requesting an incomplete or taking the class pass/fail, if that’s an option for that specific course.
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My Exploratory Experience
Bre arrived at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì with a world of possibilities but no clear direction. Thanks to the Exploratory program, she discovered her true passion and now guides other students on their journeys to find their own paths.
