At age 12, Sompasong Chanthavong ("Som") traveled by herself from Southeast Asia to the United States. The native of Laos knew English well enough to understand key ideas, but not well enough to speak the language. She carried a hand-printed note her father prepared in English with her name, flight information, destination, and family contacts in Minnesota. Som's American education started with that travel adventure ...click here to read full story...
Experience counts when you're looking to advance your career. Students in the Urban Teacher Program (UTP) at Inver Hills gain real-world experience working with youngsters in urban schools during their first year of college. Angela Webb-McCann says that up-close contact was exactly what she was looking for. "I had a chance to be able to get right into the classroom and gain experience," says McCann ...click here to read full story...
Courses: Writing and Research Skills, China for Travelers, China: Literature and Arts, many other composition and literature courses.
Background: Fagerson has bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Harvard University. Now in his 28th year at Inver Hills , Fagerson has a student-centered outlook on teaching....click here to read full story...
"Know your direction. That way you're counting on yourself and not on others," says Pat Talbert, a former student enrolled through ASAP (Adult Success through Accelerated Programs) at Inver Hills. Her advice is based on experience, and she says the ASAP planning process should be mandatory for any adult returning to college. ...click here to read full story...