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01/19/12 - As Occupiers demonstrate for economic justice, tax accountants deliver free service to low-income residents, Golden Gate University lends its expertise to Tax-Aid.

San Francisco, CA - In the wake of the late January "Occupy" demonstrations planned for San Francisco's financial district, Tax-Aid will once again make its own contribution to equality by providing free tax services to Bay Area residents who can't afford an expert tax professional or accountant. Golden Gate University (GGU) is lending a big hand again this year. Beginning January 28, Golden Gate University's School of Taxation and School of Accounting has teamed up again with Tax-Aid and Goodwill to conduct five Saturday sessions where residents can go to file, submit and complete their 2011 tax returns for free (specific location and date details below).

"The Occupy movement has certainly succeeded in bringing issues of economic inequality to the forefront of national consciousness," commented Mary Canning, Dean of Golden Gate University's Schools of Taxation and Accounting and a Tax-Aid board member.

Golden Gate University is bringing in alumni, including tax accountants from Big Four, regional and local firms, lawyers, tax faculty, and students to help lower-income Bay Area families and individuals get through another tax filing deadline with ease.

"Golden Gate University and the many volunteers of Tax-Aid are giving their time to make a difference. We are committed to ensuring everyone, regardless of income, has access to the highest-levels of professional services when it comes to the often daunting and arduous process of filing taxes," added Canning.

GGU proudly joins other institutions, nonprofits, and firms in this year's Tax-Aid campaign. They include Burr Pilger Mayer, Inc., Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass, LLP, Deloitte Tax, LLP, Ernst & Young, LLP, Fenwick & West, LLP / Association of Corporate Counsel SF Bay Area Chapter, Hemming Morse, Rowbotham & Co., LLP, SingleStop USA, United Way of the Bay Area and KPMG, LLP, Tax-Aid's foremost and primary sponsor.

"We are grateful to all these talented professionals for their dedicated and skilled participation," said Tax-Aid executive director, Louise Carroll. "What a tremendous gift to individuals and families who are struggling in the current economy."

Details: Golden Gate University Supports Saturday Sessions Saturday sessions will be held at the San Francisco Goodwill located at 1500 Mission Street, between South Van Ness and 11th Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT on the following dates: January 28, February 4, 11, and 18. For those who can't make it earlier, the final Saturday session is on March 31, but note it may be the busiest one too. Tax-Aid operates on a first-come first served basis so clients are encouraged to arrive early.

Last year, approximately 1,200 Tax-Aid and Golden Gate University volunteers helped 4,145 Bay Area families receive more than $4.9 million in tax refunds.

About Golden Gate University Golden Gate University (GGU), private and nonprofit, has been helping adults achieve their professional goals by providing undergraduate and graduate education in Accounting, Law, Taxation, Business and related areas. GGU is California's fifth-largest private university, enrolling over 5,000 students and representing 67,000+ alumni. The school's main campus is located in San Francisco with additional teaching sites in Seattle and Los Angeles. With specialized internship programs that give students practical, hands-on business experience, GGU's School of Taxation has earned a reputation as one of the largest and most respected in the nation.

About Tax-Aid Tax-Aid, a 501(c)(3) public charity, was founded in 1988 by a coalition of Bay Area accountants and lawyers with the mission of assisting, without charge, low-income taxpayers in connection with the preparation of their tax returns. All 2012 Tax-Aid dates/times/locations are detailed here: http://www.tax-aid.org/need-tax-help/ (includes dates when GGU tax experts will be on-site).

10/12/11 - Internship Leads to Industry Presentation for Students and Professor

San Francisco, CA - Vivian Li and Jason Ha, graduate students in the Operations and Supply Chain Management (OPSCM) program at Golden Gate University (GGU), presented along with their faculty advisor, Dr. Richard Dawe, at the Bay Area's first ever Solar Supply Chain Conference in Sunnyvale on September 22.

The trio shared the findings of an internship research project on supply chain practices in the solar power equipment industry in California. Topics included sourcing, logistics, assembly, and installation services such as repair and returns. As part of their research, the students sent an on-line survey to more than 300 industry executives and professionals, and then compared the results with practices of mature industries with similar product life cycles such as the computer and high-tech industries. A final report will soon be distributed to the industry.

Key findings of the survey and benchmark research were:

1. that the industry is advancing in technology on a similar pace to 'Moore's Law' in microprocessor technology, predicting that market growth will be huge;
2. production of solar equipment is expanding to international sources more rapidly than the computer industry did when it began in California, putting more emphasis on supplier management;
3. inbound logistics is becoming a major challenge, and most solar equipment companies are not prepared to manage it;
4. the use of supply chain service providers such as freight forwarders, transportation brokers, and third party logistics companies is much less prevalent in the solar equipment industry than in the mature computer or consumer electronic industries, suggesting this is a practice they should explore; and
5. the plan to service the solar equipment after installation is not well developed including repair, replacement, and recycling, indicating the industry has not begun planning for this eventually as installed products begin to reach the end of their 25-year serviceable lives.

The internship was sponsored by MIQ Logistics, with Rick Underwood, VP of Regional Sales, serving as mentor. The project will become the baseline for further study of the improvement of the supply chain operations. Anyone interested in a copy of the final report can contact Dr. Dawe at rdawe@ggu.edu.

09/10/11 - Golden Gate University Celebrates Constitution Day

San Francisco, CA (Sept 10, 2011) - Golden Gate University joins thousands of others around the country in celebrating the 11th annual Constitution Day. Constitution Day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. In December 2004, Senator Robert C. Byrd offered an amendment that was passed by both the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate in attempt to increase constitutional knowledge and thus September 17th became Constitution Day.

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6/7/11 Golden Gate University Renews Participation in Yellow Ribbon Program Under Post 9/11 GI Bill to Subsidize Education for Veterans: Up To 100 Percent Tuition Costs Covered

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 7, 2011) - In a continued effort to support military personnel and veterans interested in pursuing higher education, Golden Gate University (GGU) announced today its renewed participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Between 2010-2011, the number of veterans enrolling in various programs at GGU has doubled compared with the 2009-2010, and the support features 100 percent tuition coverage through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

For the third year in row, all of GGU's campus locations including the award-winning CyberCampus will award grants for tuition costs for veterans. GGU will match the government grants awarded to qualified veterans under the new program guidelines.

Beginning August 1, 2011, the new program guidelines from the Veterans Administration (VA) will include a lump sum to be used first in the amount of $17,500 as Post 9/11 benefits. The $17,500 must be used first then the Yellow Ribbon benefit will kick in to cover a portion or 100 percent of tuition costs. Starting August 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, GGU has increased the maximum grant up to $7200 per semester or 50% of tuition costs whichever is less for up to 1000 veterans eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Benefit. The VA will then pay a matching amount to the university.

The VA will also award basic housing allowances as well as book stipends directly to the veteran if eligible under the Yellow Ribbon Program.

It is important for Veterans to check with the Veterans Administration for clarification on their eligibility. Veterans may be eligible for Post 9/11 benefits anywhere from 40 to 90 percent of the benefit but not eligible for Yellow Ribbon benefits.

Passed by Congress in under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 and set to take effect nationwide in August 2009, the Bill is the most extensive educational assistance program authorized since the original GI Bill was passed in 1944. The Department of Veterans Affairs officials estimate 460,000 veterans to participate during the first year of the program, as well as a 20 to 25 percent increase in the total number of applications for veteran's educational programs.

Eligible veterans include those who served an aggregate period of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, of at least 36 months or were honorably discharged from active duty for a service- connected disability and served 30 continuous days after Sept. 10, 2001. The Veterans Administration determines eligibility and issues a certificate which must be submitted by the applicant to the University.

Golden Gate University has a long-standing reputation for supporting military personnel and veterans. Traditionally, the most popular areas of study among military personnel at GGU include Public Administration, Information Technology, Business and Management, Operations, Accounting and Financial Planning.

3/9/11 APICS Operations Management student chapter presents Sustainability event at GGU

San Francisco (March 9, 2011) - On March 3, 2011, Golden Gate University's Advanced Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success (APICS) Operations Management Student Chapter conducted a very successful event on Sustainable Supply Chains in collaboration with the APICS and Institute for Supply Management local chapters; plus the GGU Students for Sustainability chapter at GGU.

The speaker was world renowned speaker Cathy Rodgers, vice-president Global Opportunities at IBM and GGU alumna. Cathy discussed sustainability and Supply Chain Professionals' key role, as well as provided first hand case study data from her various global sustainability business operations.

Cathy's passion regarding the importance of sustainability as an integral component for a successful operation in supply chain management was absorbed by those in attendance. The dynamic presentation at Golden Gate University by Cathy Rodgers clearly made it known why she is one of the most sought after executives on the topic of sustainability. The presentation was also taped for a future class use in Golden Gate University's new MBA Concentration in Sustainability.

Attendees enjoyed a buffet dinner from Sorrento Catering replete with sustainable products along with networking opportunities with operations and supply chain professionals, faculty, students from both GGU and the UC Berkeley extended education program and various other professionals.

In keeping with the spirit of sustainability, Cathy informed the attendees that she would plant one tree for each participant in attendance as part of her sustainability goal! She then challenged everyone in attendance to think of their own personal sustainability goal.

3/2/11 Online Service Prepares Students for Job Interviews

San Francisco (March 2, 2011) - Golden Gate University is proud to announce InterviewStream, a self-service, on-line tool allowing students to engage in practice job interviews. The service includes tutorials to guide users through the interview process and to practice their responses to any of 2,500 included questions. Interviews can be customized by industry or job, and can include basic interview questions, behavioral questions, and even case interview questions. Students can record their practice interview and request feedback from professors, career advisors, friends or family members.

GGU students and alumni can access the service by going to ggucareers.com, clicking "Log into GGUCareers" under the Students and Alumni section, and then clicking on the InterviewStream icon on the right side of the page. A computer with a Web cam and microphone is required.

1/29/11 Free Tax Preparation Event Aims to Empower San Franciscan: Local and National Nonprofits Team Up to Offer Free Services to Lower-income Taxpayers

San Francisco (January 29, 2011) - With many San Franciscans struggling to make ends meet, a group of nonprofit organizations has joined together to offer free tax services for lower-income taxpayers this Saturday, January 29 at Goodwill Industries (1500 Mission Street) from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Event sponsors include Tax-Aid, United Way, Golden Gate University, Goodwill Industries, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation. Saturday's event officially launches the Earn It! Keep It! Save It! tax assistance program, which is operating more than 200 free tax assistance sites across the Bay Area through April 18. The event also coincides with Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day. EITC is a federal tax credit available to lower-income individuals and families. Depending on income and family size, claiming the EITC could help families get as much as $5,657 back from the IRS this year. Yet, many taxpayers are unaware of the EITC. In 2009, an estimated 800,000 Californians, about one in five who are eligible, failed to claim $1.2 billion in EITC refunds. On average, families not claiming the credit would have received $1,400 more on their refund.

"I'm thrilled that all of these partners have come together this year in providing free income tax preparation services to the community. It's a real pity that almost $80 million of tax credits went unclaimed in the Bay Area last year. That money could have been used by taxpayers for their savings or used for groceries or gas. We want to make sure low and moderate income families get a full refund this year!" said Louise Carroll, Executive Director of Tax-Aid.

During this one-day event, taxpayers will have two ways to prepare and file their taxes: they can elect to have volunteer tax experts prepare their returns, or they can prepare their own taxes using TurboTax® Freedom Edition (TTFE) software. Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation donates TTFE through its Tax Freedom Project and through the IRS Free File (www.FreeFile.irs.gov) and Free File programs sponsored by 21 states. TTFE empowers taxpayers by helping them understand-in simple language-many of the complexities of their own taxes and finances. Employees from Intuit, a California-based company and maker of TurboTax, will be on hand to guide taxpayers in using the software.

"People need to be financially literate in order to survive in this tough economy," said Margaret Lyons, spokesperson for CCIA. "By preparing their own taxes, people feel more in control, and that sense of control is very empowering. That feeling of 'I can do it myself' gives them the confidence to find new and better ways to manage their money. And a larger tax refund can help them at a time when they urgently need the extra money." At Saturday's event, taxpayers can also meet with representatives of a number of other nonprofit organizations that offer financial literacy services. Taxpayers also will be urged to visit Web Connector (http://www.webconnector.net/WebConnector/), an online benefits calculator developed to inform people of their eligibility for California public benefit programs, including: California Alternative Rates for Energy, California Lifeline Program, Low Cost Auto Insurance, and Cal Fresh. This online resource is hosted by the Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation and is a part of former First Lady Maria Shriver's WE Connect campaign to connect Californians to programs and resources that can put money in their pockets.

"We are pleased to partner with Tax-Aid, Goodwill, Intuit and CCIA to help and empower low-income taxpayers file their own taxes, and do it at no cost," said Kelly Batson, director of Earn It! Keep It! Save It! " We encourage low- and moderate-income taxpayers to take advantage of these fantastic workshops, or to get help at the more than 200 free tax sites operated by the Earn It! Keep It! Save It! Coalition, which will be open throughout the Bay Area during the next several weeks."

In addition to free tax preparation, families and individuals will be able to visit a financial empowerment resource fair to get learn about even more programs and services available within their community to help them gain financial health. The resource fair will include WE Connect, SF Works, San Francisco College Access, Bank on San Francisco, One Economy and Financial Planning Association. For more information about other free tax assistance help at more than 200 sites in the Bay Area and throughout California over the coming months, please visit http://www.tax-aid.org/tax-help.html, www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org or www.intuitempowers.com.

Over the next few months, CCIA will sponsor free tax assistance events in other cities across California. To make an appointment for any of the following dates or locations listed below, please call 866-577-1231.

12/16/2010 GGU's Graduation Rates: Why the Chronicle of Higher Education Got it Wrong

San Francisco, CA (December 16, 2010) - The inclusion of Golden Gate University in The Chronicle of Higher Education's recent report on graduation rates is based on an erroneous identification of the University's category outlined by The Chronicle's own characteristics requirements for inclusion, as well as misleading data from an irrelevant and small sample size which is counter to the population GGU serves and the institution's mission.

As we currently see it, and based on The Chronicle's own "About The Data" section, GGU should have been excluded from this specific data set in the first place and its inclusion offers a skewed, even wrong, perception of who GGU is and its place in today's sensitive higher education climate.

Here are some top-line counter-points to the study:

1) GGU's undergraduate student population is not in line with the research methodology used by The Chronicle of Higher Ed.

The Chronicle calculated the statistics of "all first-time, full-time students entering in the fall seeking bachelor's degrees who completed bachelor's degrees within six years."

GGU's undergraduate population by definition are all part-time students coming in with transfer units. In fact, this trait for applicants is an admissions requirement for GGU's Undergraduate program tailored specifically to the population GGU serves- working adults in need of flexible scheduling.

2) Since 2003 GGU has had only a total of six "full-time, first-time" enrolled students, a negligible sample size.

3) GGU is a private, non-profit university but by no means a "private research institution", which the article states is another characteristic of Universities under analysis. There are no studies or research being spearheaded by faculty, no scholarships awarded for such independent work that faculty performs. GGU's Carnegie classification is Master's Colleges and Universities - private.

4) The undergraduate population GGU serves is directly counter to the mission of comparative Universities in this study, who are mostly traditional, four-year institutions.

GGU is a non-profit, private university whose mission is to serve working adults through flexible scheduling, online access for the purpose of career advancement, giving students the resources and support to achieve their undergraduate and graduate degrees at their own pace and in tandem with an ever-changing marketplace.

GGU's Undergraduate Graduation Rates are actually quite strong; approximately 50% of the students who have enrolled since 2003 have graduated with their bachelor's degree. Actual graduation rates for our undergraduate students who began prior to 2007 are, on average, 15% two years after program start, 29% three years after program start, 37% four years after program start, 42% five years after program start, and 47% six years after program. For a part-time adult population with life always interfering, this is something to be proud of.

11/15/10 Golden Gate University President Dan Angel Honored as One of the Bay Area's Most Admired CEOs by The San Francisco Business Times

San Francisco, CA (November 15, 2010) - Golden Gate University President Dan Angel will be honored as one of the Bay Area's Most Admired CEOs by the San Francisco Business Times at an annual gala event on Thursday, November 17 awarding top business leaders in Northern California.

Dr. Angel will be the recipient of an award in the Turnaround category for recognition of his outstanding leadership in achieving unprecedented benchmarks for the non-profit university, which is also California's fifth largest private institution. Since coming to GGU in 2007, Angel helped close a multi-million dollar deficit, balanced the budget and created an operational surplus for the University who, also under Angel's strategic direction, has experienced a growth in enrollment after a fifteen year decline.

An independent panel selected the winners based upon leadership style, philosophy, successes, financial performance, community involvement, philanthropy, and their work towards fostering diversity, a positive work environment and innovation.

"We are all working amidst a significant era within the business sector right now, and the caliber of awardees I share this honor with is a testament to the strength, innovation, and adaptability of Bay Area industries," said Angel. "I am very honored and humbled to be counted among them and to be doing our part as a higher education institution to contribute to growth and progress in the workforce."

Dr. Angel's earned his BA and MBA from Wayne State University and his PhD at Purdue University. His career has included five other presidencies: Marshall University (WV), Stephen F. Austin University (TX), Austin Community College (TX), Citrus College (CA) and Imperial Valley College (CA). He was elected to the State Legislature in Michigan and served as a Special Assistant to a U.S. Senator in Washington, D.C. Angel was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus at Wayne State University, Public Administrator of the Year (Austin, TX) and invited to the Oxford Roundtable in England.

Angel will be joined by fellow award winners George Halvorson, Chairman & CEO, Kaiser Foundation; Michael Mendes, Chairman, President & CEO, Diamond Foods; James D. White, Chairman & CEO, Jamba Juice; Burton Goldfield, President & CEO, TriNet; William Butler, CEO, W.L. Butler Construction Inc.; Kim Kaselionis, President & CEO, Circle Bank; Cary Rosenzweig, CEO, IMVU; Uri Eliahu, President & CEO, ENGEO Inc.; Mark Laret, CEO, UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital; Jane Graf, President, Mercy Housing California; Nicole Taylor, President & CEO, East Bay Community Foundation; and Sean Marx, CEO, Give Something Back Business Products Inc.

11/10/10 - Golden Gate University Business Professor Dr. Hank Pruden Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Market Technician's Association Education Foundation

San Francisco, CA (November 10, 2010) - A recognized global expert in the field of technical analysis, Hank Pruden, PhD, professor of business administration at the Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University was honored with the Michael Epstein lifetime achievement award from the MTAEF at an event held in New York this week.

The award is presented to practitioners who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to technical analysis in academia and in practice. The first recipient was Andrew Lo, Ph.D., director of laboratory for Financial Engineering and professor of finance at MIT Sloan School of Management.

Dr. Pruden began teaching at Golden Gate University more than 30 years ago, becoming the first institution of higher learning in the world to offer courses in technical market analysis. In 1998, encouraged by both international and national interest in the subject, the university once again demonstrated its leadership in the fields of education and technical analysis by offering a graduate-level Certificate in Technical Market Analysis, the first such certificate ever offered by a university. Today, GGU is the only regionally accredited school offering a certificate in technical analysis as part of an MBA program.

Dr. Pruden is dedicated to the study of technical analysis and is an industry-recognized expert in the Wyckoff Method.

The Mike Epstein Award recognizes a lifetime of accomplishment and academic achievements, which has taken Dr. Pruden around the world, helping to increase the credibility of technical analysis in countries throughout Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

The MTA Educational Foundation was founded in 1993 to create and fund educational programs in the field of technical analysis. The mission was later expanded to include the creation and support of a complete technical analysis curriculum to be taught for credit in colleges and universities around the world.

09/16/10 - Golden Gate University Now Offers Courses in Healthcare Data Utilization and Analysis

San Francisco, CA (Sept 16, 2010) - Golden Gate University (GGU) is proud to offer three timely courses that offer students the opportunity to attain desirable skills in utilizing healthcare information systems to manage the use of patient data, for purposes of competitive analysis, data security, and improved patient care.

Students will have available a large set of Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPOD) real patient data, made available for purposes of education and research to selected entities.

The data is being made available to students via a database and delivery application developed through an in-house project between GGU Educational Technology Services (ETS) and the Operations and Information Technology Program.

Developing custom applications is necessary because of the unique requirements of making patient data available to students in a secure environment. ETS's role is to design the database and application structures capable of housing and protecting the patient records, as well as making them available to students.

Lyle Rochon, infrastructure and operations manager, is aware of the opportunity this project represents for GGU to continue to provide cutting edge educational experiences for students. He notes that GGU is one of very few universities that will have such a database, and courses that will use that database for focused educational purposes.

"Our ETS team is committed to providing service offerings to the Healthcare programs," says Rochon. "This is good for everyone, but particularly good for ETS, because we are able to collaborate on infrastructure and application development."

Manu Kodiyan, applications development manager, is enthusiastic as well. He mentions that the project represents an opportunity for ETS participants to develop new skill sets. "We are also interacting with faculty in a productive way; we may even aspire to become faculty members ourselves."

The instructor for these courses is John Morales, a GGU alumnus who is senior trainer, business intelligence training and communication, actuarial and analytics, for Blue Cross of California. Morales's considerable expertise in the healthcare business intelligence and training arenas convinced him that there is a need for courses that enable students to understand healthcare data and systems.

Morales says, "We will now have access to medical records for everyone who's visited a California hospital from 2006 to 2009." Students will be able to "slice and dice" data to determine positioning among providers and competitors. In the second and third courses, students will work with data so as to have a better understanding or patient records from content and technology perspectives.

"Students will be managing healthcare-related projects at work," Morales says, "and they need to understand content at a deep level so as to be able to manage records effectively and provide actionable analytics that benefit organizations and patients." As a result of coursework, students will develop skills in cost based analysis and forecasting, with the ultimate goal of bringing those skills to healthcare workplace projects and programs, as well as to their daily work.

09/10/10 - Golden Gate University Celebrates Constitution Day

San Francisco, CA (Sept 10, 2010) - Golden Gate University joins thousands of others around the country in celebrating the 10th annual Constitution Day. Constitution Day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. In December 2004, Senator Robert C. Byrd offered an amendment that was passed by both the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate in attempt to increase constitutional knowledge and thus September 17th became Constitution Day.

Review a copy of the United States Constitution.

08/03/10 - Golden Gate University's Forensic Accounting Certificate to be Offered Completely Online for Fall Semester

Evolving practice, job market projections and boom in demand triggers decision to expand online classes

San Francisco, CA (Aug 3, 2010) - Beginning this fall, Golden Gate University, California's fifth largest private university and a non-profit institution, will offer its Forensic Accounting Certificate completely online starting fall semester 2010. Classes begin the week of August 29th.

The move to bring forensic accounting courses completely online will broaden access worldwide and allow students who typically lead busy lives and demanding work schedules flexibility for completing the program on their own time. Students local to the San Francisco Bay Area will still have the option to attend class in-person as well as online.

The course is primarily structured towards forensic accountants, accounting professionals, and litigation attorneys looking to expand their forensic accounting expertise. Forensic accounting work is heavily intertwined with the investigative and litigation process and has played a significant role in some noteworthy cases such as the Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme, Goldman Sachs SEC Investigation, Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy, Enron, AIG's ongoing litigation, Siemens' FCPA violations, and a myriad of other fraudulent accounting investigation and litigation matters.

"The recent string of high profile corporate blunders and white-collar crimes has certainly brought mainstream cache to forensic accounting, but the practice is more diverse in its practical application as well, " explains Mary Canning, dean of the schools of accounting and taxation at GGU. "Assessing economic damages from the BP oil spill is a more recent example, but the practice touches on everything from marital and family law to financial claims, fraud, royalty audits and more."

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the accounting field is expected to grow 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, resulting in more than 270,000 new jobs. Moreover, forensic accounting is identified as a specific field for growth in the industry.

"The practice has been something accounting professionals have traditionally 'learned on the job,' but a trend we're seeing from employers now is a desire for more candidates with working knowledge of the practice and the skill-set to meet the demand," says Canning.

The Forensics Accounting Certificate program at GGU debuted in Jan 2009 as part of the School of Accounting's curriculum and in response to a 2008 decision by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) which authorized the specialty credential: the "certified financial forensic" (CFF). GGU's advisory board is comprised of top national subject-matter practitioners from boutique and leading national forensic accounting firms that designed the forensic accounting curriculum, which includes courses in fraud, forensic accounting in family law, economic damages, forensic valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, construction claims, lost wages and employment litigation, disputes in mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, financial statement investigations, complex discovery and data management, expert testimony, role of the expert, allegation of audit failure, post acquisition disputes, valuation and lost profits.

To find out more about the forensic accounting program at Golden Gate University, visit (link:www.ggu.edu/accounting|http://www.ggu.edu/accounting}, or call 415-442-6559.

10/13/2009 Golden Gate University Teams Up With Intel, McKesson And Amgen To Examine Biotech Supply Chain Solutions

San Francisco, CA (October 13, 2009)- From October 19-20, 2009 over 100 practice and thought leaders are expected from 80 companies and universities to teach, learn and network around providing solutions For Marketing, R&D, Risk Management, HR, Finance, Sales and Supply Chain Professionals at the BIOTECH SUPPLY CHAIN ACADEMY 2nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE at the South San Francisco Conference Center.

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11/30/06 - Golden Gate University Welcomes New President Dr. Dan Angel

Former President of Marshall University Joins GGU in January

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - (November 30, 2006) - Dr. Dan Angel, Distinguished Professor of Higher Education Leadership at Marshall University, has been elected president of Golden Gate University effective January 1, 2007.

Dr. Angel brings a depth and breadth of leadership service to GGU, having served as president of two universities and three community colleges in California, West Virginia and Texas over the past 28 years. He is a former Michigan State Representative and a former staffer to a US Senator in Washington, D.C.

"Golden Gate University has met the needs of working adults for more than 100 years through the highest quality programs designed for real-world business situations," Dr. Angel commented. "I am honored and excited to join GGU and look forward to advancing our well deserved reputation and commitment to excellence."

The author or editor of 12 books and 3 dozen articles, he has also served on the Dallas Federal Reserve Board.

"Dr. Angel joins Golden Gate University with an impressive track record in the field" observed Curtis Burr, chair, GGU board of trustees. He was the unanimous choice of the trustees. We are proud to welcome him as our new president."

Dr. Angel earned his PhD in Communications from Purdue University and his MA and BS in Education from Wayne State University.

Honors accorded Dr. Angel include: Public Administrator of the Year" by the Austin Society for Public Administrators; "Pacesetter of the Year" by the National Council for Community Relations; "Honorary Life Member" Texas Ranger Hall of Fame; "Distinguished Alumnus" Purdue University School of Liberal Arts; and "Distinguished Alumnus" Wayne State University.

He is married to the former Patricia Anne Schuster of Dearborn, Michigan and has two adult children.

Angel succeeds Dr. Phil Friedman, who served as GGU president from 1999 and will be completing his leadership role in a successful capital campaign for GGU before returning to faculty next year after a sabbatical.

About Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University offers quality educational programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, taxation, technology and law. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites in San Jose, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, Monterey Bay, Seattle and Los Angeles as well as online through the university's award winning CyberCampus.

11/30/05 - Golden Gate University Moves Walnut Creek Teaching Site

Larger, Commuter-Friendly Space Reduces Strain For Contra Costa County's Working Adults Returning to School

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (September 30, 2005) - Golden Gate University, Northern California's premier school for working adults, is moving its Walnut Creek teaching site to the One Ygnacio Center Annex Complex. Evening and weekend classes will begin in the newly constructed classrooms, research hall and computer laboratory on October 31. The new teaching site is close to downtown Walnut Creek, is easily accessible from I-680 and is located across the street from the Walnut Creek BART station.

Located at the intersection of Ygnacio Valley Road and California Street, the site covers 10,133 square feet of space in the 500,000-square-foot complex developed by Pembroke Real Estate, the global real estate development and management unit of Fidelity Investments. Colliers International of Walnut Creek represented both Pembroke Real Estate and Golden Gate University, with Jeff Weil representing the university.

"Our new teaching site continues to fulfill our promise to provide excellent education in a time and place that suits the needs of working adults," said Dr. Phil Friedman, president of GGU and long-time Walnut Creek resident.

The new teaching site will be able to serve up to 126 working adult students, is more public-transit friendly, provides easier access to parking and is closer to local restaurants. GGU chose this site partially due to feedback from a recent student survey conducted in fall 2004.

"Ygnacio Center lends itself well to a university use that caters to commuters," said Edward C. Johnson IV, senior vice president, North America, for Pembroke Real Estate US. "Golden Gate University's new location is not only close to BART and I-680 but also benefits from the park and walking paths that provide a campus-like setting. We are pleased that a university, in addition to high-profile businesses, can benefit from our prime location and high-quality buildings."

The new Walnut Creek teaching site offers weekend and weeknight classes that meet once weekly over 10 weeks. Five 10-week terms per year allow faster degree completion. Additionally, specialized corporate non-credit or certificate training, either on-site or in corporate facilities is available in most business-related subjects. Small class sizes ensure that students receive individual attention.

The Saturday MBA program permits completion of GGU's MBA program through classes scheduled only on Saturdays.

The new Walnut Creek teaching site is equipped with seven classrooms, business resource halls and a computer lab. Each of the lab's 20 computers has high-speed networked Internet access, Microsoft Office, Web-authoring software, Oracle for Windows and many other applications.

The research hall at GGU Walnut Creek is connected to the main university library, enabling access to one of the finest business collections in San Francisco without leaving the East Bay. Through a computerized search system and the support of the full library staff, students can borrow books and periodicals, research topics and retrieve materials necessary for course work.

About Golden Gate University:
Golden Gate University offers quality educational programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, taxation, technology and law. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites in San Jose, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, Seattle and Monterey Bay, as well as online through the university's CyberCampus. For more information, go to www.ggu.edu or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.

About Ygnacio Center:
Ygnacio Center is a 500,000-square-foot complex developed by Pembroke Real Estate, the real estate development and management unit of Fidelity Investments. With its East Bay location and proximity to the BART station and major area highways, Ygnacio Center, which includes One, Two and Three Ygnacio Center and constitutes an entire city block, continues to be a highly desirable employment destination. The facility's Walnut Creek locale and the opportunities for on-site expansion make it a popular alternative to downtown San Francisco and surrounding suburbs.

About Pembroke Real Estate:
Pembroke Real Estate, a Fidelity Investments company, is a global real estate company specializing in the acquisition, design, development and management of signature properties in major metropolitan areas worldwide, including projects in London, Tokyo, San Francisco, Dallas and Boston. The firm seeks development opportunities with high-quality, high-profile, well-located properties in the office and residential sectors. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.pembrokere.com.

10/19/05 - Golden Gate University Honors Susan Rutberg with Community Service Award

Law Professor Recognized for Pivotal Community Leadership

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (October 19, 2005) - Golden Gate University honored Professor of Law and Northern California Innocence Project at GGU (NCIP/GGU) Director Susan Rutberg with its annual Community Service Award at the school's annual Alumni Awards luncheon on October 19. The award recognized her exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to the community.

Recently honored as a "local hero" by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Professor Rutberg has not only changed the face of GGU's law program, but has touched numerous Bay Area lives. Rutberg worked with Supervising Attorney Janice Brickley and GGU students to prove the innocence of Lodi resident Peter Rose, who had spent 10 years in jail due to a wrongful rape conviction. Due to their efforts, Rose was released from prison in 2004 and declared "factually innocent" in early 2005.

With a lifelong devotion to improving her community, Rutberg pursued her passion for law through GGU, joining the law program after graduating from Cornell in 1971. Shortly after graduating from GGU, Rutberg became a staff attorney with the Bayview-Hunters Point Community Defender. Later she worked as a public defender for Alameda and San Francisco counties. By the late 1970s Rutberg had already left her mark in the local community: As co-director of the University of San Francisco (USF) Law School's Criminal Law Clinic, Rutberg persuaded the San Francisco Bench to permit state bar-certified law students to represent clients in court under practicing-attorney supervision, a practice that continues today.

"I am extremely honored to be recognized by an institution that has made it possible for my dreams to come true," said Professor Rutberg. "I look forward to continually expanding GGU's top-notch law program and providing students with the direct tools to make a difference in their community."

Among Rutberg's greatest achievements and contributions to GGU's law program are the development of the Lawyering Skills: Homeless Advocacy class, a collaboration with the Bar Association of San Francisco's Homeless Advocacy Project and the development of the NCIP chapter on campus. The NCIP was begun by Professor Kathleen Ridolfi, at Santa Clara University in 2001. GGU's NCIP office, which operated from 2001 to 2005, permitted GGU students to participate in the examination of factual evidence in cases of alleged wrongful conviction under the supervision of a practicing attorney.

Professor Rutberg has been recognized for her exemplary work multiple times throughout her career including: Award for Outstanding Service in Defense of a Client (California Attorneys for Criminal Justice's, 1986), Outstanding Law School in Public Interest Award (Bar Association of San Francisco, 1997), the Career Achievement Award (Criminal Trial Lawyers Association of Northern California, 1998) and a Fulbright Scholar Award (2002), where she taught law courses at the Charles University Law School in Prague in the Czech Republic.

In addition to her work with GGU, her experience includes San Francisco public defender (1980-1987), co-counsel in the murder and conspiracy trial of civil rights attorney Stephen Bingham (1985-1986), co-director of USF's Criminal Law Clinic, professor and co-director of The City University of New York's (CUNY) defender clinic, co-director of Santa Clara University School of Law's Criminal Law Clinic and professor at Charles University in the Czech republic.

Professor Rutberg is also a member of CACJ, NACDL and Women Defenders, an organization of Bay Area women criminal defense practitioners, and is a frequent speaker at lawyer training seminars. She lives in San Francisco with her daughter, Ana.

About Golden Gate University:
Golden Gate University offers quality educational programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, taxation, technology and law. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites in San Jose, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, Monterey Bay, Los Angeles and Seattle as well as online through the university's CyberCampus. For more information, go to http://www.ggu.edu or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.

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10/19/05 - Golden Gate University Grants Distinguished Service Award to Tony Branch

Administrative Dean Recognized for Exemplary Service

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (October 19, 2005) - Golden Gate University honored Tony Branch, recently retired regional administrative dean, with its Distinguished Service Award at GGU's annual Alumni Awards luncheon on October 19. The award is granted to a GGU faculty member or administrator in recognition of exemplary leadership and outstanding service.

While working at Ohio State University, Branch decided to return to his native Golden State and was drawn to GGU as a key academic institution in the Bay Area. As one of the few education professionals who had served in the military, Branch offered unique expertise and joined GGU in 1975 as associate dean of military programs. He was responsible for almost half of the school's enrollment at this time.

Today, after 30 years with the school, Branch has contributed to GGU in numerous areas serving as associate dean and dean of the graduate college, academic vice president and dean of administration of regional sites in the North Bay, East Bay and Sacramento. Branch has served under three university presidents and facilitated GGU's transition to a faculty-governance model resulting in continual enhancement of the university's offerings such as the opening of regional sites throughout California.

"I have seen thousands of students succeed immensely in their careers and lives after their time at Golden Gate University," said Branch. "I am honored to receive this recognition by an institution truly building our next generation of leaders in the Bay Area community and throughout California."

Prior to joining GGU, Branch was an instructor at Ohio State University and the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). Branch holds a BA in history from Stanford University and earned his MA and PhD in history from UCSB. He also has an EMBA in business from Claremont Graduate College. He has co-edited a readings text on 19th century American and European intellectual history and has written articles about business history and censorship in modern America. He is chair of the Oakland Higher Education Consortium and currently is an advisory board member for Strategies to Reach Independence via Education (STRIVE) in Sacramento, as well as an advisor to Microgreen Polymers Inc., an environmental packaging start-up in Washington state.

He currently lives in Sacramento.

About Golden Gate University:
Golden Gate University offers quality educational programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, taxation, technology and law. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites in San Jose, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, Monterey Bay, Los Angeles and Seattle, as well as online through the university's CyberCampus. For more information, go to http://www.ggu.edu or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.

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10/19/05 - Golden Gate University Names Alumnus of the Year

Adobe's Murray Demo Honored as one of the Nation's Top Executives

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (October 19, 2005) - Golden Gate University honored Murray Demo, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Adobe Systems Incorporated as Alumnus of the Year at GGU's annual Alumni Awards luncheon on October 19. The award is given to alumni for outstanding professional accomplishments and contributions to the community.

As executive vice president and chief financial officer of Adobe, one of the world's largest, most diversified software companies, Demo has worldwide responsibility for the software company's finance, investor relations, information services, facilities, purchasing and global supply-chain management organizations.

Following in his father's footsteps, Demo originally began to pursue a career in engineering, but quickly realized this wasn't his passion. He was then drawn to business and economics, and landed his first job in the corporate financial-planning department of Santa Barbara Research Center, a subsidiary of General Motors Hughes Electronics Corp. He soon realized an MBA was integral to his professional advancement and enrolled with GGU in Santa Barbara. Demo says he was immediately impressed by the caliber of the professors and the direct value of the skills he was learning. Today, he credits GGU's focus on real world business problem solving and effective communication as giving him the advanced skills he needed to become a business leader.

"I am honored to receive the Alumnus of the Year Award from a school that allowed me to advance to the next level in my career," states Demo. "With over 100 years of experience and a focus on real-life skills, GGU is truly a treasure for working professionals across the US."

Demo earned an MBA from GGU in 1987 and in 1989 he relocated with his future wife Marie Russo to the Silicon Valley. After working for subsidiaries of First Financial Management, Dun & Bradstreet and United Business Media, Demo was hired by Adobe in 1996 as director of operations finance. He was quickly promoted to corporate controller in 1998 and senior vice president and chief financial officer in 2000.

Earlier this year he was promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer.

In addition to his work with Adobe, Demo serves on the board of directors for Citrix Systems Inc., the largest software company in the Southeastern United States, and is the vice chairman of the national board of AEA, the nation's largest high tech trade association.

About Golden Gate University:
Golden Gate University offers quality educational programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, taxation, technology and law. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites in San Jose, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, Monterey Bay, Seattle and Los Angeles, as well as online through the university's CyberCampus. For more information, go to http://www.ggu.edu or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.

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10/19/05 - Golden Gate University Honors Norman Ascherman with Amicus Award at 2005 Alumni Tribute

Former Dentist and Community Philanthropist Contributes Vastly to GGU

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (October 19, 2005) - Norman Ascherman was honored for his continual contributions to and support of Golden Gate University at the university's annual Alumni Awards luncheon on October 19. He received the Amicus Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the university's resources and educational capabilities over the past 40 years.

Ascherman began his pursuit of a law degree while working as a dentist in San Francisco during the 1960s. Ascherman wanted an in-depth understanding of the legal system, yet never intended to pursue a career in the field. However, a law education provided him strong analytical and problem solving skills, which he could apply across all professional and personal avenues. GGU's small class size and flexible schedule allowed Ascherman to pursue his education while continuing his dental practice. In 1968, he earned his JD.

"As one of the oldest Bay Area institutions, GGU truly offers a unique experience for working professionals," states Ascherman. "I am honored to receive the Amicus Award from GGU and contribute to their mission of enabling all professionals to expand their educational backgrounds."

Currently retired from his dental practice, Ascherman now devotes his time to philanthropic and intellectual pursuits. He is a fellow of the College of Legal Medicine, has facilitated the development of a program on Jewish culture at the University of Illinois and supports the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. He is an annual donor to GGU and a generous supporter of GGU's Centennial Campaign.

He currently lives in San Francisco.

About Golden Gate University:
Golden Gate University offers quality educational programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, taxation, technology and law. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites in San Jose, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, and Monterey Bay, as well as online through the university's CyberCampus. For more information, go to http://www.ggu.edu or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.

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04/19/05 - Golden Gate University's Environmental Law Program Ranked 18th by US News & World Report

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 19, 2005) - This week earth conscious citizens across the globe will celebrate the 35th annual Earth Day, recognizing the importance of continually striving for a greener planet. Golden Gate University is one institution making a difference, with its law school training top environmental attorneys through its JD and LLM degree program in environmental law. The program, which provides hands on experience with national and local environmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and law firms, was ranked 18th in the nation by US News & World Report's latest survey and ranks number three in California behind Boalt and Stanford.

"We strive to offer top programs with cutting edge curriculum," states GGU President Dr. Phil Friedman. "Our environmental law program is just one example of our goal to ensure students gain real-world experience and leave our classroom with the skills to better their community."

GGU's environmental law expertise was evident this April as students Robert Fletcher and Philip Krayna won the 2005 Environmental Negotiation Competition. Sponsored by the Environmental Law Section of the California State Bar, this year's competition had a record attendance with 26 teams including Boalt, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Davis and Hastings. The GGU team was coached by Kristin Henry, a GGU alumna now working at the Sierra Club.

GGU's environmental law program provides students with a unique opportunity to combine advanced study of US and international environmental law with the practical experience of working with top environmental practitioners. Students participate in a range of hands-on activities such as GGU's Environmental Law and Justice Clinic, which represents low-income and minority communities burdened by environmental issues. The environmental clinic and LLM programs are directed by Alan Ramo.

11/02/04 - President Phil Friedman to Serve Through August 2006

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., November 2, 2004 - Curtis Burr, chairman, Golden Gate University Board of Trustees, has just announced that the board has asked President Phil Friedman to extend his term of service as president.

"This is a critical and exciting time for Golden Gate University (GGU) and the board believes that the university, led by President Friedman is in an excellent position to make significant strides in educational effectiveness, enrollment and fund-raising.

We are delighted that President Friedman has accepted our offer and will continue to serve. Our confidence in his leadership is high and our hopes for the institution are many."

President Friedman has served GGU in his current capacity since 1999 and will continue to serve at least through August 31, 2006. "I am very happy the board shares my belief in GGU and the direction we are heading," says Friedman. "I have a large measure of confidence in our future born of respect and pride in our mission -- we help people change their lives through a top quality professional practice education. It is an amazing job and I am delighted to continue my work with faculty, staff, administrative colleagues, students, alumni and the Board of Trustees to ensure that generations of people will benefit from our services."

08/31/04 - Golden Gate University Recognized As One Of The Top 100 Agile Companies In CIO Magazine's 2004 CIO 100 Awards

Framingham, Mass. (August 31, 2004)-IDG's CIO magazine today announces Golden Gate University as a recipient of the 2004 CIO 100 award. The annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT). This year's theme is the "Agile 100," which recognizes those executives and organizations that respond quickly to changing business environments. Winners demonstrate measurable results in how they used IT to enable and support agility in their organizations.

"With the economy rebounding, companies will seek out and capitalize on new opportunities as they emerge," says Abbie Lundberg, editor-in-chief, CIO. "Those best positioned to succeed are the agile enterprises, able to move and change quickly; to create advantage in a world in flux. This year's CIO 100 winners have all the hallmarks: agile operations, technology, staffing and governance models. We celebrate their achievements and expect to see great things from them in the years ahead."

GGU transformed its e-business as a critical part of the university's strategy to manage new competition, revenue pressures and a fluctuating economy. Starting in 2001, Chief Technology Officer Anthony Hill and his team designed and implemented new enterprise architecture, revamped IT services delivery and implemented employee training programs. Results include improved ability to meet student and staff needs and reduced operating costs.

"GGU leadership articulated a visionary set of goals for the role of information technology (IT) at GGU. Based on this vision, we have implemented a comprehensive e-business strategy, a flexible and adaptable technology architecture based around open-standards, new applications and websites, and have overhauled the way IT delivers services to the GGU community. We are completing a ground-up transformation of information technology and related capabilities at the university. These new platforms and IT capabilities provide GGU significant new flexibility and growth options for the future," says Anthony Hill, chief technology officer for GGU.

"The CIO 100 judges looked at how we aligned IT with the realization of key business goals. GGU has restructured educational offerings, implemented a formal decision support model, a portfolio approach to managing a large number of projects towards a common goal, and business process reengineering, all contributing to the university's renewed profitability," says Jeff Bialik, CFO and vice-president of operations. "These efforts, facilitated by information technology contributions, were recognized in the achievement of the CIO 100 award for business agility."

A CIO 100 award is an acknowledged mark of excellence. In a survey by PRWeek magazine, CEO's named the CIO 100 among the top 10 most influential corporate scorecards anywhere, compiled by any publication or organization.

"GGU's Turnaround Plan depends on the continued transformation of information technology as a key enabler of business and academic change. GGU's use of technology today is at the forefront of higher-education institutions, allowing us to better service our students, alumni, staff and faculty," state's Dr. Philip Friedman, economist and Golden Gate University president. "We're very proud to receive this recognition by the technology industry."

The 2004 CIO 100 Awards will be presented at The Broadmoor Hotel and Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on August 24 during the sixth annual CIO 100 Symposium® and Awards Ceremony.

About the CIO 100
The recipients of this year's CIO 100 award were selected through a three-step process. First, companies filled out an online application form detailing their agile practices in both business and IT. Next, teams of CIO magazine editors and writers reviewed the applications in depth, looking for unique practices and substantial results. Finally, the teams met for a day-long meeting to debate the merits of each nominee and vote on the final 100. To provide a vision of ever-changing business trends, the focus of the CIO 100 changes annually. Complete coverage of the 2004 CIO 100 Awards is featured in the August 15 issue of CIO magazine and at www.cio.com.

About Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University offers quality educational programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, taxation, technology and law. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites in San Jose, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, and Monterey Bay, as well as online through the university's CyberCampus. For more information, go to http://www.ggu.edu or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.

About CIO Magazine
CIO magazine (launched in 1987) is published by CXO Media, Inc. In addition to CIO magazine, CXO Media publishes www.cio.com, CSO magazine, www.CSOonline.com, The CIO Insider CMO magazine, www.CMOmagazine.com and darwinmag.com. CXO Media serves CIOs, CSOs, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CMOs and other corporate officers who use technology to thrive and prosper in this new era of business. The company strives to enhance partnerships among C-level executives, as well as create opportunities for information technology and consumer marketers to reach them. In addition to magazines and websites, CXO Media produces Executive Programs, a series of conferences that provide educational and networking opportunities for corporate and government leaders.

-more- CXO Media is a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, CMO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific websites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO®, and IDC Directions. IDG provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.

07/26/04 - Golden Gate University Names New Dean of School of Technology

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., (July 26, 2004) - Seyed Amiry, former president and CEO of Core Microsystems, has been appointed dean of the School of Technology at Golden Gate University. Amiry has served as interim dean since November 2003 and has received high praise from university colleagues for his pivotal work with technology industry leaders. This work has reinvigorated Golden Gate University's programs, ensuring graduates develop the skills to become top leaders in the information technology realm.

"We now offer balanced degrees that deliver a solid understanding in technical areas as well as a strong foundation in business and management competencies," says Amiry. "The approach is very comprehensive, addresses 'real-world' subject matter and prepares students for change, innovation and leadership."

Amiry brings a solid track record of success to Golden Gate University. For the last three years, he served as president and CEO of Core Microsystems, a Silicon Valley-based computer workstation manufacturer and certified software training provider. Prior to this, he was chief operating officer and acting president of San Francisco-based Heald Colleges where he was responsible for the highest enrollment in its 137-year history and a sharp growth in revenues from $65 million to $100 million. His career also includes work with Atari Corporation, California Gold Dairy Products, Specialty Brands, Inc. and Tri-Valley Growers.

In addition to his extensive management experience, Amiry's educational background includes a BS in accounting from West Coast University in Los Angeles. He also attended the MBA program at California State University in Los Angeles and completed the advanced management program at Stanford University.

About Golden Gate University: Golden Gate University offers quality educational programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, taxation, technology and law. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites in San Jose, Sacramento, Walnut Creek and Monterey Bay, as well as online through the university's CyberCampus. For more information, go to http://www.ggu.edu or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.

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03/29/04 - Golden Gate University Names New Dean of Ageno School of Business

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 29, 2004 - Terry Connelly, attorney and former chief executive of Cowen & Company's investment banking business, has been named dean of the Edward S. Ageno School of Business, according to Golden Gate University President Phil Friedman. Friedman cited Connelly's record of accomplishment in an unusually broad range of professional services including law, investment banking, consulting and participation on governing boards as the qualities that made him the ideal person to assume the dean's post.

"We are pleased to have someone with such proven leadership skills and such deep ties to the Bay Area business community on our team," said Friedman. "I am confident that he will serve both the school and the university well."

Connelly began his professional career in 1968 as an attorney with the prestigious New York law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore where his experience included corporate, securities and litigation in New York and London. This was followed by 18 years of service with the Salomon Brothers investment banking business where he became a managing director and chief of staff in 1987. There he was responsible for revenue and expense allocations, professional hiring and evaluation processes, strategic planning, knowledge management, regulatory compliance and budgeting and cost management functions.

From 1995 through 1998, Connelly served as chief executive of Cowen & Company's investment banking business which focuses on the life sciences and technology industries. He then moved to Ernst and Young Australia where he became the director of strategic advisory services. While in Australia, he taught a strategies course at the Graduate School for Business of Queensland University of Technology. In addition, Connelly has served in the capacity of member and chair of a variety of associations including the Corporate Finance Committee of the Securities Industry Association, the Program Council of the Center for International Studies and Liberal Arts at Connecticut College, and the Dean's Advisory Council for the New York University School of Law. In New York City, he served on the staff of the New York City Council, was an officer of a community planning board, was vice chair of the board of the Trevor Day School, and served as president of The Burden Center for the Aging.

Connelly earned his law degree from the NYU School of Law in 1968 where he was a Root-Tilden Scholar and articles editor for the Law Review. He holds a BA degree from The Catholic University of America.

Connelly will assume the dean's post on April 1 of this year. Golden Gate University has been educating professionals in the Bay Area since 1901.

11/06/03 - Golden Gate University Names New Dean of Law School

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., November 6, 2003 - Frederic White from Cleveland State University has accepted the post of dean for Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, and will begin officially as of June 1, 2004. He will be replacing the existing dean, Peter Keane, who will continue to teach as a professor of law for Golden Gate University.

White received his JD from Columbia University School of Law in New York and brings expertise in administrative law, land use control, local government and wills and trusts and property to his new position. He has served as the associate dean for Cleveland State University's School of Law, as well as being extensively published in both legal and non-legal writings. He has also been recognized for excellence in teaching and has been listed in Who's Who Among Black Americans since 1988. Peter Keane, whom he will be replacing, says, "Fred White is a talented administrator, gifted scholar and a warm, congenial person. He is the perfect choice for the Golden Gate University School of Law."

White is also active in the American Association of Law Schools (AALS) and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and has served on site inspection teams for the former. "We are proud and delighted that Professor White will be leading our Law School and joining our team. His energy, focus and commitment to legal education is an exact fit for what our university has represented for over a hundred years and promises to be as a quality, urban, professional school," said Dr. Philip Friedman, president, Golden Gate University.

"I feel that the similarities between our law schools make this a natural progression," says Professor White. "For over 100 years, both Golden Gate and Cleveland State University law schools have been providing access to a first-rate education in law where there might not otherwise be any. GGU is a good school and I hope to help make it great."

White will serve as a consultant to the university in the role of acting dean starting in January 2004 through the end of May 2004. On June 1 he will formally assume the position as dean of the School of Law.

Golden Gate University has been educating professionals in the Bay Area since 1901.

07/23/03 - Golden Gate University Names Mallory Financial Planning Program Director

SAN FRANCISCO (July 23, 2003) - Madelyn Mallory, president, CEO, and founder of Oakland-based Catalyst Financial Planning and Investment Management, Inc., has been appointed director of the Financial Planning Program at Golden Gate University's Ageno School of Business. According to Ageno School of Business Dean Larry Abeln, Mallory's appointment will begin September 1, 2003.

"Madelyn was selected for her experience in the financial planning profession, her academic background and her success as an entrepreneur, all of which are highly valued by our business school and the university community," said Alben.

Mallory, who holds an MBA with a concentration in finance from Golden Gate University, has been a practicing investment consultant for more than 17 years. Prior to founding Catalyst, Mallory served as a stockbroker at Dean Witter and established the North Pacific investment advisory practice for the accounting firm, KPMG/Peat Marwick. Mallory has been an instructor and member of the advisory board for the certificate programs in finance and personal financial planning at UC Berkeley. She holds a BS (with honors) in political economy of natural resources from UC Berkeley. She is a member of the board of directors of the Financial Planning Association of San Francisco and also serves on the Planned Giving Committee for the East Bay Regional Parks Foundation. She is also a founding member of Environmental Entrepreneurs, a group of Silicon Valley business owners and entrepreneurs focused on environmental issues. Mallory is a licensed Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

About Golden Gate University: Golden Gate University offers quality educational programs designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in taxation, law, information technology, and business and management. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites in San Jose, Sacramento, Walnut Creek and Monterey Bay, as well as online through the university's CyberCampus. For more information, go to http://www.ggu.edu or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.
 

05/00/03 - Golden Gate University's Ageno School of Business Announces New Faculty Positions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., (May 2003) - The Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University has appointed Dr. David Kent as the director of the Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) program. He will also serve as chair of the school's Management Department. Dr. Walt Stevenson will assume the role of cyber development chair for the business school. Kent has taught at Golden Gate University since 1998 and is the faculty director of GGU's Bridge Program for international students. "David will continue to be a valuable member of our team," said Lawrence Abeln, dean of the Ageno School of Business. "We are appreciative of his willingness to take on these new responsibilities." Nearly one third of the business school's students are enrolled in the BBA program, a popular choice for working professionals who wish to complete an undergraduate degree. In January, an online option was implemented through GGU's acclaimed CyberCampus, making the BBA program fully available on the Internet as well as being offered at GGU's San Francisco campus and regional locations in Sacramento, San Jose, Walnut Creek and Monterey Bay.

Stevenson has taught at GGU since 1971, previously held the Nagel T. Miner chair, and has overseen the BBA program for several years. In his new position, he will develop and enhance the school's online course delivery strategy, including working with adjunct faculty and the CyberCampus team of online instructional designers to take existing courses online. "We will benefit greatly from Walt's expertise and enthusiasm to assist us with a very important part of our strategy," said Abeln.

Information Golden Gate University offers quality education designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in taxation, law, information technology, business and management, including several MBA programs. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year-round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites throughout California, as well as online through the university's CyberCampus. For more information, go to http://www.ggu.edu or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.

02/18/03 - Golden Gate University Selects Oracle on Linux; Consolidates Disparate Systems on to a Single Software Platform

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., (February 18, 2003) - ((http://www.oracle.com/tellmemore/?1614980) Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ: ORCL), the world's largest enterprise software company, today announced that Golden Gate University, provider of undergraduate and graduate degrees for adult professionals, has standardized on Oracle9i Application Server and Oracle9i Database to consolidate the university's 12 disparate systems into a single software infrastructure on Linux. As a result, students, faculty and staff, as well as 57,000 alumni, are expected to have access to relevant university information through highly personalized, user-friendly interfaces built on infrastructure software from Oracle.

The built-in portal software included in Oracle9i Application Server enables Golden Gate University to provide a portal that will serve as an online resource for users to obtain current and valuable content including course descriptions, class schedules and registration. Through the university portal, users can efficiently retrieve and display data from information that is stored and maintained in Oracle9i Database, which has built-in business intelligence capabilities. Non-technical users including administrators and faculty will be able to manage content, create new online pages and share ideas to maximize communication and the availability of information.

"Golden Gate University's strategic objective is to provide access to information, transactions, curricula and learning resources via a Web browser to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, and friends," said Jeff Bialik, vice president of operations and CFO. "We selected Oracle for its leading edge, single database platform and its commitment to the education sector. Oracle's dynamic portal functionality will support self-service features that empower our users to be self reliant and more in control of their information and processing needs."

In addition to Oracle9i Application Server Portal, Golden Gate University is using two additional Oracle9i Application Server features, Oracle Internet File System and Oracle Internet Directory. Developers used Oracle9i JDeveloper and Oracle's Internet file management capabilities to create an application that enables users from seven learning sites between Los Angeles and Seattle to quickly and easily view, upload and store documents and files within the portal. Oracle Internet Directory is the LDAP v3 compliant directory included as part of Oracle9i Application Server that will help enable the university to cost-effectively and securely manage access rights for 50,000 students, faculty and alumni.

Golden Gate University will also utilize Oracle9i Application Server Web Cache to accelerate the performance of their websites and portal pages and thus help maximize user productivity. For powerful text search and intelligent document management capabilities, Golden Gate University decided to implement Oracle Text and Oracle InterMedia. Golden Gate University plans to make the portal publicly available in Spring 2003.