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Monday, December 7, 2015

Trustees approve new degrees, FLY Program | Lee to study tourism in U.S., China

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BGSU TO OFFER NEW DEGREES IN ALLIED HEALTH, FORENSIC SCIENCES

BGSU is responding to today's workforce needs with two new degree programs that will prepare graduates for additional career opportunities. Approved by the board of trustees Dec. 3 were a bachelor of science in allied health and a master of science in forensic science. In addition, the trustees approved an innovative support program for students with learning differences and attention challenges, named the Falcon Learning Your Way (FLY) Program.

"Both these new degree programs are based upon solid data regarding not only which professionals are needed today, but also those that will be needed in the future," said David Levey, chair of the BGSU board. "The University is committed to using its resources to equip our students to be ready for emerging careers and to help supply the workforce Ohio requires for a vital economy."

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LEE TO STUDY TOURISM IN U.S., CHINA

Bob Lee

National and global tourism are on the rise, and according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, are expected to contribute $11.3 trillion to the Gross Domestic Product over the next 10 years, and create more than 300 million jobs worldwide.

Dr. Bob Lee, program coordinator for BGSU's tourism, leisure and event-planning program (TLEP), was recently awarded two grants to conduct research on the tourism industry here and in China.

As the consumer becomes more educated about travel, it is increasingly important for faculty and students in the tourism field to become well versed in the cultural values of other countries, he said.

CORRECTION

In the Dec. 3 obituaries, former BGSU police officer Claude Clouse's name was misspelled.