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Earth
Day Network and University of Phoenix “Green” Raymond S. Kellis
High School and Offer Student a Full Tuition Scholarship
Solar Panel Installation Will Save
School Thousands of Dollars and Prepare Students as Environmental Leaders
of the 21st Century
Glendale,
Ariz., April 22, 2010
– Honoring the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Earth Day Network and the
University of Phoenix today announced the greening of Raymond S. Kellis
High School in Glendale, Ariz. The centerpiece of the greening project is
the installation of a 1.8k/W solar panel system and several solar powered
LED outdoor lighting structures that will save the school approximately
$35,000 and 132,270lbs of carbon emissions over 30 years.
The
“green makeover” is part of Earth Day Network’s Green Schools
Campaign, which aims to create healthy, energy-efficient and sustainable
learning environments – both indoors and outdoors – at schools across
the nation. A green school typically utilizes 33 percent less energy and
32 percent less water – enough savings to hire two additional full-time
teachers. Earth Day Network and University of Phoenix worked together to
identify a school in Glendale that would benefit greatly from the
donation.
“Green schools reduce
pollution while increasing attendance,
lowering illness rates and raising test scores. Students fare much better at green schools and so does the planet,”
said Sean S. Miller, Director of Education at Earth Day Network.
“With the solar panel and LED lighting installations, we are not
only helping the Peoria Unified School
District save money and reduce pollution, but we are also providing
the students with a 21st century learning experience.”
As part of
the greening, University of Phoenix will select one student to win a full
four-year scholarship for a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
or a Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Green and
Sustainable Enterprise Management. In April, Raymond S. Kellis High School
will hold an application process for interested students and nominate up
to two students for participation in the contest. Scholarship recipients
will be announced in May.
“At
University of Phoenix, we are committed to environmental protection and
sustainability,” said Bill Pepicello, University of Phoenix President.
“We are proud to support the Earth Day Network’s Education Program.
These solar panels will not only help reduce energy costs and be more
eco-friendly; they will also help create the next generation of
environmentally aware leaders.”
Earth Day Network will also
provide the school with an educational energy monitoring system so
teachers and students can track energy generation and savings.
“The installation of these
solar panels has opened a new world of possibilities to our students and
the community at large,” said Kevin English, Building Trades Instructor
at Raymond S. Kellis High School. “Now with a hands-on approach, our
teachers will be able to more effectively educate our students about
renewable energy and sustainability. We are very proud and honored that
Raymond S. Kellis High School has been chosen for this project.”
About
Earth Day Network
Earth
Day Network was founded on the premise that all people, regardless of
race, gender, income, or geography, have a moral right to a healthy,
sustainable environment. Our mission is to broaden and diversify the
environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective
vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable environment. We pursue our
mission through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer
activism campaigns.
Earth
Day Network campaign and programs are predicated on the belief that an
educated, energized population will take action to secure a healthy future
for itself and its children. The organization has a global reach with a
network of more than 20,000 partners and organizations in 190 countries.
Earth Day Network is a 501(c)3 organization located in Washington, D.C.
About University of Phoenix
University
of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and
life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging
courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career
aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of November 30, 2009,
455,600 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest
private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a
diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s,
master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning
centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. For more
information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
Earth
Day Network and University of Phoenix Shape Future of Youth
through “Green” School Programming and Scholarships
A Greener Future for Ten Schools
and Six Students with Solar Panel Installations and a University of
Phoenix Scholarship Worth $50,000
Washington,
D.C., April 19, 2010 – Honoring the 40th anniversary of Earth Day,
Earth Day Network and University of Phoenix today announced a partnership
to provide a greener future for America’s youth by “greening” 10
schools across the country with solar panel installations.
Earth Day Network and University of Phoenix worked
together to identify the following 10 schools across the country that
would benefit greatly from the donations: James Lick High School (San
Jose, Calif.), Jefferson High School (Portland, Ore.), Raymond S. Kellis
High School (Glendale, Ariz.), New Vista High School (Boulder, Colo.),
Northwest Halifax High School (Littleton, N.C.), Henderson High School
(West Chester, Pa.), Rachel Carson Middle School (Herndon, Va.),
Weatherbee Elementary School (Hampden, Maine), Lowell Elementary School
(Duluth, Minn.), and Evergreen Charter School (Asheville, N.C.). The
centerpiece of the greening project is the installation of a 2-5k/W solar
panel system that will save the combined 10 schools approximately $500,000
and 1,674,450lbs of carbon emissions over the lifespan of the panels. A
green school typically utilizes 33 percent less energy and 32 percent less
water – enough savings to hire two additional full-time teachers.
In addition to the significant reductions in
pollution and energy cost savings, studies show that green schools greatly
reduce student sick days, and improve test scores, as well as enhance
student motivation in the short and long term.
“Earth Day Network’s Education Program provides
schools with environmental tools necessary for 21st century leadership and
innovation,” said Sean S. Miller, education director at Earth Day
Network. “The partnership with University of Phoenix will give students
a unique chance to take their education to the next level and become
environmental leaders.”
As part of the greening,
University of Phoenix will select one high school senior to win a full
four-year scholarship for a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
or a Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Green and
Sustainable Enterprise Management. Each of the six selected high schools
will be offered the opportunity to nominate up to two students for the
scholarship contest. Scholarship winners will be announced in May.
“As part of our commitment
to environmental protection and sustainability, we are proud to support
the Earth Day Network’s Education Program,” said Bill Pepicello,
president, University of Phoenix. “These solar panels will not only help
reduce energy costs and help schools be more eco-friendly; they will also
help create the next generation of environmentally aware leaders.”
About
Earth Day Network
Earth Day Network was founded on the premise that
all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a moral
right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Our mission is to broaden and
diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the
most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable environment.
We pursue our mission through a combination of education, public policy,
and consumer activism campaigns.
Earth Day Network’s campaigns and
programs are predicated on the belief that an educated, energized
population will take action to secure a healthy future for itself and its
children. The organization has a global reach with a network of more than
20,000 partners and organizations in 190 countries. Earth Day Network is a
501(c)3 organization located in Washington, D.C.
About University of Phoenix
University
of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and
life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging
courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career
aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of November 30, 2009,
455,600 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest
private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a
diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s,
master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning
centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.
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About
the Solar Schools Project
Schools
Receiving Solar Panels
Everyone
is responsible for protecting and preserving earth’s natural resources
for future generations. As part of University of Phoenix’s commitment to
making the world a better place through environmental education, it is
proud to sponsor the following 10 solar schools across the U.S. in
partnership with the Earth Day Network:
B.
Reed Henderson High School
West Chester, Pa.
Raymond
S. Kellis High School
Glendale, Ariz.
George
B. Weatherbee Elementary
Hampden, M.E.
New
Vista High School
Boulder, Colo.
Rachel
Carson Middle School
Herndon, Va.
Jefferson
High School
Portland, Ore.
Lowell
Magnet Elementary School
Duluth, Minn.
James
Lick High School
San Jose, Calif.
Evergreen
Community Charter School
Asheville, N.C.
Northwest
Halifax High School
Littleton, N.C.
Estimated
Aggregate Savings
Each
school will receive a 2-5k/W solar panel system that EDN estimates (when
combining the savings for all 10 schools over 30 years) will save
approximately $500,000 and close to 2 million pounds of carbon emissions
over the lifespan of the panels.
Six
Students to Receive Scholarships
Six
of the 10 schools receiving solar panels are high schools, and all six
high schools will have the opportunity to nominate students for a
scholarship. One winner from each high school will be awarded full tuition
to the University of Phoenix for a Bachelor of Science degree in
Environmental Science or Business with a Concentration in Green and
Sustainable Enterprise Management. Scholarship recipients will be
announced in May.
About
University of Phoenix’s Environmental Commitment
The
Solar Schools initiative is just one demonstration of University of
Phoenix’s environmental commitment, as we are taking actions to monitor
and reduce our environmental footprint.
University of Phoenix’s “Go Green” initiative involves staff
across the country working together to “green” operations at our
campus locations. According
to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), University of Phoenix
is now among the top 10 colleges and universities that purchase green
power. The university has purchased nearly 47 million kilowatt hours of
green energy annually—the equivalent of powering more than 4,000 average
American homes per year.
About
Earth Day Network
Earth Day Network was founded on the
premise that all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography,
have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Our mission is
to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to
mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy,
sustainable environment. We pursue our mission through a combination of
education, public policy, and consumer activism campaigns. Earth Day
Network campaign and programs are predicated on the belief that an
educated, energized population will take action to secure a healthy future
for itself and its children. The organization has a global reach with a
network of more than 20,000 partners and organizations in 190 countries.
Earth Day Network is a 501(c)3 organization located in Washington, DC.
About
University of Phoenix
University
of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and
life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging
courses, and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career
aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of November 30, 2009, 455,600 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the
largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves
a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s,
master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning
centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. For more
information, visit
students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the
largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves
a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s,
master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning
centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. For more
information, visit www.phoenix.edu.
About
University of Phoenix
Founded in 1976, University of
Phoenix is the largest private university in North America. Our
students study at more than 200 campus locations, as well as
through online programs available in most countries around the world.
Driven by innovation in education, we have pioneered many of the
conveniences that students now enjoy — evening classes, flexible
scheduling, continuous enrollment, a student-centered environment, online
classes, a digital library, and computer simulations.
Our
Mission
University of Phoenix is one
of a handful of institutions of higher learning completely devoted to
providing access to higher education for working students. Our social
commitment is to identify the individual and collective societal needs,
then design innovative educational programs that will meet those needs.
Faculty and staff are committed to helping students become productive in
their professions and achieve personal and professional growth. University
of Phoenix’s innovative teaching and learning model provides these
students with the flexibility to further their education and advance their
careers.
Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the
North Central Association (ncahlc.org).
University of Phoenix was granted initial accreditation in 1978 and the
accreditation was reaffirmed in 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, and 2002. The next
comprehensive evaluation visit by The Higher Learning Commission will be
conducted in 2012.
Enrollment
As
of November 30, 2009, 455,600 students were enrolled at University of
Phoenix.
Student
Demographics
Our students come from all
areas and walks of life. They live in the United States, Canada, Mexico,
Europe, and throughout the world. They are single, married, or partnered;
some have dependent children or other family members to care for.
Some of our students are
earning their first associate’s or bachelor’s degree and are new to
higher education. Some are working toward adding a master’s or doctoral
degree to their educational credentials. Many students are established
professionals who want to expand their knowledge of their current field or
develop skills and competencies in a new discipline.
The diverse needs of our
students inform how we develop convenient, high-quality degree programs
that allow working students to balance the demands of life with the
demands of earning a higher education.
For
more information visit us online at www.phoenix.edu
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