PANORAMA CITY, Calif., Jan. 10, 2009—Kaplan College, Panorama City campus will hold a graduation ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 10, for 54 students. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. at California State University, Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, Calif. This ceremony will mark the first class graduating under the Kaplan College name.
Students will be recognized for earning associate degrees or diplomas in one of four programs in the paralegal or allied health fields. Upon graduation, students may be eligible for entry-level positions in their field of study, many of which are in high demand throughout the state. According to the statewide California Occupational Projection, Labor Market Information Division, State of California Employment Development Department, paralegal and legal assistant positions are expected to increase by 26.3 percent and medical assistant positions by 30.8 percent from 2006 to 2016.
“I am very proud of our graduates because they took the initiative to pursue higher education and make their lives more fulfilling and rewarding,” said Alojz A Koscak, executive director of Kaplan College’s Panorama City campus. “Sacrifices and struggles paved the way to their commencement. My staff, faculty and I congratulate each graduate, and hope that this special commencement day leads to many more special days to follow.”
Kaplan College, Panorama City campus, is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Kaplan College, Panorama City campus, January 2009 graduates are as follows:
Associate of Arts
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Karina Ageyeva, Los Angeles, CA
Cathlyn Edwards, Arleta, CA
Kelly Fitzpatrick, Van Nuys, CA
Herica Rivas, Sun Valley, CA
Diploma
Legal Administrative Assistant
Artur Abelyan, Glendale, CA
Mariano Alatorre, San Fernando, CA
Lizeth Campos, Pacoima, CA
Brittany Perez, Moorpark, CA
Elizabeth Siha, Tarzana, CA
Diploma
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Maria Akol, Northridge, CA,
Adilene Alfaro, Sun Valley, CA,
Rigoberto Arista, Pacoima, CA,
Kevin Cox, Arleta, CA, ,
Patricia Jimenz, North Hills, CA,
Kimberly Medlock, North Hollywood, CA
Isela Mejia, North Hollywood, CA,
Latisha Nixon, Granada Hills, CA,
Jacqueline Pineda, Winnetka, CA,
Mirasol Reyes, Burbank, CA,
Dorothy Rodriguez, Panorama City, CA
Windy St.Marie, Burbank, CA,
Diploma
Medical Assistant
Elizabeth Amezola, Sun Valley, CA
Cynthia Andrade, Arleta, CA
Maria Aquino, North Hills, CA
Laura Arias, Panorama City, CA
Yvette Campos, Palmdale, CA
Maria Castellanos, Arleta, CA
Ronald Cisneros, North Hills, CA
Alejandra Cordova, Pacoima, CA
Joana Cordova, Pacoima, CA
Jaime Covarrubias, North Hills, CA
Brenda Contreras, Pacoima, CA
Maria Cuevas, Granada Hills, CA
Jasmine Diaz, Pacoima, CA
Ashley Espinoza, Panorama City, CA
Nichole Farias, Sylmar, CA
Cinthya Hernandez, Oxnard, CA
Mharione Ingal, Panorama City, CA
Regina Karns, Northridge, CA
Maria Lopez, Pacoima, CA
Marilyn Martinez, Sun Valley, CA
Eulojio Meraz, Sherman Oaks, CA
Susana Munoz, San Fernando, CA
Marisol Murillo, Arleta, CA
Zeudy Nunez, Panorama City, CA
Lizette Nuno, Pacoima, CA
Patricia Oceguera, Arleta, CA
Peter Otto, Newbury Park, CA
Elizabeth Padilla, Pacoima, CA
Norvis Posada, Arleta, CA
Janet Serrato, Arleta, CA
Kim Youngmi, Panorama City, CA
Sheera Zuniga, Panorama City, CA
About Kaplan College
Kaplan College is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves 100,000 students through more than 70 campus-based schools across the United States and in Europe. It also has online programs through Kaplan Virtual Education, Kaplan University and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit http://www.kaplancollege.com.