Southern New Hampshire University Selected for Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

Manchester, NH (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Southern New Hampshire University was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its 2010 Community Engagement Classification. Colleges and universities with an institutional focus on community engagement were invited to apply for the classification, first offered in 2006 as part of an extensive restructuring of The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

SNHUs civic engagement includes service-learning with Manchester school children, raising unprecedented funds for United Way agencies, providing accounting and technical assistance to fledgling not-for-profits, and continuing to assist the Haitian community in the wake of that countrys disasters. University community members have volunteered for several years on Gulf Region rebuilding projects, working in orphanages, as well as bringing technology into township schools in South Africa.

Our learning has local and global impact when we recognize that the community is a living textbook with so much to teach us. Public scholarship and service make education significant, said SNHU Provost, Dr. Patricia Lynott. We are proud that our faculty has, to date, engaged more than 700 students in this kind of active learning. The Carnegie Classification makes us aspire to even greater accomplishments.

SNHUs efforts are led by the collaboration of the universitys Student and Academic Affairs divisions. Sarah Jacobs, representing Student Affairs, is founder and director of the Center for Service and Community Involvement where members of the SNHU community embrace civic engagement, volunteerism and service. University professor Eleanor Dunfey-Freiburger, representing Academic Affairs has, for decades, been a champion for community engagement and works with faculty to shape course work to meet community needs. By creating reciprocal partnerships with the Manchester and the global community we offer students, faculty and staff the opportunity for engaged learning that fosters active citizenship.

In order to be selected, institutions had to provide descriptions and examples of institutionalized practices of community engagement that showed alignment among mission, culture, leadership, resources and practices. SNHU was one of 115 colleges and universities selected.

Carnegie stated that SNHUs application documented excellent alignment among mission, culture, leadership, resources, and practices that support dynamic and noteworthy community engagement, and it was able to respond to the classification framework with both descriptions and examples of exemplary institutionalized practices of community engagement. SNHU also documented and coordinated evidence of community engagement in a coherent and compelling response to the frameworks inquiry.

About Southern New Hampshire University

The university has approximately 2,200 traditional, full-time undergraduate day students and a total annual enrollment in all divisions of 13,000. Programs are offered on campus, online and on location at our centers in New Hampshire and Maine. The university offers programs in business, community economic development, culinary arts, teacher education, hospitality management and liberal arts.

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Summer Unlimited in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Concord, NH (PRWEB) June 16, 2010

Looking for some summer fun the whole family will enjoy but wont break the bank? Waterville Valley Resort has announced its new all-inclusive Summer Unlimited package from now to Columbus Day, visitors who stay at Waterville Valley pay one fee to enjoy a wide range of activities. In June, prices start at $ 37 per person for a family of four.

Families love the Summer Unlimited package because it means the kids dont have to come running to Mom and Dad every time they want to do something, says Jim Wefers, of the Resort Association. Of course, Mom and Dad like not having to pull out their wallets every time!

The Summer Unlimited package includes:

Two hours of mountain biking daily. With 100 miles of hiking and bike trails, Waterville Valley offers miles of riding to fit every taste, from flat and easy paths to down-and-dirty backwoods trails for experienced mountain bikers. The experts at the Adventure Center in Waterville Valleys Town Square will adjust your bike for comfort and safety.

A ride on Snow's Mountain Chair Lift. Ride to the top of Snows Mountain and catch stunning views of the 770,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest that surround Waterville Valley. Ride the lift back down, hike or bike down. Its up to you.

Unlimited Tennis. Perfect your game on one of Waterville Valleys 18 award-winning outdoor clay courts.

Unlimited use of the White Mountain Athletic Club. Enjoy indoor and outdoor swimming pools, whirlpools, saunas, and cardio & weight rooms, just a short walk or trolley ride from your accommodations.

Unlimited Ice Skating. Throughout the summer, cool mountain breezes keep Waterville Valley comfortable. But on those rare summer days when its too hot to be outside or youre simply up for something different enjoy unlimited ice skating in Waterville's indoor arena. Forgot to bring your skates? No problem. Rentals are available.

Daily golf. Enjoy nine holes every day at the beautiful Waterville Valley Golf Club, a family-friendly course for players of all abilities. Parents can break away from the kids for a leisurely game or bring them along for a fun afternoon on the links.

Unlimited transportation. The Waterville Valley Shuttle, an open air trolley, runs daily for quick transport between activities or a leisurely scenic ride around the valley.

Boating on Corcoran's Pond. Take a spin around Corcoran Pond in the heart of Town Square with a kayak, pedal boat or canoe from the adventure center. Your Summer Unlimited pass entitles you to one hour daily per person.

Open Gym Programs. Rainy day? Again, no problem. The Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department Enjoy has a full-size gym with basketball court and packed with toys, balls and mats for playing. Your Summer Unlimited pass gets you in.

For even more fun, you can add a la carte options to your Summer Unlimited package: skateboarding at the Waterville Valley Skate Park; day camp for kids with the Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department; live theatre with Shakespeare in the Valley and the North Country Center for the Arts Children's Theatre; and the many arts, cultural, and nature programs offered by the Curious George Cottage and Rey Center, including nature walks and astronomy nights throughout the summer.

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Welcome to Waterville Valley

Once visitors arrive, they often head to Town Square and the adjacent Corcorans Pond. This is the hub of activity in Waterville Valley with shopping, dining and both outdoor and rainy day fun.

The Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department offers plenty to do at Corcorans Pond during the summer months and nearly all of it is included in the Summer Unlimited Package. Want to take a quick dip? Bring the beach chairs and enjoy the afternoon by the water. Rent a pedal boat or practice your rowing skills in a canoe or kayak. The Summer Unlimited pass gives guests a one-hour rental per person per day. During your stay, keep an eye on the Recreation Department schedule for special events and cook-outs at the pond.

Also located in Town Square is the Margret & H.A. Rey Center, dedicated to the authors of the beloved childrens book, Curious George. The center promotes both the arts and sciences, featuring reading, art, nature and astronomy seminars. Use the Summer Unlimited pass for a little quiet time with the kids. The Margret & H.A. Rey Center hosts a Curious George storytelling every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., where parents and children can curl up and listen to the classic story of that mischievous monkey.

A few doors down from the Rey Center is I Dream of Beading, a bead store that offers free jewelry making classes to Summer Unlimited pass holders. I Dream of Beading will help you create your own beaded bracelet, necklace or anklet and provide the wire and closure. Beads and clasp are not included, but you can make up to one piece per person each day of your stay.

Seek Adventure

Located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, Waterville Valley is surrounded by 100 miles of trails, many of which have been there for more than 100 years. Visitors can use their Summer Unlimited pass for a two-hour mountain bike rental from the Adventure Center in Town Square. The Center not only adjusts all bike rentals for comfort and safety, but can guide riders to the trails that best suit their mood.

If youre looking to kick up your mountain biking experience a notch, break out your Summer Unlimited pass again for a ride up the Snows Mountain Chair Lift at the Waterville Valley Ski area. On the way up, enjoy fantastic views of the White Mountain National Forest. On the way down, challenge yourself on the steep trails or enjoy a steady decline on one of the beginner trails.

Of course the Snows Mountain Chair Lift isnt just for mountain bikers. Visitors using their Summer Unlimited ride to the top can also take the lift back down or hike to the bottom. Its up to you.

Enjoy the outdoors

Waterville Valley Tennis Club is one of the top tennis resorts in the country for its facilities, value and programs for children. For years, it has been recognized by Tennis Magazine as one of the Top 50 tennis resorts in America, and was also named by the magazine as one of the Top 5 Best Bargains and one of the Top 5 Family Resorts. The Club was also just ranked number 13 in the world by TennisResortsOnline.

But dont let all the honors intimidate you. This down-to-earth club welcomes tennis players of all abilities. Owner and Head Pro Tom Gross has designed a program that introduces new players to the game while allowing more experienced players a chance to work on their serve and back hand. With your Summer Unlimited pass, you will have unlimited playing time. Parents can enjoy the afternoon volleying with the kids or sneak away for a quick game.

Waterville Valley is also home to one of the most beautiful and affordable golf courses in New Hampshire. With your Summer Unlimited package, guests can play nine holes every day at the Waterville Valley Golf Course.

As far as the Summer Unlimited package: "It makes things much simpler," said McCarthy. "I like that they get everything for one flat fee. Having it at one price makes it very simple. You don't have to carry your wallet with you. You can just get in the car and go."

Schedule your vacation during one of Waterville Valley Resorts special weekends and get even more for your dollar. These events include:

Sunday May 30: 21st Annual Chowder & Microbrew Fest

Saturday July 3: Independence Day Family Carnival

Sunday July 4: 4th Of July Hometown Parade & Fireworks

Saturday - Sunday July 31- August 1: WV Rock This Country Music Fest.

Saturday August 7: 11th Annual

Preferred Vacation Rentals Makes New Hampshire Vacation Rentals Easier

Moultonborough, NH (PRWEB) June 22, 2010

Preferred Vacation Rentals, the oldest and largest company dedicated exclusively to the professional rental and management of vacation homes and year around homes in New Hampshire's Lakes Region has announced the launch of a new mobile website and upgrades to their traditional website to better serve clients and homeowners.

Their new mobile website is optimized for mobile web browsers like the iPhone and can be accessed by navigating a mobile web browser to Preferred Vacation Rentals traditional site located at http://www.preferredrentals.com. Mobile browsers will be automatically and seamlessly redirected to the mobile site.

The mobile site will allow clients and prospects to access important information about vacation rentals such as: search for the perfect vacation rental property by date availability, specific lake (Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam, Squam and many more central NH lakes), and type; request more information after viewing property details, pictures and pricing; get directions; one-touch dialing to the Preferred Vacation Rentals office and ask for more information with an easy to use form.

In-house guests will also find the mobile website to be a valuable resource as they can look up area information such as beaches, boat rentals and dining. The online concierge provides a description of services, one click calling and in many cases directions. If need be, in-house guests can submit maintenance requests directly via their smart phone to the Preferred Vacation Rentals team.

Mark Borrin, General Manager of Preferred Vacation Rentals, states With close to 30 million people accessing the internet through mobile devices such as the iPhone and with that number expected to almost double in the next few years, we knew the time was right for both our clients and our homeowners to invest in a mobile solution. This site will provide additional rental opportunities for our homeowners and also add positively to the customer experience. Our clients and homeowners now have access to rental and area information whether on a traditional computer or a smart phone and there is no need to go to any other website when thinking about the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

In addition to the launch of our mobile site, we have also upgraded our traditional website. This June we added new functionality to allow for better and easier searches for vacation rentals including the ability to modify search results and parameters, made it easier for our clients to find out about Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals; redesigned the home page to be more aesthetically pleasing and better site navigation as well as did allot of work to increase our internet exposure. We invite interested vacationers and homeowners to view our website and to contact us for more information.

While specializing in professionally managed vacation rentals, Preferred Vacation Rentals also features Long Term Rentals and docking accommodations. The properties can be leased seasonally or annually. Like their vacation rentals, detailed information including pictures and amenity listing are available online for long term rentals and docking accommodations.

Preferred Vacation Rentals and the New Hampshire Lakes Region is easily accessible from many northeastern cities and beyond including Boston, MA (120 miles); New York City (310 miles); Hartford, CT (195 miles); Portland, ME (85 miles) and Montreal (235 miles). Overseas visitors typically fly into Logan International Airport in Boston and rent a car for the 2.5 hr drive to NHs Lakes Region.

About Preferred Vacation Rentals

Preferred Vacation Rentals is family owned and is the largest firm of its type in Central New Hampshire. Over 30 years in business and their incredibly large inventory speaks volumes about their great service and customer loyalty. Preferred Vacation Rentals specializes in waterfront, water access and island vacation properties by the week, month or year, and personally inspect every property to ensure that you find what you expect when you arrive. Their knowledgeable team of vacation rental specialists is available 7 days a week for your convenience. At Preferred their goal is to ensure that you'll return year after year.

Preferred Vacation Rentals, Inc. is located at 34 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, NH 03254. Visit their website at http://www.PreferredRentals.com , call toll free: 877-525-3764 or stop by their, Moultonborough office for more information. Ask for a FREE copy of their most recent comprehensive vacation home rental guide.

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