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Baker College offers
new master’s program
Baker College Center for Graduate tural and diversity issues, impact of
Studies officials announce the addi- technology on the workplace, cus-
tion of a Master of Science in tomer service issues
Industrial/Organizational (I/O) • Human resource management -
Psychology degree program begin- legal issues, workplace health, com-
ning in September 2011. pensation and benefits, employee
The program will be offered online behavior and issues, work-life pro-
and is based on a practitioner-schol- grams, performance evaluations and
ar model: the study of behavior in assessments
organizational and work settings and • Research - design and methods,
the application of the theories, meth- data analysis and statistics, statistical
ods, approaches and principles of models
psychology to individuals and Students enrolled in Baker’s new
groups in the workplace and other master’s degree program will learn
organizational settings. Psychology, to apply the theory and principles of
the science of behavior, always ref- industrial/organizational psychology
erences practical implications. A to a practice designed to develop
psychologist explores why people leaders, managers, teams and organ-
behave as they do and which internal izations based on theory and princi-
or external conditions determine or ples grounded in scientific research.
stimulate behavior. I/O psychology “The diversity of the skill set that
practitioners focus on the same ques- our students gain from a master’s
tions in relation to human behavior degree in I/O psychology will pro-
in the workplace. vide them with increased marketabil-
“Baker College continually updates ity and growth in their selected
its program offerings to meet the career path,” said Dr. Lori La Civita,
demands of today’s professionals Baker College Center for Graduate
and the marketplace,” said Michael Studies and Baker College Online
E. Heberling, Ph.D., Baker College dean of psychology programs, and a
Center for Graduate Studies presi- practicing I/O psychologist.
dent. “I/O psychology is the fastest Baker’s new master’s degree pro-
growing and highest paid specializa- gram has been approved and region-
tion in psychology, and the career ally accredited by The Higher
opportunities are numerous.” Learning Commission. It uses as val-
I/O psychologists work in many idation for its learning outcomes the
areas of the organization including: guidelines and competencies recom-
mended by the Society for Industrial
• Employee testing, selection and and Organizational Psychology, Inc.
promotion, training and develop- (SIOP), and the American
ment, attitudes and satisfaction and Psychological Association (APA). NEARLY 140 bikers participated in Sunday’s “Thunder Across the Thumb”
motivation For more information about the ride that began at the Tuscola Area Airport and ended at the Sandusky City
• Organizational development - new Master of Science in
change management, surveys, job Industrial/Organizational Airport. Organizers said that this year’s fifth annual rolling tribute to U.S.
design and evaluation, team build- Psychology at Baker College, call 1-
ing, workforce planning, cross-cul- 800-469-3165. servicemen and women was “awesome”, with the participants managing to
stay dry, in spite of threatening skies. Above, bikers at the head of the line
prepare to roar into Cass City along M-81, led by a police escort.
Cros-Lex sweeps competition
at 14-school Vassar Invitational
Coaches Amy and Scott Cuthrell 100. Another Greater Thumb West
believe in competing against the school, Bad Axe, placed third with
best. And that’s what their Cass City 74.50, followed by Caro, 73,
track teams faced Friday at the 14- Marlette, 63, and Cass City, 55.
school Vassar Invitational. Although Cass City finished in the
The Lady Red Hawks recorded a 6th team slot, Cuthrell saw plenty
trio of first place medals on the day she liked on the day.
and freshman standout Alyssa “All three 100 hurdlers showed
Bennett played a part in all 3. improvement once again. Ashtyn
Bennett topped the field in the 1600 (Weiler) medaled with a fourth place
meter run, winning in a time of 5:36, finish, while Megan (Schoel) placed
8 seconds in front of runner-up Erika seventh. Megan is progressing nice-
Roe of Caro. Bennett and Roe also ly and will be in the medal con-
finished first and second in the 3200 tention soon. All three of these
meter run. Bennett turned in a win- ladies work hard in what is a very
ning time of 12:24.90, while Roe difficult event.”
crossed the end line in 12:31.14. Bennett and Wynn also added
“It was nice to have some weather fourth place points on the day for
conducive to running. The girls Cass City. Bennett finished well
brought home some hardware and back from winner Taylor Regan,
Thomas and Katie Minkler across the board we saw improve- Cros-Lex, in the 800-meter run with
ment,” Amy Cuthrell said. times of 2:29 and 2:34, respectively.
Jimpkoski and Minkler “The Vassar Invite is a very large
competitive meet, one that brings
Wynn’s 4th place time in the 400-
meter dash was 1:04.88, captured by
schools together that seldom get to Darci Asel, Garber, in 1:03.37.
exchanged wedding vows race each other.”
Bennett also helped the Red Hawks
“Alyssa has rarely experienced loss,
so in this case I think it will make her
Katie Mae Jimpkoski and Thomas Dale Minkler were married Aug. 14, 2010 to victory in the 3200-meter relay, stronger. Haley is jumping her way
at St. Michael’s Church in Port Austin, with Father Daniel Roa officiating the along with teammates Ashley Potts, into the hardware each and every
double-ring ceremony. Haley Wynn and Ashtyn Janiskee- week. She has a passion for the 400
The bride is the daughter of Dale and Brenda Jimpkoski of Port Austin. She will Weiler. They broke the tape in dash and is one of the strongest
graduate from Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) with a Bachelor’s 10:37:35 to the delight of their veter- young ones out there,” Cuthrell said.
Degree in business management May 7, 2011. She is currently employed at Abbs an coach. In the boys’ field, Cros-Lex made it
Retirement Planning Advisors in Saginaw.
The groom is the son of Dale and Mary Ann Minkler of Gagetown. He is a “The 3200-meter relay was an awe- a clean sweep in the team standings
graduate of SVSU with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in mechanical engineer- some race to the finish. The efforts with 120 points. Marlette finished a
ing. He is currently employed at Birch Machinery in Birch Run. of those ladies, - Potts, Weiler, distant second with 100 points. Cass
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white duchess satin Mary’s Wynn, and Bennett, - choked me up. City recorded just 2 on Adrian
Bridal Fairy Tale Princess A-line spaghetti strap gown with a crystal beaded It was an awesome finish to what Hartzell’s 8th place effort in the 400-
bodice and pleated cascades with side pick-up skirt. The gown was compliment- will continue to be a competitive meter dash.
CASS CITY’S Miranda
ed with a lace up back and cathedral train. Her headpiece was a crystal tiara with relay team for the rest of the season.” Williams competes dur-
a shoulder-length veil accented with crystal trim. She carried a cascading bou- “We have a very young unified
quet of stargazer lilies and roses with baby’s breath. Despite Bennett’s showings, Cass group who are working hard for the
The maid of honor was Kayla Ventline of Port Austin, friend of the bride. The City finished in the middle of the benefit of the whole team. Freshman ing the 800 meter relay
bridesmaids were Kelly Steinman of Ferndale, cousin of the bride; Chelsey Roth pack in the team standings, captured Adrian Hartzell is making solid Friday at the Vassar
of Port Austin, Jessica Kirkpatrick of Mt. Pleasant and Adrienne Craig of Kinde, by Croswell-Lexington with 102 gains in his first year as a track ath-
all friends of the bride. points, edging runner-up Reese with lete,” Scott Cuthrell said. Invitational.
The flower girl was Josie Johnson of Reese, cousin of the groom.
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The best man was Kevin Dorsch of Gagetown, friend of the groom.
Groomsmen were Dale Minkler of Iron Mountain, brother of the groom; Kyle
Jimpkoski of Port Austin, brother of the bride; Kevin Risch of Saginaw, friend
of the couple; and Allen Roe of Owendale, friend of the groom.
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The ring bearer was Alec Ostafin of Howell, cousin of the bride.
The ushers were David Jimpkoski of Port Austin, brother of the bride; and
Nathan Minkler of Gagetown, brother of the groom.
Following the ceremony, a reception for 300 guests was held at Ubly Heights
Golf and Country Club in Ubly.
After a week-long honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple currently resides in
Saginaw.