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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> University Professional Advisors Council [mailto:UPAC@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] <b>On Behalf Of </b>King, Patti J - (pattik)<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 19, 2011 5:15 PM<br><b>To:</b> UPAC@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: UPDATED WICHE INFORMATION FOR ADVISING STAFF TO PROVIDE TO STUDENTS DURING THE 2011-12 ACADEMIC YEAR<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please distribute the attached information to students you feel may be interested in this opportunity. Students may also go to </span><a href="http://www.wiche.edu/wrgp"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.wiche.edu/wrgp</span></a> for additional information. <span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thank you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are pleased to advise you that President Sander has reappointed you as WICHE Campus Coordinator for the University of Arizona. As the WICHE Coordinator, we are seeking your assistance in informing all advising staff on your campus that the WICHE-<b>Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP)</b> is available to students who seek professional training in the following fields: DENTISTRY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, OPTOMETRY, OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, and VETERINARY MEDICINE. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Attached is a copy of WICHE PSEP brochure, and a flyer, which we ask that you forward to the proper departments for posting. Also, enclosed is a press release for your campus newspaper. The purpose of the press release is to get the word out that the deadline for WICHE PSEP certification for training to commence in Fall 2012 is <b><u>October 15, 2011.</u> </b> Students may access an <i>Application for WICHE Certification</i> at: </span><a href="http://www.azregents.edu"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.azregents.edu</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, click on Special Programs and Initiatives, click on WICHE, and click on Professional Student Exchange Program. If students have additional questions about the Professional Student Exchange Program, please ask them to call the Arizona Board of Regents WICHE Certifying Office at 602-229-2500 or go to: </span><a href="http://www.azregents.edu"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.azregents.edu</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WICHE’s <b>Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)</b> makes many high-quality graduate programs available to master’s, graduate certificate, and Ph.D. students, who are residents of the 15 participating states, to enroll in some 220 high-quality programs at 45 participating institutions. Additionally, if the desired healthcare program is not offered through PSEP, students may check the Western Regional Graduate Program. WRGP currently offers access to more than 50 high-quality healthcare-related degrees offered by some 40 public institutions. Students who enroll in a cooperating program outside of Arizona through WRGP pay resident tuition. Additional information is available at: </span><a href="http://www.wiche.edu/wrgp"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.wiche.edu/wrgp</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Additionally, Arizona participates in the WICHE <b>Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE.)</b> The Western Undergraduate Exchange provides opportunities for students to attend a public college at the undergraduate level, outside their home state, at a reduced level of tuition (150% of resident tuition.) Arizona residents may attend undergraduate programs in all WICHE states. The WICHE member states are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Attached is a copy of the Arizona <i>Western Undergraduate Exchange brochure</i>, which we ask that you forward to undergraduate advisors. They may provide copies to students as needed. Interested applicants should contact their institution of choice and indicate that they would like to apply as a Western Undergraduate Exchange applicant. If students have additional questions about the Western Undergraduate Exchange, please ask them to contact the WICHE Main Office in Boulder, Colorado at 303-541-0210 or </span><a href="http://www.wiche.edu"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.wiche.edu</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WICHE’s newest exchange is the <b>Internet Course Exchange (ICE)</b> an alliance of member institutions and systems that broadens student access to online courses and programs. WICHE ICE is an institutional tool that enables students to seamlessly access other two- and four-year institutions’ courses while using the advisory, registration, and financial aid services provided at their home campuses. Additional information is available at: </span><a href="http://www.wiche.edu/ice"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.wiche.edu/ice</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Your assistance is appreciated in getting the word out to all the advising staff on your campus about these unique opportunities for UA students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please let us know if we can provide additional information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Louise Lynch<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WICHE Certifying Officer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Arizona Board of Regents<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2020 N. Central Avenue, Suite 230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phoenix, AZ 85004<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>602-229-2563<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>