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A New Leaf at Phoenix? August 24, 2010 WASHINGTON — When it comes to marketing and recruiting, the University of Phoenix is turning over a new leaf, or so its executives said at a briefing here Monday. “We’re doing what we think is right,” said Gregory W. Cappelli, the co-chief executive officer of Apollo Group,…
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Alliance Members Inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame

At the 2010 World Massage Festival recently held at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, two members of the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education were inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. Among the 12 inductees at this year’s event were Rick Rosen, MA, LMBT, Executive Director of the Alliance, and Claire Marie Miller, LMBT,…
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Alliance Elects New Board of Directors

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, a non-profit organization for massage schools and educators, is pleased to announce that the first full Board of Directors was elected by members present at the Alliance’s inaugural conference in Park City, Utah on June 3-5. The Board of Directors, composed of seven members, is the Alliance’s policymaking body.…
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Alliance gains Massage Today as its First Major Sponsor

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, a non-profit organization for massage schools and educators, is pleased to announce that the noted publication Massage Today has become an Associate Member of the Alliance and is its first major annual sponsor. As part of this commitment, Massage Today will be the top sponsor for the Alliance’s First…
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Leadership Team Gathers for Strategic Planning

On February 2-3, the Leadership Team of the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education gathered at the National Headquarters in McLean, Virginia. The six-member group met with top staff at Coulter Nonprofit Management to continue the process of strategic planning for the organization. For the members of the Leadership Team, it was an opportunity to learn…
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Alliance Opens New National Headquarters

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, a new independent organization for massage schools and educators, is pleased to announce the opening of its National Headquarters in the Washington, DC area. The Alliance has partnered with Coulter Nonprofit Management, a division of The Coulter Companies, to provide a complete package of association management services. As of…
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Alliance to hold its First Annual Conference in Park City, Utah on June 3-5, 2010

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, a new independent non-profit organization for massage schools and educators, is pleased to announce that it has selected Park City, Utah as the location for its First Annual Conference. This meeting will be held June 3-5, 2010 at the very popular Grand Summit Hotel, which is part of The…
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Alliance Incorporated – Begins Founding Member Campaign

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, a new independent organization for massage schools and educators, announces that it has completed the process of becoming a legal entity, and is now a non-profit corporation. This step will be followed by application to the IRS for status as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt educational organization. The Alliance is pleased…
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Alliance Leadership Team is Finalized

The Alliance for Massage Therapy, a new independent organization for massage schools and educators, announces that its Leadership Team has been finalized. A six-member group of veteran massage therapy educators will guide the development of this new body, which will be launching its general membership drive by December 1. This Leadership Team is responsible for…
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Alliance Names Rick Rosen as Executive Director

The Leadership Team for the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education has named North Carolina school director Rick Rosen, MA, LMBT to serve as its Executive Director during the initial developmental process. Rosen has worked in the massage therapy field for more than 30 years, and has taken other non-profit massage organizations through successful startups. He…
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New National Organization Launched for Massage Schools and Educators

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education is being established to serve as an independent voice and advocate for the entire education sector – from entry-level training programs through post-graduate studies. It will include three primary groups: Schools (for the institutions themselves); Teachers (for instructors in those institutions); and Continuing Education Providers (for those who offer…
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