A look at what’s going on in the field of education.

Draughons to open Russellville campus

Daymar Colleges Group will locate a Draughons Junior College Learning Site in Russellville.

The college will operate in the former Red Kap clothing manufacturing facility at 451 Johnson St. The mostly vacant factory will be renovated for use as classrooms, computer labs and staff offices.

“The EDC envisions that Draughons will be only the first tenant in what will become a one-stop postsecondary education and work force training center,” said Jody Lassiter, executive director of Logan County Economic Development Commission.

The campus will offer diploma programs with the option to transfer to the Bowling Green campus to finish an associate degree. There will be classes in information technology, medical assisting, pharmacy technology, to name a few.

Classes are expected to start on or before Nov. 3.

– For more information, call the EDC at (270) 726-9575.

Landmark lodge awards scholarships

Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 28 of Bowling Green awarded scholarships to Jessica Rogers and Phillip Smith.

Rogers is the daughter of Odette Rogers and granddaughter of Omar and Sharon Rogers, both of Bowling Green. She will attend Western Kentucky University and major in physical education.

Smith is the son of Cheryl Smith of Bowling Green and the late Phillip Smith Sr. He will attend Georgetown College, where he will play football and major in computer science.

The scholarship is funded by the Ebony Fashion Fair and is provided based on financial need, academic achievement, citizenship, extracurricular or church activities and an essay. It is open to seniors who come from a minority or socially disadvantaged community or plan to spend their career in socially disadvantaged communities.

Barren County noted for narrowing gap

Standard and Poor’s School Evaluation Services identified Barren County as one of 11 Kentucky school districts that significantly narrowed the achievement gap.

It was identified by S&P as being one that improved overall reading and math proficiency rates more than all K-12 districts analyzed.

Standard & Poor conducted its analysis using data obtained from SchoolMatters.com, a free public service sponsored by the National Education Data Partnership, a collaboration among the Council of Chief State School Officers, Standard & Poor’s School Evaluation Services and the CELT Corporation.

Bowling Green senior receives high honors

Sarah Myers, a senior at Bowling Green High School and daughter of Samuel and Touria Myers, earned several honors recently.

She was listed in the Who’s Who Among American High School Students, making her eligible to apply for scholarships; received an Academic Achievement Award from the state House of Representatives; was selected to attend the Congressional Student Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.; attended the Junior Statesmen School, with government courses taught by university professors; named to the United States Achievement Academy; and nominated to attend the Young Leaders Conference to represent the state.

County students get MSU scholarships

Murray State University has awarded scholarships to four residents.

Korey Young, a 2005 graduate of Warren East High School, was given the Leadership Award, based on contributions in high school church and community. Young, the son of Kelvin and Darlene Young, will major in physical education. While in school, he participated in FFA, baseball, football, golf and Pride and National Helpers.

Brock Whitney, a 2004 Warren Central High School grad, received a Leadership Award and Marvin D. Mills Scholarship, given to those with an ACT of 21 and rank in the top 25 percent of their class. Recipients are expected to volunteer at least five hours a week.

Whitney, an honor student who was active in sports, is the son of Bobby and Tracy Whitney of Bowling Green.

Kellyn Robinson, a 2005 grad of Greenwood High School, received an Honor Scholarship and Special Leadership Award.

Robinson, the daughter of Mark and Gay Robinson, will major in biology. In high school, she was a president of student council and Junior Beta Club, played soccer and tennis, was in All-State Choir, musicals and other activities.

Carolyn McAliley, a 2004 graduate of Greenwood High School, has been given the Laura K. Anderson Scholarship in Home Economics.

Majoring in dietetics, McAliley is the daughter of Ron and Carol McAliley. At Murray, she has served as community chairwoman for Alpha Gamma Delta, secretary for Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, historian of Hart College Honor Society and a member of the dance team.

Brescia offers banking classes on weekends

Brescia University in Owensboro is offering evening banking courses for banking professionals through its Weekend College.

The courses are led by experienced bankers. In addition to professional development, students earn credit hours that can be applied to an associate or bachelor of science degree in business.

Course offerings this fall include consumer lending and analyzing financial statements. Classes were set to begin this week.

For course details, go to www.brescia.edu/wec/. For more information on banking courses or on the Weekend College, call (270) 686-4252 or (877) BRESCIA, or e-mail wec@brescia.edu.

Two graduate from U. of Phoenix online

University of Phoenix online reported that two Warren County residents were among those conferred a degree last month.

Rebecca L. Shook of Smiths Grove and Kenneth E. Jackson of Bowling Green received bachelor of science degrees.

The university touts itself as being the largest private accredited university in North America with more than 295,00 students and 151 campuses or learning centers.

Lost River SBDM Council sets meeting

The Lost River Elementary School SBDM Council will hold a special-called meeting for consultation for hiring a principal at 6:30 p.m. today in the Library Media Center.