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On June 16, 2013, co-founder of Body Glove International / Dive N’ Surf Inc., adventurer and Anaheim University supporter, Bob Meistrell (1928-2013), passed away at the age of 84. He lived his motto of “Do what you love, love what you do.” until his last day when he died from a heart attack on his boat, “The Disappearance”. Bob and his twin brother Bill, who passed away in 2006, helped to create the worldwide “Surf Culture,” with their design, manufacturing and selling of the first commercially viable neoprene wetsuits. Body Glove wetsuits enabled surfers to stay in the water longer and more comfortably than ever before. Bob and Bill are two of only three watermen to be inducted into the Surfers and Divers Hall of Fame. The logo of Body Glove International, which celebrated its 60-year anniversary in 2013, is one of the most globally recognized brand logos. The company is a leading, worldwide action sports brand specializing in wetsuits, swimwear, clothing, footwear, accessories and technology accessories. Its contributions to action sports include the Body Glove Surfbout (4 Star WQS event), continued support of the NSSA National Scholastic Surfing Championships and sponsorship of one of the most respected surf and wakeboard teams in the industry. Through Reef Check, SIMAs environmental fund, and the Surfrider Foundation, Body Glove works to preserve the purity of the waters it loves. Body Glove products are sold in the U.S. by a network of independent retailers and in approximately 50 countries internationally through distributors, sales agents and licensees. The firm does more than $200 million in business each year. The Meistrells’ success was seen in Hollywood. They consulted and provided equipment and custom wetsuits for “Sea Hunt”, the television show that launched Lloyd Bridges’s career. Bill and Bob taught the entire Bridges family to dive, as well as Gary Cooper, Hugh O’Brien, Charlton Heston, Jill St. John, and Richard Harris. The Meistrells even made a custom wetsuit for legendary Los Angeles Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Bob Meistrell and Body Glove were contributors to Anaheim University’s Tuition Relief Program and Bob contributed his time on numerous occasions to conduct video interviews for Anaheim University’s business and entrepreneurship students. On July 8, 2009, Bob even threw the first pitch on behalf of Anaheim University at the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim game. Bob Meistrell will always be remembered by Anaheim University for his honesty, kindness and ever-positive attitude.

Anaheim University is redefining the nature of online higher education by beaming expert professors in the fields of business and English teacher education to computers across the globe through live webcam classes.  While many online courses constitute a series of videos adapted from pre-existing local programs, Anaheim capitalizes on the borderless nature of the internet, enlisting distinguished authors and teachers regardless of locale to develop curriculum and lead interactive seminars. Such notable scholars who have joined forces online in this international classroom include Dr. David Nunan, founding Dean of Anaheim University’s Graduate School of Education and a pioneer in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).  Dr. Nunan is a distinguished linguist who hails from Australia and resides in Hong Kong.  His colleague, Dr. Rod Ellis, TESOL Chair of the Graduate School of Education and a guru on the subject from the U.K., has himself written more than 30 core books and texts on second language acquisition that are used around the world Students in Anaheim University’s graduate programs receive direct feedback from such distinguished professors in what might be termed a “flipped classroom”: Watch the lecture independently, and then engage with the professor during weekly interactive face time via live webcam classes and daily discussion forums or projects.  This international classroom model offers a network of professors and peers with whom both students and alumni can stay connected Many prospective students have never heard of Anaheim University or its high-octane faculty.  But those who have know they’ve discovered a hidden treasure – and they don’t have to quit their jobs or forgo daytime salaries to earn graduate degrees with some of the world’s finest educators and classmates.  Anaheim has tapped the educational possibilities of a globally-connected society, and it’s only a matter of time before other institutions decide to follow

To assist students in these uncertain economic times, new degree-seeking students as well as graduate diploma and graduate certificate students in International Business, Sustainable Management and Entrepreneurship who enroll by September 16, 2013 through the Tuition Relief Program will have the tuition fee portion of their fees reduced by 50%. This program was made possible through the support of such contributors as legendary actress/comedienne Carol Burnett and BodyGlove. Students who enroll in the following programs are eligible for the Tuition Relief Program: International MBA Graduate Diploma in International Business Graduate Certificate in International Business MBA in Global Sustainable Management (Online Green MBA) Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management Master of Entrepreneurship Please Note: The Tuition Relief Program applies to the actual tuition fee and does not apply to other fees including the Application Fee, Registration Fee, Records Fee, On-Campus Fee, Residential Fee, Graduation Fee or any other fee. The Tuition Relief Program cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts on fees offered by the University. Only first-time applicants are eligible for the Tuition Relief Program. About Tuition Relief Program Contributor Carol Burnett Carol Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an Emmy-Award and Golden Globe Award-winning American actress, comedian, singer, dancer and writer. She has been selected by Entertainment Weekly as one of the greatest TV icons in television history as well as one of America’s most liked celebrities. Ms. Burnett started her career in New York. After becoming a hit on Broadway, she debuted on television. After successful appearances on The Garry Moore Show, Carol moved to Los Angeles and began an eleven-year run on the The Carol Burnett Show which was aired on CBS television from 1967 to 1978. With roots in vaudeville, The Carol Burnett Show was a variety show combining comedy sketches, song, and dance. The comedy sketches ranged from movie parodies to character pieces which featured the many talents of Burnett herself who created and played several well-known and distinctive characters. Ms. Burnett was a recipient of the 2003 Kennedy Center Honors at the age of 70 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on November 9, 2005. Ms. Burnett helped create the Carrie Hamilton Scholarship in honor of her daughter Actress Carrie Louise Hamilton, who passed away from cancer in January 2002. About Tuition Relief Program Contributor BodyGlove Founded in 1953 by twin brothers Bob and Bill Meistrell, Body Glove is a leading, worldwide action sports brand specializing in wetsuits, swimwear, clothing, footwear, accessories and technology accessories. Its contributions to action sports include the Body Glove Surfbout (4 Star WQS event), continued support of the NSSA National Scholastic Surfing Championships and sponsorhip of one of the most respected surf and wakeboard teams in the industry. Through Reef Check, SIMAs environmental fund, and the Surfrider Foundation, Body Glove works to preserve the purity of the waters it loves. Body Glove products are sold in the U.S. by a network of independent retailers and in approximately 50 countries internationally through distributors, sales agents and licensees.

Audi Middle East has announced the appointment of Anaheim University MBA Graduate Trevor Hill as Managing Director. With over 20 years of global experience with Audi in South Africa, Germany, Japan, China, and Hong Kong, he joins the Middle East subsidiary of Audi following six years in the role of Managing Director of Audi Korea in Seoul, South Korea. In addition to his role as Audi Middle East Managing Director, Hill will also take on the role as Managing Director of Audi Volkswagen Middle East FZE overall. Since entering the market with a regional head office in 2005, Audi has grown strongly in the Middle East: “In 2013, we want to reach the threshold of 10,000 Audi cars sold in the region annually and double that figure by 2020” explains Trevor Hill. “We already have the right products and the right technology in place. Our absolute focus will therefore be on customer satisfaction, particularly in the area of after sales. In 2013 alone our dealers are working on seven new service facilities across the region,” he added. Trevor Hill was born on July 12th, 1962 in Cape Town, South Africa. He started his career in 1989 by joining Volkswagen/Audi of South Africa in Johannesburg as Manager for Dealer Training and Development. Before relocating to Dubai he represented Audi in South Africa, Germany, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Korea with key areas of expertise in training, dealer development, sales and marketing as well overall company leadership. Most notably, he became the Regional Director of Audi China in Beijing in 2006, where he was responsible for the Chinese and Hong Kong market, and was appointed Managing Director of Audi Korea in 2007. He holds a Higher Diploma in Education (HdipED) from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, a Certificate in Motor Vehicle Retailing from the University of Cape Town, and an MBA from Anaheim University. In addition to his mother tongue English he is fluent in Afrikaans and German, and has basic knowledge of Japanese and Chinese. In his leisure time the South African national enjoys watching and participating in sports. He played first league cricket in South Africa, represented South Africa at national and international level men’s hockey and is also an avid golfer.

Anaheim University Graduate School of Education TESOL Chair Dr. Rod Ellis will join a colloquium entitled “SLA The Contribution of Meta-Analysis to Second Language Acquisition Research and Theory” at the American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) 2013 Annual Conference on March 16, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. During the colloquium, Dr. Ellis will present on “A Critical Look at Meta-Analysis in SLA”. This colloquium demonstrates the contribution of meta-analysis to SLA. Dr. Rod Ellis is a distinguished thought leader in the field of Second Language Acquisition. Prof. Ellis, who is TESOL Chair of AU’s Graduate School of Education and Designer of Anaheim University’s Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in TESOL, received his Doctorate from the University of London and his Master of Education from the University of Bristol. A former professor at Temple University both in Japan and the US, Prof. Ellis has served as the Director of the Institute of Language Teaching and Learning at the University of Auckland and has taught in numerous positions in England, Japan, the US, Zambia and New Zealand. Dr. Ellis, who is known as an expert in Second Language Acquisition, is author of the Oxford University Press Duke of Edinburgh Award-Winning Classic “The Study of Second Language Acquisition”, as well as numerous student and teacher-training textbooks for Prentice Hall and Oxford University Press, Prof. Ellis’s textbooks on Second Language Acquisition and Grammar are core textbooks in TESOL and Linguistics programs around the world.

Anaheim University Graduate School of Education Dean Dr. David Nunan presents “Out of the Mouths of Babes” on March 23 at the TESOL 2013 Convention in Dallas, Texas. Learner-centered instruction places learners at the heart of the instructional process, and decisions about content, process, and outcomes are based on data by and from learners. In this talk Dr. Nunan will look at how instructional decisions for young learners can be informed by their stories about life and learning. Dr. David Nunan is a former President of the TESOL International Association, the world’s largest language teaching organization and the world’s leading textbook series author. David Nunan, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Anaheim University, is the founding Dean of the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education and served as President of Anaheim University from 2006 to 2008. Dr. Nunan is a distinguished linguist and best-selling author of English Language Teaching textbooks for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, and Thomson Learning. His ELT textbook series “Go For It” is the largest selling textbook series in the world with total sales exceeding 2.5 billion books. In 2000, David Nunan served as President of TESOL, the world’s largest language teaching association, and was the first person to serve as President from outside North America. David Nunan has been involved in the teaching of graduate programs for such prestigious institutions as the University of Hong Kong, Columbia University, the University of Hawaii, Monterey Institute for International Studies, and many more. In 2002 Dr. Nunan received a congressional citation from the United States House of Representatives for his services to English language education through his pioneering work in online education at Anaheim University. In 2003 he was ranked the 7th most influential Australian in Asia by Business Review Weekly, and in 2005 he was named one of the top “50 Australians who Matter”. David Nunan was invited by the Australian Prime Minister to attend a summit in Sydney Australia in December 1996 as one of the Leading 100 Global Australians.

The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF) Trustees and Anaheim University TESOL Professors Dr. Kathleen Bailey, Dr. Denise Murray and Dr. MaryAnn Christison will present “A Case for Online Language Teacher Education” at the TESOL 2013 International Convention in Dallas, Texas on March 21, 2013. This presentation highlights case reports on 18 organizations that offer online professional development opportunities for teachers. The report was commissioned by TIRF and sponsored by Anaheim University. TIRF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to generate new knowledge about English language teaching and learning. TIRF plans to apply research findings to practical language problems by working collaboratively with teachers, researchers, authors, publishers, philanthropic foundations, government agencies, and major companies. Dr. Kathleen M. Bailey, a Past President of TESOL (1998-1999) and International Research Foundation for English Language Education Chair (TIRF), received her M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (1976) and her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (1982) from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). Dr. Bailey is Professor of TESOL in Anaheim University’s Graduate School of Education. She also works full-time as a professor of Applied Linguistics at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California. She was the Director of the TESOL M.A. Program there for six years and the Director of the Intensive English as a Second Language Program for three years. In addition, she was instrumental in developing the Monterey Institute’s Certificate in Language Program Administration. She is a recipient of the Allen Griffin Award for Excellence in Post-secondary Teaching on the Monterey Peninsula, the Monterey Institute’s Teaching Excellence Award 2006 and the James E. Alatis Award for service to TESOL 2007. Dr. Denise Murray served as President of TESOL from 1996-1997 and on the Board of Directors of TESOL for 7 years, and currently a Trustee for the International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF). A TESOL Professor at Anaheim University, Prof. Murray is Emeritus Professor at Macquarie University, Australia, and at San José State University, California. She was Executive Director of the AMEP Research Centre and of the National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR) at Macquarie University from 2000 to 2006. Prior to her appointment at Macquarie, she was founding Chair of the Department of Linguistics and Language Development at San José State University for 9 years. Her research centers around computer-assisted language learning; cross-cultural literacy; use of L1 in the second language classroom; intersection of language, society and technology; settlement of adult immigrants; language education policy; and leadership in language education. She has published her work in 17 books and more than 100 articles in professional journals, as book chapters, or conference proceedings. She edited two volumes in 2008: Planning change; Changing plans: Innovations in second language teaching (University of Michigan Press) and Leadership in English language education: Theoretical foundations and practical skills for changing times (Routledge). The leadership volume was co-edited with M.A. Christison. In 2011 she and M.A. Christison co-authored two volumes on teacher education: What English language teachers need to know I: Understanding learning and What English language teachers need to know I I: Facilitating learning(Routledge). A past President of TESOL (1997-1998), Dr. MaryAnn Christison serves on the Board of Trustees for The International Research Foundation (TIRF). Holding a Ph.D. in English/Linguistics from the University of Utah, Dr. Christison has been teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in applied linguistics for over 30 years. She is the author of over 80 refereed articles in journals on language teaching and second language research and 18 books including Leadership in English Language Education: Theoretical foundations and practical skills for changing times (with D. E. Murray), A Handbook for Language Program Administrators (2nd Edition) (with F. L. Stoller), What language teachers need to know: Understanding learning (with D. E. Murray), What language teachers need to know: Facilitating learning (with D. E. Murray), Multiple intelligences and language learning, and Learning to teach languages. She has been a classroom teacher for 38 years, teaching in U.S. K-12, adult education, and university contexts. She has developed many multi-media projects, and online ESL Endorsement program, and four online courses for language teachers. Christison has been a teacher educator for over 20 years, working with teachers in the U.S. and in over 30 different countries. Her current research interests are in leadership, second language teacher development, and language and the brain.

Anaheim University held a graduation ceremony for graduates of its online Master of Business Administration, MBA in Global Sustainable Management and Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Fullerton Marriott in Orange County, California. AU President Dr. William Hartley, Vice-President of Academic Affairs Dr. David Nunan and TESOL Professor Dr. Ken Beatty conferred degrees to graduates from around the world. The graduation ceremony was held during Anaheim University’s annual four-day residential session in which AU’s Master of Arts in TESOL students gathered for an intensive workshop led by Anaheim’s recognized TESOL faculty. Dr. David Nunan and Dr. Ken Beatty taught the students on the campus of California State University Fullerton, who co-hosted an open TESOL seminar featuring Anaheim Univeristy’s faculty on Monday, July 23. This was the third joint TESOL seminar held by Anaheim University and California State University Fullerton since 2008.

Anaheim University Graduate School of Education Dean, Dr. David Nunan’s textbook sales have now exceeded 2.5 billion, making David Nunan the world’s leading textbook author. David Nunan’s “Go For It!” series, published in cooperation between Cengage Learning and the People’s Education Press (PEP), was selected and adapted as a basal textbook series for middle schools throughout China. The latest TESOL textbook by David Nunan is published by Anaheim University Press. Anaheim University Graduate School of Education Dean, Dr. David Nunan’s textbook sales have now exceeded 2.5 billion, making David Nunan the world’s leading textbook author. The “Go For It!” series, published in cooperation between Cengage Learning and the People’s Education Press (PEP), was selected and adapted as a basal textbook series for middle schools throughout China. David Nunan’s latest book, “Teaching English to Young Learners”, which is focused on how to teach English to non-native English speakers aged 3 to 15, is published by Anaheim University Press. The textbook is the core textbook for Anaheim University’s Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners program, developed and overseen by Dr. Nunan. David Nunan, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Anaheim University, is the founding and current Dean of the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education and Director of the Anaheim University David Nunan TESOL Institute. Dr. Nunan is a distinbuished linguist and best-selling author of English Language Teaching textbooks for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, and Thomson Learning. He has been involved in the teaching of graduate programs for such prestigious institutions as the University of Hong Kong, Columbia University, the University of Hawaii, Monterey Institute for International Studies, and many more. In 2002 Dr. Nunan received a congressional citation from the United States House of Representatives for his services to English language education through his pioneering work in online education at Anaheim University. In 2003 he was ranked the 7th most influential Australian in Asia by Business Review Weekly, and in 2005 he was named one of the top “50 Australians who Matter”. David Nunan was invited by the Australian Prime Minister to attend a summit in Sydney Australia in December 1996 as one of the Leading 100 Global Australians. Dr. Nunan is Past President of the TESOL International Association, the world’s largest language teaching organization. Dr. Nunan is joined in the Graduate School of Education by a recognized team of linguists, which includes four other past presidents of the TESOL International Association: Dr. Kathleen Bailey, Dr. Denise Murray, Dr. MaryAnn Christison and Dr. Jun Liu.

Dr. Rod Ellis has served as a Full Professor of TESOL and former Dean of the Graduate School of Education since 1998. Rod Ellis is a recognized author of TESOL and Applied Linguistics texts, and recipient of Oxford University Press’s Award for the Best Book in Applied Linguistics. Rod Ellis is working with AU’s distinguished TESOL faculty to develop a Doctorate of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Dr. Rod Ellis is a distinguished linguist who received his Doctorate from the University of London and his Master of Education from the University of Bristol. A former professor at Temple University both in Japan and the US, Prof. Ellis has served as the Director of the Institute of Language Teaching and Learning at the University of Auckland and has taught in numerous positions in England, Japan, the US, Zambia and New Zealand. Dr. Ellis, who is known as an expert in Second Language Acquisition, is author of numerous student and teacher-training textbooks for Prentice Hall and Oxford University Press. Prof. Ellis’s textbooks on Second Language Acquisition and Grammar are core textbooks in TESOL and Linguistics programs around the world.