From the Editor
impact. Although we were using Forest Steward-
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elcome to a new year of Holistic Times
in its fresh, new format. Yes, the news- ship Council approved papers and soy-based inks,
letter has gone strictly digital. In fact, the we were still printing and mailing more than 80,000
newsletter is just part of the college’s overall transi- newsletters and more than 60,000 catalogs per year.
tion to a paperless world. By making these timely changes,
You responded by the thousands in 2008 when the college has just saved trees,
we gave you the choice to opt out of the paper reduced automotive pollution,
version of the newsletter, and some of you even and dramatically shrunken its
thanked us for making the choice available. Your carbon footprint.
voice continued to be heard throughout 2008 as the You will also notice the content shifting
college witnessed record use of the online testing and changing in the newsletter this year. Some
system. Newly enrolled students in 2008 almost columns are being retired and new columns will be
exclusively submit tests and exams online, and introduced. The college’s faculty will be contributing
more than 50 percent of students enrolled prior to more regular columns and feature articles that high-
2008 are using the online testing option. We have light their particular areas of expertise. Not to worry
also watched people increasingly choose to submit though, the newsletter will still feature graduates and
applications for enrollment via the Web site after class notes highlighting student and alumni accom-
requesting and reviewing only a PDF version of the plishments. We want to hear from you — let us
catalog. know what you like, what you want to see more of,
It is clear that, for the most part, people are and how you feel about the new paperless format.
embracing technology and what it can do for them. In this issue you’ll find an overview of the 2007
As students you save money and time using electronic NIHs survey of The Use of Complementary and
testing and submission options, and as a college, Alternative Medicine in the United States, an inter-
online testing enables us to offer you faster grading view with Teresa Nichols, the college’s new chief
turn around time and more options for expanding academic officer, and a bit of inspiration in the mini-
and enriching the curricula. To this end, be on bios of the 2008 scholarship and Cheraskin grant
the lookout through 2009 for more audio, video, recipients. Smile — Spring is just around the corner!
and e-activities in the online courses, and enjoy
more interaction with faculty and staff through the
college’s exclusive Ning community, our blogs, and
via Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn. There
is a place for everyone in social networking.
Tara Nicole BrowN • MaNagiNg ediTor
In addition to saving money and time for you
and for the college, making the transition to a mostly
paper free institution allows Clayton College to set
an even stronger example of practicing what we
teach. Transitioning to electronic versions of the
newsletter and the catalog for prospective students
dramatically reduces the college’s environmental
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