ASU’s College of Education is accepting applications for the Library Education Media Program (LEM), one of the University’s first online degree programs.

The LEM program, offered online, is designed to prepare professional educators to become school library media specialists in K-12 settings. The program was introduced last summer.

Dr. Necoal Driver, chair of Instructional Support Programs, said the LEM program strives to provide students with flexible and innovative instructional options.

“I am very excited that we can bring this type of instruction to students and keep up with their demanding needs. This is the basis for this program and more programs like this in the future,” Driver said.

Graduates receive the M.Ed. or Ed.S. degree.

For more information, please visit the program website or call 334-229-4456.

Source: Alabama State University office of Media Relations

February 1 marked the return of fishing season at 20 of Alabama’s 23 State Public Fishing Lakes. Commonly known as state lakes or county lakes, these waters are noted for their amenities and their quality fishing for bream, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie (in some lakes). Because these smaller lakes warm more quickly than larger reservoirs, early spring fishing can be excellent. Anglers may fish from the pier, bank, rental boat or personal boat.

“State public fishing lakes are the ultimate family fishing destination,” said Jack Turner, State Lakes Supervisor for the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF). “All lakes except Pike County Lake have a concession building with snacks, drinks, restrooms and personnel who provide fishing advice. The concessionaires have mowed areas along the shoreline for fishing.

The Auburn University at Montgomery men's soccer program and the Wulf Koch Soccer Academy will host its annual College Prep Camp, a two-day camp and clinic, on February 2-3, 2013, at the AUM Soccer Stadium.

The event is open to boys ages 15 and up and provides an opportunity to become more familiar with the elite college level. This camp has a specifically designed curriculum and will feature only the best and most effective techniques available. All instruction will be conducted by college coaches, who will put campers through the paces of a typical college pre-season routine.

The camp setting will challenge the field players in attacking skills, speed of play, and quick decision making through small-sided, 11 vs. 11 matches.