Students fresh out of high school represent only a portion of those who enroll in online college courses. There are many reasons they might take online and hybrid courses: For some, it suits their learning style or schedule. The flexibility may be key for those juggling family and work obligations. These courses may also appeal
Learning With Fun at the BBA Games
The Office of Bachelor Studies & Returning Students collaborated with Prof. Paula Cancro’s Project Management class to put together an interactive and informative event called The BBA Games. The setup included 5 different stations where current BBA students informed other students about the benefits of the BBA program. Every station had traditional games intended to
Highest Paying Jobs for 2016
Glassdoor recently released its list of 25 highest paying jobs in America for 2016 (https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/25-highest-paying-jobs-america-2016/) The report, which was based on people with these jobs who shared their salary with the company, highlighted professions bringing in the big bucks, with physicians, lawyers and research & development managers topping the list, which featured a range of other technology and healthcare
Preparing Future Healthcare Professionals
The importance of preparing for a job interview cannot be overstated. There is a good chance that there are dozens and perhaps even hundreds of people applying for the same position, so it is very important to make the best impression possible when going to an interview. That’s why Career Services put together the “Allied
Managing Your Career Portfolio
CW’s Dean of Faculty, Stacy Larson participated at the recent The New York State American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network panel, entitled “Managing Your Career Portfolio… Get Out in Front of the Competition!” The event was hosted at Concordia College and included other 5 panelists from other institutions in our area. The panel included
Managing Your Career Portfolio
CW’s Dean of Faculty, Dr. Stacy Larson participated at the recent The New York State American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network panel. The event was entitled “Managing Your Career Portfolio… Get Out in Front of the Competition!” The event was hosted at Concordia College and included other 5 panelists from other institutions in our
Peace on Earth
With all of the discord and danger we find, especially in the past two decades of war, terror, oppression and prejudice, I find myself attracted to expressions of peace, more and more every day. In my present position as the president of a small college, discord inevitably arises as every sentient being conceives their own
Get Set for Daylight Savings
This coming Sunday, March 13, marks the beginning of Daylight Savings time for 2016. Remember to set your clocks ahead. If you find yourself frustrated with having trouble getting up in the morning or finding yourself more tired than usual come 8 pm, keep in mind that it’s totally normal to have a hard time
CW Students Travel to Albany
More than 60 students, faculty, and administrators from New York’s degree-granting proprietary colleges visited Albany to acknowledge lawmakers for supporting the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). The reason was to encourage them to restore the maximum TAP award for students attending colleges that offer only two-year degree programs. Our CW delegates were part of a group
A High School “Work from Home” Day
Park Ridge High School in New Jersey recently hosted its first-ever Virtual Day, during which students attended all classes from home. In-person classes were replaced with written assignments and video chats, using a software called Schoology (https://www.schoology.com/k-12 ). The school ultimately found the experiment successful, with post-event surveys reflecting high attendance. Aside from the appeal