Goodwin faculty published a book about Universal Design for Learning (UDL), confronting assumptions in higher ed learning. Get a copy of UDL University. Continue reading Goodwin University educators’ new book challenges assumptions on higher ed learning
Honoring our Shared Humanity: Careers in Funeral Service Part One, Faculty Funeral service is a unique career choice that unites the sciences, the arts, and a deep understanding of human nature. It takes a special type of person to succeed … Continue reading Honoring our Shared Humanity: Careers in Funeral Service Part One, Faculty
Leadership: Illuminating the Lives of Others through Integrity By Dr. Sandi Coyne-Gilbert, MBA, DM Leadership can be defined differently depending on the diversity of those asked. While some find demure yet demanding personalities inspiring, others are drawn in by more … Continue reading Leadership: Illuminating the Lives of Others through Integrity
Taking the Lead in Times of Crisis by Dr. Sandi Coyne-Gilbert, MBA, DM Early in 2020, a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, I learned that a common interpretation of the Chinese word for “crisis” lies in its … Continue reading Taking the Lead in Times of Crisis
Managing and Leading in Crises by Terrence E. Simon. Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Business Administration In the last two decades, the world has experienced myriad natural and man-made disasters including 9/11 and other terrorist attacks, tsunamis in Asia, Hurricane Katrina, … Continue reading Managing and Leading in Crisis
The Importance of Bookkeeping by Mike Rotondo, MBA, Curriculum Coordinator, Goodwin University Accounting Program The importance of bookkeeping in any business may seem so obvious to most of us that it hardly bears mentioning, but for many small businesses it … Continue reading The Importance of Bookkeeping
Tax Preparation: Communication and Planning by Terrence E. Simon. Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Business Administration Most U.S. citizens spend little time focusing on taxation during the post-tax season. Given our busy lives, that’s understandable — even the professional tax practitioners … Continue reading Tax Preparation: Communication and Planning
The Brave Among the Battlefield: A Tribute to Nurses Worldwide by Vivienne Friday, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE Program director, ABSN, Goodwin University As a child growing up in a small village on the east side of Jamaica, I remember admiring … Continue reading The Brave Among the Battlefield: A Tribute to Nurses Worldwide
By Dr. Sandi Coyne-Gilbert, MBA DM MS Organizational Leadership Program Director, Goodwin University During a time when you can't turn on the TV without tuning in to the COVID-19 crisis, it's hard to look ahead. Stuck indoors, away from groups … Continue reading What’s in it for me? Do I really need a master’s degree?
Beware of Gaslighting by Mike Saxton, PhD As an adult, it’s likely you are somewhat familiar with psychological manipulation, people getting others to do or believe things that satisfy their agenda without caring about the effect on those being manipulated. … Continue reading Beware of Gaslighting
The Future is “Leading Up”! Your supervisor’s success means room in the spotlight for you By Dr. Sandi Coyne-Gilbert, MBA DM MS Organizational Leadership Program Director, Goodwin University Leading Up is truly a professional phenomenon, committed to connections and based … Continue reading The Future is “Leading Up”!
Mentoring: Generation to Generation by Dr. Michael Wolter Program Director and Associate Professor of Management and Leadership In my Advanced Mentoring Workshop at Goodwin University, one of the most intensely discussed topics among participants is generational differences in mentor pairings, … Continue reading Mentoring: Generation to Generation
Why Workplace Culture Matters Most Today by Dan Williamson Director of Enrollment and Instructor, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social and Education Sciences and School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing What is workplace culture, and why is it … Continue reading Why Workplace Culture Matters Most Today
The Truth About Lying Looking at the “fudge factor” in our lives by David Plouffe, Adjunct Professor Business and Manufacturing, Goodwin University Do you lie? I’m sure that the majority of you would say, “No, I would never lie! I’m … Continue reading The Truth About Lying
The Challenge of Engagement: One Size Does Not Fit All by Robin Young Cournoyer, BSN, MSN Assistant Professor of Nursing Course Coordinator PEDI When teaching in higher education, it is crucial always to be open to the variety of learning … Continue reading The Challenge of Engagement: One Size Does Not Fit All
Addiction in the Workplace by Mike Saxton, PhD In previous posts on the Goodwin University blog, I’ve discussed specific issues like workaholism and study addiction. Both are somewhat stealthy in that the behaviors exhibited can at first appear to be … Continue reading Addiction in the Workplace
Mentoring with Purpose Not every role requires mentoring, but if the aptitude is there, the organization benefits by Mike Saxton, PhD Literature abounds with theories and studies on mentoring. This should come as no surprise, as numerous professions cite mentoring … Continue reading Mentoring with Purpose
“It’s Electric! Boogie woogie, woogie” Tesla’s innovations are driving demands, with legal trends following by Angelo Saba III, Adjunct Professor, General Education, Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing My brother-in-law drives a Tesla Model S P100D. The midnight silver metallic color … Continue reading “It’s Electric! Boogie woogie, woogie”