“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”
Crushing the Interview Moving in or moving on? by Dr. Michael Wolter Program Director and Associate Professor of Management and Leadership Interviewing can be a stressful situation for job applicants, being put in the spotlight for anywhere from a few … Continue reading Crushing the Interview
The Ethical and Legal Pendulum of Business BUS 110’s ongoing discussion can provide a moral compass by Angelo Saba III, Adjunct Professor, General Education, Business Technology and Advanced Manufacturing I joined Goodwin University in the fall of 2016 to teach … Continue reading The Ethical and Legal Pendulum of Business
Eight Barriers to Critical Thinking Part 2 of 2 by Mike Saxton, PhD In a previous blog article, I presented the first four of eight critical thinking barriers that I caution my students about at the beginning of each term. … Continue reading Eight Barriers to Critical Thinking Part II
Eight Barriers to Critical Thinking Part 1 of 2 by Mike Saxton, PhD At the beginning of every term, I share a message with all my students about being critical thinkers, warning them about fallacious thinking: allowing cognitive biases and … Continue reading Eight Barriers to Critical Thinking
Study Addiction – Workaholism’s Cousin When a “good” habit goes too far, it’s time to react By Mike Saxton, PhD In an earlier article on the Goodwin University blog entitled “Workaholism: The Silent Killer,” I examined the threat workaholism poses … Continue reading Study Addiction – Workaholism’s Cousin
What is the difference between mentoring and coaching? by Dr. Michael Wolter Program Director and Associate Professor of Management and Leadership One of the first questions asked every time I provide a workshop or a lecture on mentoring is, “What … Continue reading What is the difference between mentoring and coaching?
The Journey of UDL A world of possibilities opens up to two educational “missionaries” by Dr. Lisa M. Wisniewski and Dr. John S. Kania Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that our Universal Design for Learning (UDL) journey began only three … Continue reading The Journey of UDL
From designing Navy welding curriculum to embracing a Universal Design for Learning as a Goodwin welding instructor, professor and PhD candidate, Keith Carter, MHR, MSW shares his journey to becoming an expert in his field. Keith Carter’s welding students didn’t … Continue reading Goodwin Thought Leaders: Keith Carter Welding
Experiential Learning Enhances Business Program and Encourages Student Reflection by Dr. Terrence Simon, Assistant Professor, Business, Management, and Advanced Manufacturing Dr. Matt Connell, Program Director, Business Administration Dr. Michael Wolter, Program Director, Management and Leadership Goodwin College’s Business Administration program, … Continue reading Experiential Learning Enhances Business Program and Encourages Student Reflection
In its July 9, 2018, edition, Vision Monday included Goodwin College’s director of Vision Care Technology, Maryann Santos, on its list of Women of Influence. Established in 1987 and with a current print readership of 20,000 influential retail buyers, Vision … Continue reading Maryann Santos Recognized Among “Women of Influence”
Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School? Seeing your age as a hiring asset by Janice Watts Nursing Department Chair and Associate Professor Goodwin College For individuals looking to add a true sense of purpose and a … Continue reading Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School?
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. In 2017, with support from the Davis Educational Foundation, Goodwin College established its first … Continue reading Universal Design for Learning Series: Boring Classes? Not Here!
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. In 2017, with support from the Davis Educational Foundation, Goodwin College established its first … Continue reading Universal Design for Learning Series: Thinking Differently to Gauge Student Comprehension
by Dr. Michael Wolter, Program Director, Management and Leadership Experiences in your personal life can profoundly influence how you perform at work. After my divorce, I found myself as a single parent with two jobs, half-time custody of a two-year-old … Continue reading Bringing Life to Work, Bringing Work to Life
by Sandi Coyne, Program Director, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Women today find themselves in a unique place. With sexual harassment front and center in world news, and the pay gaps that are plaguing every industry from movies to … Continue reading Stands with a Fist: 8 Reasons for Women to Pursue a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership
From a very young age, Robin Cournoyer, Goodwin College Assistant Professor of Nursing and Course Coordinator Pedi/OB, knew she wanted to be a teacher. Her lifelong goal was to obtain a position at a college that served a diverse population — … Continue reading Robin Cournoyer: “You can always go back. It’s never too late.”
Nancy Clark, a graduate of Goodwin’s associate degree in Nursing program who is currently working on a bachelor’s degree in Nursing online, speaks highly of Goodwin’s faculty. Her online art history instructor, Ann Finateri-Laist, made a lasting impact. “I thoroughly enjoyed her class and her personal interactions with all of us throughout the course. She has those special qualities and an obvious love of teaching,” Clark noted. As a full-time nurse, taking online classes is the only way Clark is able to continue her education. Originally she was wary of online courses due to lack of physical interaction, but after … Continue reading Nancy Clark: “She has those special qualities and an obvious love of teaching.”