Jhonatan’s Story: A university experience to smile about
Jhonatan’s Story: A university experience to smile about How a Goodwin Dental Hygiene graduate made his career goals a crowning achievement Economic crisis leads to an educational climb In 2009, Jhonatan Rodriquez lost his job due to the Great Recession. … Continue reading Jhonatan’s Story: A university experience to smile about
Becoming a School Readiness Teacher
Some of the most dynamic years for learning start the minute a child is born. From infancy to age 8, children undergo their most rapid period of brain development (and, therefore, their most important period for learning) in life. Early … Continue reading Becoming a School Readiness Teacher
OB’s Story: Becoming a Barbershop Business Owner
From Self-Taught Trims to School-Certified Credentials: OB’s Journey to Becoming a Barbershop Business Owner Osvaldo “OB” Lugo’s path to becoming a barbershop business owner has been a long one. Although previously incarcerated, OB has embraced his passion to become an … Continue reading OB’s Story: Becoming a Barbershop Business Owner
Tax Avoidance: Legality versus Ethics
Tax Avoidance: Legality versus Ethics by Terrence Simon, Assistant Professor of Business Administration I recently viewed a hearing of the United States House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight on C-SPAN 2. The discourse centered on tax avoidance and IRS … Continue reading Tax Avoidance: Legality versus Ethics
10 Alternative Careers for Registered Nurses
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career choice. If you are interested in becoming one – or you are already working as an RN – you probably know the challenges that the job can bring. Working as a nurse in a … Continue reading 10 Alternative Careers for Registered Nurses
Why Study Manufacturing?
The manufacturing industry is booming across the United States. In fact, our country is in the middle of another industrial revolution – our fourth, to be exact – according to author and professor, Klaus Schwab. Today, we are creating and … Continue reading Why Study Manufacturing?
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security: A Breakdown of this Cluster of Careers
You’re looking for an exciting career. You want to help others. You are brave and have a passion for standing up for what’s right. You may be perfect for a career in the criminal justice or public safety fields. The … Continue reading Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security: A Breakdown of this Cluster of Careers
How to Become a Great Leader (Online!)
Leadership comes in many forms. Like any kind of management ^mdash; whether that means parenting, budgeting your personal finances, or running HR at a company – there is no universal definition or “style” of business leadership that’s correct. Rather, the way … Continue reading How to Become a Great Leader (Online!)
Open Educational Resources (OER) Empower Students, Inspire Professors
“At the top of a university organizational chart, you’ll typically find the name of the president or the board of directors,” explains Goodwin University’s provost, Danielle Wilken. “At the top of Goodwin’s chart, you’ll find students. Everything we do is … Continue reading Open Educational Resources (OER) Empower Students, Inspire Professors
Mortuary Science Degree Requirements: What is Needed for this Career?
Are you considering a degree in mortuary science? If you are looking for a unique, out-of-the-ordinary career that involves helping others, you may be perfect for this field. The role of a funeral director can be intimidating to those unfamiliar … Continue reading Mortuary Science Degree Requirements: What is Needed for this Career?
Timothy’s Story: From CTRA pupil to “paging Dr. Mason…”
Timothy Mason grew up in an Eastern Connecticut town with over 150 active farms. Although his hometown boasts green pastures, red farm homes, and the many colors of an agricultural history, Timothy found life there to be a bit “monochromatic.” … Continue reading Timothy’s Story: From CTRA pupil to “paging Dr. Mason…”
What is Epidemiology?
The field of epidemiology has never been more valuable to our communities than it has since COVID-19. When we talk about the heroes and front line workers working tirelessly to keep us safe, epidemiologists are, without a doubt, a part … Continue reading What is Epidemiology?
Bibi’s Story: Hardship to Happiness
Rising from Hardship, Remaining Hopeful, and Reaching for Happiness: How I helped lift my family out of poverty and pursued my professional passions By Bricherland “Bibi” Quinones For as long as I can remember, my mother told me that my … Continue reading Bibi’s Story: Hardship to Happiness
What You Can Do with a Community Health Degree
Communities all over the world are confronted with health risks, and we are not just talking about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Across the globe, communities are facing threats like air pollution, obesity, malnutrition, natural disasters, drug overdoses, and chronic disease … Continue reading What You Can Do with a Community Health Degree
What are the Fundamentals of Nursing?
If you desire a career that involves helping the sick or injured, registered nursing may be your calling. Becoming a registered nurse (RN) is a challenging but rewarding path. Every moment of your workday is devoted to helping your patients. … Continue reading What are the Fundamentals of Nursing?
Taylor’s Story: Popping the Bubble to Pursue her Dreams
Popping the Bubble to Pursue her Dreams: How CTRA Scholar Taylor Marchand Took Control of Her Career Destiny Taylor Marchand was “the weird tomboy girl who wasn’t afraid of spiders or bugs” growing up, and she found it challenging to … Continue reading Taylor’s Story: Popping the Bubble to Pursue her Dreams
Beautiful People Do Not Just Happen: Embracing Empathy in Leadership
Beautiful People Do Not Just Happen: Embracing Empathy in Leadership By Dr. Sandi Coyne-Gilbert, MBA, DM The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 quickly prompted a global disruption in many of our daily lives. Activities and events continue to pause, and various … Continue reading Beautiful People Do Not Just Happen: Embracing Empathy in Leadership
What Does an Emergency Management Director Do?
Doesn’t it seem like the world is in a constant state of emergency these days? Between the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires decimating the great American West, and political unrest in many democracies, it can certainly feel that way. The emergencies are … Continue reading What Does an Emergency Management Director Do?