

What is a BSN, and What is a BSN Nurse?
A career in nursing is both rewarding and challenging. It is arguably one of the most strenuous positions a person in the health care field can have, and, as a result, takes a person with compassion, patience, and extreme determination … Continue reading What is a BSN, and What is a BSN Nurse?

Susan Grabowski Selected for the 2018 Nightingale Award
Goodwin College faculty member Susan Grabowski was among the 82 area nursing professionals selected for the 2018 Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing program, originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut as a collaborative effort to … Continue reading Susan Grabowski Selected for the 2018 Nightingale Award

5 Jobs You Can Land with an Advanced Manufacturing Certificate
Well-trained industry professionals in manufacturing are in-demand all over the state of Connecticut. Whether you are just starting out, or looking to further your role in the field, you likely want to do so fast. You are ready to advance … Continue reading 5 Jobs You Can Land with an Advanced Manufacturing Certificate

Welcoming Project Worth Young Adult Academy
Goodwin Welcomes Project Worth Young Adult Academy The 2017 fall semester brought a new community partnership program to campus, forming a unique synergy between Goodwin College’s Facilities Department and Project Worth Young Adult Academy, a program of South Windsor Public … Continue reading Welcoming Project Worth Young Adult Academy

CNC Machinist Requirements & Qualifications in Connecticut
CNC machinists are highly skilled workers. They know how to read blueprints and computer-aided files and programs. They understand the complexities of feeding, controlling, and disassembling advanced machinery. They can turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind machine parts using very … Continue reading CNC Machinist Requirements & Qualifications in Connecticut

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: Boring Classes? Not Here!

Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Master’s in Nursing?
Prior to starting an Master’s in Nursing (MSN) degree, there are many factors you must consider. Is this program reputable? What do I need to do to apply? Will I be able to handle the graduate coursework alongside life’s million … Continue reading Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Master’s in Nursing?

5 Great Manufacturing Careers to Consider
Manufacturing is a booming business and the lifeline industry in our economy. Breaking into this field means breaking into plenty of manufacturing opportunities, particularly when it comes to cutting-edge technology. Despite the old image of mundane factory work, the manufacturing … Continue reading 5 Great Manufacturing Careers to Consider

The Perks of Earning Your Master’s in Leadership Online
Take away all the roadblocks that exist between you and earning your master’s degree, and you’ve got yourself a path paved for success! Online leadership programs, like Goodwin College’s Master’s in Organizational Leadership (MSOL), help to obliterate some of the … Continue reading The Perks of Earning Your Master’s in Leadership Online

Goodwin Receives $26k Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded Goodwin College $26,329 as part of an announced $18.6 million in grants for 199 humanities projects across the country. Those grant funds go to projects that help preserve and tell the … Continue reading Goodwin Receives $26k Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities

5 Healthcare Administration Careers You Can Land with a Bachelor’s Degree
Do you have a passion for healthcare, as well as an aptitude for leadership and administration? Do you desire to make a difference in many lives, without providing direct patient care? Are you goal-oriented, organized, a strong communicator, and an … Continue reading 5 Healthcare Administration Careers You Can Land with a Bachelor’s Degree

The Ins & Outs of OTA Training
Occupational Therapy Assistants, commonly known as OTAs, are some of the most vital members of the medical field. Every day, these professionals help patients in need develop (or re-develop) the motor skills needed for daily living. As an OTA, you … Continue reading The Ins & Outs of OTA Training

Why Pursue a College-Level Leadership Training Program?
Are you a great decision-maker? Do you work well with others? You may be a born-leader. But even those people with great, natural leadership qualities need to gain a certain skillset and knowledge to fulfill their dreams and career goals. … Continue reading Why Pursue a College-Level Leadership Training Program?

Manufacturing Schools in Connecticut: The Programs You’re Looking For
There are currently more open manufacturing jobs in Connecticut than there are skilled employees to fill them. Modern manufacturing is a field for hard-working and inventive thinkers. If you like working with your hands and have a passion for innovation, … Continue reading Manufacturing Schools in Connecticut: The Programs You’re Looking For

How to Become a CNC Machinist
CNC machinists, also called CNC operators, are essential members of the manufacturing team. These professionals help to produce the goods we use every day—cutting and shaping raw materials into finished products using computer-operated machinery. If you wish to work in … Continue reading How to Become a CNC Machinist

How to Get into the Public Field (Fast!)
The public health field is one of the hottest fields of our time. Jobs are always in demand! And, lucky for you, it is a field that you can break into fairly quickly. Let’s explore how to get into the … Continue reading How to Get into the Public Field (Fast!)

3 Reasons to Pursue a 2-Year Accounting Degree
According to a recent survey by the National Associate of Colleges and Employers, 86 percent of employers agree that applicants holding a degree in accounting or finance are among the most desirable job candidates today. It’s no wonder why. Accounting … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Pursue a 2-Year Accounting Degree

Universal Design for Learning Series: Thinking Differently to Gauge Student Comprehension
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