Nursing School Prerequisites Checklist
Are you considering a career in nursing? By now, you have already decided that a career in healing, a career in helping and caring for others, is the right path for you. You may have an idea of where you … Continue reading Nursing School Prerequisites Checklist
Dias Complete for Goodwin Commencement, June 3
Update: On Saturday, June 3, Goodwin College will hold its 18th Commencement on the grounds of the main campus at One Riverside Drive in East Hartford. As of May 16, more than 430 graduates are expected to walk in the … Continue reading Dias Complete for Goodwin Commencement, June 3
How to Choose the Right Healthcare School
Healthcare is quickly becoming the fastest-growing industry in the United States, as well as the most promising and secure employment sector today. By the year 2024, experts predict that over 2.3 million jobs will become available to aspiring healthcare professionals. … Continue reading How to Choose the Right Healthcare School
Goodwin College Selected To Receive CIC Intergenerational Connections Grant
Goodwin College is one of a select group of institutions across the nation chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to receive a grant in the amount of $10,302 to implement an “Intergenerational Connections: Students Serving Older Adults” program. … Continue reading Goodwin College Selected To Receive CIC Intergenerational Connections Grant
Advanced Nursing Degrees that Will Further Your Future (and Why)
Skilled nurses are in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, employment of nurses across the nation is expected to climb 16 percent by the year 2024. And with nearly 1,000 jobs projected to open annually in Connecticut, … Continue reading Advanced Nursing Degrees that Will Further Your Future (and Why)
Davis Educational Foundation Grant Brings Universal Design for Learning Workshop to Goodwin College
On Tuesday, May 3, Goodwin College hosted a day-long educational workshop on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people, based on scientific insights into how humans learn. Staff from CAST, … Continue reading Davis Educational Foundation Grant Brings Universal Design for Learning Workshop to Goodwin College
The 4 Best Careers to Go Back to School for as an Adult
Despite popular belief, not every student sets out for college directly after high school graduation. Some have other priorities or to-dos to check off their lists. Some are not ready to spend money on a program they aren’t fully confident … Continue reading The 4 Best Careers to Go Back to School for as an Adult
2017 Pulitzer Prize Winner to Speak at Goodwin College Fall Conference
In January 1977, the ABC miniseries Roots became the most-watched television program of all time. It was a cultural phenomenon, presenting African-American characters with a dignity that differed sharply from the caricatured representations common to television up to that time. … Continue reading 2017 Pulitzer Prize Winner to Speak at Goodwin College Fall Conference
How Long Does It Take to Get a Nursing Degree in Connecticut?
So you want to become a nurse. You dream of a career in helping and healing, and hold a great passion for the medical field. With the baby boomers aging and the demand for skilled nurses growing, you are now … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Get a Nursing Degree in Connecticut?
Bruce Morton Receives Award from CT Dept. of Public Health
On April 5, Connecticut Department of Public Health (CTDPH) Commissioner Raul Pino recognized Goodwin College Environmental Studies program director Bruce Morton with the 2017 Educational Public Health Drinking Water Merit Award. This award is given to an individual who has … Continue reading Bruce Morton Receives Award from CT Dept. of Public Health
Goodwin College Presents “Strategize to Win: A Conversation with Carla Harris”
On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Goodwin College is proud to present “Strategize to Win: A Conversation with Carla Harris,” the latest offering in Vital Voices: The T. Boone Pickens Endowed Lecture Series in Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. Carla Harris, Managing … Continue reading Goodwin College Presents “Strategize to Win: A Conversation with Carla Harris”
“Passages” author Gail Sheehy Announced as Commencement Speaker, June 3
On Saturday, June 3, Goodwin College will hold its 18th Commencement on the grounds of the main campus at One Riverside Drive in East Hartford. As of April 10, more than 269 graduates are expected to walk in the annual … Continue reading “Passages” author Gail Sheehy Announced as Commencement Speaker, June 3
How Reggio Emilia Training Can Benefit Aspiring Educators
Reggio Emilia is not new to early childhood education, but it is certainly gaining momentum across elementary and preschools nationwide. And as adoption of the Reggio approach grows, so does the need for early childhood educators who have specialized training … Continue reading How Reggio Emilia Training Can Benefit Aspiring Educators
April is Occupational Therapy Month!
April is Occupational Therapy month! Let’s take a moment to celebrate this vital occupation that helps to improve the lives of patients of all types! Occupational Therapy Month began in 1980. It is in April to correspond with AOTA’s Annual Conference … Continue reading April is Occupational Therapy Month!
Becoming an Optician? Here’s What You Need to Know
Opticians are essential figures in the healthcare industry, improving people’s vision, helping them to see, and leading them towards happier, more fulfilling lives through the gift of sight. Great satisfaction and reward comes with a job in opticianry, and for … Continue reading Becoming an Optician? Here’s What You Need to Know
The Perks of Public Safety Training
Disaster and tragedy can strike without warning. In these times of trouble, leaders and heroes step forward to bring order to the chaos. Here at Goodwin College we educate such professionals — those who run towards the danger, who put … Continue reading The Perks of Public Safety Training
Homeland Security Internships to Put on Your Radar
If you are pursuing a homeland security degree, you know that developing practical skills is best done through hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. And there’s no better way to develop those skills as part of a comprehensive criminal justice degree program … Continue reading Homeland Security Internships to Put on Your Radar
Provost Ann Clark Honored Among 2017 “Women in Business”
The Hartford Business Journal has announced the eight winners of its 2017 Women in Business award, and among the honorees is Ann Clark, Goodwin College’s Executive Vice President and Provost. For the 15th anniversary of its Women in Business awards, … Continue reading Provost Ann Clark Honored Among 2017 “Women in Business”