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Human services professionals are an integral part of society. Our compassion, commitment, and competence improves the quality of life for millions of people around the world. Whether you aspire to become a teacher, therapist, probation officer, substance abuse counselor, youth development specialist, health educator, or domestic violence advocate – THANK YOU for accepting the challenge […]
This past weekend I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the Empire Builder’s Retreat with Dr. Linette Montae and a room full of amazing entrepreneurs. I can’t begin to explain all the wisdom that Dr. Linette shared but I will say that I Rocked My SHEPower and I will finish 2014 strong and launch 2015 […]
A leader is a person who rules, guides, or inspires others. It has been said that management is an occupation and leadership is a calling. There are several qualities that good leaders possess such as critical thinking and active listening and various ways to strengthen your leadership skills. Here are 5 ways you can be […]
I am a STRONG proponent of volunteering. No matter if you’re providing direct or indirect support, I believe that we all have something to contribute and all have the potential to add value to the world. Here are 5 reasons college students should participate in community service: 1. Make a difference Volunteering strengthens the community. […]
Research suggests that when students actively participate in campus life at their institution they tend to earn better grades, transfer less, graduate, and enjoy the college experience more. I describe the college years to be as a launching pad. Campus involvement includes membership in student organizations and clubs, participation in athletics, faith-based groups, community service, […]
I love school. I met my best friends (whom I love) at school. I don’t love quizzes and tests and research papers and group projects and assignments that I don’t find useful in my real life Maybe I love education. Education in its general sense is a form of learning in which the knowledge, […]
What does college mean to you? Here is what it means to me: C = Community O = Opportunity L = Leadership L = Life Lessons E = Exploration G = Growth E = Experience Get To Graduation Workshop The path to a college degree is rarely linear. Earning a degree is only part […]
Did You Know? • Recent unemployment rates for young adults under 25 as high as 54% • 53% of 18-24 year-olds have never moved out of or have returned to their parent’s homes • 86% of recent college graduates are boomerang kids • 13.7 percent of federal student loan borrowers default within three years of […]
One of my favorite sayings is “what you focus on expands”. I strive to live by this life lesson and eliminate negativity and doubt from my life. I know that for better or for worse wherever I let my attention flow will grow. My goal is always to ‘walk the talk’. Despite my best intentions, […]