“Just pay me what I’m really worth!” That, of course, is not what you would say to a current or prospective employer, but it is what everyone is thinking—especially when asked, “What are your salary expectations if we offer you this job?” New job or possible promotion, it’s hard to...
COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Doris W. Koo, president and CEO of Enterprise Community Partners, today announced the selection of three dynamic social entrepreneurs to fill an inaugural slate of organizational fellowships. Enterprise, a leader in affordable housing and community development, established the three new fellowships earlier this...
I recently had the opportunity to communicate with long-time ACEI member Rhoda Bierstedt. Rhoda is a former kindergarten teacher, and has been a member of ACEI for more than 25 years. In 1968, a friend invited Rhoda to attend her first ACEI Annual Conference in Denver. She was immediately...
Children as young as four from England's toughest estates will perform orchestral concerts under plans inspired by a Venezuelan programme which has transformed the lives of youngsters in that country's most violent slums. The El Sistema initiative has used a network of orchestras...
SYRACUSE - Syracuse University's School of Information Studies is launching a new doctoral degree program aimed at professionals in the information industry. The three-year program uses a distance-learning model, including two on-campus residencies per year, says Jeffrey Stanton, associate dean at the school. The program launched because people...
The Community College of Baltimore County's Essex campus received $497,000 from the National Science Foundation to support 20 annual scholarships to promote full-time enrollment and degree achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics STEM disciplines, it was jointly announced by Maryland's two Democratic U.S. senators. CCBC will use the project...
DEER PARK, Ill., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Plexus Groupe, a rapidly growing national boutique insurance brokerage firm, has appointed Jonathan Q. Arnold as Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Arnold will focus on cultivating new client relationships and further developing the Plexus brand. (Photo: ...
Building relationships, getting involved, letting other people know about what you have to offer, and developing a network are very important to your professional development. Networking does not occur easily for a lot of people, despite how it might look. Keep in mind, you need to do...
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In this age of rigor and relevance, we might legitimately ask if teaching about sports is appropriate in a business or marketing classroom. Therein lies the thesis of this article: Sports, or other high-interest events, provide an ideal...
PICK OF THE DAY Pushing Daisies 9.05pm ITV1 This week, the wacky US drama finds Ned and Chuck (Anna Friel, above) asked to investigate the cause of a plane crash. Their efforts are undermined when Chuck develops tender feelings for a man who seems...
ABSTRACT This qualitative study explored the engineering self-efficacy beliefs held by students enrolled in their first engineering course at Purdue University. Findings from the thematic analysis of one-on-one interviews with 12 students enrolled in the course are presented. Results demonstrate the susceptibility of first-year engineering students' self-efficacy beliefs...
In primary school, we were always taught that mastery of the three Rs: 'reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic', was essential to achieving success in the business world. Today, professional associations similarly need to achieve three different Rs if they want to succeed. Unlike other times, when associations were founded primarily...
To: NATIONAL EDITORS Contact: Stacy Leistner of the American National StandardsInstitute, +1-212-642-4931 NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AmericanNational Standards Institute ANSI, a private not-for-profitorganization that administers and coordinates the U.S.standardization and conformity assessment system, has announced theappointment of Mr. George Gulla as its new vice president ofpublications....
Janus Education Alliance Created to Elevate the Teaching Profession and Make Denver a Place Where Teachers Come to Perfect Their Craft DENVER -- Denver Public Schools DPS today announced that Janus Capital Group is making a three-year, $3 million commitment to create a program to improve teacher recruitment,...
Why are you an AAJ member? I have been a member for nearly 28 years. Like so many of you, I decided to join because mentors and colleagues convinced me that membership afforded a unique opportunity for professional development. They were right. AAJ has...
BRANCH EVENT Find out more about professional development and how it can help your career at the next event organised by East Midlands branch. Members will hear about current trends in the UK procurement marketplace, specifically in the East Midlands, from Adrian Adair, regional director of...
By James Carlson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Terry Sandlin came to the Statehouse on Wednesday as a recruiter. "If any of you are certified in math, science, special education, foreign language or industrial arts," he told House Education Committee members, "I want to...
School's out, you have that degree and you are ready to conquer the world. Only one thing stands between you and your professional success: you don't have a job. So now what? Should you begin a massive online resume campaign and then wait for employers to call? Should you...
Are you ready to take your journey to a fascinating new career? You began your year by creating an excellent resume. Then you spent time researching companies to uncover the best one that fits your interests. Finally, you prepared for all of the interviews that could land you the...
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While industry analysts are anticipating minimal growth in Florida manufacturing in 2008, two segments--aviation and biosciences--are expecting banner years. Because of aging aircraft worldwide, demand for new planes and refurbishing both commercial and private...
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