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Empowering Women in Higher Education Leadership

February 9, 2021 

Though men still hold the majority of executive leadership positions in higher education, women represent more than half of administrators overall, according to a study from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). Women in higher education leadership bring unique skills to bear on their approach to leading — skills honed by navigating the competing demands of their gender and their occupation. Women in Higher Education: Stats and Trends The number of women in higher education leadership is on the rise, but that is a relatively recent development. In the not-so-distant past, women couldn’t attend most colleges and universities […]

Importance of Diversity in Leadership

February 4, 2021 

Now more than ever, companies are taking a good hard look at their leadership teams and evaluating them on a different criterion. It’s no longer simply a matter of being educated or experienced. The evolution of the marketplace dictates a corresponding evolution in corporate leadership, which has executives asking themselves, “Is our company diverse enough?” More specifically, they want to know if they have enough diversity in leadership roles. Not all managers are created equal, but the great ones always have those key qualities that make them effective leaders. They are highly proficient communicators, critical thinkers, adept at decision-making and […]

Virtual Leadership Styles for Remote Businesses

February 4, 2021 

By 2025, 36.2 million Americans will work remotely, according to a report on the future workforce by Upwork. Remote work is nothing new, and trends indicate continued growth for remote workers and increased demand for virtual leadership skills. Gallup reports that remote workdays for U.S. workers have doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.A total of 45% of U.S. jobs can possibly be virtual, according to a report on the COVID-19 labor market from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts say remote work, also known as telecommuting, will continue even after the pandemic restrictions are lifted and employees are able to return to the office. Gartner reports that […]

You Belong in the Room — Exploring Impostor Syndrome from a Black Perspective

February 2, 2021 

In late 2018, Michelle Obama embarked on a book tour for her memoir Becoming, which sold more than 2 million copies in the U.S. and Canada within 15 days of its release and hit bestseller lists around the globe. Yet during an appearance at a London school, when asked how she felt about being seen as a symbol of hope, the former first lady admitted she still suffers from impostor syndrome. “It doesn’t go away, that feeling that you shouldn’t take me that seriously,” Obama replied. “I share that with you because we all have doubts in our abilities, about our […]

Student’s Guide to the Economy: Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics

December 18, 2020 

Global markets instinctively respond to events impacting the economy, such as natural disasters, economic recessions, and pandemics. The rules and principles of two interdependent categories of economics — microeconomics and macroeconomics — govern economies of all sizes. To learn more, check out the infographic below, created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Arts in International Studies program. Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics: What’s the Difference? Microeconomics and macroeconomics are two distinct categories of economics that complement each other. Key Terms to Know Microeconomics is the study of individual and business decisions regarding the allocation of resources and prices of goods and services. The term also […]

What Every Parent Should Know About Language Acquisition Milestones and Speech Disorders

December 17, 2020 

Parents marvel at their young children’s attempts to learn language by imitating and experimenting. An infant’s cooing and a toddler’s early words are signs of healthy language acquisition that every parent is delighted to hear. But when children fail to meet milestones, speech-language therapy and other forms of treatment may be necessary. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders program. Add This Infographic to Your Site <p style="clear:both;margin-bottom:20px;"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/language-acquisition/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2020/12/MVU-BSCMSD-2020-Q2-IG-How-Does-Language-Acquisition-Work_-final.png" alt="How speech and language disorders can be recognized and treated." style="max-width:100%;" /></a></p><p style="clear:both;margin-bottom:20px;"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu" […]

Women in American Civil Rights History

December 17, 2020 

Women have been leading visionary struggles in American history since the nation’s founding. In 1780, a formerly enslaved African woman named Mum Bett brought a case against the commonwealth of Massachusetts arguing for her right to freedom under a constitution that guaranteed all men to be free and equal. She won, and changed her name to Elizabeth Freeman. Her case was the death knell for slavery in Massachusetts. From Abigail Adams to Harriet Tubman, Lucretia Mott to Angela Davis, women continue to drive history forward, refusing to allow the United States to deviate from a vision of equality. Today, women […]

How Technology Has Changed Communication

December 17, 2020 

Since the earliest applications of the printing press, journalists have used the written word to share news about political affairs and public interests, reports of war and corruption, comics, editorials, obituaries, classifieds, and horoscopes. In time, newspapers evolved into a medium that enlightened, educated, and entertained. Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press of the 15th century laid the blueprint for printing technologies for hundreds of years, but the love affair with and thirst for news in print have been gradually changing since the 19th century, and as the ways we consume news have evolved, so has the public’s relationship with the media. […]

Social Issues in Healthcare: Key Policies and Challenges

December 8, 2020 

Tables of Contents What Do We Mean by Social Issues in Healthcare?How Are Social Factors Affecting Access to Healthcare in the U.S.?How Health Policy Issues Shape Our Healthcare ExperienceReal-Time Social Issues in Healthcare: COVID-19, Racism, and Other Current Epidemiology IssuesHospital Mortality Rates: End-of-Life Social Issues in HealthcareFuture Social Issues in Healthcare As soon as we enter this world, society begins to shape our lives. Social issues in healthcare influence every aspect of our well-being, from our physical and mental health to the treatment we receive from doctors. We cannot escape the values of society, nor histories of oppression and subjugation, […]

What Is Sustainable Living? Ideas and Innovations to Help Get You Started

December 8, 2020 

Sustainable living is about more than just recycling. It encompasses a wide range of actions that people and businesses can take to reduce their environmental impact, such as using less water, creating less waste, and switching to renewable energy sources. Positive changes in how humans live their lives, even for short periods of time, can have a positive impact on the environment. For example, researchers in New York reported carbon monoxide emissions measured in March 2020 were 50% lower than normal levels for the month according to the BBC. In Europe, satellite images of Venice, Italy, showed that the lockdown […]