Contents tagged with Alumni

• Failure To Launch

  Tags: Education, Alumni

  Friday, October 21, 2022 1:52:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: In the film Failure to Launch, the lead character has trouble succeeding because of his fear of failure. He is afraid to take the first step. In the movie, while this fear is portrayed in a comical way, there are many things that we can learn from him so we can succeed in our everyday lives.

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  In the film Failure to Launch, the lead character has trouble succeeding because of his fear of failure. He is afraid to take the first step. In the movie, while this fear is … more

• Profiles In Success: Dr. Joseph Chan

  Tags: Doctoral Degrees, PhD Degrees, Education, Online Learning, Students, Alumni

  Friday, November 29, 2019 3:16:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: Dr. Joseph Chan is a motivating person, but don’t mistake this as me comparing him to a motivational speaker. He motivates through his actions and advice, which has made him an asset at Trident. And it influences those around him.

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• Profiles In Success: Greg Bishop

  Tags: PhD Degrees, Alumni, Military, Education

  Monday, June 10, 2019 3:43:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: For Dr. Bishop – a 2018 Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) alumnus, as well as a bachelor’s and master’s graduate from Trident – this may all seem like ancient history, but his time forward deployed helped to set in motion his trajectory from service member to scholar-practitioner.

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  "While I was attending school for my bachelor's degree, I was active duty and forward deployed on a small ship based in Japan," states Dr. Greg Bishop. "This means that our … more

• Profiles In Success: Gloria Ogletree

  Tags: Alumni, Business, Students, Masters Degree

  Thursday, May 16, 2019 1:15:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: As a morning news anchor, current Trident Master of Business Administration student Gloria Ogletree’s alarm goes off early in the morning…very early. She’s on set and ready to go live even before the sun is thinking about waking up. From early morning calls to delivering breaking news, morning news anchors are on-air early to help prepare their communities for the day ahead.

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  Lights, Camera, ACTION! But first, coffee.

  As a morning news anchor, current Trident Master of Business Administration student Gloria Ogletree's alarm goes off early in the … more

• What Will Your Legacy Be?

  Tags: Alumni, Students

  Thursday, April 25, 2019 1:26:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: I have a birthday tradition – one that may cause some of my family to chuckle – where I run at least one minute for every year I have lived. Since I have just reached 60 this year’s run was more of a challenge, but I was more worried about the number than how I felt after the run.

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  I have a birthday tradition - one that may cause some of my family to chuckle - where I run at least one minute for every year I have lived. Since I have just reached 60 this … more

• Thriving In Academia As A Military Spouse

  Tags: Alumni, Military

  Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:32:00 AM

  Blog Post Summary: The military experience stretches far beyond the soldier in uniform – it encompasses his/her spouse, children, friends, families, and local communities. Each TDY, deployment, and temporary duty assignment has ripple effects that shifts a greater burden onto those at home, which presents challenges for the military spouse hoping to make strides in his or her career.

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  The military experience stretches far beyond the soldier in uniform - it encompasses his/her spouse, children, friends, families, and local communities. Each TDY, deployment, … more

• Continuing Your Education As A Transfer Student – Words From A Trident Alum

  Tags: Alumni, Education

  Friday, March 15, 2019 3:09:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: Transfer students, especially at the doctoral level, are seeking the smoothest of transitions. Each course is part of an incremental process that’s intertwined with the dissertation (now called “doctoral study project” in the EdD program), something that requires every ounce of a student’s time and energy.

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  Transfer students, especially at the doctoral level, are seeking the smoothest of transitions. Each course is part of an incremental process that's intertwined with the … more

• Scholarship Winner Eleanor Donaldson Never Gave Up On Her Dreams

  Tags: Bachelors Degrees, Alumni

  Friday, February 22, 2019 8:56:00 AM

  Blog Post Summary: From a young age, Trident Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences student and Veterans and Family Scholarship recipient Eleanor Donaldson had dreams of joining the military. But helping her family make ends meet got in the way of those dreams. By dropping out of school to take on full time work, her hopes of enlisting were dashed.

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  From a young age, Trident Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences student and Veterans and Family Scholarship recipient Eleanor Donaldson had dreams of joining the military. … more

• How To Get A Hold On The 'Reins' Of Your Military To Civilian Transition

  Tags: Military, Alumni

  Thursday, February 21, 2019 12:42:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: Very recently, I made the always-bragged-about but ever-scary leap from the comfortable confines of the military, over the cliff of retirement, and into the pool of civilian life. I enjoyed 29 years of a steady income, steady and free medical insurance, extremely low cost life insurance, and a structured work environment (outside of the occasional chaos of combat).

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  Very recently, I made the always-bragged-about but ever-scary leap from the comfortable confines of the military, over the cliff of retirement, and into the pool of civilian … more

• Profiles In Success: Shannon Presgrove

  Tags: Alumni, Students

  Tuesday, November 6, 2018 2:30:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: Every student at Trident has a different reason for obtaining a degree. Their motivation comes from different obstacles or challenges they may have faced or their will to keep pushing forward to better themselves and their families. That is what makes our students great and their motivation makes it easier for us to help them

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  Every student at Trident has a different reason for obtaining a degree. Their motivation comes from different obstacles or challenges they may have faced or their will to keep … more

• Get A Good Hold On The Reins Of Your Job Interview

  Tags: Alumni, Business

  Wednesday, October 24, 2018 1:07:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: I was considering transitioning to retirement a few years ago and felt I was prepared for an interview with a company who flew me out to Tennessee for the interview. I used to teach interview skills to high school students, so I was pretty sure I knew what I was doing.

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  In the REINS of transition, we've discussed the Resume and your Education. The third concept to take hold of in the REINS (Resume, Education, Interview, Networking, and Service) … more

• Get A Good Hold On The Reins Of Your Resume

  Tags: Career Services, Alumni

  Tuesday, August 28, 2018 3:40:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: Recently I wrote about ‘Getting a Hold on the REINS of Your Transition’ from military life. REINS is Resume, Experience, Interview, Networking, and Serving. Today we’ll begin our deeper dive into the ‘REINS’ necessary for a solid transition. The resume is like Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS). Everyone knows it should be done, everyone has
  

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  Recently I wrote about "Getting a Hold on the REINS of Your Transition" from military life. REINS is Resume, Experience, Interview, Networking, and Serving. Today we'll begin … more

• Five Components Of The Perfect Elevator Speech

  Tags: Students, Alumni, Career Services

  Wednesday, February 28, 2018 2:02:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: As social media and the internet are the primary means of communication among employers and job seekers, it is important to take advantage of valuable facetime opportunities when they arise. One way to be prepared is with an "elevator speech."

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  As social media and the internet are the primary means of communication among employers and job seekers, it is important to take advantage of valuable facetime opportunities … more

• 3 Ways For Doctorates To Pursue A Career Outside Of Academia

  Tags: Doctoral Degrees, Alumni, Career Services

  Wednesday, January 31, 2018 2:17:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: As graduation day approaches, most doctoral candidates are contemplating their future career paths. While traditional academic positions may be enticing to many of these individuals, this is not the only route for doctoral holders.

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  As graduation day approaches, most doctoral candidates are contemplating their future career paths. While traditional academic positions may be enticing to many of these … more

• Advice For A Successful Civilian Transition

  Tags: Military, Alumni

  Friday, January 12, 2018 2:35:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: The transition from military to civilian life can seem like stepping into a different world. If you’ve been a service member for decades, leaving the Armed Forces may raise a lot of questions – especially when it comes to your career. I know exactly how you’re feeling – I felt the same way.

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  The transition from military to civilian life can seem like stepping into a different world. If you've been a service member for decades, leaving the Armed Forces may raise a … more

• Profiles In Success: Dr. Aaron Maike

  Tags: Business, Alumni, Doctoral Degrees, PhD Degrees

  Wednesday, December 13, 2017 2:38:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: The motivation for obtaining a degree varies from person to person, but one of the keys to being a successful student is to know and understand that motivation. Upon starting his doctoral studies at Trident, Dr. Aaron Maike was already a president at Baker College’s Allen Park campus, and then its Owosso campus.

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  The motivation for obtaining a degree varies from person to person, but one of the keys to being a successful student is to know and understand that motivation. Upon starting … more

• Why Should You Pursue A Doctoral Degree?

  Tags: Doctoral Degrees, Alumni

  Monday, December 11, 2017 2:41:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: Are you ready to join the 2%? Pursuing a doctoral degree is a major undertaking. It involves careful planning, hard work, and making a commitment to the time it takes to complete a rigorous program. It is not for the faint of heart.

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  Are you ready to join the 2%?

  Pursuing a doctoral degree is a major undertaking. It involves careful planning, hard work, and making a commitment to the time it takes to … more

• Living A Life Of Service As A Veteran: Supporting The Military In My Local Community

  Tags: Military, Leadership, Alumni

  Monday, October 23, 2017 12:17:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: After 21 years of service in the Army, I became a veteran in 1997. I chose to dedicate the next chapter of my life to service as well, teaching leadership to high school students. So, I wore my uniform for an additional eight years, motivating and educating these young men and women to be better.

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  After 21 years of service in the Army, I became a veteran in 1997. I chose to dedicate the next chapter of my life to service as well, teaching leadership to high school … more

• Serving In The Military As A Single Mother – Balancing Life And Career

  Tags: Military, Alumni

  Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:24:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: We’re all faced with challenges in life, some greater than others. For me, it was balancing duties as a single mother and serving in the the United States Army. While my children were my number one priority, my career could not take a backseat.

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  We're all faced with challenges in life, some greater than others. For me, it was balancing duties as a single mother and serving in the the United States Army. While my … more

• Tapping Into A Student’s Desire To Learn: An Interview With Dr. Shari Farris

  Tags: Faculty, Students, Alumni, Education

  Tuesday, August 22, 2017 1:22:00 PM

  Blog Post Summary: It’s been said that if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. Dr. Shari Farris, Department Chair in Trident’s College of Education, loves the work she does on a daily basis. She chose a career in education due to her passion for learning.

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  It"s been said that if you love your job, you"ll never work a day in your life.

  Dr. Shari Farris, Department Chair in Trident"s College of Education, loves the work she does on … more

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