Contents tagged with Students

  • 3 Must Have Productivity Apps For Students

    Tags: Online Learning, Students

    Blog Post Summary: According to a 2013 report conducted by Pearson, more than 70% of college students own a smartphone that’s used daily for schoolwork. If you’re a student who depends on a smartphone for taking notes, managing schedules, and staying organized,  don’t get overwhelmed by all of the apps to choose from.

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    According to a 2013 report conducted by Pearson, more than 70% of college students own a smartphone that's used daily for schoolwork. If you're a student who depends on a … more

  • Profiles In Success: Dr. Joseph Chan

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

    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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  • Identifying The Suicide Warning Signs: Military College Students At Risk

    Tags: Research, Students, Military, Healthcare

    Blog Post Summary: With many service members leaving the military ranks and beginning their academic journey at colleges and universities nationwide, we have a pressing need to understand suicide warning signs and the effects of depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) among these new students.

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    With many service members leaving the military ranks and beginning their academic journey at colleges and universities nationwide, we have a pressing need to understand suicide … more

  • Defeating The Daily Grind

    Tags: Military, Students

    Blog Post Summary: Life after military service is tough. I believe it's tough for everyone, regardless of employment, marital, economic, or social status. Although it can be tougher for some, no one is spared from these challenges. By all appearances and societal standards life is great for me. And it really is…but it's still tough not being a soldier.

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    Life after military service is tough. I believe it's tough for everyone, regardless of employment, marital, economic, or social status. Although it can be tougher for some, no … more

  • Holistic Health And Education

    Tags: Education, Students, Business, Doctoral Degrees, Online Learning

    Blog Post Summary: When I began my educational journey, I made a conscious decision to have a mindset of constant self-evaluation in regard to mind, body, and spirit. I had a desire to encompass and showcase this holistic health approach as I truly believe in a healthy work-life balance.

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    When I began my educational journey, I made a conscious decision to have a mindset of constant self-evaluation in regard to mind, body, and spirit. I had a desire to encompass … more

  • Time Or Energy: Which Do You Manage?

    Tags: Military, Business, Students

    Blog Post Summary: I’ve always been told that I needed to manage my time, so I get up at the crack of dawn and work until dusk. I make a schedule every day, build agendas for my meetings, and I try to be physically present at each event that is important to my family and me. I always thought that scheduling everything down to the minute was an effective way to manage myself.

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    I've always been told that I needed to manage my time, so I get up at the crack of dawn and work until dusk. I make a schedule every day, build agendas for my meetings, and I … more

  • Profiles In Success: Gloria Ogletree

    Tags: Alumni, Business, Students, Masters Degree

    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

    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

  • Profiles In Success: Shannon Presgrove

    Tags: Alumni, Students

    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

  • Profiles In Success: Henri Harper

    Tags: Students, Trident Alumni

    Blog Post Summary: I have always been hesitant to take college classes because I was not successful in high school and I always had trouble with writing. I have three children, two of whom are college graduates, and one that is attending college now. I have always pushed my children and the youth I work with to pursue a higher education.

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    My name is Henri Harper and I am a 60-year-old male who works in law enforcement with a youth directive. I have been extremely successful in my career; however, I have always … more

  • Procrastination Vs. Precrastination

    Tags: Education, Students

    Blog Post Summary: It takes time and effort to achieve great results. We tend to lend an ear to "immediate" gratification without having a fuller understanding of the work that went in prior to the launch. A methodical process for accuracy isn't obtained by procrastination nor precrastination.

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    Strategies for time management should be identified at the very beginning of any life-changing transition, goal, program, or work project to ensure not only completion, but an … more

  • Five Components Of The Perfect Elevator Speech

    Tags: Students, Alumni, Career Services

    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

  • 5 Tips For A Good Teacher Mentoring Program

    Tags: Business, Education, Students

    Blog Post Summary: Dr. Shehnaz Khalfan-Washington, who earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Trident from 2017, was startled to learn that 30% of K-12 teachers leave the profession by the end of their first year, and that 40% to 50% of teachers leave the profession within the first five years.

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    Dr. Shehnaz Khalfan-Washington, who earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Trident from 2017, was startled to learn that 30% of K-12 teachers leave the profession by the … more

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

    Tags: Faculty, Students, Alumni, Education

    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

  • How Soon Can I Graduate?

    Tags: Students, Career Services

    Blog Post Summary: It’s time to hit the books! School is back in session and you want to finish your degree. Whether you’re going straight into a new program right after graduation, or you’re a working professional returning to school after several years, graduation will be your reward for all of your hard work.

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    It's time to hit the books! School is back in session and you want to finish your degree. Whether you're going straight into a new program right after graduation, or you're a … more

  • Focused On Helping Others Learn: An Interview With Dr. Peggy Swigart

    Tags: Faculty, Students, Business

    Blog Post Summary: Educators have the ability to influence students in a variety of different ways. Some are trusted mentors, others can be a stand-in for a parent, while some become that one person a student can talk to about anything.

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    Educators have the ability to influence students in a variety of different ways. Some are trusted mentors, others can be a stand-in for a parent, while some become that one … more

  • How I Have Handled My Post-traumatic Stress

    Tags: Military, Students

    Blog Post Summary: While I was on my third tour in Iraq, serving as the 1st Cavalry Division Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and the Multi National Division – Baghdad Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commanding General during the Iraq surge, I was involved in some of the toughest fighting in the war.

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    While I was on my third tour in Iraq, serving as the 1st Cavalry Division Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and the Multi National Division - Baghdad Senior Enlisted Advisor to the … more

  • Become A Better Writer With These Student Resources

    Tags: Student Resources, Students

    Blog Post Summary: Writing is a fundamental skill for any college student – especially those attending Trident. Since the capabilities of students vary, we help to bridge the gap by offering a number of writing resources, including an online Writing Workshop and a Writing Style Guide.

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    Writing is a fundamental skill for any college student - especially those attending Trident. Since the capabilities of students vary, we help to bridge the gap by offering a … more

  • 3 Ways To Succeed As A Remote Worker

    Tags: Education, Students

    Blog Post Summary: Advances in digital communication have made it easier for colleagues to stay in touch, which has led to a steady growth of telecommuters. Remote work comprises a wide variety of situations, like professionals who spend a lion’s share of their time on the road and those who work 100% out of a home office.

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    Advances in digital communication have made it easier for colleagues to stay in touch, which has led to a steady growth of telecommuters. Remote work comprises a wide variety … more

  • Meet Employers At Trident’s Virtual Career Fair

    Tags: Students, Information Systems, Alumni

    Blog Post Summary: On Wednesday, March 29th we're hosting our second virtual career fair. For those of you wondering what you can expect at this event, we sat down with the Director of Trident's Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies, Tanya White-Earnest.

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    On Wednesday, March 29th we're hosting our second virtual career fair. For those of you wondering what you can expect at this event, we sat down with the Director of Trident's … more