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Apr 11, 2019 by Daniel Sloan
There’s no stopping someone who is curious, hungry for knowledge, and determined to succeed. Among graduates through the University’s nearly 21-year history, Jonathan occupies a unique place unmatched by any other alum – he holds four masters degrees from Trident.
It wasn’t just a love of learning that drove Jonathan, it was a mix of timing...
Continue ReadingApr 10, 2019 by Daniel Sloan
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...
Continue ReadingApr 4, 2019 by Cindy Wiley
To see the advantages of earning your Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) at Trident, look first at the three Trident differentiators:
EdActive™ Learning Approach, which is case-based learning that enhances the students’ ability to think, to learn, and to solve problems. This has been proven to be a more efficient and effective learning...
Continue ReadingMar 25, 2019 by Philip F. Johndrow
As times change, so must leadership. With a new workforce that’s highly intelligent and largely possessing a different set of values and attitudes, we as leaders must learn to adapt to these changes to ensure we develop this generation into what’s best for our future. Following are some key leadership techniques to help achieve success...
Continue ReadingMar 15, 2019 by Mark A. Weedon
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...
Continue ReadingMar 15, 2019 by Monserrat Gonzalez
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. While transferring can be a challenge for both student...
Continue ReadingFeb 28, 2019 by Karina Diaz
Trident University supports eligible full-time employees by offering tuition remission. Many of us will say that it is one of the many benefits of working at Trident. It is the reason many of my co-workers would often ask me, “Why aren’t you in a master’s program?” and, often times, my response would be, “I’m not...
Continue ReadingFeb 26, 2019 by Philip F. Johndrow
As I look, some of the most important lessons I’ve learned, whether it’s been as a leader, family member, or educator, have been on how to communicate properly.
Years ago, when I was a developing as a young leader, I remember looking at a problem and then issuing guidance with my soldiers in a raised voice....
Continue ReadingFeb 22, 2019 by Monserrat Gonzalez
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...
Continue ReadingFeb 21, 2019 by Mark A. Weedon
The final installment of our discussion on a successful transition from the military will focus on service. People join the military for many different reasons (benefits, security, service to nation, etc.), but the one thing we almost always leave with is serving something bigger than ourselves. That culture simply doesn\'t dissolve because we leave the...
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