Student Resources Articles

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. When he decided to start a doctoral program a few short years ago, I saw this […]

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. Today, headlines in the media are dominated by […]

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 […]

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 […]

In today’s technology-based society, our image and our brand is available for all to see whether in person or by the click of a mouse. Does this statement concern you? As a college student, think about if Company X searches your name and the immediate judgment that will either entice or steer them away from […]

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 process […]

To see the advantages of earning your Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) at Trident University, look first at the three Trident differentiators: The 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 […]

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) of transition discussion is the Interview. I was considering transitioning to retirement a few years ago and felt I was prepared for an interview with a company […]

One of the most important skills any professional could possess is the ability to effectively manage and lead others. A professional manager is an expert, trained by education and experience to lead any type of organization. What makes the life of a manager so interesting is that it requires one to address such a wide […]

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. Here are some effective tips for pursuing a career outside of academia with a doctorate. Transferable Skills Doctoral students gain a lot […]