Student Success 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 […]

“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 ship was underway more than we were in port. Without Trident’s flexibility and understanding, I would have never been able to complete the program.” […]

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. I retired after 29 years of service near the top of my field, and immediately started a good job in a […]

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. Since I knew I would be tested along the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As a Student Success Advisor in Trident’s Center for Student Success, I support students from their first session to graduation day. I help new students transition smoothly into Trident, lend a helping hand when needed, and keep them focused on completing their degrees. As I’ve gotten to know many of our students, I have been […]

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 […]