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University of Phoenix Issues Comprehensive White Paper Series on Belonging: Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education

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月曜日, 6月 10, 2024
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It highlights the importance of creating inclusive environments where individuals feel connected, valued, and free to express their authentic selves.

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  • It highlights the importance of creating inclusive environments where individuals feel connected, valued, and free to express their authentic selves.
  • Cultivating Belonging in Higher Education: A Focus on Staff and Faculty: The second installment focuses on addressing belonging from the perspective of staff and faculty.
  • Building Belonging Through Community: The final white paper explores the strategies employed by the University of Phoenix in collaborating with communities to cultivate a larger sense of belonging.
  • “One successful initiative we have put into place at University of Phoenix is the Bravely Belong Student Café,” Dallas shares.

University of Phoenix Vice President of Access, Equity and Inclusion Kelly Hermann Receives Global Recognition for 1EdTech Leadership

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金曜日, 6月 7, 2024
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), People with Disabilities, Professional Services, Technology, University, Consumer, Education, Other Technology, Educational equity, Inclusion, Student, Marketing, OEE, Anthology, EdSurge, Disability, Equity, University of Phoenix, Inclusive, Conference, Faculty, OLC, Nursing

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice President of Accessibility, Equity and Inclusion, Kelly Hermann, was recognized as a 1EdTech Leader by 1EdTech™ Consortium (1EdTech), the world-leading non-profit, edtech collaborative, on June 4, 2024, at the Learning Impact Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice President of Accessibility, Equity and Inclusion, Kelly Hermann, was recognized as a 1EdTech Leader by 1EdTech™ Consortium (1EdTech), the world-leading non-profit, edtech collaborative, on June 4, 2024, at the Learning Impact Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • “Access to higher education for all students is central to our mission at the University of Phoenix,” Hermann stated.
  • "1EdTech’s Learning Impact Awards highlight individual members who demonstrate leadership to create an open, trusted and innovative digital learning ecosystem for all learners,” said Sandra DeCastro, vice president of marketing and higher education programs for 1EdTech.
  • "Kelly’s leadership was instrumental in creating the 1EdTech Accessibility Rubric that will help suppliers highlight their efforts to prioritize accessibility in their tools to help institutions make informed purchasing decisions.”
    In her role at University of Phoenix, Hermann serves as the Vice President of Accessibility, Equity and Inclusion.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies' Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Research Chair Dr. Kimberly Underwood Highlights Studies on the Importance of Professional Social Capital and Belonging in the Workforce and Higher Education

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木曜日, 6月 6, 2024
Professional Services, Education, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Education, Continuing, University, Workplace, DEIB, Student, Research, Organization, Social capital, Workforce, Summit, Culture, MBA, Executive sponsor, University of Phoenix, Partnership, Phoenix College, Black, Faculty, Management

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Center for Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR) Chair Kimberly Underwood, Ph.D., MBA, led a media tour on May 30 highlighting the findings of two CWDIR studies on the role of professional social capital and the importance of belonging in the workforce and higher education.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Center for Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR) Chair Kimberly Underwood, Ph.D., MBA, led a media tour on May 30 highlighting the findings of two CWDIR studies on the role of professional social capital and the importance of belonging in the workforce and higher education.
  • “Professional social capital is the resources that arise from the web of relationships we build with those around us and that contribute to our professional goals,” Underwood shares.
  • Following the findings of the inaugural Career Optimism Index® study by University of Phoenix Career Institute®, the partnership was formed to cultivate more effective approaches to improving professional social capital for Black learners and workers.
  • As the CWDIR Chair, Underwood guides many faculty, students, and alumni in research and scholarship focused on various aspects of DEIB in higher education and the workforce.

University of Phoenix Leadership Joins Proceedings of NCORE® Annual Conference as Member of National Advisory Council

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水曜日, 6月 5, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Tondra Richardson, MBA, director, Student Diversity & Inclusion, with the Office of Educational Equity, joined the proceedings of the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE®) , as a member of the NCORE® National Advisory Council.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Tondra Richardson, MBA, director, Student Diversity & Inclusion, with the Office of Educational Equity, joined the proceedings of the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE®) , as a member of the NCORE® National Advisory Council.
  • “I am honored to work alongside dedicated and insightful colleagues as part of the National Advisory Council for NCORE.
  • Richardson currently serves on the Board for the Diversity Leadership Alliance and chairs the Education Committee for the Diversity Leadership Alliance.
  • Richardson has been an employee with the University of Phoenix since 2001 and earned her Master of Business Administration from the University in 2008.

University of Phoenix College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Announces Winner of Scholarship established in Memory of Esteemed Clinical Director, Dr. Jamie Buckalew-Hedin

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火曜日, 6月 4, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Loreen Pearson has been awarded the inaugural Dr. Jamie Buckalew-Hedin Scholarship.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Loreen Pearson has been awarded the inaugural Dr. Jamie Buckalew-Hedin Scholarship.
  • Valued at $2,500, the scholarship was created to honor the legacy of Dr. Jamie Buckalew-Hedin, the late Clinical Director and Core Faculty member of the University's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  • “On a professional level, my experience as a graduate student in clinical mental health at the University of Phoenix has been nothing short of exceptional.
  • Through the chapter's leadership team and active engagement of its members, the University of Phoenix Chapter of NSLS has consistently demonstrated the organization's core values.

University of Phoenix Faculty Serve as Judges for National Undergraduate Negotiation Competition

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金曜日, 5月 31, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that several esteemed faculty members from the College of Business & Information Technology served as volunteer judges for the National Undergraduate Negotiation Competition .

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that several esteemed faculty members from the College of Business & Information Technology served as volunteer judges for the National Undergraduate Negotiation Competition .
  • The in-person competition took place on April 5-6, 2024, at the Northern Arizona University campus in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • “Our faculty not only show up every day to give our students their best, but they extend their impact by attending competitions like this and fostering the next generation of business professionals.”
    The National Undergraduate Negotiation Competition gives university students a valuable opportunity to build essential negotiation skills.
  • Skills-based learning opportunities are emphasized in both the National Undergraduate Negotiation Competition and University of Phoenix programs.

University of Phoenix and Executive Networks Study on Workplace Well-Being Highlights Challenges of Current Approaches in Addressing Mental Health

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金曜日, 5月 31, 2024
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During Mental Health Awareness Month, University of Phoenix and Executive Networks have released the findings of the 2024 Workplace Well-Being Report, HR Misses the Mark with Employee Mental Health.

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  • During Mental Health Awareness Month, University of Phoenix and Executive Networks have released the findings of the 2024 Workplace Well-Being Report, HR Misses the Mark with Employee Mental Health.
  • According to the most recent University of Phoenix Career Institute® Career Optimism Index ® study, 60% of workers say their mental health impacts their performance at work.
  • Additionally, the study highlighted the persistence of mental health stigma – employees expect repercussions at work for seeking mental health support.
  • The study also showed that employees look to leaders when it comes to mental health and well-being.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies New White Paper Highlights Mental Health of Mothers in the Workplace

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水曜日, 5月 29, 2024
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During Mental Health Awareness Month, University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, “Mothers’ Plights to Protect their Children and the Impact on Workplace Performance,” authored by Jessica Flores, Ed.D., fellow, Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR), and Clery Compliance Officer and Marlene N. Blake, Ph.D., fellow, CWDIR, and doctoral area chair for University of Phoenix.

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  • During Mental Health Awareness Month, University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, “Mothers’ Plights to Protect their Children and the Impact on Workplace Performance,” authored by Jessica Flores, Ed.D., fellow, Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR), and Clery Compliance Officer and Marlene N. Blake, Ph.D., fellow, CWDIR, and doctoral area chair for University of Phoenix.
  • According to the 2023 M.O.M.™ Report , lower-income and mid/high-income working mothers are worried about their children’s safety, second only to stress over personal finance.
  • “Employers may consider sharing regular resources focusing on all areas of well-being to help with the inevitable worries working mothers’ experience,” shares Blake.
  • ACCESS (Advancing Community, Critical thought, Engagement, Scholarship Success) is an introductory course sequence for the Colleges’ doctoral students.

Heron Finance Hires Khang Nguyen as Chief Credit Officer and Michael Jen as Head of Compliance

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水曜日, 5月 29, 2024
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Heron Finance , an SEC-registered investment advisor (“RIA”) focused on private credit, today announced it has hired Khang Nguyen as chief credit officer and Michael Jen as head of compliance.

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  • Heron Finance , an SEC-registered investment advisor (“RIA”) focused on private credit, today announced it has hired Khang Nguyen as chief credit officer and Michael Jen as head of compliance.
  • In the role of chief credit officer at Heron Finance, Khang Nguyen will oversee all aspects of credit strategy, research, underwriting, and portfolio management.
  • As head of compliance, Michael Jen will focus on investment advisory compliance oversight, implementation, and strategic initiatives.
  • “Heron Finance uses a more transparent and efficient technology platform to provide wider access to private credit investments than ever before,” said Mike Sall, co-founder and CEO of Heron Finance.

University of Phoenix Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Celebrate Volunteer Opportunities During April

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金曜日, 5月 24, 2024
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University of Phoenix is proud to announce that employee resource groups (ERGs) led the way for University employee volunteer opportunities during the month of April leading up to National Volunteer Week.

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  • University of Phoenix is proud to announce that employee resource groups (ERGs) led the way for University employee volunteer opportunities during the month of April leading up to National Volunteer Week.
  • The University ERGs engage in community building activities, mentoring and networking across departments as well as with external organizations and nonprofits.
  • During April they led an initiative to raise employee awareness about volunteer activity policies that promote employee engagement and volunteer contributions to their communities across the country.
  • “University of Phoenix now operates what is primarily a remote workplace,” states Julie Fink, vice president, Talent Management, and executive sponsor of the ERGs.