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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Publishes White Paper on Workforce Trend of Career Betrayal

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new white paper by faculty Pamela Ann Gordon, Ph.D., and Julie A. Overbey, Ph.D., titled, “Betrayal: When Job or Career Leads to Disappointment,” exploring a current trend of worker discontent termed “The Great Betrayal” in some media narratives .

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new white paper by faculty Pamela Ann Gordon, Ph.D., and Julie A. Overbey, Ph.D., titled, “Betrayal: When Job or Career Leads to Disappointment,” exploring a current trend of worker discontent termed “The Great Betrayal” in some media narratives .
  • “Employees invest time, talent, and drive in their job and expect support and fair treatment in return,” shares Overbey.
  • “Acknowledging the betrayal and seeking ways to leverage the experience can add to the resilience and skillset of an individual.”
    Gordon is a staff doctoral instructor at University of Phoenix in the College of Doctoral Studies with almost 21 years of online teaching experience.
  • Overbey is an instructor at University of Phoenix, primarily working with doctoral students as a dissertation chair and teaching courses in leadership and management.

Arizona Virtual Academy Educator Receives National Scholars Honor

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), a tuition-free, online K-12 public school providing personalized education, has announced that Career Readiness Education Administrator Dr. Erica Young-Jackson recently received the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award.

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  • Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), a tuition-free, online K-12 public school providing personalized education, has announced that Career Readiness Education Administrator Dr. Erica Young-Jackson recently received the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award.
  • Sponsored by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), the honor recognizes educators worldwide.
  • NSHSS helps young people build upon their academic success while developing the skills, motivation and determination needed to positively impact the world.
  • “We are extremely proud to announce Dr. Erica Young-Jackson’s prestigious award,” AZVA Executive Director Charles Woods, Jr. said.

Colorado State University Global Names Dr. Audra Spicer as Provost

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Aurora, Colo., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) has selected Dr. Audra Spicer to serve as Provost effective September 1, 2023.

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  • Aurora, Colo., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) has selected Dr. Audra Spicer to serve as Provost effective September 1, 2023.
  • “We are thrilled that the staff, faculty, and administrative members of the search committee have selected Dr. Spicer to officially step into the role of Provost,” said CSU Global President Becky Takeda-Tinker.
  • Dr. Spicer earned her PhD and MA in English Language and Literature from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln; her MA with a distinction in Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing from Northern Arizona University; and her MBA from Columbia Southern University.
  • “I am honored to serve in this role and would like to thank the full CSU Global community for the opportunity,” said Dr. Spicer.

Colorado State University Global Names Dr. Kevin Wilhelmsen as Provost

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Aurora, Colo., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) President Pamela Toney has named Dr. Kevin Wilhelmsen as the institution’s new Provost.

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  • Aurora, Colo., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) President Pamela Toney has named Dr. Kevin Wilhelmsen as the institution’s new Provost.
  • In his role, Dr. Wilhelmsen will lead CSU Global’s academic efforts through innovative, high-quality, and industry-relevant program development and delivery.
  • “In dedicating my career to higher education access for working adults, joining CSU Global is both an honor and a privilege,” said Dr. Wilhelmsen.
  • Dr. Wilhelmsen’s appointment was made after a thorough search process that included members of the CSU Global Governance Council, CSU Global academic and administrative leadership, and an open interview panel with faculty.

National University Unites with the U.S. Department of Defense's Military Spouse Employment Partnership

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, the veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community today announced its membership with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Today, NU military affairs representatives join 70 newly selected partners at the DoD-sponsored induction ceremony followed by two days of orientation, knowledge sharing, and networking events in Arlington, VA.

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  • NU becomes member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) to help military spouses advance their career and educational opportunities.
  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University , the veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community today announced its membership with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership .
  • "National University is dedicated to whole human education," said Meg O'Grady, senior vice president of military and government programs at NU.
  • About National University: National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities since 1971.

National University Taps Analytics Expert to Lead Strategic Data Initiatives to Support Student Success

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Monday, October 24, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, one of the largest nonprofit universities in the United States that serves more than 40,000 students, today announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Baldasare as deputy chief of staff and vice president for strategic institutional research and planning. In this role, Dr. Baldasare will serve as the institution's subject matter expert in higher education analytics, working with leaders across the university to harness the power of research and analytics to power a wide range of strategic initiatives across the organization.

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  • In this role, Dr. Baldasare will serve as the institution's subject matter expert in higher education analytics, working with leaders across the university to harness the power of research and analytics to power a wide range of strategic initiatives across the organization.
  • "Over the past decade, Angela has proven herself as one of the most effective and strategic institutional data leaders in higher education," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.
  • "I'm thrilled to join a team of educators and student success experts who are helping to set a new standard for learning-centered innovation."
  • About National University: National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities since 1971.

National University Receives North San Diego County NAACP Education Advocacy Award

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Monday, October 3, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The North San Diego County (NSDC) branch of the NAACP in celebration of its 55th Annual Blue & Gold Freedom Fund Awards Dinner is awarding the National University System's Office of Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (S-JEDI) with the NSDC NAACP Education Advocacy Award on October 1, 2022, for its outstanding efforts in supporting underrepresented members of the community by increasing access and empowering the underserved through certificate and degree programs that improve their life chances and quality of life.

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  • The NAACP Education Advocacy award is presented to individuals or organizations dedicated to representing underserved demographics and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in content as well as providing information to empower members of these communities.
  • The NUS Office of S-JEDI was established to further incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the National University System.
  • About National University: National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities since 1971.
  • The National University System's education-focused initiatives include Workforce Education Solutions, Harmony SEL, Inspire Teaching & Learning, and Fundraising Academy Cause Selling Education.

National University Awarded $6.5 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant to Develop Teacher Residency Program in Chula Vista

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Friday, September 30, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit university serving more than 30,000 working adults and one of the largest providers of teacher credentials in the United States, today announced that its Sanford College of Education has been awarded a $6.5 million U.S. Department of Education Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant to address teacher shortages in Chula Vista, the seventh largest city in Southern California.

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  • The announcement comes at a time when schools of education and teacher preparation programs across the country are working to address teacher shortages.
  • California schools are among those that have been hit the hardest, with 80 percent of districts in the state experiencing teacher shortages.
  • About National University: National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities since 1971.
  • National University's merge with Northcentral University will be complete in November 2022, growing the institution by over 10,000 students and 80 graduate and doctoral programs.

Trident University International Business Professor Recounts Cases from Law Enforcement Career in New Book

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Friday, September 16, 2022

CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jeffrey Snider, a part-time faculty member in Trident's Glenn R. Jones College of Business, has published, Dirtbags and Dead Bodies, a book collecting some of the notable experiences he had during his time in law enforcement.

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  • Dr. Jeffrey Snider, an adjunct faculty member in Trident's Glenn R. Jones College of Business, has published Dirtbags and Dead Bodies, a book that collects 53 stories from his career in law enforcement.
  • He joined Trident in 2011 and has taught courses including Decision Making for Leaders, Strategic Leadership, Power Influencer and Persuasion, Leadership and Change, and Organizational Development and Change.
  • The 53 stories within Dirtbags and Dead Bodies are mined from his law enforcement experience, including homicides, kidnapping cases, and a barricaded gunman.
  • Founded in 1998, Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).

National University Recognizes 2022 City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship Award Winners

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU) has the distinct pleasure of recognizing the following employees of the City of San Diego; Sarema Valenzuela, Joseph Coratti, and David Martinez as recipients of the 2022 City of San Diego/ National University Professional Development Scholarship. This award celebrates the extraordinary achievements hard work and dedication of these recipients from the city of San Diego Department by assisting them in achieving success in pursuing career development through higher education.

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  • National University (NU) has the distinct pleasure of recognizing the following employees of the City of San Diego; Sarema Valenzuela, Joseph Coratti, and David Martinez as recipients of the 2022 City of San Diego/ National University Professional Development Scholarship.
  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) has the distinct pleasure of recognizing the following employees of the City of San Diego; Sarema Valenzuela, Joseph Coratti, and David Martinez as recipients of the 2022 City of San Diego/ National University Professional Development Scholarship.
  • Through this partnership, City of San Diego employees are offered a 25 percent tuition scholarship to be applied toward National University courses.
  • As the 2022 winner of the City of San Diego/National University Professional Development Scholarship Sarema Valenzuela will receive a full tuition scholarship to National University.