Leadership studies

The Center for Leadership Studies Announces Four New Programs in Their Performance Curriculum

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, announced the release of four new courses in their Performance Curriculum, designed to support leaders with the skills to overcome critical business challenges: Onboarding for Performance, Effective 1:1s, Team Meetings and Remote Leadership.

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  • The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, announced the release of four new courses in their Performance Curriculum, designed to support leaders with the skills to overcome critical business challenges: Onboarding for Performance, Effective 1:1s, Team Meetings and Remote Leadership.
  • “Though most widely known for the Situational Leadership® Model, The Center for Leadership Studies has an affinity for supporting the role of the leader as manager overall.
  • We’ve developed this curriculum to support the daily activities of leaders that drive performance within organizations,” said Maureen Shriver, CEO at The Center for Leadership Studies.
  • For more than 50 years, The Center for Leadership Studies, founded by Dr. Paul Hersey, has been the global home of the original Situational Leadership® Model.

Frasier Names New President & CEO

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

After an extensive national search, The Frasier Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Christie Hinrichs as the new President and CEO of Frasier, a premier Life Plan community providing housing and service to almost 500 seniors.

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  • After an extensive national search, The Frasier Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Christie Hinrichs as the new President and CEO of Frasier, a premier Life Plan community providing housing and service to almost 500 seniors.
  • Prior to joining Frasier, she served as the President and CEO of Tabitha Healthcare, a mission-focused not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving seniors in Nebraska.
  • Throughout her time at Tabitha, which began in 1993, Hinrichs held various leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Clinical Services, Administrator, and Social Worker.
  • Leslie Durgin, Chair of Frasier's Board of Trustees, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Christie Hinrichs as our new President and CEO.

Quarterhill Appoints Chuck Myers as CEO

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System ("ITS") industry, announces that Chuck Myers, a member of its Board of Directors (the "Board"), has been appointed Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System ("ITS") industry, announces that Chuck Myers, a member of its Board of Directors (the "Board"), has been appointed Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company.
  • A member of the Quarterhill Board since May 2023, Mr. Myers most recently served as CEO and board member of Cogniac Corporation, a San Jose, California-based provider of enterprise-class AI deep learning solutions that automate visual inspection through image and video analysis.
  • "Chuck's ITS background, public company experience and familiarity with Quarterhill makes him the ideal CEO and leader for the Company," said Rusty Lewis, Chair of the Board at Quarterhill.
  • During this period, Mr. Myers played significant roles in several acquisitions including Syntonic, Cubic Toll Systems, and JHK Associates.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper Promoting a Paradigm Shift Towards Belonging in Workplaces

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Organizations with strong diversity, equity and inclusion programs see a competitive edge, with more resilience and adaptability as well as profitability .

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  • Organizations with strong diversity, equity and inclusion programs see a competitive edge, with more resilience and adaptability as well as profitability .
  • The white paper explores why some diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) approaches may not achieve the desired results.
  • He holds a Doctorate in Management from University of Phoenix, and his ongoing research focuses on workplace bullying and workplace diversity and inclusion.
  • Langford earned her Doctor of Management (DM) at the University of Phoenix, where she began her career in 2006, and an MBA from Pfeiffer University.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Leadership Presents at 2023 American Psychological Association Convention

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Rodney Luster, Ph.D., chair, Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, presented his research on addictive behavior and the chemical implications of a protein named FosB at the 2023 American Psychological Association Convention .

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  • Rodney Luster, Ph.D., chair, Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, presented his research on addictive behavior and the chemical implications of a protein named FosB at the 2023 American Psychological Association Convention .
  • "In the dynamic landscape of psychology, the 2023 American Psychological Association Convention stands as a beacon of innovation and knowledge exchange for practitioners, and I am honored to be among this year’s presenters,” shares Luster.
  • Dr. Hinrich Eylers, vice provost of the College of Doctoral Studies at University of Phoenix, shared his support for Luster’s research contributions, stating, “Dr.
  • Luster earned his Ph.D. in Human Services with Capella University and completed a post-doctoral clinical internship with Johns Hopkins University.

Online College offers Fall Registration & Open House Events

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charter Oak State College Fall Registration Open Fall Term 1 Classes Start August 28; register through August 24

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  • National Online College Fall Registration Open, September Open House Events offered for all Programs via Zoom
    Fall Term 1 Classes Start August 28; register through August 24
    Charter Oak State College, ( http://www.CharterOak.edu ), Connecticut's public online college is offering registration for Fall Term 1 through August 24.
  • The College offers career-focused Online Undergraduate degrees in majors such as Nursing, Public Safety Administration, Social Work, Health Information Management, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Human Resources Management, Criminal Justice, Sociology, and more.
  • Charter Oak State College is well known for adult student degree completion and honors qualified existing college credits, prior learning, Military and professional certifications.
  • Attend a September virtual Open House event via Zoom to learn more about the College and its high value, affordable, Online degree programs.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on American Workers’ Well-being and Career Pathways

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Monday, August 7, 2023

The white paper aims to examine and provide insights into American workers’ well-being and their perceived career trajectory through the Conservation of Resources Theory lens and the tenets of Self-Efficacy.

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  • The white paper aims to examine and provide insights into American workers’ well-being and their perceived career trajectory through the Conservation of Resources Theory lens and the tenets of Self-Efficacy.
  • The resulting findings from the survey revealed that mental health remains a problem, mainly in younger generations and women.
  • She also serves as a reviewer for the College of Doctoral Studies’ student publication workshop.
  • Hines has a Master of Business Administration degree from Charleston Southern University and earned her doctorate in Healthcare Administration at the University of Phoenix.

Project Scientist Names Dr. Patrice S. Johnson As New President and CEO

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Scientist, a national education nonprofit that exposes under-resourced girls to the joys and possibilities of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), announced today that Dr. Patrice S. Johnson, Ed.D, has joined the organization as its new President and CEO.

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  • Project Scientist provides equitable, evidence-based STEAM programs in English and Spanish for underserved girls and non-binary youth ages 4 to 18.
  • "Under her direction, Project Scientist will empower a new generation to solve our greatest challenges.
  • "At Project Scientist, I'm overjoyed to boldly continue igniting STEAM confidence in girls nationwide and abroad while advocating for gender and racial equity," Johnson says.
  • The Project Scientist Teaching Institute provides K-12 educators with free gender and racial equity teaching strategies and math education skills.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on How Workplaces Can Develop a Sense of Belonging for African American Women

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Women, and African American women more acutely, are disproportionately underrepresented in senior-level leadership positions in United States corporations.

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  • Women, and African American women more acutely, are disproportionately underrepresented in senior-level leadership positions in United States corporations.
  • African American women also encounter higher levels of biases in the workplace .
  • The white paper discusses the current workplace challenges faced by African American women, defines inclusion and belonging, and examines what needs to occur for African American women to move into leadership roles within their respective organizations.
  • She is a Senior Agile People Leader in Information Technology at University of Phoenix and Associate Faculty in the College of Doctoral Studies at the University.

Susan Mchabcheb Joins Goodwill Industries International as Chief Development Officer

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Friday, July 21, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries International (GII), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing individuals with education and employment opportunities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Mchabcheb as its new Chief Development Officer.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries International (GII), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing individuals with education and employment opportunities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Mchabcheb as its new Chief Development Officer.
  • Prior to that, she was Chief Development Officer at Easterseals Inc. and has worked with Easterseals affiliate organizations to build relationship-based fundraising expertise.
  • "Susan has a passion for our mission and the people we serve," said Steven C. Preston, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries International.
  • "The opportunity to serve as Chief Development Officer for Goodwill Industries International is incredible," said Mchabcheb.