Leadership studies

Arcadia University Launches MBA Program Online

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

GLENSIDE, Pa., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arcadia University School of Global Business is launching its redesigned MBA program in a fully online format. The program will begin in January 2024. 

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  • GLENSIDE, Pa., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arcadia University School of Global Business is launching its redesigned MBA program in a fully online format.
  • The Arcadia University School of Global Business is launching its redesigned MBA program fully online in Jan. 2024.
  • Learning outcomes of the Arcadia online MBA program have been developed to align closely with employer expectations (skills related to leadership, critical thinking, communication, and decision-making).
  • For more information on the Arcadia University online MBA program, or to learn how to apply, visit arcadia.edu/academics/school-global-business .

The Center for Leadership Studies Releases Situational Performance Ownership™

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Friday, June 16, 2023

The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, announced today the release of Situational Performance Ownership™ , a flexible, multimodal program that empowers learners to own their role in the leadership process.

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  • The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, announced today the release of Situational Performance Ownership™ , a flexible, multimodal program that empowers learners to own their role in the leadership process.
  • Suzie Bishop, VP of Product Development at The Center for Leadership Studies said, “Situational Performance Ownership™ equips employees with the skills to take charge of their development and move through their discomfort to initiate performance-based conversations with their leader.
  • It also improves performance, communication, decision-making and job satisfaction,” 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.

BankUnited Announces Election of Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

BankUnited Inc. (NYSE: BKU) today announced the election of Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D.

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  • BankUnited Inc. (NYSE: BKU) today announced the election of Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D.
  • has joined the BankUnited Board of Directors.
  • Baugh has more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership, nonprofit management, board governance and financial administration,” said Rajinder P. Singh, BankUnited President, Chairman and CEO.
  • Dr. Baugh joins Mr. Singh on the board and fellow directors Tere Blanca, John N. DiGiacomo.

Quarterhill Announces Q1 Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Quarterhill's Management's Discussion and Analysis and financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023 ("Q1 2023") are available at the Company's website and at its profile at SEDAR .

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  • Quarterhill's Management's Discussion and Analysis and financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023 ("Q1 2023") are available at the Company's website and at its profile at SEDAR .
  • The decrease in consolidated revenue in Q1 2023 was due primarily to the size of licensing agreements completed in Q1 2022.
  • Gross margin in the ITS segment was 13% in Q1 2023 compared to 28% in Q1 2022.
  • Quarterhill will host a conference call to discuss its financial results today at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Whitepaper on Disequilibrium of Work-life Balance and Efficacy at Work

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Saturday, May 6, 2023

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper by Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair with the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) discussing opportunities to improve a work-life balance, titled “The Disequilibrium of Work-Life Balance and Moderating Work Self-Efficacy.”

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper by Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair with the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) discussing opportunities to improve a work-life balance, titled “The Disequilibrium of Work-Life Balance and Moderating Work Self-Efficacy.”
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  • Surgeon General this week declared widespread loneliness to be a public health concern with serious negative impacts on individual well-being, and urges individuals and agencies to support making human connections and relationship-building.
  • “Self-advocacy begins when we take stock in our intellectual, physical, and spiritual health,” Bean states.
  • He is the section editor of Leadership Perspectives in The Journal of Leadership Studies, a publication by Wiley® that is sponsored by the University of Phoenix.

Dr. Rodney Luster and Dr. Talee Vang to Deliver Keynote Speech for Day Two of University of Phoenix Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair

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Monday, April 24, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce Dr. Rodney Luster and Dr. Talee Vang as the keynote speakers for the second day of the University’s annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, May 2-4, 2023 .

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce Dr. Rodney Luster and Dr. Talee Vang as the keynote speakers for the second day of the University’s annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, May 2-4, 2023 .
  • Throughout this session, there will be opportunities to discuss how these challenges disproportionately impact workplaces, schools, the healthcare system, and other social settings.
  • Participants will leave with practical resources to put inclusive leadership skills into practice and a greater understanding of potential impact.
  • Participants will engage in facilitated conversations about workforce trends and learn the skills necessary to become effective inclusive leaders in the workplace.

University of Phoenix Releases Winter 2023 Issue of its Journal of Leadership Studies

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

University of Phoenix has released the latest issue of its Journal of Leadership Studies (JLS), Volume 16, Issue 4, Winter 2023, featuring a symposium on adverse leadership behaviors and their impact on the workplace.

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  • University of Phoenix has released the latest issue of its Journal of Leadership Studies (JLS), Volume 16, Issue 4, Winter 2023, featuring a symposium on adverse leadership behaviors and their impact on the workplace.
  • “We often discuss successful and empowering models and practice in leadership so that we can nurture those strategies,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., Editor-in-Chief of the JLS, and vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies at University of Phoenix.
  • “A critical aspect that does not get as much academic attention is toxic leadership practices.
  • The Journal synthesizes theory with real-world practical experience of tested leaders.

Tulane University School of Professional Advancement Announces Launch of Business and Leadership Degree Portfolio

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Both degree programs are online, interactive, and aligned with industry standards to prepare adult students returning to college for rewarding careers in business or human resource management.

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  • Both degree programs are online, interactive, and aligned with industry standards to prepare adult students returning to college for rewarding careers in business or human resource management.
  • “Earning a degree or certificate through Tulane SoPA’s Business and Leadership Studies Program gives you the professional knowledge and skills to enter the business world with confidence,” said Robyn Ice, Program Director for the Business and Leadership Studies Program at SoPA.
  • Tulane School of Professional Advancement offers working adults opportunities to enhance their professional lives through flexible degree and certificate programs.
  • The school currently offers 12 undergraduate degree programs and nine master's programs, as well as a range of graduate and undergraduate certificates.

F&M Bank Announces Investment in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Expand Regional Headquarters

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Monday, April 17, 2023

ARCHBOLD, Ohio, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank is proud to announce strategic downtown growth in the Fort Wayne, Indiana market.

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  • ARCHBOLD, Ohio, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank is proud to announce strategic downtown growth in the Fort Wayne, Indiana market.
  • Construction is underway on a regional headquarters located at 128 Wayne Street in downtown Fort Wayne.
  • This new regional facility will include a new full-service bank office, a drive-up ATM, and 3,000 square feet of office space.
  • As a part of the growth and commitment to the Fort Wayne area, F&M Bank is proud to announce the hiring of several new team members that will help expand F&M’s brand throughout the Fort Wayne market.

1st Security Bank Announces Chief Lending Officer Succession Plan

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1st Security Bank of Washington has named Ben Crowl to succeed Dennis O’Leary as Chief Lending Officer (“CLO”), effective July 1, 2023.

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  • MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1st Security Bank of Washington has named Ben Crowl to succeed Dennis O’Leary as Chief Lending Officer (“CLO”), effective July 1, 2023.
  • He previously served the Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Lead.
  • I can’t imagine where we would be today without Dennis’s talent and contributions,” said 1st Security Bank CEO Joe Adams.
  • "I am thrilled that Ben has the opportunity to succeed me in the CLO role," said Dennis O'Leary, Chief Lending Officer.