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This Week's Top 5 Blogs
April 12, 2013
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General
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From tips for creating your personal brand to the importance of patient privacy in the age of social media, here is a sampling of this week's top blogs.
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This Week's Top 5 Blogs
April 5, 2013
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General
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From the importance of cooperating with diverse populations as part of our homeland security efforts to the latest innovations in wearable smartphones, here is a sampling of this week's most popular blog posts.
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Why Writing Down Your Goals Leads to Success
April 4, 2013
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Using the SMART goal theory is just the beginning of your successful path for completing nearly any task, project or goal. There are many tricks and tweaks that you can do to reach your goals. According to a study conducted by Dr. Gail Matthews, you are nearly two times more likely to accomplish your goals when you write them down.
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Security in Diversity: Cooperating with Diverse Populations in Homeland Security
April 1, 2013
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Homeland Security, General
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As in many other facets of American life, professionals working in the homeland security field must be greatly aware of cultural, ethnic, religious and other types of diversity. Homeland security comprises a range of fields including law enforcement, emergency services, public health, transportation and border security, critical infrastructure protection and more. Consequently, there are countless examples of the need for both understanding and cooperating with diverse populations in the execution of homeland security policies.
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The Dilemma of Ethics and Cultural Diversity
March 29, 2013
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Business and Management, General
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Ethics and diversity are two major dynamics that influence the environment of modern organizations. Diversity is present when there is a mixture of differences in age, religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, education and more amongst a group of people within the same environment. Increased workplace diversity is connected to large rises in the number of women, minorities, older employees and the disabled in the workforce. In support of the diverse workforce, legislative rulings require organizations to ensure equal opportunity to these workers.
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This Week's Top 5 Blogs
March 25, 2013
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General
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From ways to thrive as an IT professional to how to job search on your mobile device to advice from some of our distinguished lecturers, here is a sampling of this week's top blogs.
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This Week's Top 5 Blogs
March 8, 2013
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From the importance of cultural sensitivity in the workplace to ways to use social networking to land a job to a look at the state of homeland security, here is a sampling of this week's top blogs.
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Transforming the Classroom Through Customized Learning
March 5, 2013
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General, Higher Education
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Technology is driving change in many areas of our lives, from how we interact with friends to how we approach business. It’s no different in higher education. In response to changes in technology, classrooms have evolved from traditional brick-and-mortar institutions to modern-day virtual learning environments.
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This Week's Top 5 Blogs
February 28, 2013
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This week's top 5 blogs: From learning about the challenges police face in maintaining public confidence in the wake of Officer Dorner's rampage to the importance of LinkedIn recommendations, here's a sampling of this week's most popular posts.
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To Whom It May Concern: Why Knowing Your Audience is Key for Effective Writing
February 22, 2013
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General, Student Success
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In my 12 years as a writing instructor, I recognize the negative feelings people have toward writing. I see the anxiety students have at the thought of putting proverbial pen to paper. Some are even adamant that they’ll never need writing skills for their chosen profession. Yet it’s hard to dispute that we live in a time more dependent on writing than ever before. Ultimately, effective writing depends on how well you analyze and address your audience.
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