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5 Elements of Effective Thinking: SAIR Conference Recap
October 26, 2012
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General
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The highlight of the conference was Professor Edward Burger’s keynote address entitled, “The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking.” A captivating speaker, Dr. Burger creatively outlined these five elements of effective—or innovative—thinking, which he linked to the four basic earthly elements which predate Socrates: Earth, Fire, Air, and Water.
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Around the University: Student Feedback from the Sioux Falls Campus
September 24, 2012
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General
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The Colorado Technical University Board of Trustees met at the Sioux Falls campus of Colorado Technical University in late August.
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Why Networking is Crucial to Your Success
August 29, 2012
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General, Business and Management
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In today’s professional climate, conducting business effectively is all about building relationships. Knowing the right person could help you find an internship, job, research opportunity, or help with graduate school placement.
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10 Tips for Those with Leadership Aspirations
August 28, 2012
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Business and Management, General
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Recently, Amy Powell, Director of Operations for Starbucks Coffee Co., led a webinar on operational excellence and efficiency for Colorado Technical University business students.
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Global Impact of the Rise of China: Defining Government
August 23, 2012
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General, Homeland Security
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The People’s Republic of China is governed by the Chinese Communist Party or CCP. China is a one-party authoritarian state and the CCP is committed to maintaining a permanent monopoly on political power. China today has a collective leadership and major decisions require consensus among the CCP’s senior echelons, unlike North Korea and Cuba whose Communist parties have acted as support structures for the rule of dictators.
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Global Impact of the Rise of China: the Twentieth Century
August 13, 2012
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General, Homeland Security
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At the dawn of the Twentieth Century, China found itself divided, weak, and subject to the predations of colonial powers.
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Colorado Wildfires: It Takes a Community
August 9, 2012
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Colorado Springs, General, Homeland Security
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Our university Chancellor is just one of the many members of our CTU family impacted by the Colorado wildfires in June.
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Defying The Odds
August 7, 2012
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General, Health Sciences
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It’s quite an understatement to say Michael Phelps is an accomplished athlete and someone Americans look up to as a success story. However, his road to success was not without bumps.
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Global Impact of the Rise of China: History of the Land and People
August 6, 2012
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General, Homeland Security
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Even as the fourth largest country by surface area after Russia, Canada and the United States, China remains the world’s most populous country with over 1.3 billion inhabitants.
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Understand Public Excitement, Concern Behind ACA
August 6, 2012
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General, Health Sciences
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has passed the litmus test of the U.S. Supreme Court. The act, also known as ACA or, more commonly, Obamacare, has many Americans excited about the availability of health services made possible under the law. Others are understandably uneasy. As is the case with any change, there are positive and negative aspects which should be fully understood as we move forward.
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