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Social Networking as a Therapeutic Device
August 6, 2012
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General, Business and Management
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After years of teaching online with my focus on psychology and sociology, it’s interesting to observe how the way we communicate has changed with the growth of the Internet.
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Congresswoman’s Education Story Inspires Graduates
July 31, 2012
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Student Success, General, Sioux Falls
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On Saturday, June 23rd, Congresswoman Kristi Noem (SD) honored and inspired graduates of CTU’s Sioux Falls campus with her commencement speech centering on the importance of persistence through adversity. She shared her own story of education, which was interrupted due to the personal tragedy of losing her father in a farming accident and the necessity of her taking over the family business. She described how tax laws forced her to make some tough decisions to preserve the family business and how those challenges inspired her to run for office.
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Why a 3.3 GPA Could Serve You Best in the Real World
July 20, 2012
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General, Business and Management
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Stop for a moment and consider GPA from the perspective of a potential employer: How important is it that a candidate boasts a 4.0? Conventional wisdom would tell you the higher the GPA, the better – but is this really true?
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After the Colorado Wildfires: 3 Lessons in Disaster Preparedness
July 18, 2012
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General, Colorado Springs
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The Waldo Canyon fire is mostly gone, now, but has left its mark on the mountainside, the neighborhood, and the hearts of people. My thoughts go out to those who lost their homes.
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Global Security Series: Syria, a Country of Multiple Identities
July 3, 2012
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General, Homeland Security
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In Dr. Morag’s second post covering Syria, he provides a brief overview of the country’s political history – from the creation of the French Mandate of Syria in 1920, through independence in 1946, to present day.
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Why Certify? Driving Forces Behind Industry Certifications
July 2, 2012
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General, Business and Management
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College graduates do need to consider how they will distinguish themselves from thousands of other graduates competing in the job market.
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Op Ed: Technology Perspective on RIM’s Decline
June 29, 2012
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General, IT and Computer Science
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Business and technology faculty here at CTU have watched news reports involving Research in Motion (RIM) closely for lessons to share on leadership, management and innovation. As part of a two-part op ed series, we asked the University Dean of Business and Management, Dr. Emad Rahim, and the University Dean of IT, Computer Science and Engineering, Dr. Myles Vogel, to share their personal reactions to what caused RIM’s decline. Part two in the series, this is Myles’ response.
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Egypt’s Presidential Elections: Implications for the Region and the U.S.
June 27, 2012
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General, Homeland Security
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The recent Egyptian presidential elections have led to the victory of the country’s first Muslim Brotherhood (MB) candidate, Muhammad Mursi. Despite the media’s efforts to trumpet the “profound change” in Egypt, it is far from clear what the election of Mursi really means for Egypt and the rest of the world.
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Global Security Series: The Foundation of Syria
June 27, 2012
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General, Homeland Security
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This is the first post in CTU’s Global Security Series in which University Dean of Security Studies, Dr. Morag, will offer background and analysis on issues related to U.S. national security and homeland security. Dr. Morag will post weekly, addressing each country or topic in a series of posts over several weeks before moving on to the next country or topic.
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Op Ed: Business Perspective on RIM’s Decline
June 26, 2012
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Business and Management, General
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As part of a two-part op ed series, we asked the University Dean of Business and Management, Dr. Emad Rahim, and the University Dean of IT, Computer Science and Engineering, Dr. Myles Vogel, to share their personal reactions to what caused RIM’s decline. Part one in the series, this is Emad’s response.
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