Practical advice for improving the ‘performance feedback’ conversation. What do you think? What are your ‘best practices?’ http://smartblogs.com/leadership/2013/05/17/a-4-step-guide-to-coaching-your-employees/ Tweet
Congratulations to Ronald Kostyo! http://www.dbusiness.com/DBusiness/May-June-2013/Severstal-North-America-Announces-Executive-Leadership-Changes/ Tweet
On Sunday, April 14, 2013, Lewis University’s Lambda Epsilon Delta chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society held its second annual induction ceremony at the St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center to honor the exceptional academic accomplishments of its high-achieving adult students. Alpha Sigma Lambda was originally founded in 1946 by Dr. Rollin E. Posey, Dean of University College of Northwestern University, to recognize and honor superior scholarship of adults who accomplish academic excellence while trying to fulfill their many commitments to family, community, and work. Today, Alpha Sigma Lambda is the oldest and largest chapter-based honor society for adult students with chapters at over 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States. Lewis University is proud to present this nationally recognized prestigious honor to recognize the valuable contributions non-traditional students make to the university’s diverse learning community. To be considered for chapter membership, a student must meet the following requirements:
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We have more resources for you! Check out what the library is adding for our students For more information contact a Reference assistance at (815) 836-5306 . Tweet
ATTENTION: STUDENTS The Joliet Chamber of Commerce Council for Working Women is offering a scholarship to assist mature, working women and/or women training for the workforce who are in need of financial assistance to help them further their post-secondary education at local vocational/trade schools, accredited colleges or universities. Applications are being accepted until June 1 for scholarships ranging from $500 – $1,000. Get the application by clicking the icon above. Sincerely, Kathy Bruss Scholarship Counselor Financial Aid Services Lewis University brusska@lewisu.edu 815-836-5792 (phone) 815-836-5135 (fax) Tweet
Interesting Research from ASTD about how learning is happening everywhere! To review visit the ASTD website article here. For more information contact Mike Cherry 815-836-5562. Tweet
Review the Inc. Magazine article on exceptional leadership practices. Pragmatic suggestions. http://www.inc.com/peter-gasca/6-things-exceptional-leaders-do-better.html Tweet
Were you anxious to see what we have to offer for evening and weekend workshop options? We’re pretty excited about the topics!! We have a great selection of offerings for the rest of the semester. The entire schedule (day, evening and weekend options are all available on our Workshop Registration Page). Here is a sampling
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Start off on the right foot with a class that stimulates your critical thinking skills, teaches you about yourself as a learner, and enables you to explore your academic and professional goals. Adult students seeking admission or re-admission to Lewis University who are admitted before the end of the term are eligible for a scholarship to cover the tuition for the course. The Adult College Experience (ACE) is a 3 credit course at Lewis University that is the pathway to completing your degree. It will enable you to: succeed in accelerated courses excel in online and classroom learning environments hone your writing and critical thinking skills revisit and improve how to study most effectively enhance your professional and academic goals plan financially and academically so you complete your degree learn about how to earn college credit for knowledge gained from life experience become more aware of your learning style so
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Do you need general elective credits? Want to accelerate your degree progress and reduce tuition costs? Prior Learning Assessment may be the answer. Rebecca Kowall did. Rebecca will be graduating with a Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management and a minor in Business Administration. She took full advantage of the PLA opportunity, and because of this, she reached her intended goal of graduating in May 2013. She successfully earned 21 general elective credits, which saved her just over $11,000 in tuition. Here’s what she has to say about Prior Learning Assessment: The decision to enroll in the PLA course was one of the best decisions I have made in my academic pursuits while completing my degree with Lewis University. The PLA taught me how to organize my thoughts and experiences in a way that enabled me to express HOW I have applied my learning at several organizations over the years. Additionally, the
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