Do you have your sights set on a leadership role in your industry? Whether you envision yourself in a supervisory role, somewhere in upper management, or even running your own company, you’ll need to have the traits and characteristics to lead teams of all sizes. But what exactly makes a strong leader? Is it the ….

Posted on November 27, 2023

The quality of a company’s leadership can directly impact its bottom line and overall success. Poor leadership can result in a lack of support and motivation among employees, which can lead to inefficiencies and low morale. Of course, not all leadership styles are the same. More than ever, businesses are beginning to understand the benefits of ….

Posted on November 27, 2023

A master’s degree in human resources can help elevate your career, opening the door to management positions and advanced opportunities in the field. However, a graduate degree requires a significant time and financial commitment, which may leave you wondering: Is a master’s in human resources worth it?

Relevance of HR Degrees in Today’s Job Market

Posted on November 27, 2023

Gretchen Schmidt, JD, presented “Innovative Online Learning in Criminal Justice” at Criminal Justice Educators Association of New York State’s annual conference, Inspiring an Evolution of Education: Reforms, Advances, & Solutions in October 2023. View the presentation here..

Posted on November 22, 2023

Dr. Scott Dolan, executive dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Leah Sciabarrasi, associate dean, School of Business, presented “Supporting the Adult Learner Through the Portability and Durability of Skills-Based Credentials” at the 2023 UPCEA Convergence Conference: Credential Innovation in Higher Education in October. View the presentation here..

Posted on November 22, 2023

Dr. Leah Sciabarrasi, associate dean, Excelsior University School of Business, presented at the 2023 International Leadership Association Conference in the Followership stream: “The Strength is in the Collective: How Followers Can Help Organizations Build a Thriving Future” in October. View presentation here..

Posted on November 22, 2023

In this blog post for the National Association of Colleges and Employers, Tammy Spenziero, director, Career Readiness Center at Excelsior University, offers guidance on providing career services remotely. View the article here.

Posted on November 17, 2023

Whitsel, L. P., Huneycutt, F., Anderson, D. R., Beck, A. M., Bryant, C., Bucklin, R. S., Carson, R. L., Escaron, A. L., Hopkins, J. M., Imboden, M. T., McDonough, C., Pronk, N. P., Wojcik, J. R., Zendell, A., & Ablah, E. (2021). Physical Activity Surveillance in the United States for Work and Commuting: Understanding the ….

Posted on November 17, 2023

Zendell, A. (2021, October). Caregivers in the Crossfire: When Natural Disasters and COVID-19 Collide. Carework Network Responds. Carework Network is a global group of policy advocates, researchers, and community organizers that work on various facets of paid and unpaid caregiving, also called carework. View blog post here.

Posted on November 17, 2023

Dr. Mary Berkery, department chair, Liberal Arts and Degree Completion, was featured on this episode of the NPR Teaching Matters podcast hosted by Dr. Scott Titsworth, Dean of the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University. Berkery discussed the use of games and simulations in teaching historical thinking skills in HIS350: World War I. The ….

Posted on November 17, 2023

In the second part of this two-part podcast interview on NPR’s Teaching Matters, Dr. Anna Zendell, teaching faculty for Excelsior University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, discussed a game-based learning initiative integrating games into two courses – one in history and one in a nutrition course. Excelsior faculty created these games to address specific ….

Posted on November 17, 2023

Guth, S., & Rubin, J. (Eds.). (2022).  The Guide to COIL Virtual Exchange: Implementing, Growing, and Sustaining Collaborative Online International Learning.  New York:  Routledge. Carrie Prior, associate dean, School of Graduate Studies at Excelsior University, published chapter 20 in this work and played a role as contributing editor. This is the authoritative guide to implementing ….

Posted on November 17, 2023

Dolan, S., Paludi, M., Sciabarrasi, L., Zendell, A. L., & Schmidt, G. (2022). Ever Upward: Building an Ecosystem to Support and Validate Lifelong Learning. In A. Brower, & R. Specht-Boardman (Ed.), New Models of Higher Education: Unbundled, Rebundled, Customized, and DIY (pp. 409-428). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3809-1.ch020 In a world where skilling, upskilling, reskilling, and career ….

Posted on November 17, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y. – Excelsior University is pleased to have received 15 rankings among the best institutions for 2024 from Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning. Intelligent.com’s institutional rankings are deemed the benchmark of academic evaluations for online and hybrid programs. An exclusive methodology is used to rank each institution on ….

Posted on November 8, 2023

Arlington, VA  – Today Excelsior University announced its recognition in Military Times’ 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges is the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans. Each year, Military Times sends a survey to colleges and universities across the nation asking ….

Posted on November 6, 2023

Compensation managers work in nearly every industry, making sure employees are paid correctly and appropriately. Since they spend a lot of time working with numbers, it’s important these human resource professionals are good at math and basic computer skills. They should also understand budgets and business finances. If you have an interest in finances and ….

Posted on November 6, 2023

You can find machines running in factories of all different kinds of industries. But who makes sure these machines stay running properly? These professionals are known as machine operators. If you like working with your hands and learning how things are made, a career as a machine operator might be right for you. Read on ….

Posted on November 6, 2023

Cyber security is a great career! For the right person, it offers security, growth potential, challenge, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Read on for an in-depth guide to the cyber security industry and what you need to do to start building your resume. A Look at the Cyber Security Industry As technology ….

Posted on November 6, 2023

 ALBANY, N.Y.  — The Center for Social Justice (CSJ) at Excelsior University will commemorate its first anniversary this month. Officially launched on Nov. 16, 2022, CSJ continues to expand its mission as a community and institutional hub of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) spaces, opportunities, and resources.   Through extensive programming and partnerships, the Center ….

Posted on November 2, 2023

The letter might come from your bank, credit card company, insurance provider, or somewhere you’ve recently been shopping, but the message is always the same: “there’s been a breach” and there’s a possibility your data could have been compromised. Always annoying, sometimes scary, today’s cyberattacks are frequent, and today’s cyber criminals are sophisticated. However, the ….

Posted on October 31, 2023

Cybercriminals are getting better. Gone are the quaint days of emails from far away princes and their promises of untold wealth. Cyberattacks are also becoming more frequent and for every big data breach that makes the news, there are a thousand that don’t. The damage is difficult to estimate, but the U.S. Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, ….

Posted on October 31, 2023

There’s no better time to be working in the cybersecurity field. Whether you’re an industry veteran looking for a new professional focus, or a cybersecurity graduate just starting out, there is ample opportunity for building your career and growing your salary. The need for a skilled cybersecurity workforce has been growing steadily for decades, and ….

Posted on October 31, 2023

Behind the scenes of every city, there’s a dedicated individual working diligently to oversee the day-to-day operations, manage resources, and ensure that essential services are efficiently delivered to the community. This unsung hero is the city manager, a vital employee in local government. If you like public administration and helping your community, a career as ….

Posted on October 31, 2023

The need for a robust cyber security workforce has been growing steadily for decades but has increased especially during the pandemic when our reliance on the internet to do just about everything was brought into sharper relief. It’s not just in-house cyber security teams that are seeing growth. Major players in the software space and ….

Posted on October 31, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y. – A team of Excelsior University cybersecurity students and alumni will go head-to-head with squads from around the country in the fall 2023 National Cyber League competition. Taking place Nov. 3 to 5, the team tournament challenges groups representing campuses nationwide to exercise their practical skills in a fun, competitive setting.   The ….

Posted on October 31, 2023

Presented at the 2023 Nursing World Conference, Dr. Danielle Beasley’s presentation shares insights to improve completion rates in online graduate nursing programs by fostering engagement among students. The presentation addresses the unique challenges of online education through a series of effective strategies designed to decrease attrition, including clear communication, interactive and collaborative learning opportunities, and ….

Posted on October 27, 2023

Do you feel called to a career in nursing? If so, you’ll need to begin with nursing school, where you’ll learn the ins and outs of patient care, professionalism in a clinical setting, and other vital skills. Whether you aim to obtain your Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science in Nursing, a Bachelor ….

Posted on October 27, 2023

Are you aspiring to climb further up the career ladder? If so, pursuing a graduate degree may be a wise choice. Whether you’ve recently obtained an undergraduate degree or have been away from academia for many years, it’s never too late to pursue an advanced degree. The key is knowing where to start when choosing a graduate ….

Posted on October 27, 2023

Ready for a career change? Enjoy helping others? If so, then working in the health care field as a nurse may be the right move for you. Becoming a nurse requires schooling, however, and the nursing degree you need depends on your goals and aspirations. Committing to nursing school full-time may not be feasible, though. After all, ….

Posted on October 27, 2023

Welcome to the diverse and intriguing world of bachelor’s degrees. These valuable educational credentials may help open doors to a range of benefits that can significantly enhance career prospects, widen your knowledge base, and enrich your life experiences. Our experts at Excelsior University put together this comprehensive guide exploring the different types of bachelor’s degrees, ….

Posted on October 26, 2023

Whether you are a military veteran or nearing the end of your military service, you might wonder, “What’s next?” While your military service has taught you a lot, you may have aspirations to pursue an entirely different career. Regardless of what field you may be interested in, there’s a good chance you’ll need a formal ….

Posted on October 26, 2023

Over the past few decades, information technology (IT) has pervaded just about every industry imaginable. Today, you’d be hard-pressed to find a field that didn’t rely on the principles of IT to at least some degree. If you have an interest in computers, data, and information, then a career in IT may be right for you. Since ….

Posted on October 26, 2023

For some professionals, business school has always been part of the plan. They knew that they wanted to pursue a Master of Business Administration after they gained a bit of experience in their chosen industry. For others, their career path took an unexpected turn, and they realized that an MBA was the step they needed to take to pursue new or ….

Posted on October 26, 2023

Darlene Reijers, of Bridgewater, New Jersey, earned an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2022. Reijers shares, “I am so blessed to have finally finished my nursing RN degree. I would have never been able to complete a full-time traditional nursing program. The online classes at Excelsior and ….

Posted on October 19, 2023

Mark Hoover, of Virginia, earned an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Graduating from Excelsior enabled him to become a U.S. diplomat and special agent, as well as work in the California Legislature and the California ….

Posted on October 19, 2023

Benjamin Olofson, of Pullman, Washington, earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2020. He shares, “After retiring from the U.S. Army, I used my BS from Excelsior to get accepted into law school. I am now a public defender intern and will continue to serve the community ….

Posted on October 19, 2023

BOSTON — Danielle Beasley, Ph.D., R.N., RNC-OB, CNE, newly appointed department chair for the School of Nursing at Excelsior University, addressed a global audience of health care professionals as a featured speaker at the 2023 Nursing World Conference. Held as a hybrid event based in Boston on Oct. 16, 17, and 18, the seventh annual ….

Posted on October 19, 2023

The headlines have been ringing the alarm for years. Widening technical skill gaps have created a forecasted cybersecurity industry shortage of, quite literally, millions of unfilled jobs. Meanwhile, cyberattacks show no sign of slowing down and organizations are scrambling to secure the trained professionals they need to keep valuable information secure. Clearly, there’s no better ….

Posted on October 11, 2023

Technology is a growing industry. Having an information technology degree means you can be part of this growing field and can be sure you will have a financially stable career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for those employed in the computer and information technology fields was $85,000 as of ….

Posted on October 11, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y. – Excelsior University is commemorating the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October with a series of articles written by the new director of its National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI), faculty member Carl Eyler. The National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior University is an academic and workforce development center dedicated to assisting government, industry, military, ….

Posted on October 11, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y.  — Excelsior University today announced the election of a new slate of officers to its Alumni Leadership Council (ALC). The group is comprised of Excelsior graduates Tony Spearman-Leach, president; Walter Were, first vice president; Steven Marciano, second vice president; and Ruth Lown Turman, secretary. In their leadership roles with the 12-member ALC, officers ….

Posted on October 5, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y.— Excelsior University announced today that it has received Forbes Advisor’s designation as one of the Top Online Health Science Degree Programs of 2023.   Forbes Advisor highlighted Excelsior’s online Bachelor of Science in health sciences. The program affords students the opportunity to earn academic credit through eligible healthcare certifications and licenses, and includes three ….

Posted on October 4, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y.— Excelsior University announced today that it has received Forbes Advisor’s designation as one of the Top Online Engineering Degree Programs of 2023.   Forbes Advisor highlighted Excelsior’s transfer-friendly online Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering technology, which prepares graduates to pursue professional roles in planning, crafting, and delivering equipment relating to electrical power, semiconductors, ….

Posted on October 4, 2023

Being a school nurse is a rewarding yet difficult job. They take care of students who feel sick or injured and provide emotional support to students, parents, teachers, and other members of the school community. School nurses also make sure children and staff are educated on good hygiene practices and that staff know how to ….

Posted on October 2, 2023

While working in a hospital or doctor’s office, nurses need someone to oversee them—a charge nurse. If you like the idea of being a supervisor and being a nurse, the role of a charge nurse could be for you. This role is beneficial in many ways. For one, it provides variety. You not only get ….

Posted on September 28, 2023

Leonard Le Blanc III, of Bangkok, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University (then Regents College) in 1991. He was awarded the Prime International Award for being the “Author of the Year” (Asia) for 2023 for his most recent book, “The Perfect U.S. “Deep State” Operation!”.

Posted on September 27, 2023

Anthony Casas, of Arcata, California, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University (then Regents College) in 1991. He recently accepted a new position at California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt as the chief human resources officer..

Posted on September 27, 2023

Sze Hian Leong, of Singapore, earned a Bachelor of Science in 1986 from Excelsior University (then Regents External Degree Program). He has served as the president of three professional bodies, a human rights non-governmental organization, and as an honorary consul of two countries. He is an alumnus of Harvard University and has authored six books. ….

Posted on September 27, 2023

Steven Van Dyke, of Syracuse, New York, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business in 2022 from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College). He shares, “After adopting wonderful 3-year-old twin girls, I realized I needed to return to college after a 23-year break. I wanted to ensure that I was able to support them with the ….

Posted on September 27, 2023

Timothy Goss, of Arlington, Texas, earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University (then Regents College) in 1997. He went on to earn a Master of Public Administration in 2001 and a PhD in Public Policy and Administration in 2017 from other institutions. Goss retired after serving 20 years in the U.S. ….

Posted on September 27, 2023

Jeanette Spinelli, of Stratford, Connecticut, earned an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing from Excelsior University (then Regents External Degree Program) in 1980. She worked as an LPN as she finished her degree. She retired in 2019. Her nursing experience included hospital, long-term care, dialysis, infection control, supervision, management, and school nursing. She shares, “I ….

Posted on September 27, 2023

Donald Carte, of Charlotte, North Carolina, earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2017. He went on to receive a master’s degree in English from Harvard University. He is a doctoral candidate at the University of Memphis. He shares, “I used the experience to move from corporate ….

Posted on September 27, 2023

Casey Brown, of East Lansing, Michigan, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Excelsior University (then Regents College) in 1998. He later received a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix. He spent 20 years in active duty for the U.S. Air Force, serving with the USAF Thunderbirds from 1998-2000, retiring in 2004. Brown ….

Posted on September 27, 2023

As part of a human resources department, a compensation manager makes sure employees receive fair pay and the appropriate benefits. If you’re interested in finances and human resources, read on to see how becoming a compensation manager could align with your goals. What Is a Compensation Manager Compensation managers develop a company’s payment system and ….

Posted on September 26, 2023

Stress management is as much a part of college life as studying. Stress can complicate things quickly, making even the smallest obstacle feel like an impossible challenge. Students have many ways of dealing with stress, from ignoring it completely until it blows up, to ingesting loads of caffeine or becoming addicted to physical activity. None of these are healthy ….

Posted on September 25, 2023

Motivation is the driving force behind every action we take. At Excelsior University, we know staying motivated while learning and preparing for your future career can be beneficial. It’s easier said than done, but here are 12 tips that may help you stay motivated.

Why Motivation Is Important in College

Posted on September 25, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y. — Excelsior University’s community engagement group is partnering with Albany High School and Troy High School for the second annual Snacks for Students collection drive. The initiative fights food insecurity in the classroom by collecting and donating healthy snacks to students each month of the 2023-24 school year. With the support of the ….

Posted on September 25, 2023

According to Prison Policy Initiative, as of 2023, there are about 1.7 million incarcerated people in federal and state prisons in the United States. Every day, thousands of former inmates are released back into the community on parole, which means they are released before the end of their sentence. A parole officer is assigned to ….

Posted on September 20, 2023

Businesses are complex structures. There are various components and personnel involved. As such, sometimes organizations turn to management analysts to help them find ways to improve the business’ efficiency and profits. Management analysts do this with their ability to look at problems from a fresh perspective and present their findings and recommendations in presentations and ….

Posted on September 20, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y. — Excelsior University announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation.   Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2023-2024 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the ….

Posted on September 19, 2023

CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox celebrated Excelsior University Day by inviting alumni, faculty, staff and students to cheer on team manager Pedro Grifol, an Excelsior graduate and former professional baseball player leading the franchise for his first season. Excelsior purple punctuated classic Sox colors in the Guaranteed Rate Field stands as University president David ….

Posted on September 15, 2023

On May 29, 2023, Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, California appointed Dr. Anthony Casas as Associate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer. Casas joins Cal Poly with extensive leadership experience in both the private and public sectors, most recently in human resource positions at DISA Global and 1st Capital Bank. In addition to earning ….

Posted on August 31, 2023

You are passionate about nursing and impressed by today’s inspiring health care professionals. You love the idea of supporting and shaping this amazing community. It’s time to develop career plans that align with your shared passions in nursing and leadership. Opportunities abound, but few health care leadership roles are as accessible or meaningful as the role of ….

Posted on August 31, 2023

You are passionate about serving your community and believe that you can make a meaningful difference in the public sector. A variety of career paths allow you to bring your vision to life, but few are as centered around service as public administration. Public administration is a wonderfully diverse field that encompasses a variety of public-facing ….

Posted on August 31, 2023

Most movies would have us convinced that a career in finance exists in a glamorous, high-stakes world populated by men in expensive watches surrounded by computer screens and piles of stock ticker tape, screaming “buy!” and “sell”! Don’t believe everything you see. While some sectors of finance are more volatile than others, the finance industry ….

Posted on August 30, 2023

Wireless network engineering involves the design, installation, and research of wireless communication, and wireless network engineers are the professionals who oversee the successful implementation of this technology. As the world becomes more connected, wireless network technologies become more advanced and it becomes crucial that companies hire engineers with the most up-to-date knowledge and capable of ….

Posted on August 30, 2023

The modern health care field is wonderfully diverse and dynamic. Critical services are delivered in a variety of settings, ranging from hospitals and specialty clinics to homes or virtual platforms. This breadth expands access for patients but is also highly beneficial from the perspective of health care employees, who enjoy many opportunities to serve according to their unique skills, ….

Posted on August 25, 2023

Oftentimes, patients are in such critical conditions, they need to be transported from one point to another via air transport. It’s crucial that these patients reach their destinations safely. As such, medical professionals known as flight nurses are charged with providing care on flights transporting patients to medical facilities. If you enjoy nursing and a ….

Posted on August 23, 2023

Ever wonder who is on the other side of the phone of the IT department you call when your computer doesn’t want to work anymore? Network technicians. Check out this guide to learn more about network technicians and how to pursue this career. What Is a Network Technician? Network technicians analyze, test, and evaluate existing ….

Posted on August 22, 2023

Software engineering deals with the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of software. Software engineers are the professionals who test and develop software and network applications. If you’re interested in becoming a software engineer but don’t know how to start pursuing this career, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Just follow this step-by-step guide and ….

Posted on August 11, 2023

It’s well understood that money plays a large role in the operations and success of businesses and companies. But who makes sure the finances are in order? Auditors. Auditors are responsible for reviewing and verifying that an organization’s financial records are accurate and comply with relevant tax laws and regulations. They review financial documents and ….

Posted on August 11, 2023

That repair manual sure made it easy to fix that broken ceiling fan. And that how-to guide made putting together your child’s playhouse a breeze. Don’t forget the flyer that made it easier to understand the town board’s new plan for fixing the sidewalks. But who writes all this stuff? Technical writers. Technical writers are ….

Posted on August 10, 2023

What happens when a cancer patient has completed his or her scheduled amount of chemotherapy? Or, how about when a patient is about to go home after a major surgery? This is where nurse case managers come in. They help patients make plans for long-term care. Nurse case managers are an invaluable part of the ….

Posted on July 27, 2023

In our globally connected world, information technology (IT) plays a pivotal role in building and transforming nearly every industry. From innovative software development to cybersecurity, cloud computing to artificial intelligence, the IT industry offers a vast array of opportunities for professionals seeking rewarding and stable careers. Even in a booming job market, a standout resume ….

Posted on July 24, 2023

Technology is everywhere. It is a vital part of any business or company and when something goes wrong, it can be detrimental to the organization. Computer systems analysts are essential in keeping a company’s computer’s systems operating efficiently. Since technology is always changing, computer systems analyst jobs are always evolving. According the Bureau of Labor ….

Posted on July 24, 2023

As data continues to grow and evolve, and more companies move their businesses to the cloud, the need for database administrators grows. If you have a knack for IT, computers, and data, read on to see whether a career as a database administrator aligns with your goals. What Is a Database Administrator? A database administrator ….

Posted on July 21, 2023

Today, many families struggle to make ends meet and oftentimes this puts them in the difficult situation of locating affordable housing. This demand for affordable housing, plus a new emphasis on environmentally friendly buildings and an increasing senior population means public housing managers have their work cut out for them. To learn what kind of ….

Posted on July 13, 2023

​Albany, New York— Excelsior University celebrates its 52nd Commencement on Friday, July 14 at 2 p.m. at the MVP Arena in Albany, NY. The commencement celebrates the Class of 2023 and is the first commencement since becoming Excelsior University on August 1, 2022.    ​This year’s Commencement speaker will be Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Gretchen ….

Posted on July 12, 2023

Let’s face it, a hospital trip usually isn’t easy. Doctors and nurses are focused on the patient, which many times leaves the family members feeling isolated, alone, stressed, and somewhat angry. Add in bills, discharge information, medicine lists, and you might burst because of the unknown. A patient relations coordinator is there to ensure the ….

Posted on June 27, 2023

Athena Fertig of Council Bluffs, Iowa, earned an Associate in Science in Nursing from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2003. She shares, “…Regents gave me the opportunity to earn my degree at my own pace while raising three small children and working full-time as an LPN. This opened doors to higher education that otherwise ….

Posted on June 26, 2023

Bernard Brown, of Fair Oaks, California, earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2007. Brown shares, “I am proud to be an alumnus of Excelsior. The foundation of my undergraduate degree has allowed me to go on to earn two master’s degrees (Clemson and Texas A&M).” He ….

Posted on June 26, 2023

Linda Peacock, of Saratoga Springs, New York, earned an Associate in Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Excelsior University (then Regents College) in 1992 and 1994, respectively. As a single mother of three sons, Peacock worked three jobs as an LPN while pursuing her degree. She shares, “I now have ….

Posted on June 26, 2023

John Baldino, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, earned a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2017. After using his Excelsior degree for six years as an instructor at Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Baldino was recently promoted to assistant professor in philosophy and religious studies. He also was recently published ….

Posted on June 26, 2023

Edward Sachs, of Columbus, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University (then Regents External Degree Program) in 1977. He worked within the microbiology field from 1977 through 1979. Sachs went on to become a U.S. Air Force officer and pilot..

Posted on June 26, 2023

Janet Huizinga, of Morrison, Illinois, earned an Associate in Science in Nursing from Excelsior University (then Regents College) in 2000. Huizinga was an LPN for 27 years prior to earning her degree from Excelsior. She has had experience in CCU, ICU, and cardiac nursing. In addition, she taught clinicals for LPNs and was a travel ….

Posted on June 26, 2023

Fred Chmiel is the new head women’s basketball coach at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Chmiel comes to BGSU after spending the last eight seasons on head coach Dawn Staley’s staff at University of South Carolina. During Chmiel’s tenure, South Carolina won two national titles reaching the Sweet 16 in all seven ….

Posted on June 21, 2023

Arcimoto, Inc., makers of ultra-efficient electric vehicles announced on April 20, 2023, that Christopher W. Dawson has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Dawson, a 2009 graduate with a BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology, most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of Nikola Tesla Co., an engineering services company. He has ….

Posted on June 21, 2023

On May 1, 2023, Agent Tracey Lee celebrated his retirement after 28 years on the Lakewood Colorado Police force. Lee served in the United States Air Force before graduating from Excelsior in 2014 with a BS in Public Service. After joining the L.P.D in 1991, Agent Lee started in the Patrol Division, before moving to ….

Posted on June 21, 2023

When you were a child, did you ever build complex cities out of Legos? Have you always been fascinated by how cities develop and grow? The professionals who figure out the best way for cities to develop responsibly are urban planners. Urban planning ensures citizens and nature can exist together in a diverse, sustainable place ….

Posted on June 14, 2023

Since 1924, U.S. border patrol agents have patrolled 6,000 miles of international land borders and 2,000 miles of coastal waters to prevent illegal persons, goods, and weapons from entering the country. Agents work in any kind of weather and for long hours to make sure the nation’s borders are protected. Border Patrol Agent Job Description ….

Posted on June 6, 2023

Have you ever seen the “wheel of death” on your computer screen? Are your older family members at a loss as to how to download and view the new photos of the little ones? Maybe you’re an online student and you experienced not being able to connect to your institution’s network. In these and other ….

Posted on May 31, 2023

Final Deliveries of Classroom Snack to Albany High and Troy High Schools ​[Albany, New York] – Excelsior University’s community engagement group partnered with two local high schools for the 2022-23 school year to collect snacks for students to help combat food insecurity in the classroom. The Snacks for Students drive concluded this week with final ….

Posted on May 19, 2023

Sven Olson, of Chandler, Ariz., earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2003. He shares, “As a soldier, traveling often and most of the time overseas, Excelsior saved the day by allowing me to piece together and finish a bachelor’s degree while serving in uniform. Several overseas ….

Posted on May 18, 2023

Donald A. Donahue, of Ashton, Md., earned a Bachelor of Science in 1981 from Excelsior University (then Regents College). Recently, he served as faculty, facilitator, and moderator of abstract presentations for the World Health Organization Emergency Medical Teams’ fifth global meeting held in Yerevan, Armenia in October 2022..

Posted on May 18, 2023

In 2019, Marty Maust of Clarksville, Tenn., earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College), and in 2022 he earned a Master of Business Administration from the institution. He shares, “I was able to leverage both my military career experiences and my MBA to start a newly created manager ….

Posted on May 18, 2023

It is no surprise that the behind-the-scenes logistics and operations of any health care facility can be complex. Between insurance, scheduling, billing, and managing different facilities and departments, there is a lot going on! That is where medical office managers come in; they are the backbone of the facility and the people who work there. ….

Posted on May 3, 2023

Any experienced professional can tell you that the marketing field has always been a little unpredictable. With an extremely rapid pace of evolution, there is always some new strategy, practice, or platform needed to maintain mastery of the near constant algorithm and audience behavior changes we’ve come to expect in the world of digital marketing. ….

Posted on May 3, 2023

When he was a child living in Florida, Nathaniel Cox, currently of Huntsville, Alabama, was fascinated by the swirling steam leaving the cooling tower at Crystal River Nuclear Plant. He was so fascinated that in seventh grade he wrote a research paper on the partial meltdown incident that occurred in 1979 at the Three Mile ….

Posted on May 1, 2023

​General Gregg served as Founding Trustee on Excelsior’s Board of Trustees ​[FORT LEE, Va.] – During a redesignation ceremony on April 27, longtime United States Armed Forces post Fort Lee will become Fort Gregg-Adams. The transition to the new name honors two officers, Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams, who made ….

Posted on April 26, 2023

​Faculty and Staff Volunteered at Non-profit Organizations During National Volunteer Week ​[Albany, New York] – Excelsior University celebrated National Volunteer Week by joining hands with faculty and staff in supporting local non-profit organizations. From April 17 to April 22, our team dedicated time volunteering at six organizations in the Albany area, including the Mohawk Hudson ….

Posted on April 25, 2023

Just as 007 risks life and limb to carry out dangerous secret intelligence operations for Her Majesty’s Secret Service, real-life intelligence officers provide services that are crucial to national defense. While you might not experience exploding cars and meet villains petting fluffy white cats as often as Ian Fleming’s dashing secret agent, you’ll still work ….

Posted on April 25, 2023

What Is a Corrections Officer? Corrections officers protect and oversee individuals who have been arrested and are serving time in a jail or prison. They are the unsung heroes of our criminal justice system. While this can be a stressful and dangerous job, many people find it equally as rewarding. On average, the starting salary ….

Posted on April 25, 2023

What Is a Policy Analyst? A policy analyst reviews and assesses current regulations and political trends and proposes suggestions on how to improve existing policies. These professionals develop reports to outline their findings and often prepare their proposals for government executives, politicians, legislators, and individuals capable of passing bills and making laws. For this reason, ….

Posted on April 25, 2023

Businesses large and small need someone to oversee their financial health. Financial managers are responsible for the financial management of businesses including but not limited to insurance companies, banks, and manufacturing companies. Read on to see if a career as a financial manager aligns with your goals. What Is a Financial Manager? Financial managers are ….

Posted on April 25, 2023

A chief information security officer, aka a CISO, leads the security realm of the information technology team. Most, if not all large corporations and organizations have a CISO to ensure they have a successful security system, network, and software. If you consider yourself an expert in computer science or information technology and are a strong ….

Posted on April 25, 2023

Changes Will Expand & Strengthen Academic Options, Broaden Faculty Input, Set the Stage for Future Partnerships, Programs ALBANY, NY (April 19, 2023) — On the anniversary of its chartering, Excelsior University unveiled two new colleges as part of the institution’s continued adoption of the university designation and ongoing efforts to better serve students as their lifelong ….

Posted on April 18, 2023

Are you the money expert of your group? Do your friends come to you for advice because you are a great budgeter? If this sounds like you, consider pursuing a career as a financial advisor. What Is a Financial Advisor? Financial advisors provide advice about investments, insurance, mortgages, estate planning, taxes, and retirement, as well ….

Posted on April 10, 2023

Studies show that health care is one of the largest growing fields in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the job outlook is expected to increase 16 percent by 2030. If you are looking for a career that is in the health care field but does not include patient care, ….

Posted on April 10, 2023

Are you interested in joining the criminal justice field but not sure law enforcement is for you? Learn about a career as a forensic specialist to see whether it’s a good fit for you.

What Is a Forensics Specialist?

Posted on April 10, 2023

You have probably been in a situation where you are driving down a highway and suddenly a car rushes by you. A few seconds later flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror, and a state trooper passes you on their way to pull over the speeding car. It’s a familiar scene, but what you might ….

Posted on April 10, 2023

Christians celebrate the belief in Jesus Christ’s resurrection during Easter. Located in the New Testament of the Bible, the event is said to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans and died in roughly 30 A.D. Christians celebrate with a series of events and holidays, including Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday, ….

Posted on April 6, 2023

Passover, also known as Pesach in Hebrew, celebrates the Jewish people’s freedom from slavery in Egypt. It is considered one of the most holy holidays in Judaism. Passover is often celebrated for eight days (seven in Israel), and the celebration is prescribed in the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The themes incorporated into ….

Posted on April 6, 2023

Ramadan is a holy month created for fasting, time with loved ones, and prayer, including asking forgiveness of sins. Fasting is a pillar of Islam and also occurs elsewhere in the Islamic calendar, but it is mainly associated with the month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, all those of able body and sound mind, including those ….

Posted on March 30, 2023

Sometimes an office can seem like a well-oiled machine. Other times, unexpected problems arise. Printers run out of ink, mail systems are disrupted, deadlines pass by, and phones go unanswered…it can get messy! It helps to have someone around to take the reins and get things back on track. Enter office managers. These professionals are ….

Posted on March 27, 2023

Nurse managers are, first and foremost, registered nurses who often work with patients, but they also have an important role behind the scenes. They play a crucial role in making sure a health care facility runs efficiently and in supervising the nursing staff. What Are Nurse Managers? You can find nurse managers in almost any ….

Posted on March 27, 2023

District attorney investigators play an important role in the criminal justice field. They investigate criminal complaints and help bring cases to court. If you’re passionate about truth and justice, a career as a district attorney might fit in with your criminal justice goals. What Is a District Attorney Investigator? District attorney investigators represent the district ….

Posted on March 27, 2023

Logistics engineers oversee the planning, organizing, and management of supply chains. In other words, they are responsible for making sure products get from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible. Logistics engineers are successful at their job because they can use their technical and scientific background to develop solutions to improve ….

Posted on March 27, 2023

Clinical informatics is the field in health care that applies information technology to improve the health of people and communities and improve patient safety. Clinical informaticists, or clinical informatics specialists, use their knowledge to create data systems, analyze information, and help store and maintain important health data for other health care personnel. Driven by the ….

Posted on March 22, 2023

Digital marketing is more than just advertising online. It’s a discipline that demands new strategies to reach, engage, and influence. Consumers behave differently online, and interactions with your potential customers are different than they would be in traditional channels like television, radio, and print. Digital marketing, with its data-driven focus, gives you the opportunity to ….

Posted on March 22, 2023

Business owners often review their production processes and equipment so they can look for ways to cut costs and spot problems. Sometimes it’s more helpful to have a professional in charge of conducting this assessment as well as of identifying and managing problems that might arise in production and with safety equipment. These professionals are ….

Posted on March 22, 2023

When you visit the doctor, your personal information is taken down and stored with other data such as lab reports, previous diagnoses, and other clinical information. Health information specialists work with health information technology to keep patient data and health records organized in compliance with laws pertaining to health information management. As you probably guessed, ….

Posted on March 15, 2023

Going back to school can be an exciting time—especially if you haven’t been to school in many years and are attending online. However, one thing about going back to school that can be a bit frustrating or difficult is determining how you will pay for it. If you don’t acquire the appropriate financial aid, it ….

Posted on March 15, 2023

We can easily order almost anything with the click of a button. But how those products and goods get to us is not that easy. The routes, stops, individuals involved—all must align in perfect order for these products to accurately reach their destination. In other words, there is a complex supply chain involved. A supply ….

Posted on March 15, 2023

Albany, New York—Excelsior University has once again proudly earned the 2023–2024 Military Friendly® School designation. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2023–2024 survey, and Excelsior was awarded this ranking for going above the standard. The 2023–2024 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and ….

Posted on March 14, 2023

Do you have a background in psychology and want to work in a business-related field? The field of industrial psychology combines the best of both worlds. Check out this guide to find out how to start your career in the field of industrial psychology. What Is Industrial Psychology? Industrial psychology connects the principles of psychology ….

Posted on March 14, 2023

“Our work is not our vocation,” says Linette Bumford, of Laurel, Maryland. “Our vocation is what we’re doing while we’re alive on this earth. It’s our purpose, it’s our legacy.” Bumford spent much of her life trying to find her purpose, and it wasn’t until earning a business degree from Excelsior University (then College) that ….

Posted on March 8, 2023

In India, the festival of Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season. The festival of colors, as it is known, is the most vibrant of all Hindu festivals. On this festive day, people play with color, meet and greet one another, and create new beginnings. Communities get together, dance, ….

Posted on March 7, 2023

Every February, we celebrate Black History Month to honor the contributions of African Americans and their central role in U.S. history. According to the NAACP, this celebration dates to 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans noted “Negro History Week.” The origins of Black History Month began after the 13th amendment ….

Posted on February 28, 2023

At this point in history, the “e” standing in for the word “electronic” in “e-commerce” seems charmingly antiquated. While people still make the statistical majority of their purchases from a physical retail location, buying goods and services on the internet has become part of the fabric of our daily lives. The Census Bureau of the ….

Posted on February 27, 2023

Thanks to medical research, doctors can deliver health care services more effectively and efficiently; patients’ quality of life can often be improved; patients’ safety can be increased; and specialized care such as prenatal and cancer care can be greatly advanced. Oftentimes, the professionals who conduct this research are nurse researchers. Nurse researchers are scientists who ….

Posted on February 27, 2023

What Is Talent Management? Talent management is exactly what it sounds like—finding and hiring talented people for an organization. Talent management can be a challenging but rewarding career for people looking to work with colleagues across an organization, meet new people, and help others reach their goals and potential. Check out this guide to become ….

Posted on February 27, 2023

As declared by the United Nations General Assembly, February 20 is annually celebrated as the World Day of Social Justice. The day is meant to highlight and honor the importance of social justice for all. Significant issues, including serious financial crises, high unemployment rates, poverty, discrimination, and lack of access that prohibit full participation in ….

Posted on February 22, 2023

Do you want to work in marketing? Great! Job opportunities are plentiful, but so is the pool of candidates you’ll be competing against, and you need to make sure your resume can stand out from the crowd. But what skills are top employers really looking for, and how can you optimize your resume to land ….

Posted on February 21, 2023

Danny Singh began his studies with Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2014. Singh shares, “I had no idea of the success I would achieve. I value the advisors, staff, and faculty at Excelsior. They are extremely amazing and without them, it is unlikely I would have accomplished my goals.” In 2015, Singh completed a ….

Posted on February 21, 2023

Kevin Derby has worked in the media and as an editor since graduating from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2009. He shares, “My time at Excelsior taught me to work remotely, which came in handy during the pandemic. I also learned the ins and outs of online classes, which proved useful as I studied ….

Posted on February 21, 2023

Leroy Green II shares, “My degree was more of a personal statement, a personal sense of achievement.” Since leaving federal employment in 2010, Greene has been self-employed. A two-time graduate of Excelsior University (then Excelsior College), he earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts in 2006 and a Master of Science in Management in ….

Posted on February 21, 2023

Timothy Leaks earned a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in January 2022. He joined the Excelsior University Alumni Leadership Council in July 2022 and, that same month, attended his first Commencement as part of the council. Leaks serves in the military and is looking to continue to serve ….

Posted on February 21, 2023

Kathryn Komdat earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in investigative forensics from Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2019. She is a full-time forensic autopsy technician and is actively pursuing a Master of Science in Criminal Justice at Excelsior University..

Posted on February 21, 2023

For some servicemembers, earning a degree can be difficult but thinking ahead to a career after the military can be even more daunting. There are many questions to answer: What will I do? How will I get a job? How far will my education take me? For Albert Samano, of Round Rock, Texas, those questions ….

Posted on February 15, 2023

Companies in highly competitive markets rely on outstanding talent to help move their organization forward. How do they fill their needs of hiring the best staff? This is where executive recruiters come in. Companies use executive recruiters to find the right people for high-level executive roles. There are many benefits to this kind of outsourcing. ….

Posted on February 10, 2023

What Is a Business Consultant? Do you enjoy offering people advice? As a business consultant, you work with business professionals on projects to help them succeed. Business consultants analyze organizational practices, identify weaknesses, and recommend solutions. Learn how to become a business consultant and what area to specialize in. What Do Business Consultants Do? Business ….

Posted on February 10, 2023

Do you like computers, programming, and engineering? Why not combine them and become a computer hardware engineer? These professionals help advance the world of computer technology by creating new hardware systems. Let’s take a closer look at this job and see if it fits in with your career goals.

What Is a Computer Hardware Engineer?

Posted on February 10, 2023

Businesses across all industries require an effective leader who can lead people to achieve the organization’s goals. People looking to earn high-level leadership roles such as vice president, CEO, COO, director, or president of an organization should invest in a leadership coach. Leadership coaches help individuals achieve personal and professional growth. What Is a Leadership ….

Posted on February 10, 2023

Engaging with a mentor can help increase a student’s confidence, align their expectations with the realities of life and work, and further their growth and development. Mentors help unlock the potential in their mentee’s personal, academic, and professional growth. They listen to their mentee’s needs, help clarify goals, and offer advice and wisdom based on ….

Posted on January 31, 2023

What is Holocaust Remembrance Day? The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, as the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the six million victims of the Holocaust under Nazi persecution and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. Why we commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day ….

Posted on January 27, 2023

Thanks to Excelsior University’s partnership with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Wendy Craven, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, an accomplishment that enables her to continue her medical assisting career. With this degree, she is also able to give back to the next generation of medical ….

Posted on January 25, 2023

His plans were all set, but William “Bill” Klee, of Lusby, Maryland, almost didn’t walk the stage at Excelsior University’s 51st Annual Commencement in July 2022. He had earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management, and he had excelled in (and enjoyed) his courses—he even tripled up in several of his trimesters! The ….

Posted on January 20, 2023

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Posted on January 16, 2023

Albany, New York—The Excelsior University board of trustees has named Matt Loeb as its chair. He has been a member of the board since 2017. Loeb has more than 30 years of global leadership experience and is a certified board director by the National Association of Corporate Directors. He is currently CEO and principal of ….

Posted on January 13, 2023

Christmas is celebrated on December 25. Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a global cultural and commercial phenomenon. People around the world observe it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular. For Christians, it is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis ….

Posted on December 22, 2022

History of Kwanzaa In 1966, Dr. Maulana Karenga professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach created Kwanzaa. In an effort to bring African Americans together as a community, he combined aspects of several different harvest celebrations, such as those of the Ashanti and those of the Zulu to form the ….

Posted on December 22, 2022

Origins of Hanukkah Hanukkah is the eight-day celebration widely known as the festival of lights. This Jewish celebration commemorates the miracle of light that occurred when a vial of oil, just enough to light the temple’s menorah for one day, burned for eight days. The miracle became the foundation of the beloved holiday to celebrate ….

Posted on December 19, 2022

Albany, New York – The Chicago White Sox have welcomed Pedro Grifol as the 42nd manager in franchise history. Grifol, a native of Miami, Fla., is also a former professional baseball player and an Excelsior University graduate. Grifol’s baseball and coaching career has been anything but ordinary. After being named the Florida high school baseball ….

Posted on December 15, 2022

About Stephanie Yackel Stephanie Yackel is a faculty program director with Excelsior University’s bachelor’s and master’s in nursing programs. She has been with Excelsior since September 2020. Yackel brings 10 years of experience in higher education to her role at Excelsior. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Bethel University and her doctorate ….

Posted on December 5, 2022

Joint Presentation with Erin Coufal, Emily Miller, and Ermenita Kacani of Excelsior University as well as Sarah Whorton, University of Missouri System on creating content that supports an authentic brand storytelling experience. View Presentation.

Posted on November 30, 2022

Joint Presentation with Erin Coufal, Emily Miller, and Ermenita Kacani of Excelsior University as well as Sarah Whorton, University of Missouri System on creating content that supports an authentic brand storytelling experience. View Presentation.

Posted on November 30, 2022

[Albany, New York] – Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Excelsior University to its list of the Best Online Colleges in New York in 2023 and named Excelsior Best for Adult Learners. The research identifies top schools in the state based on tuition costs, the number of credits ….

Posted on November 29, 2022

As the use of technology increases daily, so do threats to the cyberworld. Companies and organizations all over the world are hiring cybersecurity professionals to help protect and defend their computer software and networks. A key member to this team is a security operations engineer who monitors computer systems to better protect the company or ….

Posted on November 23, 2022

Medical professionals know that the best care comes from a clean environment. Staff constantly check to make sure that everything providers and patients might touch is organized and sterile. While medical records managers may not interact directly with patients, they also play an important part in keeping the medical system running cleanly—by practicing good data ….

Posted on November 23, 2022

The History of Native American Heritage Month November commemorates Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, and November 26 is proclaimed Native American Heritage Day. In 1986, President Reagan proclaimed November 23-30 as American Indian Week, which would typically fall alongside Thanksgiving in the United States. In 1990, ….

Posted on November 23, 2022

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday that is based on the 1621 Plymouth colonist and the Wampanoag people sharing an autumn harvest feast that subsequently became the first Thanksgiving celebration in the colonies. For the Native Americans, the assembly of the Wampanoag people and English settlers had more to do with political alliances, diplomacy, and ….

Posted on November 23, 2022

Do you like problem solving, figuring out how things work, and working with computers? Maybe being a power system operator is the right job for you. A power system operator, also known as a power plant operator, is someone who manages a power plant facility. They keep the power plant running and ensure the facility ….

Posted on November 22, 2022

Are you interested in joining the growing field of cybersecurity and information technology but are not sure where to start? If this sounds like you, a security operations center (SOC) analyst might just be for you! What Is a SOC Analyst? Specific cybersecurity organizations have security operation centers that are charged with monitoring and protecting ….

Posted on November 21, 2022

About Nancy Bellucci Nancy Bellucci is a faculty program director with Excelsior University’s graduate nursing program. She has been with Excelsior since July 2021 overseeing faculty and courses in both bachelor’s and master’s nursing programs. Bellucci earned a PhD in nursing education from Capella University, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing education from Thomas ….

Posted on November 17, 2022

Albany, New York – Excelsior University hosts a ribbon cutting and reception on Wednesday, November 16, to celebrate the change from College to University and launch Excelsior’s Center for Social Justice. “This is an exciting time for Excelsior University, our faculty and staff, our students, and our community,” said David Schejbal, PhD, president of Excelsior ….

Posted on November 15, 2022

If you’re not already working in health care, the term “allied health” might be new to you. But with every visit to a doctor, dentist, or specialist, you’ve surely encountered one or more of these essential health care professionals. If health care is the goal for your next move, allied health jobs are a great ….

Posted on November 3, 2022

All businesses need to make sure that their information technology (IT) systems are running securely and smoothly and are protected from outside threats. Information systems auditors, or IT auditors for short, are professionals who make sure IT systems are appropriately managed and are functioning properly. If you are a cyber junkie and are a detail-oriented ….

Posted on November 3, 2022

Do you like making important decisions that affect the way things are run? Do you like having an influence on others? Do you like working for companies, big and small? Maybe becoming a business analyst is the right job for you. A business analyst is important to many businesses because they help with budgeting and ….

Posted on November 3, 2022

Have you or someone you know ever had their heart monitored electronically? A technician attaches electrodes to your chest (and maybe arms and legs in other circumstances) and reads the results on an EKG machine nearby. The person who does this is a certified EKG technician, also known as an electrocardiograph technician. It’s a fascinating ….

Posted on November 3, 2022

Ever wonder what it is like to fight an invisible fight? Incident response analysts are cyber defense warriors who are constantly fighting the invisible fight. They are responsible for keeping attacks from occurring in any organization. Many work independently as a consultant or are a key member of an organization’s cybersecurity or information technology team. ….

Posted on November 3, 2022

Whether designing a shopping mall, conducting a marketing campaign, or developing a computer system, a company needs to make sure their project is done smoothly. This is where a project manager comes in. Project managers are responsible for planning, executing, and completing a project. You can even go as far as to say they are ….

Posted on November 3, 2022

What is Día de los Muertos Throughout history, Mexican culture has emphasized death as an integral part of the cycle of life. In contrast to the common understanding of death as the absence of life, Mexican people approach death in a transitional way. When someone dies, family and friends celebrate the afterlife in which the ….

Posted on November 1, 2022

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior University’s community engagement group is partnering with local high schools for the 2022–23 school year to collect snacks for students to help combat food insecurity. Troy High School and Albany High School will receive the donations monthly from October through June. “We are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with ….

Posted on October 31, 2022

It is not hard to find news of a data breach or cybercrime these days. These attacks can seriously damage large organizations, companies, and even individuals. Do you find yourself interested in investigative stories and TV shows, but you are not sure you want to be front and center with the physical action? A cybercrime ….

Posted on October 25, 2022

Every year in October or November, Hindus around the world celebrate the five-day festival of lights known as Diwali. In India, Diwali is one of the largest holidays that honors a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Diwali is widely observed by over one billion ….

Posted on October 21, 2022

Most of us rely on our smartphones to run our lives. Chances are high that you’re reading this article on a phone right now. As ubiquitous as our favorite mobile devices have become, you might be thinking that learning online means you can do all your schoolwork from the comfort of your own phone as ….

Posted on October 21, 2022

It’s late on a Friday night after a long, difficult week. You’ve worked hard, you’re exhausted, and all you want to do is lie down. There is an essay due for class on Monday that’s been hanging over your head for days, but the weekend is completely booked and you have no idea when you’re ….

Posted on October 21, 2022

Since March 31, 2021, and the legalization of recreational adult-use cannabis in New York, the cannabis industry has continued to evolve. The opening of Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licenses has thrown yet another change in the mix. According to Tremaine Wright, chair of the New York State Cannabis Control Board, the approach New York state ….

Posted on October 19, 2022

As cybersecurity evolves, so do the number of threats and attacks a company may experience. Businesses need to have the appropriate resources to defend against these threats. Enter cybersecurity compliance. Cybersecurity compliance is risk management for businesses and organizations. It involves meeting various measures and controls, usually set in place by a regulatory authority, to ….

Posted on October 19, 2022

Are you detail-oriented and already working in a criminal justice field? Do you have a passion for true crime shows? Maybe you’re a police officer looking for some advancement in your career. If any of these ring true, you may want to look at pursuing a master’s in criminal justice. A master’s degree in criminal ….

Posted on October 18, 2022

A degree in criminal justice can open doors for you in a variety of careers. Traditionally, people with a criminal justice degree work in law enforcement or support the law enforcement community in other ways. One career path you can take with a criminal justice degree is a criminologist.

What Is a Criminologist?

Posted on October 18, 2022

A career in human resources is both rewarding and challenging. You are in a position to influence, make real change within an organization, and create a healthy and happy work environment for employees. If this sounds like something you are looking for, a career as a human resources coordinator is a great start. Human resources ….

Posted on October 18, 2022

You earned your bachelor’s degree and with your excellent organizational skills, great attention to detail, and ability to think critically in high pressure situations, you’re well-suited to pursue a career in logistics. Logisticians oversee the entire life cycle of a company’s products, from acquisition to delivery. Since logistics is necessary in nearly every industry, you ….

Posted on October 14, 2022

You know when you go to the pharmacy and there are staff working steadily behind the counter, stocking medications, answering telephone calls, and helping customers at the counter update their medical history in the computer? Well, those people are pharmacy technicians, and they are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Pharmacy technicians work directly ….

Posted on October 12, 2022

Joint presentation with Erin Coufal, Emily Miller, and Ermenita Kacani presented at UPCEA Mid Atlantic Regional Conference 2022 on how to use storytelling and social media to increase brand awareness as an entirely online brand. View Presentation.

Posted on October 12, 2022

Joint presentation with Erin Coufal, Emily Miller, and Ermenita Kacani presented at UPCEA Mid Atlantic Regional Conference 2022 on how to use storytelling and social media to increase brand awareness as an entirely online brand. View Presentation.

Posted on October 12, 2022

So, you’ve decided you want to become a medical assistant. That’s great! Medical assistants are a key component to any health care team. They assist doctors and other professionals in clinical and administrative duties. This is a great career if you enjoy caring for others and want to enter the world of health care. The ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

Human resources departments help businesses and organizations with all aspects of the employee experience. A human resources generalist and a human resources specialist are two roles you can pursue within a HR team. A specialist focuses on specific aspects such as payroll or training, but a generalist contributes to many areas. Because they are so ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

A marketing degree offers many different career opportunities that allow for diverse interests, goals, and skills that can transfer to almost any industry and offer endless earning potential. Marketing professionals are needed now more than ever due to great technological and social media advances made in the last several years. The field is expected to ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

Do you find yourself recreating the latest TikTok dances? Are you a serial #hashtagger? Do you get your news from Twitter and Instagram? If any of this sounds like you, a social media specialist role might be right for you! Follow along to learn what a social media specialist is, what they do, and what ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

Going back to school as an adult to earn a college degree is a challenging task under any circumstance. This can be even more challenging for those with different abilities, particularly those with attention-deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As someone diagnosed with ADHD well into my adult life, and after completing an associate and a bachelor’s ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

With two separate degree programs offered primarily online, Excelsior University provides nursing students the best pathways toward earning an associate degree and starting their career as a registered nurse. Adult learners already in the workforce will find online nursing programs designed with flexibility in mind so that students can continue working while pursuing their associate ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

We are living in a really unique time where we have access to texts, calls, emails, photos, videos, a world’s worth of information, and music all on one tiny device. This mass amount of data we create every minute, multiplied by the world, makes data very valuable, especially because our phone company and many of ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

Calling all TV crime junkies! Do you find yourself solving the mystery before the end of the show? Do your friends call you the investigator of the group? And a little blood doesn’t scare you? If so, then a career as a forensic examiner might just be for you! Follow along with this guide to ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

Gaming is the sport. Now more than ever, many children are more interested in playing a new video game with their friends than they are in meeting up for an on-field game after school. While some parents and grandparents may look at this as a negative, there are actually huge benefits to students who know ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

To buy the tablet or to buy the laptop, that is the question. Especially when you’ve just signed up for your first online course. One of the biggest perks of earning your degree online is the ability to work from anywhere, and if you plan on learning wherever you are, you’re going to a need ….

Posted on October 11, 2022

What is U.S. Indigenous Peoples’ Day? U.S. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people. Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the past, present, and futures of Native peoples across the country. The ancestors of living Native Americans arrived in what is now ….

Posted on October 9, 2022

Over the past several decades, our lives have dramatically changed with the emergence of technological innovations. Devices that connect us to a world’s worth of information and each other, being able to meet and work anywhere in the world, digital health records that all of our doctors can access, big data collection that improves traffic ….

Posted on October 7, 2022

Penetration testing is one of the most crucial elements of cybersecurity today, and the job outlook definitely reflects its importance. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that penetration tester employment is expected to grow at a rate of over 30 percent in the next decade as nearly every major industry needs to take proactive ….

Posted on October 7, 2022

With the increasing number of states legalizing recreational cannabis and general comfort with marijuana use growing among the majority of Americans, business owners and job seekers alike are seeing green! Chances are, you have seen ads for a marijuana dispensary near you and may have even noticed more job opportunities being posted for dispensary staff. ….

Posted on October 7, 2022

You just graduated college with an associate degree in business. Now you’re ready to enter the workforce and build a foundation for your career. What job should you choose? Data entry seems like the perfect answer. What Is Data Entry? Data entry is the process by which employees add, verify, and edit information or records ….

Posted on October 6, 2022

The use of defense contractors stretches back to the American Revolution. During that war, the Continental Army was inexperienced and ill-equipped, so contractors provided food, clothing, horses, wagons, weapons, and even scouting services. Today, the Department of Defense still requires the help of defense contractors for the U.S. military.

What Is a Defense Contractor?

Posted on October 4, 2022

You’ve loved justice and law enforcement since you were a kid. So, naturally you pursued criminal justice for your education. Now you have a bachelor’s degree under your belt. Or maybe you have an associate degree. Whichever the case, now you’re ready to start your career. But where do you begin? How do you enter ….

Posted on October 4, 2022

People apply the phrase “it’s never too late” to many aspects of life, including earning a college degree. But before the emergence of online college degree programs, most parents found the idea of going back to school while raising a family highly unrealistic. That’s no longer the case. High-quality, 100 percent online college degree programs ….

Posted on October 4, 2022

Many colleges advertise themselves as “veteran friendly” or “military friendly,” but not all provide the services that meet the promise of those words. At Excelsior University, administrators, faculty, and staff pride themselves on providing an educational experience that helps veterans make a smooth transition from military service to the civilian workforce. In 2013, Excelsior created ….

Posted on October 4, 2022

Have you ever had a question about the bill you received in the mail? Did a child’s Christmas toy just not work as promised? Maybe your DIY cabinet didn’t come with the necessary directions. In any case, you need to talk to someone about rectifying these problems. You call the 1-800 number provided and the ….

Posted on October 4, 2022

In today’s world, you can pay someone to clean your house, shop for and deliver your groceries, walk your dog, and fix that leaky pipe in your basement. So why not pay someone to write that research paper for your English Literacy course? Well, because that falls under what is called contract cheating and it’s ….

Posted on October 4, 2022

About Jennifer Sedelmeyer Jennifer Sedelmeyer is an adjunct instructor with Excelsior University and SUNY Broome Community College where she teaches computer science courses. Her love of computers and technology stems from her childhood, and she remembers tinkering with a model train set. Sedelmeyer earned an Associate in Applied Science from SUNY Broome Community College and ….

Posted on October 4, 2022

Gary McClain is an adjunct instructor with Excelsior University and a therapist who maintains the website www.JustGotDiagnosed.com, which provides information for patients and caregivers facing chronic and catastrophic illness. McClain works specifically with patients to help them understand and cope with their emotions. McClain completed graduate work in clinical psychology and education and earned a ….

Posted on September 23, 2022

If you’re looking for a first job in the business world, you might want to consider becoming a front office administrator. You can learn about many different companies and develop some useful skills in customer service and communication.

What Is a Front Office Administrator?

Posted on September 23, 2022

If you know you want to be in the marketing field but are unsure what to specialize in, consider a role as a marketing coordinator. Marketing coordinator is an entry-level job that allows you to learn about and gain experience in different specialties. You can use this position to figure out what you like best ….

Posted on September 19, 2022

Are you the type of person who takes the lead in your group? Are you always thinking of new ideas and strategies that will improve your workplace? If so, you may want to consider a career as a marketing manager. You’ve probably heard of marketing managers before, and maybe you even aspire to be one, ….

Posted on September 19, 2022

You know all that stuff in a store or manufacturer’s warehouse? Well, do you ever wonder who takes care of it all? Meet the inventory associate.

What is an Inventory Associate?

Posted on September 14, 2022

Are you interested in business and want to learn how to make important decisions, communicate effectively, and analyze and solve problems? A master’s in management might be the degree you need to further your career in a range of industries, especially in upper-management and executive-level roles. With a master’s in management, you can gain knowledge ….

Posted on September 8, 2022

Albany, New York—The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) awarded a 2021-2022 Superior Merit Award designation to the Excelsior University SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members. The SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and distinguishes outstanding activities and projects. ….

Posted on September 8, 2022

Accelerated online degree programs, such as those offered at Excelsior University, offer students an opportunity to earn a quality degree faster with the flexibility they need to reach their academic goals while meeting job and personal responsibilities. Excelsior’s online programs give students the opportunity to pursue their education from anywhere they have a reliable Internet ….

Posted on September 3, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. It’s no surprise then that we need healthcare professionals to care for patients affected by this disease and to promote heart health. Cardiac nurses provide care for patients needing care ….

Posted on September 3, 2022

You are driving and see a compelling billboard. It is a vacation rental company telling you to book that next vacation. You think about it a little more on your drive home and through the night. The next day, you book your vacation with the company from the billboard. A successful copywriter is behind this ….

Posted on September 3, 2022

Job opportunities in compliance within all organizations are on the rise. Legal departments across the world are trying to work through new and constantly evolving government regulations. This is especially true in the cannabis industry. If you are detail-oriented, love research and data, and consider yourself a strong leader, then a compliance manager might be ….

Posted on September 3, 2022

Albany, New York—Excelsior University supported two organizations with backpacks and back-to-school supplies this season. The organizations distributed the supplies to the students they serve at community events held recently. Excelsior knows that learning is a lifelong journey and is providing a backpack to young students to help them start this school year with the gear ….

Posted on September 1, 2022

Albany, New York—Excelsior University is excited to announce a generous donation from KeyBank that will provide Syracuse Housing Authority residents with access to scholarship funds for a degree. “Thank you to KeyBank for your generosity and support. Excelsior is committed to access to education for students who are historically underrepresented in higher education,” said David ….

Posted on September 1, 2022

Steven Lucas shares that he, “never thought I would ever earn a college degree. Excelsior University [then Excelsior College] provided me the opportunity to earn my bachelor’s degree while serving as an active duty Marine in 2002. This degree not only served as a stepping stone to lifelong learning, but [also] to professional opportunities of ….

Posted on August 31, 2022

Joseph Wolfe pursued his master’s degree at Excelsior University (then Excelsior College), as a “personal goal, after retirement from a 32-year military career.” He completed his Master of Science in Criminal Justice in 2021..

Posted on August 31, 2022

Herman Estrada earned a Master in Public Administration at Excelsior University (then Excelsior College) in 2021. He attributes two of his major achievements to Excelsior: “Excelsior College gave me the opportunity, whether it be attaining my bachelor’s or my current achievement—attaining my master’s.”.

Posted on August 31, 2022

Constance Martin worked as a public health nurse for LA County for 33 and a half years and retired in April 2021. She is looking forward to volunteering and spending time with her grandbaby. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1986..

Posted on August 31, 2022

Jeffrey Grote was selected to be in the winter 2020 issue of the alumni magazine of Concord University, Athens, West Virginia. The piece discusses his accomplishments from the 1980s. Grote graduated from Excelsior (then Regents College) with a Bachelor of Science and a major in sociology in 1997..

Posted on August 31, 2022

Rosanne Raso’s career as a nurse leader has apexed in the past few years as a result of the following professional accomplishments: fellowships in the American Academy of Nursing and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, her doctorate (DNP) from Case Western Reserve University, multiple publications of her ongoing leadership science research, bringing her current ….

Posted on August 31, 2022

Ronald Mendell is a faculty member at Western Governors University and has taught information security for five years. He earned a master’s degree in Network Security in 2005 from Capitol College. Mendell holds a CISSP designation in Information Security and is a member of the Human Threat Management Council of ASIS International. He earned a ….

Posted on August 31, 2022

Joseph Baker is a retired first sergeant of the U.S. Army who “proudly served our country for 23 years.” Baker is a fiction author and recently released his book, “Bootleg Boxing: The Murder of Eddie ‘The Hammer‘ Hammond.” He also spends time fundraising for veterans organizations. Baker earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts ….

Posted on August 31, 2022

Gregory Fant graduated from Excelsior College (then Regents) with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts in 1990. He has since earned a professional certification in data science (CIMP-Data Science) in February 2021 and a PhD in health sciences from Poornima University in India in March 2021. He is a public health epidemiologist in the ….

Posted on August 31, 2022

On August 1, 2022, we officially became Excelsior University! Our new logo is inspired by the reach and aspirations of our students and the educational home they have at Excelsior. Supported by sturdy columns, an aspirational arrow forms a roof and two open doors providing a welcoming educational home for students to grow their life stories. ….

Posted on August 30, 2022

Have you always liked numbers? Are you excited at the prospect of overseeing a business’s finances? Well, a career as a controller might be for you. A controller, or financial controller, is responsible for handling a business’ day-to-day financial operations. They take care of the books and records. This is usually a high-level manager position ….

Posted on August 29, 2022

Do your friends or family members constantly come to you to solve their computer problems? Do you have a strong interest in the world of information technology? A career as a network administrator might be right for you. Network administrators oversee an organization’s computer systems and database networks. They work with other IT staff and ….

Posted on August 22, 2022

You just finished dinner at your favorite restaurant. The waitress hands you the receipt and asks you to complete a quick survey. You say “Ok!” and shove the receipt in your purse. Later, you get an email from the restaurant thanking you for dining with them and asking you to take a quick survey. You ….

Posted on August 11, 2022

What Is the Role of a Public Health Officer? Are you passionate about working in the public health field? A public health officer ensures regulations are put in place for health care organizations. Most of the time, this work can go unnoticed to the general public, but it is extremely important for the success of ….

Posted on August 10, 2022

What is a public health educator? Have you seen the signs in the pharmacy that list reasons to get the flu shot? Or the “wash your hands” sign in the school bathroom? If so, chances are a public health educator was involved in producing it. Public health educators work in all areas throughout health care, ….

Posted on August 10, 2022

What is a wellness coordinator? Do you have a passion for fitness and health, and want to turn your passion into a career? If you find yourself stuck in a job that isn’t for you and live a healthy lifestyle, a wellness coordinator role might be for you. Wellness coordinator positions are popping up across ….

Posted on August 10, 2022

Public Health Analyst Job Description A public health analyst desires to improve the health and well-being of the community in which they serve. They often work tirelessly behind the scenes to reform and improve different public health areas. If you’ve ever watched the news report on infectious disease, learned about climate change, or listened to ….

Posted on August 8, 2022

Caring for the sick and injured and taking care of infants and children sounds like a win-win, doesn’t it? Well, if you enjoy nursing and working with children, a career as a pediatric nurse might be perfect for you. Pediatric nurses are registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in working with children ….

Posted on August 1, 2022

Excelsior is an affordable online college with a generous credit transfer policy and below-average tuition rates. Transfer and earn your degree online..

Posted on August 1, 2022

Albany, New York — Numerous polls, before and after disruptions caused by the pandemic, show that over half of Americans believe it is essential for them to get training and develop new skills. Yet labor experts say Americans still struggle to obtain these credentials, creating a mismatch between applicants and open jobs. Responding to this ….

Posted on July 29, 2022

Nuclear engineering is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on researching and developing the processes, equipment, and systems to harness energy from nuclear reactions. Nuclear engineers work in various careers, from using radioactive material for medical equipment to developing nuclear reactors for ships, submarines, and weapons. Nuclear power is a critical component in the future of ….

Posted on July 27, 2022

Both a BS in Business and a BPS in Business and Management degree open doors to top business careers. Find out which one is right for you..

Posted on July 27, 2022

After years of hard study, you’ve reached your goal and earned a college degree. It’s one of the sweetest moments in life, a culmination of hard work and commitment that for many people began in their teens. But now comes the big question: What do you do after college? Many opt to go straight into ….

Posted on July 27, 2022

The deadline for New York state municipalities to opt-out of legal cannabis retail has officially passed. As of early January, 718 New York municipalities have opted out of cannabis dispensary retail locations. While a significant portion of towns decided to stay on the sidelines, municipalities can opt in at any time. But what is holding ….

Posted on July 27, 2022

It seems that every week there is a new story about a cyber terrorist hacking a government institution, a large company, a medical facility, or even stealing individual identities. Cybercrime is on the rise, and with it, so is the need for cyber analysts to defend against these cyber criminals. Cybersecurity is a fast-growing degree ….

Posted on July 27, 2022

The number of cancer patients in the United States continues to rise, so oncology nurses are always in demand. Oncology nurses work with patients who have or who are at risk of developing cancer. They make assessments, administer treatments, and communicate with patient care providers to help develop a plan tailored to a patient’s needs. ….

Posted on July 27, 2022

Excelsior College, a regionally accredited, online private not-for-profit institution of higher learning is seeking dynamic applicants for the position of Executive Director – Student Financial Services and One Stop, in the Enrollment Management and Student Experience unit. The Executive Director of Student Financial Services & One Stop reports to the Vice Provost of Enrollment Management ….

Posted on July 19, 2022

Matt Thewes of Hope Mills, North Carolina, is a veteran of the Air Force, a former Excelsior College military education representative who helped many military veterans enroll in college, and founder of the All American Veterans Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College. But despite all this, he doesn’t want to be known as the “veteran ….

Posted on July 13, 2022

Medical coding is the process of transferring important medical information into simple, standardized codes so they can be easily understood in medical records and for billing. A medical coder is the person responsible for doing this job. Medical coders work in hospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities, doctor’s offices, and other health care facilities to communicate with ….

Posted on July 13, 2022

Do you ever wonder what would’ve happened if you made that one different choice in your life? If you had gotten on the plane? If you had chosen the other college to attend? If you hadn’t turned down that job offer? In some cases, the alternative choice could have led to a completely different life. ….

Posted on July 13, 2022

Albany, NY — Excelsior College celebrates its 51st Commencement on Friday, July 8 at 3 p.m. at the MVP Arena in Albany. This year’s Commencement will celebrate the Class of 2022 as well as the Class of 2021 and Class of 2020. The live-streamed event is inclusive, as all graduates will have the opportunity to ….

Posted on July 6, 2022

Albany, NY — Excelsior College celebrates President David Schejbal at an inaugural luncheon on July 8, 2022, at the Capital Center in Albany, NY. President Schejbal is Excelsior’s fourth president since the College’s founding in 1971. He took office in August 2020. An inauguration event was not possible at that time due to the pandemic. ….

Posted on July 6, 2022

Nuclear Engineering at a Glance According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), nuclear power provides 13 percent of the world’s electricity. More than 430 nuclear power plants are in service in 31 countries around the world; 100 of them are in the United States. Nuclear engineers research and develop processes, instruments, and systems ….

Posted on June 27, 2022

Telehealth nurses offer health care from a distance through the use of technology such as mobile devices, tablets, and computers. Although they do not visit with patients in-person, telehealth nurses deliver services to provide them with necessary care. Telehealth nursing has evolved over time and become a common practice at many hospitals and clinics. It ….

Posted on June 27, 2022

Are you the type of person who likes to help others? Would you like to put that desire to work in a career? If you enjoy working with people and contributing to the public good, an MPA may be right for you. People with an MPA who work in public administration enjoy working with others ….

Posted on June 27, 2022

According to humanresources.edu, the term “human resources” was coined in 1960 when ideas like motivation, organizational behavior, and selection assessments began to take a larger role in work settings. In any organization, the human resource department and the people who work there are responsible for managing all matters related to employees, including finding, screening, and ….

Posted on June 27, 2022

Some people say critical care nurses are the everyday superheroes of the nursing world because they help patients heal from life-threatening illnesses and injuries. As the job title suggests, these nurses care for patients who are critically ill. The patients can range from newborn to geriatric, and they all suffer from life-threatening medical conditions or ….

Posted on June 27, 2022

Do you like working with numbers and data? Are you detail-oriented, inquisitive, methodical, analytical, and logical? A career as a data analyst might be for you. Data analysts use data to answer questions and solve problems. They may also identify trends to make predictions about the future. Usually, data analysts use computers and calculation applications ….

Posted on June 24, 2022

Are you an inventor or builder? Do you love to solve complex problems? Electrical engineers are inventors, designers, and builders who find creative ways to advance technology. You have to have an interest in engineering, too! Electrical engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity. It specifically deals with electricity, ….

Posted on June 24, 2022

Maureen McGowan was working as an LPN when she decided she wanted to advance to RN. She credits Excelsior College (then Regents) as offering, “the best opportunity for me to advance my education, earn my degree, and achieve my goal of becoming an RN. The cost and flexibility were a godsend as I could fit ….

Posted on June 22, 2022

Juan Aleman graduated from Excelsior College (then Regents) with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts in fall 1999. He went on to earn a master’s degree in 2020. Since retiring from government service in 2016, he has acted and recently published a children’s book..

Posted on June 22, 2022

Albany, New York—Gretchen Evans, retired Army command sergeant major and Excelsior College trustee, will be presented with the Pat Tillman Award for Service during the 2022 ESPYS. The event will air live on ABC on Wednesday, July 20 at 8 pm ET. The award is named for the former NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger ….

Posted on June 17, 2022

Albany, New York—This year, two seniors at Tech Valley High School will earn both their high school diploma and an associate degree from Excelsior College. With hard work and determination, Mina Olsson and Zoey Flansburg took college courses alongside and as part of their high school curriculum. Thanks to an innovative partnership between Excelsior College ….

Posted on June 17, 2022

Albany, New York—Excelsior College is excited to announce a generous donation from the Wright Family Foundation that will provide Schenectady Housing Authority residents with a clear path to a degree at little or no cost. “Excelsior College focuses on providing adult learners with access to education and achieving degree completion. These scholarships will offer residents ….

Posted on June 16, 2022

Albany, New York—Excelsior College is excited to announce that it has received funding for its Degrees Open Doors Scholarship program from Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts Program and from Crary Foundation. These donations will allow Excelsior to offer full scholarship opportunities to students from Plattsburgh Housing Authority. “Excelsior is grateful to Adirondack Foundation and Crary Foundation ….

Posted on June 14, 2022

A Career with a Health Sciences Degree

Posted on June 10, 2022

Social Media has radically changed society as we know it. A 2020 documentary on Netflix, “The Social Dilemma,” takes a stance on exploring the dangers associated with social media and what can be done to prevent them.

Can someone be addicted to social media?

Posted on June 10, 2022

Earning an MBA is an effective way to increase your chances of advancement within your career. The MBA gives you the skills to be a successful leader, a smart business person, and a team player, and it makes you more marketable in the job hunt. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), these are ….

Posted on June 10, 2022

An In-depth Look at Choosing Medical Assisting as a Career

Posted on June 10, 2022

A bachelor’s degree in any field can help to increase your chances of advancing in your career, but let’s focus on criminal justice and the variety of careers you can excel in with a degree in this field. Are you one of those people who have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, and are not ….

Posted on June 10, 2022

Our next blog post that spotlights members of the Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control’s Industrial Advisory Committee is about Tessa Adams, chief marketing officer of MXY Holdings. Read on to learn more about her. About Tessa Adams Tessa Adams has more than 10 years of consumer packaged goods experience in the beverage industry, in both ….

Posted on June 10, 2022

Excelsior’s student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management offers educational webinars and information in all aspects of human resource management, including recruitment, training, performance management, health and safety, talent management, and employment law. With more than 300,000 members in more than 165 countries, SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource ….

Posted on June 10, 2022

How to Start a Career in Regulatory Affairs

Posted on June 10, 2022

https://assessmentinstitute.iupui.edu/overview/podcast-files/podcast-episodes-copy.html One of twelve inaugural episodes profiling partner associations and organizations of the Assessment Institute, this episode features two leaders from AALHE, the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education. Jane Marie Souza is associate provost for academic administration, chief assessment officer, and accreditation liaison officer at the University of Rochester. She served ….

Posted on June 6, 2022

Corey Kerzmann began his educational career in 1990 at Ramapo College in New Jersey. He served in the military, where he was able to complete his AS in Liberal Arts with Excelsior in 2006. After leaving the military, Kerzmann began working as a civil servant and completed his BS in Liberal Arts with Excelsior in ….

Posted on June 2, 2022

On January 31, 2022, Kelvin Childs joined Howard University in the division of Development and Alumni Relations. As a development writer, he writes a variety of materials used for university fundraising efforts, including donor stewardship materials and reports, campaign case statements and public documents, and other materials. Childs earned a BS in Liberal Arts from ….

Posted on June 2, 2022

Our next blog post that spotlights members of the Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control’s Industrial Advisory Committee is about Amanda Reiman, vice president of community development for Flow Cannabis Company, which engages in distribution, manufacturing, and white label production of sun-grown cannabis products. Look for some of her upcoming articles in these publications: https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenbobrow/2020/06/03/dr-amanda-reiman-digs-deeply-into-5-questions-about-the-endocannabinoid-system/#28538c3429e9; https://tokeativity.com/connect/calendar/event/435-haus-of-jane-women-in-plant-medicine-summit/ ….

Posted on June 1, 2022

As the country moves out of the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, professionals are seeking ways to get an edge against the job-hunting competition and become more attractive job candidates. One sure method is earning degrees and certificates online, which can better position graduates to either change careers or move up in their current ….

Posted on June 1, 2022

Rick Collinwood, of Pensacola, Florida, has worked for Pizza Hut for 30 years, starting as an entry-level manager and working his way up to his current position as a territory coach. Thanks to the Yum Brands partnership with Excelsior College, Collinwood was able to complete his lifelong dream of earning a Bachelor of Professional Studies ….

Posted on June 1, 2022

Sat down with Janice Kirkel to share how Excelsior College’s Cannabis Control Certificate can help people pivot into the cannabis industry. https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2594554036865/excelsior-college-in-albany-offers-certificate-program-in-running-a-cannabis-business.

Posted on May 6, 2022

Albany, New York— During Nurses Week 2022, Excelsior College thanks Empire BlueCross for its $10,000 donation to support Excelsior’s Nursing Scholarship Fund. This generous donation will fund scholarships for Excelsior’s nursing students in New York state. “We are honored to announce this significant donation from Empire BlueCross during Nurses Week as we honor Excelsior’s nursing ….

Posted on May 4, 2022

Albany, New York—Excelsior College’s annual Nursing and Health Sciences Educational Institute highlights the importance of undoing societal barriers, so all individuals are treated fairly, equitably, can have a sense of belonging, and can live full and dignified lives. With nearly 750 attendees registered, this event offers riveting speakers, learning activities, and continuing nursing education contact ….

Posted on April 29, 2022

Albany, New York — Excelsior College is beginning the countdown to when it will become Excelsior University, a milestone in its more than 50-year history. The transition highlights Excelsior’s unique contribution to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher ….

Posted on April 25, 2022

Schejbal, D (Guest) with Amrit Ahluwalia (Host). https://moderncampus.com/blog/continuing-ed-takes-center-stage.html Colleges and universities that have adopted continuing education as a tool for reskilling learners have a choice to make. They can either embrace the new model of education and do what is best for students and the community, or they can stick with the old and try to ….

Posted on April 22, 2022

Quoted on the importance of examining the history and social justice aspects of the cannabis industry ahead of the 420-cannabis holiday. https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/cannabis-industry-leaders-share-the-importance-of-the-420-holidayhttps://www.nasdaq.com/articles/cannabis-industry-leaders-share-the-importance-of-the-420-holiday.

Posted on April 20, 2022

Are you on a quest for wellness? Are you just looking at your physical or emotional well-being? While physical and emotional wellness are vital, you may be missing several important components of living your best life possible! The seven dimensions of wellness were developed in 1976 by Dr. William Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness ….

Posted on April 19, 2022

Have you ever tried searching the internet for healthy ideas and a myriad of different answers pop up? Carbs are bad for you. Red meat will make you sick. Sweets will make you gain weight. A vegetarian diet is healthy for everyone. Eat the egg, don’t eat the egg. The list goes on, and it ….

Posted on April 19, 2022

A degree in social sciences can prepare you for a career in any field. Social sciences play an integral role in today’s world, both personally and professionally. Social science graduates are innovative thinkers, have a holistic mentality, and understand what makes people and society act the way they do. If you are looking for something ….

Posted on April 19, 2022

Are you passionate about food, nutrition, health, and helping people? Do you want a career that can combine your hobbies and passions, and allow you to help people live a better life? A career as a registered dietician could be the right option for you. Becoming a registered dietician requires a heavy course load and ….

Posted on April 19, 2022

For Navy veterans, a nuclear engineering degree is the ideal path to leverage skills learned in the service. Make the jump into the workforce at Excelsior..

Posted on April 18, 2022

Are you interested in working in the public health field? Are you passionate about advocating for people who may not be able to do it for themselves? Health educators are vital to ensure safety, education, and wellness within a community. Whether that is in a corporate office, your local YMCA, a school district, or a ….

Posted on April 18, 2022

A path many nurses follow involves working through their education one step at a time. Once they enter the profession as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN), they earn an associate degree. Later still, they return to school for a bachelor’s degree. A new LPN to BS in Nursing program from ….

Posted on April 18, 2022

Albany, New York — Excelsior College staff and faculty are participating in activities to support local nonprofit organizations the week of April 18–22 in honor of National Volunteer Week. “Nonprofit organizations are the foundation of local communities. Excelsior is proud to be a not-for-profit institution and to support our shared community,” said David Schejbal, president ….

Posted on April 18, 2022

Pandora Schaal has always enjoyed working with people. In fact, it’s her dream to be a teacher. The Spokane, Washington, resident was working for Pizza Hut when she discovered the franchise’s educational partnership with Excelsior. It was then that she decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree to move toward her goal of teaching.   Schaal ….

Posted on April 15, 2022

Josayne Anderson-Tejera, of Glenham, New York, has been interested in public service since volunteering in the community in middle school. Her passion led her to pursue an education and career in criminal justice, and she is now the equal employment opportunity and inclusion officer for Dutchess County. Obtaining a job in the public sector had ….

Posted on April 13, 2022

A conversation highlighting the need for continued education to the disproportionate harm done by the War on Drugs. https://grownin.com/2022/04/04/recent-poll-shows-voter-displeasure-with-social-equity-efforts-in-ny/.

Posted on April 4, 2022

A career in renewable energy gives you the opportunity to contribute to the production of clean energy sources that will help to keep our planet and people safe in the future. Renewable energy focuses on improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions. With climate change being a main topic across the world, jobs in renewable energy ….

Posted on March 12, 2022

Have computers and technology always come easy to you? Do you enjoy gaming or solving puzzles? A person with a strong knowledge of technology and the desire to solve problems is a great candidate for a career as a cybersecurity engineer. A cybersecurity engineer protects an organization’s network and troubleshoots when issues arise. They are ….

Posted on March 11, 2022

Our next blog post that spotlights members of the Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control’s Industrial Advisory Committee is about Dylan Shropshire, founder of Big Island Grown, a premium medical cannabis dispensary. Read on to learn more about him! About Dylan Shropshire Dylan Shropshire is a fifth-generation farmer raised on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii’s Big ….

Posted on March 11, 2022

“My story is probably a little different from a lot of people,” says Anthony “Tony” Spearman-Leach of Maryland. Like other students, the 1992 Bachelor of Science graduate came to Excelsior College with his own unique tale of what brought him to pursue higher education. Spearman-Leach’s story involves how his dedication to serving others has weaved ….

Posted on March 11, 2022

Jake Smith grew up in a rural community, and one time when the car broke down during a fishing trip with friends, he single-handedly took apart the car’s carburetor and rebuilt it. It was then that Smith’s father knew his son was meant for more than the farm life, so he encouraged Smith to think ….

Posted on March 11, 2022

Angie Zalinsky of Dublin, Georgia, is the only person in her immediate family to graduate high school and to earn a bachelor’s degree. Education has always been important to her, and earning a college degree was a goal she was determined to meet. Zalinsky earned a bachelor’s degree from Excelsior College, now teaches middle school ….

Posted on March 11, 2022

Albany, New York — Excelsior College is proud to announce that the original 50th anniversary campaign goal of $750,000 was surpassed. To build on the Elevate campaign’s rapid success and pursue emerging student financial needs, Excelsior has increased the campaign goal to $1.5 million. Due to donor generosity, $55,000 is needed to reach the new ….

Posted on March 11, 2022

  Albany, New York—Training Vision Institute, a Singapore-based education, and training institute for adults, is partnering with Excelsior College to offer students an opportunity to apply their credits toward an Excelsior degree. Training Vision Institute offers a diploma in InfoComm Technology and an advanced diploma in Cybersecurity, which have both been reviewed by Excelsior for ….

Posted on March 6, 2022

  Albany, New York—Excelsior College is proud to announce six new graduate certificates. The School of Graduate Studies is offering certificates in Advanced Project Management, Cybersecurity Operations, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Leadership, Nutrition, and Public Health Equity.   The certificate programs range from three to five courses each and offer focused courses in the ….

Posted on March 1, 2022

Busy moms who want to earn their college degrees require a college that understands their needs. The best online colleges for working moms offer features and benefits that strongly support them in their quest to achieve their academic goals. Finding such a school is a priority for working moms, stay-at-home moms, and moms who want ….

Posted on February 25, 2022

For 17 years, Aaron Starkey of Melbourne, Florida, worked as a firefighter paramedic, among other things, and has been working to become a nurse off and on for many years. Briefly losing his job in 2020 put a strain on Starkey’s financial situation, but the President’s Scholarship from Excelsior College, where he enrolled in September ….

Posted on February 24, 2022

Tips on training and education for professionals and entrepreneurs in the cannabis space. https://mgretailer.com/business/human-resources/3-tips-for-employee-training/.

Posted on February 24, 2022

  Albany, New York—A team of four Excelsior College students placed third out of 24 in the 2021 IACBE (International Accreditation Council for Business Education) Live Business Case Competition. A total of 126 students from around the world submitted 24 entries to the competition. The case competition was a unique opportunity to get students in ….

Posted on February 11, 2022

Nursing home administrators are responsible for all facets of running a nursing home facility including staff, finances, and more. One of their main responsibilities is to ensure all residents are provided with proper care and have the best quality of life while residing at the facility. Some people consider nursing home administration to be one ….

Posted on February 10, 2022

When we think of nursing, we often think of bedside care in a hospital; however, there are many other options in the nursing field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average salary for a general registered nurse is $75,330. Depending on the field of nursing, or your education, your salary could be ….

Posted on February 10, 2022

In 1968, Richard “Rick” Huffstetler, of Mooresville, North Carolina, was working three jobs and attending college when he decided he needed a break and took a semester off. That one semester turned into 32 years. He decided more than 30 years was long enough to go without a degree, and after his wife, Wanda earned ….

Posted on February 3, 2022

Albany, New York—Newsweek announced that Excelsior College placed No. 9 on its 2022 list of America’s Top Online Colleges. The America’s Top Online Colleges 2022 list ranks 150 colleges and universities that offer online degree programs, including hybrid programs. “Excelsior is thrilled to be ranked a Top 10 Online College by Newsweek,” said David Schejbal, ….

Posted on February 3, 2022

In fall 2021, four Excelsior College students participated in the 2021 IACBE Live Business Case Competition and placed 3rd out of 24 teams. “Working with peers and leaders to accomplish a goal was rewarding,” said Skyler Sharp, a Master of Science in Management student and one of the team members. The team was mentored by faculty member Janice Tucker, ….

Posted on January 31, 2022

Albany, New York—Excelsior College named new board chair Don Dea, co-founder of Fusion Productions, to a two-year term beginning January 2021. Dea previously served as treasurer for the board of trustees. Dea is a recognized authority on the internet, association, and non-profit organizations, online education, mobile, and technology deployment. “As the largest, fully online higher ….

Posted on January 18, 2022

If the activity of citizen detectives is any indication, social media can become a useful tool for law enforcement and other agencies as they work to investigate and solve crimes. Amateur crime solvers are turning to sites such as websleuths.com and Reddit to use the collective power of social media for the good of solving ….

Posted on January 5, 2022

COVID-19 has seriously disrupted daily life worldwide. Doctors and nurses fight to keep patients alive in hospitals, teachers are struggling to help students learn, and more parents and caregivers are working full-time while also caring for their families. There are also people fighting to learn more about the vaccine, discover how this virus will affect ….

Posted on January 5, 2022

Albany, New York—Excelsior College is pleased to announce Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, PhD, MDiv, as the founding director of the Center for Social Justice and chief diversity officer. Pascoe Aguilar brings a holistic view of social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion to this role and is committed to developing a diverse and interculturally developed next ….

Posted on January 5, 2022

Paul Kingsbury of Carrollton, Virginia, is an organizational leadership and management consultant, author, and president of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA). While in the Navy, Kingsbury attended Excelsior College to prepare for his future career. It was at Excelsior that Kingsbury developed a love of writing, and he has made the art form part of ….

Posted on December 20, 2021

Albany, New York — Excelsior College is pleased to announce that David Schejbal, president of Excelsior College, has been appointed to the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) Council of Presidents. The council leverages the experience, perspectives, and insights of its members with active leadership roles for the development of AGB expertise ….

Posted on December 14, 2021

Albany, New York—Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN, faculty program director at Excelsior College, has been elected president of the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN). Kehm will serve a two-year term beginning December 2021. Kehm has served on the board since 2017 and previously served as vice president and secretary. The MSBN consists of members selected ….

Posted on December 10, 2021

Joint presentation with Lynda Holt, Emily Miller, and our partners at Sextant Marketing discussing why SEO is critical for lead to enroll metrics, along with how to identify gaps in what you are trying to improve or fill. Learn why you need to be aware and engaged with your SEO on a daily and weekly ….

Posted on December 1, 2021

Joint presentation with Lynda Holt, Emily Miller, and our partners at Sextant Marketing discussing why SEO is critical for lead to enroll metrics, along with how to identify gaps in what you are trying to improve or fill. Learn why you need to be aware and engaged with your SEO on a daily and weekly ….

Posted on December 1, 2021

Albany, New York—Excelsior College concludes its monthlong tribute to veterans this week. From relaunching the Lt. Col. Bryant A. Murray Veterans Center to marching in the New York City Veterans Day Parade and from a donation drive for Stratton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Albany to a fundraising campaign for veteran scholarships, Excelsior celebrated ….

Posted on November 23, 2021

Excelsior College Announces Commencement 2022  Albany, New York—Excelsior College is excited to announce it will hold an in-person Commencement ceremony on Friday, July 8, 2022, in Albany, N.Y., at the Times Union Center (planned to be renamed as MVP Arena in 2022). Graduates from the Classes of 2020 and 2021 are invited to join the ….

Posted on November 16, 2021

Albany, New York- Excelsior College is honored to announce a $25,000 donation by SEFCU to fund veteran scholarships. The generous donation will fund up to 25 scholarships for veteran students in New York State attending Excelsior College with financial need. On this National Philanthropy Day, Excelsior recognizes SEFCU’s philanthropy to Excelsior and the entire community. ….

Posted on November 12, 2021

A career in homeland security includes protecting borders, managing civil and natural disasters, and more. Earn an online degree in Homeland Security..

Posted on November 10, 2021

After 25 years working in general construction in upstate New York, Lawrence Warner of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, packed up his bags in 2014 and moved to Florida to pursue a career in facilities management. Thanks to his Associate in Applied Science from Excelsior College and his determination to succeed, he has never looked back.   ….

Posted on November 10, 2021

Every day in the United States, there are countless victims of domestic violence, whether it’s physical or emotional abuse. Generally, these stories are not the headlines in the news. So why were so many people captivated by the Gabby Petito case? According to an Insider.com article, in the past 10 years alone, 710 indigenous peoples—mostly ….

Posted on November 9, 2021

Albany, New York—Excelsior College is proud to walk in the New York City Veterans Day Parade on November 11 with the courageous men and women of Team UNBROKEN. Team UNBROKEN is an adaptive adventure racing team comprising combat-wounded veterans as well as civilians with life-altering injuries or illness. They competed for the first time together ….

Posted on November 8, 2021

Albany, New York — Excelsior College has updated and relaunched the Lt. Col. Bryant A. Murray Veterans Center, an online resource center for veterans. The veterans center provides resources not only for education but also for career, health and wellness, and transition to civilian life. Veterans and military students represent 51 percent of Excelsior’s student ….

Posted on November 4, 2021

With an MS in health care administration, you have the skills and knowledge to lead any health care facility. Study online at Excelsior College..

Posted on November 3, 2021

For anyone interested in psychology, a question that quickly arises is: “What can you do with a psychology degree?” The answer if, of course, that an interest in psychology leads to many career paths. Psychology is a rare degree that gives graduates valuable skills needed in many different careers. Most people associate psychology graduates with ….

Posted on November 3, 2021

Mark Lambert’s love of law began when he was a child, watching “Perry Mason” reruns. The courtroom drama series caused Lambert to pursue what became a decades-long career in law — a career that began after he earned a bachelor’s degree from Excelsior College. From there, he worked his way from a lobbyist to his ….

Posted on November 3, 2021

About Cybersecurity

Posted on November 3, 2021

https://assessmentinstitute.iupui.edu/index.html This session sponsored by the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment provides space for assessment practitioners to explore the relationship between assessment and democracy while engaging in dialogue on the history of assessment and consider alternative assessment conceptions to assessing democratically-related learning outcomes beyond civic engagement. Building upon the work begun in a four-part ….

Posted on October 27, 2021

Business graduates face a competitive market where every job opening typically attracts hundreds of applicants. The situation motivates many undergraduates to continue with their studies and earn a Master of Science in Management. An MS in Management prepares students to lead teams, departments, and entire organizations successfully. Graduates enter the workforce with advanced management skills, ….

Posted on October 26, 2021

The growing nursing shortage across the country means a rising demand for nurses. Become a registered nurse online at Excelsior College..

Posted on October 22, 2021

Albany, New York — Excelsior College today announced the hosting of an upcoming cannabis webinar, Croptober: Navigating the Business of Cannabis Cultivation and Sustainability. This webinar showcases Excelsior’s continued expertise in cannabis curriculum, which aligns with its Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control. This webinar will focus on regulatory and business aspects of cannabis cultivation. Questions ….

Posted on October 20, 2021

Excelsior College and University of Washington Continuum College Partner to Offer Students More Opportunities  Albany, New York — University of Washington Continuum College is partnering with Excelsior College to offer students with digital marketing and Python programming certificates an opportunity to convert those professional certificates to credit in an Excelsior degree program. When Continuum students ….

Posted on October 14, 2021

Albany, New York—Excelsior College welcomes select graduate students and recent alumni to present their original research at the annual online Graduate Research Symposium on Thursday, October 14. The theme for this year’s symposium is Embracing New Frontiers: Innovation, Resilience, and Technology. Transformative and empowering, the symposium offers those attending an intellectually stimulating and professionally enriching ….

Posted on October 12, 2021

It is no surprise that a degree in accounting can lead to a career as an accountant (makes sense, right?) However, there are ways to work in the accounting profession without a degree in accounting. A bachelor’s degree in business management can provide the flexibility and level of accounting you are interested in. The core ….

Posted on October 8, 2021

Mystery novels excite you and true crime TV has always been your guilty pleasure. You are the problem solver of your friend group, and nothing haunts you. Does this sound like you? Then a forensic science technician job might be for you. As a forensic science technician, you will be able to combine your hobbies ….

Posted on October 8, 2021

Nursing is the United States’ largest health care profession, with more than 3.8 million registered nurses nationwide. One reason nursing is such a popular profession is because there are so many fields to go into. Nurses can be found working at private practices, in acute care, in public health agencies, in nursing homes, in schools, ….

Posted on October 6, 2021

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mwjht-fa4ec7?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share Erin and André interview Dr. Natasha Jankowski, then of NILOA and now of AEFIS, about life as an assessment professional during covid and beyond. We talk equity, music, self-care, and leveraging uncertain times into meaningful change in our profession..

Posted on October 2, 2021

Law enforcement is Jason Marcellus’ passion. He has spent his adult life serving the community or serving his country in a policing role. A member of the Army Reserves, Marcellus recently earned two degrees with Excelsior to help him move up in his civilian career. Now he is working to spread the word about how ….

Posted on September 30, 2021

When you think about your career what do you want to do? Would you like to have a say-so in the strategic direction of the company? Would you like to help attract top-notch people to come work for you and/or your company? Would you like to coach people so that they become as successful as ….

Posted on September 29, 2021

This dissertation investigates appropriate means for measuring the efficacy of 3+1 transfer programs and proposes best practices for the implementation and management of 3+1 pathways. In a 3+1 program, students complete 90 credits at a community college and are awarded a baccalaureate degree after completing their final 30 credits at a four-year college or university. ….

Posted on September 24, 2021

Jill McShane, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, joined the U.S. Navy at 18 and for the next 20 years, that was the only life she knew. As the time to retire from military service came closer, McShane was unsure how to best transition to civilian life. Then a conversation with a colleague who had earned an ….

Posted on September 24, 2021

For Steve Adams, college never seemed like a possibility.   Adams, who lives in Aurora Colorado, grew up poor in Eastern Kentucky. He sometimes helped his mother carry groceries long distances and even spent a couple winters in a camper trailer without plumbing. Wearing inexpensive clothes and shoes in middle school drew the unwanted attention ….

Posted on September 24, 2021

Are you passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and want to share that passion with others? Do you believe education around health-care availability should be provided to everyone? If you feel strongly about either of these questions, a career as a community health worker might be for you. This career can be both challenging and ….

Posted on September 15, 2021

Michelle Tochiki, of McCordsville, Indiana, has never been to bootcamp and has never experienced hand-to-hand combat. Still, she knows what it is like to serve. She is a military wife and understands what it means to sacrifice for her country. She left her career, put her dream of earning a degree on hold, and took ….

Posted on September 15, 2021

Many people think a business degree is the easy way out, or an answer for students who are unsure of what career direction to go. However, that is not the case. Earning a business degree can open many doors for you; everywhere you go, someone is selling a product, analyzing data, directing a team, or ….

Posted on September 8, 2021

In March 2020, when a national emergency was declared in the U.S. due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home orders across the country forced organizations to decide whether to shut down or pivot to distributed working arrangements. The pandemic created a particularly challenging situation for organizations that either were not designed or prepared for the ….

Posted on August 31, 2021

After four decades in health care, Excelsior graduate Pamela Addy, vice president of clinical and ambulatory services at the University of Maryland Medical System, has many accomplishments she can be proud of. One of those accomplishments is teaching and mentoring her leadership teams to use data and evidence-based practices to deliver health-care to those in ….

Posted on August 31, 2021

Douglas Gilbertson, a veteran of the U.S. Army, earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College in 1995 and went on to earn a master’s and then a Ph.D. Now a professor of criminal justice at St. Cloud State in Minnesota, most people know him as a teacher. Others recognize him as ….

Posted on August 31, 2021

Kelly Sharpe, of Highland, California, has a passion for business and helping people. She quickly found a way to combine the two by getting a job with Pizza Hut when she was 17 years old. Twenty-six years later, Sharpe is a senior manager of training and operational excellence. Thanks to her drive and determination, and ….

Posted on August 31, 2021

Photo by Steve Smith, Public Information Officer at Albany Police Department Albany, New York—On Friday, August 27, 2021, Excelsior College is distributing backpacks to students who are residents of Albany Housing Authority. Excelsior knows that learning is a lifelong journey and is providing a backpack to students to help start their journey off right. “Excelsior ….

Posted on August 26, 2021

When you were young, you may have been captivated by the criminal justice system. Maybe “cops and robbers” was one of your favorite games or maybe your dreams were to become a superhero. If this sounds like you, then it is time to consider a degree in criminal justice. Earning a criminal justice degree can ….

Posted on August 25, 2021

Information Technology Job Outlook Since the start of the 21st century, using technology has become second nature to most. Computers, phones, networks, and smart equipment dominate our daily lives, whether we are at work, out with friends, or at home with our family. With more technology, comes more responsibility and a greater need for trained ….

Posted on August 25, 2021

Careers Emergency Management

Posted on August 25, 2021

Nurses are well-known in hospitals and doctors’ offices for bedside care; however, many people don’t realize that a career in nursing does not need to involve hands on care at all. There are endless job opportunities in a variety of settings that nurses play a crucial role in. Nurses are also needed in schools, large ….

Posted on August 25, 2021

What Is a Supply Chain Manager?

Posted on August 25, 2021

Excelsior College Magazine, Vol. 22 No. 3, Fall 2020.

Posted on August 24, 2021

A Look into Medical Billing and Medical Coding Careers

Posted on August 20, 2021

The Military Women’s Memorial honors the women who have served the United States. In an effort championed by Excelsior graduate Phyllis Wilson, the memorial also seeks to safeguard their stories..

Posted on August 20, 2021

Instructors can overcome the inherent uncertainty of the online classroom to develop a special level of trust where students acknowledge them as the knowledge expert and guide in the learning process — which leads to a more engaged student experience..

Posted on August 20, 2021

As Excelsior celebrates 50 years, take a look back to see just how much has changed while Excelsior’s commitment to student success has not..

Posted on August 19, 2021

Excelsior College was established in 1971 as the Regents External Degree Program. It was a unique and highly innovative program designed to address the needs of students underrepresented in higher education. Students then were primarily adults who had gone to college but had not finished degrees. This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ….

Posted on August 17, 2021

 New members of the board of trustees include (from left to right) Charlene Dukes, Gretchen Evans, and Mark Bowman. In January 2021, two new members joined the Excelsior Board of Trustees: Charlene Dukes, president emerita of Prince George’s Community College and Gretchen Evans, a retired Texas command sergeant major and author/motivational speaker. In July, Mark ….

Posted on August 17, 2021

Excelsior’s portfolio of business programs now includes two additional master’s degree programs and two more graduate-level certificates. All four programs were developed to train and educate leaders for jobs in today’s economy as well as for an ever-evolving work environment. “The pace of technological change is expected to accelerate over the next five years, with cloud ….

Posted on August 17, 2021

OnlineU, which ranks online colleges so students can make the best choice in choosing their higher education, recently recognized Excelsior College as No. 1 for best online associate degrees and No. 3 for best online bachelor’s degrees. The designations are part of OnlineU’s list of 2021 Best Online Colleges for Return on Investment, which ranks ….

Posted on August 17, 2021

 The academic leadership team includes (clockwise from top left) John Caron, provost and vice president of academic affairs; Lisa Braverman, vice provost for academic and faculty support; Heather Chakiris, associate vice president for student success; Breanne Simkin, associate vice president for enrollment management; Scott Dolan, dean of the School of Graduate Studies; Mary Lee Pollard, ….

Posted on August 17, 2021

Team Excelsior earned first place in the National Cyber League (NCL) spring competition, a cybersecurity competition with offensive and defensive puzzle-based and capture-the-flag games. Excelsior’s National Cybersecurity Student Association Chapter participates annually in the NCL, a virtual training that prepares high school and college students for potential real-world cybersecurity situations. Alumni within one year of ….

Posted on August 17, 2021

 Through Excelsior Connects, alumni can find mentors or register to offer mentoring. Participants are able to send introductions to connect, network within their fields or industries, and ask or answer specific questions. Last summer, students and alumni participated in a pilot of a mentorship program designed to allow students to build first-hand career knowledge and ….

Posted on August 17, 2021

The newly added LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offers licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses a pathway to career advancement. By enrolling in this program, LPNs and LVNs can earn both an Associate in Applied Science and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in less time than it would take to ….

Posted on August 17, 2021

Students have many options for taking online courses and applying them toward their degree. One option is Study.com, an online education platform that helps learners succeed academically and close skills gaps. Study.com’s online courses, short animated video lessons, and study tools make learning simple for over 30 million students, teachers, and working professionals. The online ….

Posted on August 12, 2021

Four alumni were honored for their outstanding achievements on July 8, during the Alumni Association Annual Meeting hosted by the Alumni Leadership Council. The meeting was held online to allow the broadest possible participation by Excelsior alumni. The alumni award recipients, Lloyd Conway, Cynthia Wanek, Scott Meier, and Gregg Smith, accepted their awards virtually. Lloyd ….

Posted on August 11, 2021

.largeforparagraph4 { font-size:3rem !important; } 28 Twenty-eight students earned more than one degree during the academic year. 86 Excelsior’s Class of 2021 includes 86 students from outside the United States, the most being from Canada (17), followed by the United Kingdom (13). 5,840 There are 5,840 graduates, and 5,754 graduates are from the United States; the most ….

Posted on August 11, 2021

Rethinking the work-at-home life, one year later More than a full year into the pandemic, the deluge of content touting the best ways to create a home office, offering Zoom-ready makeup tutorials, and the many, many, articles containing the words “self-care” have slowed to a trickle as the world has reached the final stage of ….

Posted on August 11, 2021

Dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies Catherine Seaver began her career with Excelsior College in July 2019 as associate dean of business, science, and technology. In December 2020, she became dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies. Seaver has extensive experience in higher education. Prior to Excelsior, she was vice president of academic and ….

Posted on August 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting impact on the workplace brought challenges to all levels of an organization. As an HR professional, Lopa Chakraborty addresses those challenges directly as a partner to the leadership team and a coach in decision making. Chakraborty, the human resources manager at the University Center for Academic and Workforce Development ….

Posted on August 10, 2021

Nursing was not at the forefront of Steven Corey’s mind when he began looking for a career. It wasn’t until the Scotia, New York, native got a job as a patient care technician with Albany Medical Center in 2007 that he realized he wanted to stay in the world of health care. He earned his ….

Posted on August 10, 2021

 “Keeping a Tradition Alive” by Len Tantillo, 2011, Oil on Canvas, Collection of Excelsior College, 24 x 40 in. In honor of Excelsior College’s 40th anniversary in 2011, Excelsior President John F. Ebersole commissioned artist Len Tantillo to create a commemorative work. The painting, “Keeping a Tradition Alive,” shows traveling educators in the 19th century, ….

Posted on August 10, 2021

Albany, New York — Excelsior College is building a learning ecosystem to offer seamless pathways for students and award college credit for certificate programs. University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education (UCI DCE) is partnering with Excelsior to offer students earning evaluated certificates an opportunity to convert that professional certificate to credit in an ….

Posted on July 22, 2021

Virtual Internship Program Steers Merideth Sweeney Toward Her Dream Job

Posted on July 21, 2021

Albany, NY — In 2011, Excelsior College’s then president, John Ebersole, commissioned Len Tantillo to create a historical work in honor of the College’s 40th anniversary. Now, 10 years later, Excelsior is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the painting is on loan to Albany Institute of History & Art as part of the “A Sense ….

Posted on July 20, 2021

Katheryn Soons uses three nursing degrees to excel in a lifelong career of helping others

Posted on July 15, 2021

“You put yourself in the right place; you never know what can happen,” advises Phyllis Wilson. And this three-time Excelsior graduate can rightfully back up this claim. Currently, the president of the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Wilson has an impressive 37-year military career, seven college degrees, a registered ….

Posted on July 15, 2021

Antoine Mason, BS ’21, of New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking forward to Excelsior’s virtual Commencement ceremony and finally seeing his name on a diploma. Planning to pursue a future in education, Mason is glad he’s at the end of his journey to a degree and wants to thank everyone at Excelsior “for making the first ….

Posted on July 14, 2021

Artist blends technology, research, and talent to create a work of historic proportions Artist Len Tantillo used digital techniques to set the stage for his painting. A digital model of one of the characters (shown on the right-hand monitor) was used to help breathe life into the final painted character (as seen on the detail ….

Posted on July 6, 2021

A Guide to Occupational Health and Career Paths

Posted on July 6, 2021

Albany, NY — Excelsior College celebrates its 50th anniversary Commencement remotely on July 9 at 3 pm ET. The online format is inclusive, as all graduates will have the opportunity to participate without travel concerns related to health, finances, or schedule. The Commencement celebration will include speakers, tributes from alumni, and awards. To accommodate time ….

Posted on July 6, 2021

A master's degree in cybersecurity unlocks a rewarding, in-demand career. Excelsior College is a nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity..

Posted on June 29, 2021

Steven Corey’s degrees help him move from entry-level to nursing leadership   Nursing was not at the forefront of Steven Corey’s mind when he began looking for a career. It wasn’t until the Scotia, New York native got a job as a patient care technician with Albany Medical Center in 2007 that he realized he ….

Posted on June 21, 2021

Earning an MBA degree opens the door to a rewarding and lucrative career in business. Study for an MBA online at Excelsior College..

Posted on June 21, 2021

Tiziano Thomas Dossena has recently published, with co-author Leonardo Campanile, four books on the librettos of the Niccolo van Westerhout operas: “Cimbelino,” “Colomba,” “Dona Flor,” and “Fortunio.” He also published a biography titled “The World as an Impression: the Landscapes of Emilio Giuseppe Dossena.” Born in Milan, Italy, Dossena lives in Yonkers, N.Y. and is ….

Posted on June 21, 2021

Linda Schneider, of Lido Beach, N.Y., finished her doctoral course work at Capella University and passed her doctoral comprehensive examination on her first attempt. Currently working as adjunct faculty for the New York Institute of Technology nursing department, her goal is to obtain a full-time teaching position upon completing her dissertation. Schneider thanks the Excelsior ….

Posted on June 21, 2021

Robert W. McGee ’83, of Fayetteville, NC recently won world championship titles in Taekwondo, Kung-Fu, Karate, Tai Chi, and Qigong at the age of 73. He is a four-time Excelsior College (Regents) graduate, earning bachelor’s degrees in economics and business in 1976 and 1983 respectively, as well as two associate degrees in liberal arts in ….

Posted on June 21, 2021

June 21st 2021, Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new webinar series centered on cannabis business, aligned with Excelsior’s expertise in cannabis curriculum. The first webinar takes place on Wednesday, June 23 at noon ET. The inaugural webinar will address various states’ approaches to legalization at the state ….

Posted on June 21, 2021

Eric Potvin, who earned a BS in National Security in 2018, recently earned his MBA from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management. Even more impressive is that Potvin, an Army veteran from Sierra Vista, Arizona, completed his degree from a tent in Afghanistan while working as a government contractor..

Posted on June 21, 2021

James Skinner, of Killeen, Texas, serves as the associate director of adult education and literacy and as an instructor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business at Temple College in Temple, Texas. Skinner enjoyed a nearly 30-year career with the U.S. Army, serving as a 19D Calvary Scout from 1985–2013. He has been a volunteer with the ….

Posted on June 21, 2021

Harold Geller, of Burke, Va., was recently conferred the title of associate professor emeritus of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Since earning a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior (then Regents) College in 1983, Geller has earned a master’s degree and a doctorate from George ….

Posted on June 21, 2021

There’s a first time for everything, and Lachrisha Parker, a 2012 graduate of Excelsior College with a BS in Liberal Arts, can lay claim to several notable firsts in her life—the first twin to be born, the first in her family to graduate from college, and the first to hold the position of community engagement ….

Posted on June 8, 2021

Schejbal, D (Guest) with Lee Maxey (Host). (2021, April 26). Conversations on Higher Ed: Episode 9 with David Schejbal. Mindmaxing podcast. https://mindmax.net/blog/mindmaxing-podcast-episode-9/?fbclid=IwAR2fdWvEtfGU49_2mobHje1-ZPwdbHIYv_48D516YtmEAF8bcsxgOTsF0hg For Excelsior College President David Schejbal, Ph.D., the COVID-19 pandemic reminded him just how important the academic experience is and helped him reflect on how it has changed over the years. “I think ….

Posted on June 8, 2021

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Posted on June 7, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College is responding to the future of work with two new master’s degrees and two certificate programs. The way companies work is changing. From remote or distributive workforces to changing technology to data-driven strategies, companies operate differently than they did even a year ago. The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership ….

Posted on June 7, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College now offers a program specifically for licensed practical and vocational nurses to earn both associate and bachelor’s degrees in nursing. After earning an associate degree in nursing, students are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN, become licensed, and begin their professional nursing practice before conferral of the bachelor’s degree. “Since ….

Posted on June 7, 2021

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pjcgn-102c423?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share In this episode, Erin and André talk about the RARE model, a framework for collaborative assessment practices, with its creators Dr. Emilie Clucas Leaderman and Dr. Gina B. Polychronopoulos..

Posted on June 5, 2021

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Posted on June 2, 2021

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Posted on June 2, 2021

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Posted on May 28, 2021

Albany, N.Y.—Excelsior College has been awarded a 2021 Top Workplaces honor by the Times Union. The winners list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey. “Excelsior College is honored to be one of only 62 organizations in the Capital Region to make the Top Workplaces list,” said Mark Howe, vice president ….

Posted on May 24, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College was recently recognized by OnlineU in its 2021 Best Online Colleges for Return on Investment rankings, featured as No. 1 for best online associate degrees and No. 3 for best online bachelor’s degrees. Since 2004, OnlineU has been helping students accomplish their educational goals by identifying the online degree program ….

Posted on May 12, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Team Excelsior earned first place in the competitive Cyber Power Rankings of the National Cyber League (NCL) spring competition. Held biannually, the NCL is an inclusive, performance-based, learning-centered collegiate cybersecurity competition. Students who participate in the NCL gain advantages such as cybersecurity experience, preparation for the workplace, and increasing their competition skill level. Under ….

Posted on May 10, 2021

Interview with Albany Business Review about educating not only regulatory workers but also attorneys, accountants, and others. https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2021/05/07/excelsior-college-develops-cannabis-curriculum.html.

Posted on May 7, 2021

With an online Master of Public Administration degree from Excelsior College, you can accelerate your career helping people and communities..

Posted on May 3, 2021

Interview with The New York Post regarding the key role education will play in helping people navigate this complex space and will be key to supporting workforce development. https://nypost.com/2021/05/02/ny-colleges-increase-cannabis-courses-amid-weed-legalization/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons.

Posted on May 2, 2021

Victor Almodovar excels as a first-generation college graduate

Posted on April 28, 2021

Kaylin Dawson supports and cares for victims of violence

Posted on April 27, 2021

Denette Buenrostro used her nursing degree as a springboard to a successful business career

Posted on April 23, 2021

Going to college online can be hard. You may find that you have difficulty staying organized or disciplined enough to get your work done in the time you have to complete it. We asked students and alumni for their favorite study tip to help you stay focused and motivated. “Write as many notes as you ….

Posted on April 23, 2021

Quoted in an article on what New York’s legalization means for medical cannabis patients. https://www.syracuse.com/health/2021/04/new-yorks-huge-boost-for-medical-marijuana-heres-what-patients-need-to-know-now.html.

Posted on April 21, 2021

Q&A Feature on Schmidt’s role in Excelsior’s Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control. https://www.ganjapreneur.com/gretchen-schmidt-regulatory-centered-education-for-cannabis-professionals/.

Posted on April 15, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Since 2016, Excelsior College has celebrated Excelsior Cares Volunteer Week in April to coincide with National Volunteer Week and shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve. Volunteerism by College staff has continued for the past two years despite COVID-19, with drives and volunteering conducted from a ….

Posted on April 14, 2021

Ermenita, marketing coordinator With Excelsior from 2013-2018 Returned to Excelsior in 2020 Education Bachelor of Science in Economics 2010 University of Florence, Italy Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts 2015 Excelsior College Master of Science in Management 2019 Excelsior College Professional Background Working with students has always been my passion. While living in Italy I ….

Posted on April 14, 2021

Yidong, data scientist With Excelsior since 2013 Education PhD. in Industrial Engineering Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management Professional Background I started my career in the operations research and analytics field, which provides Analytics-as-a-Service (AaaS) for clients in various industries including retail, auto manufacturing and financial services. I have seen how big data ….

Posted on April 14, 2021

Lalanda, assistant director of admissions operations & partnerships With Excelsior since 2014 Education Master of Public Administration Professional Background My journey to higher education began at beauty school. I am a licensed Cosmetologist for about 20 years now. After working in the salon for 6 years, I took a second job as a Cosmetology Instructor. ….

Posted on April 14, 2021

Qiñones, assistant director of admissions operations & partnerships With Excelsior since 2018 Education Degrees: Bachelors of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Daemen College Masters of Business Administration, Marketing, D’Youville College Masters of Science, Cybersecurity, Excelsior College, 2022 Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP® Exam Prep), Villanova University, 2017 Essentials of Project Management, Villanova University, 2017 Certified Change ….

Posted on April 14, 2021

Steven Marciano’s business background helps him thrive in his career in nursing administration

Posted on April 8, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College has been recently designated a Military Friendly® School for the 2021–2022 Military Friendly® Cycle. Excelsior was previously recognized with this distinction for nine consecutive years, from 2011–2019. Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunity for the military community. ….

Posted on April 8, 2021

Working on a college degree can be backbreaking work. But for Kerry McCormick, that description carries a double meaning. And that’s because, in 2012, McCormick had the unfortunate experience of literally breaking her back. While convalescing from surgery in 2013, the Valley Stream, New York resident decided to put her recovery time to good use ….

Posted on April 2, 2021

Christopher Johnson’s diverse job history leads to his dream career

Posted on April 2, 2021

Dolan, S. (Guest) with Jeffe, S. (Host). (2020, November 19). Being a Good Partner: How to Work with Employers in a Pandemic. Ruffalo Noel Levitz podcast. https://www.ruffalonl.com/blog/enrollment/being-a-good-partner-how-to-work-with-employers-in-a-pandemic/ In challenging times, like a pandemic, it can make working together difficult. This podcast offers advice about how to proceed with corporate outreach today, what kind of structure ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

Zendell, A., Ward, C., Schmidt, G., Paludi, M., Oliver, M., Estwick, A, and Dolan, S. (2020, November). Training Leaders for the 21st Century Through an Immersive Graduate Interdisciplinary Curriculum. Presentation online at Online Learning Consortium Accelerate conference. The presentation explored the growing importance of interdisciplinary studies to tackle today’s complex organizational and societal problems. We ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

Rapple, L. and Zendell, A. (2020, November). Epistemic Trust in the Online Classroom: How instructors build relationships with adult learners to enhance student learning. Presentation online at Online Learning Consortium Accelerate conference. We reviewed the results of a research study that examined the importance and way that online instructors build a trusting relationship with adult ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

Zendell, A. (Guest) with Donato, D. (Host). (2020, August 27). Teaching strategies during COVID-19. In Upstate Issues Podcast. https://wgy.iheart.com/content/2020-08-27-upstate-issues-podcast-teaching-strategies-during-covid-19/   For those institutions and individuals who are not already accustomed to distance learning, COVID-19 presented huge challenges.  In this podcast, Zendell shared information about planning for new approaches to reach students, teacher workloads, and about ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

Lesht, F., Schejbal, D., Shiel, R., and Kendall-Taylor, L. (2020). Building Community: A Holistic Approach to the Online Student-Alumni Cycle. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 20(6), 132-140. Academic and support needs of online students are often neglected by the colleges and universities of which they are a part. Institutions often don’t know how ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

Lesht, F. and Schejbal, D. (2020, October). Ways to Improve Interaction among Students in Online Courses. The Teaching Professor. https://www.teachingprofessor.com/topics/online-learning/ways-to-improve-interaction-among-students-in-online-courses/ Have you ever wondered what your students’ perceptions are of required student-to-student interactions in online classes? They’ve answered and are eager to share their perspectives. Their answers are analyzed, and tips given on how to ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

Holt, L. (2019) Considerations of A Tuition Reset at Small, Non-Selective Liberal Arts Colleges [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of New England. https://dune.une.edu/theses/246/ Small, non-selective liberal arts colleges have been increasingly caught in a cycle of deepening discount rates to ensure student enrollments while raising tuition rates to earn more funds from students paying the full ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

Zendell. A., Paludi, M., & Mosca, C. An On-line Graduate Research Symposium as a Form of Experiential Learning.  Submitted to the 2021 UPCEA Conference. We offer a discussion of the design and implementation of the College’s inaugural virtual graduate research symposium..

Posted on April 1, 2021

Paludi, M., Abdulai, K., & Shis, L. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Online Graduate Management Curricular and Co-Curricular Programs.  Submitted to the 2021 UPCEA Conference. A discussion of ways to integrate the scholarship on diversity, equity and inclusion into graduate management courses through content, discussion questions and assignments..

Posted on April 1, 2021

Ward, C., Lamendola, J., Paludi, M., & Dolan, S. (2020, April).  The Inclusion of Experiential Learning in an Online MBA Program.  Presentation at the IACBE conference. We presented an overview of experiential learning activities in curricular and co-curricular activities using Excelsior’s MBA curriculum as a backdrop..

Posted on April 1, 2021

Paludi, M., McCandless, B., deOliveira, C., & Cox, J. (2018, March).  From Hill and Tailhook to Hollywood and Silicon Valley: Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention and Investigations. Presentation at the Capital Region Human Resources Association Conference, Albany, NY. We presented an overview of workplace sexual harassment from several perspectives including legal, risk management, human resource management, ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

Paludi, M., Campbell, J., Bontempi, E., & Semmar, Y. (Eds.). (in production).  The psychology of diversity.  New York:  Springer. An overview of psychological issues with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion in a variety of organizations. Recommendations for policies, training programs and courses ae offered.  .

Posted on April 1, 2021

Denmark, F., & Paludi, M. (Eds.). (2018).  Women and leadership.  New York:  Springer.  https://www.springer.com/gp/book/978331972181 1   An overview of current research on women and leadership in a variety of disciplines; an overview of research on gender stereotyping, recommendations for organizations for eliminating discriminatory treatment of women leaders..

Posted on April 1, 2021

Denmark, F. & Paludi, M. (Eds.). (2017). Psychology of women:  Handbook of issues and theories. 3rd ed. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger.  https://products.abc-clio.com/abc-cliocorporate/product.aspx?pc=A4977C. An overview of career, health, mental health, education, and family issues in the psychology of women..

Posted on April 1, 2021

Estwick, A. (2020, Nov.) Virtual Fraud, Forensics, and Cybersecurity Panel hosted by Excelsior College and Sienna College https://home.excelsior.edu/staff/excelsior-college-hosts-virtual-fraud-forensics-and-cybersecurity-panel-on-november-18/ Press Release: https://www.excelsior.edu/article/cybersecurity-expert-panel-discussion/.

Posted on April 1, 2021

Estwick, A. (2020, Oct.) Co-chair of the National Centers of Academic Excellence Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative. Press Release:  https://www.excelsior.edu/article/excelsior-college-takes-lead-in-initiative-to-establish-cybersecurity-pipeline/ Press Conference:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNpzSN258g0.

Posted on April 1, 2021

Estwick, A. (2019, May) Growing and Diversifying the Cyber Talent Pipeline. Witness presentation before a Congressional Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee of the House Committee on Homeland Security. https://www.congress.gov/event/116th-congress/house-event/109512.

Posted on April 1, 2021

Description: We are at a critical point in the cybersecurity evolution. The United States’ strategic competitors are conducting cyber-enabled campaigns to erode U.S. military advantages, threaten our infrastructure, and reduce our economic prosperity. This panel of esteemed cybersecurity experts from industry and academia will discuss cross-cutting perspectives on complex technology, cyber, policy, and national security. MODERATOR: Chris ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

This review offers a perspective on the accuracy of history portrayed as in the show Mrs. America. The show, which portrays the fight for and against the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s, features a star-studded cast, including Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks, Tracy Ullman, and Sarah Paulson to portray activists Phyllis ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

  This presentation examined the implementation, design and impact of a new, required online first-year experience seminar. The Cornerstone course is offered at the upper and lower levels to provide a pathway to successful degree completion for all Excelsior students. Berkery, M. (2020, October) The Cornerstone: A Smart Start for Online Adult Degree-Completion Students. Presentation ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

This presentation examined the implementation, design and impact of a new, online required FYS. It also provided takeaways for institutions moving their FYS online due to COVID, and those adapting to the increasing numbers of adult students at their institutions. Berkery, M. (2021, February). Supporting Non-Traditional Adult Students with an Online First-Year Seminar. Presentation at ….

Posted on April 1, 2021

Many working professionals in criminal justice-related fields reach a point in their careers where they want a bigger role in determining policy and managing how a department is run. Earning a master’s degree in criminal justice opens the door for them to achieve those goals. Excelsior College provides online education with working adults in mind. ….

Posted on March 30, 2021

When she first thought about entering an online degree program at Excelsior College, Anna Truss experienced many of the doubts felt by other potential students. She wondered if she could juggle earning a degree with work and parenting. She finally made the leap after realizing why she wanted to do it in the first place. ….

Posted on March 30, 2021

Debi Briggs of Hanover, Pennsylvania, never imagined the music principles she learned as a voice major in community college more than 30 years ago would apply to her future career in health care administration. But the similarities are there: Just as a conductor brings out the best in each musician to create a harmonious blend, ….

Posted on March 30, 2021

Laurie Cooper, of Rexford, New York, and Christa Stauder, of Kirkwood, Missouri, each chose to pursue a career in health sciences because they wanted to help people in need. Cooper and Stauder attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to gain a background in nutrition and then earned their health sciences degrees with Excelsior College before ….

Posted on March 30, 2021

Albany, NY – Amelia Estwick, PhD, director of the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) at Excelsior College, was recently recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans 2021 Trailblazers: Women Veterans Leading the Way campaign. Estwick was one of 27 individuals selected and recognized for how their military service and experiences have contributed ….

Posted on March 30, 2021

Wilfrido Abreu ’20 decided to go back to school for his bachelor’s degree because he wanted to be a role model for his four children. “As they reached the age where I had to talk to them about their grades, I needed to lead by example,” he said. “I want them to understand that we ….

Posted on March 29, 2021

Curnes Williams Jr. overcomes PTSD to earn his degree and start a post-military career.

Posted on March 24, 2021

Health care management jobs continue to multiply across the United States as the health care industry expands. Driven by the medical needs of an aging population, health care has become the biggest employer among all industries in the United States. That explosive growth has led to the need for qualified leaders. The online Bachelor of ….

Posted on March 24, 2021

What are you bringing to your new role as director of alumni and development? I bring 20 years of community building and external relations expertise. I am a thinker, a sharer, and a connector. I love people, and I love school, so combining those two passions together each day keeps my brain and heart in ….

Posted on March 24, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College is proud to announce a partnership with The Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI). CSFI is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Omaha, Neb., and Washington, DC. CSFI assists cybersecurity professionals from different fields, including the military, private, and government sectors. The partnership gives CSFI employees, fellows, advisory board members, and their ….

Posted on March 23, 2021

Sheri Stofer, RN, PA-C, recently joined the staff of Citizens Memorial Hospital Endocrinology Center in Bolivar, Mo. as an advanced practice provider. Stofer, a graduate of Excelsior’s School of Nursing, also holds a master’s in physican assistant studies from University of North Dakota. She is a certified diabetes care and education specialist. Read the full ….

Posted on March 19, 2021

Whether you are an adult learner, a teenager in high school, an only child, grandma, CEO, start-up entrepreneur, accomplished artist… (the list goes on), a mentor is important to anyone at any age or phase in life. Often, mentorship includes folks who must meet in person, a structured plan, an issue or problem that needs ….

Posted on March 17, 2021

Kathryn Komdat, a forensic autopsy technician and funeral director, makes sure they’re heard

Posted on March 17, 2021

Excelsior College’s tuition payment plans make the goal of earning a college degree more realistic for online adult learners..

Posted on March 17, 2021

After retiring from a career as an attorney, Larry Arnold of Morgantown, West Virginia, volunteers as a summer gardener at the Sites Homestead in the Monongahela National Forest. In addition to earning his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Excelsior (then Regents) College, Arnold also earned a JD from Detroit College of Law and a Post-JD ….

Posted on March 17, 2021

Jamie Thompson, BA ’94, of Sparks, Nevada, has enjoyed a long and decorated career with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in Nevada where he wrote and edited the award-winning management plan for the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon-Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. Thompson earned his JD from the University of ….

Posted on March 15, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College is proud to announce a partnership with the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, which operates the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The Military Women’s Memorial is the leading memorial and education center honoring women’s contributions to the service of our nation, beginning with the American Revolution. ….

Posted on March 12, 2021

Jenny Wensink Goes Back to School to Help People in Need

Posted on March 11, 2021

*The original article first appeared in “United States Cybersecurity Magazine,” Spring 2019 issue. It has been adapted and republished here with permission.   Current State of the Cybersecurity Industry The growth in cyber threats has created a robust cybersecurity labor market with various well published reports estimating 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs will be unfilled by ….

Posted on March 10, 2021

Sean Hudson, MA in Liberal Arts ’18, of Upper Darby, PA, is living his childhood dream of being an educator as a teacher leader in Philadelphia. Hudson is a two-time graduate of Excelsior College. He also earned his Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts in 2013. He is “passionate about and committed to removing the ….

Posted on March 9, 2021

Tips for when you choose a degree inlcude assessing your talents, career outlook, and quality of life. Excelsior College can help you decide. .

Posted on March 9, 2021

Dr. Amelia Estwick Interviews Cybersecurity Student Stephanie Barnes

Posted on March 8, 2021

Nicole Carr benefits from Excelsior’s partnership with Re-Up Education

Posted on March 1, 2021

Feature on Excelsior’s Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control. https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/view/excelsior-colleges-cannabis-education-program-strengthens-interest-in-the-industry.

Posted on February 26, 2021

Deferment and forbearance are two options for delaying tuition loan payments. Students can get help from their lender or Excelsior College..

Posted on February 25, 2021

Democracy & Assessment Series— Your Voice Matters! Episode 1 Setting the Stage First episode in a four-part series focused on exploring and unpacking the relationship between democracy and assessment. In this episode, Foisy discussed this topic with Dr. Gianina Baker, Acting Director, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment, Dr. David Dees, Chief Administrative Officer, Kent ….

Posted on February 24, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College is pleased to announce an educational partnership with the United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce (USVCC). Since its inception in 1971, Excelsior has provided dedicated service to helping servicemembers, veterans, and their family members achieve their educational goals. The United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce supports veterans by focusing on ….

Posted on February 22, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College, an online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees, announced a new partnership with the International Association for Administrative Professionals (IAAP). IAAP is dedicated to helping office and administrative professionals advance their careers in a demanding and ever-changing business environment. Through this partnership, administrative professionals will gain knowledge, skills, ….

Posted on February 16, 2021

Our next blog post about members of the Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control’s Industrial Advisory Committee spotlights Paul Coble, attorney and founder/CEO of Thalo Technologies. Thalo is not only a member of the program’s IAC, but also the subject matter expert for the program’s Risk Assessment in Cannabis Control course. Read on to learn more ….

Posted on February 5, 2021

Megan Keenan, DNP, MSN, RN, is proud to be serving as the Regional Hub coordinator for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Albany, NY. The 2015 Excelsior graduate and 2018 commencement speaker is the associate director of clinical registries and quality management at Albany Med and currently leads a team who generate data that is used to ….

Posted on February 1, 2021

Transitioning into the cannabis industry can be tricky if you’re not prepared. One of the advantages of entering this booming industry is that there are open opportunities just about anywhere you look, but success comes from being prepared.

Find Your Niche Within the Cannabis Industry

Posted on January 29, 2021

Kayleah Morris, a dialysis technician and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class, never imagined that she would be dealing with an influx of patients from a global pandemic. Stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, she handles many COVID-19 patients in the Intensive Care Unit who are suffering from organ failure. ….

Posted on January 27, 2021

James Norton, MCJ ’18, of Menands, NY, was offered a Fellowship with the New York State Senate in Fall 2020. In addition to his masters from Excelsior, he has degrees in criminal justice and psychology, and is a paralegal and EMS technician. He also teaches criminology..

Posted on January 26, 2021

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-x9ntg-f85694?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share Erin and André re-launch the podcast with an interview recorded pre-covid with Dr. David Eubanks, discuss some assignment and data ideas, and go over current upcoming events and announcements..

Posted on January 22, 2021

Cybersecurity Divas was formed to promote the accomplishments of women in cybersecurity. The “Divas” in Cybersecurity Divas stands for “Driven women who are Inspirational and Visionary that take Action in Security.” The criteria for being included in this list includes: mentoring and leading an operational security team for at least five years; contributing to the ….

Posted on January 21, 2021

Since earning his bachelor’s degree with a concentration in finance from Excelsior College, Tun Heang Ong (Clement), BS in Business, ’04, of Penang, Malaysia, has gone on to earn an LLB from the University of London and an LLM in international trade and commercial law from Nottingham Trent University. He has been admitted as an ….

Posted on January 12, 2021

As many adult students struggle with the financial and health impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the attractiveness of short courses and alternative credentials as an alternative to continuing with their degree study is growing at a rate significantly higher than in 2019. According to Inside Higher Ed in August, “Several leading massive open online ….

Posted on January 12, 2021

Albany, N.Y. — This year, Excelsior College, an accredited, not-for-profit online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Excelsior College was founded in 1971 as the Regents External Degree Program by the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York with a ….

Posted on January 11, 2021

Success in online college requires a blend of discipline, focus, planning and perseverance. Excelsior has experience helping students succeed..

Posted on January 10, 2021

A career as a nurse educator helps shape the future nursing workforce. Registered nurses can earn an online MS in Nursing Education..

Posted on January 10, 2021

Online learning for students at Excelsior College is high-quality, convenient, and cost-effective. Earn your online degree at Excelsior..

Posted on January 10, 2021

Cybersecurity challenges impact both individuals and businesses. We all spend time on computers, mobile phones, and mobile apps, as these are part of today’s technology and conveniences. However, without cybersecurity awareness, it is easy to click a link and later find out you have been a victim of a cyber-attack or data breach. As our ….

Posted on December 29, 2020

Albany, N.Y. – Excelsior College has appointed Catherine Seaver as dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies. Seaver joined the College in 2019 as associate dean of business, science, and technology and has been serving as interim dean since mid-April 2020. Seaver has extensive experience in higher education. Prior to Excelsior College, she was vice ….

Posted on December 29, 2020

Mark Haskins uses his degree in criminal justice to continue his prolific career in law enforcement

Posted on December 23, 2020

Chadwick Cotner serves and protects in his roles in law enforcement

Posted on December 22, 2020

The Cannabis Industrial Advisory Committee (CBC-IAC) is an essential component in the creation of Excelsior College’s  Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control program. Members review and advise the dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Excelsior College on the industry relevancy and fresh perspective of the program, ensuring the cannabis control curriculum remains current and ….

Posted on December 22, 2020

Albany, N.Y. — The National Cryptologic School (NCS), a school within the National Security Agency (NSA) that provides training to NSA employees, announced a partnership with Excelsior College as part of the NCS’s Accelerated Degree Program. The partnership allows the NSA workforce to transfer eligible NCS course credit from military and other industry certifications to ….

Posted on December 17, 2020

Antony Kolenc, BA ’93, of Jacksonville, Florida is a professor at the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law. He recently published his first novel, “Shadow in the Dark,” book one in “The Hardwood Mysteries,” an inspirational fiction series for tweens and teens. The School Library Journal reviewed his novel, calling it, “an engaging ….

Posted on December 10, 2020

Representative Joy Garratt is currently serving Albuquerque’s House District 29 in the New Mexico State Legislature.  Elected in 2018, she also works as an instructional coach and teacher. Since graduating from Excelsior in 1986, Garratt has gone on to obtain a MA in Educational Leadership at the University of New Mexico. She reports that her ….

Posted on December 10, 2020

Erik Feldmanis, AS ’86, of West Palm Beach, FL, will soon release his latest book, “The Broken Link in Customer Service” in print and e-book formats..

Posted on December 10, 2020

Steve Carriere, BS ’18, of Jacksonville, Florida, recently accepted a volunteer leadership role with Team Rubicon, a veteran-based disaster relief non-profit organization, to lead volunteer growth, training, and provide administrative support to Team Rubicon city administrators and volunteers from Pensacola, FL to Jacksonville, FL..

Posted on December 10, 2020

Andrew LaMothe, BS ’91, of Malta, NY is a sales representative for IBM in the systems group where he focuses on data protection and preservation for large enterprises like the state of New York, insurance companies, and higher education institutions like MIT and Harvard. He previously worked for multinational technology companies like Dell and Hewlett-Packard. ….

Posted on December 10, 2020

Denise Boroughs-Fitch, BS ’14, of Woodland, CA, has worked as a director or manager in health care administration for more than 25 years. She is currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Management and Leadership program at Western Governors University and says earning her bachelor’s in liberal arts from Excelsior prepared her well for ….

Posted on December 10, 2020

Jeffrey Gilfor, BS ’82, of Tampa, FL, completed his degree with Regents College while in the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program. He then moved into the Pre-Health Specialized Studies program at the University of Pennsylvania, took the Medical College Admission Test in 1992 and was accepted into Jefferson Medical College. He earned his medical degree ….

Posted on December 10, 2020

Brooklin Gilbert benefits from what Excelsior has to offer

Posted on December 9, 2020

Albany, NY – Following a national search, Excelsior College announces the addition of Breanne Simkin as associate vice president for enrollment management. This is a new role in the Provost’s Office. A goal-driven and data-informed leader, Simkin was most recently the associate vice president for enrollment management at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., where ….

Posted on December 8, 2020

Jobs in the Cannabis Industry

Posted on December 2, 2020

Excelsior College Magazine, Vol. 22 No. 2, Summer 2020.

Posted on December 2, 2020

Excelsior College will establish a center for social justice in 2021. In some ways, the center will be a new direction for the College, but in others, it is a continuation of our mission and values. After all, Excelsior College was founded on the belief that access to higher education — particularly for those who have been ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

On October 2, 2020, Excelsior College held its inaugural Graduate Research Symposium, during which graduate students presented research in health sciences, business, cybersecurity, nursing, criminal justice, and public service. The goal was to provide graduate students with an avenue to share their research, practice conference and presentation skills, network, and foster interprofessional collaborations. “The Graduate ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

While pursuing their degrees, Excelsior College students balance multiple priorities and responsibilities. To help students with life’s stressors before they can become a barrier to their academic success, the College recently introduced a student assistance program with confidential counseling and a variety of additional support services. Through a partnership with ComPsych, a provider of employee ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

In summer 2020, Excelsior College held its first Common Read program, a community-wide shared reading experience. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff were invited to participate in this experience designed to stimulate discussion, encourage different perspectives, and build community. “When you read books, they bring you to different places, they change you by opening up different ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

Excelsior College is partnering with ed2go, a Cengage company and a leading provider of online adult continuing education and career training programs, to provide learners with access to fully online, noncredit courses to gain additional marketable workforce skills. By taking a noncredit career training or professional skills training course, individuals can demonstrate practical competencies or ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

.largeforparagraph4 { font-size:3rem !important; } 32 32 Thirty-two percent of graduates reported being a member of a minority group. 28% Twenty-eight percent of graduates are members of the U.S. military. 1,037 Out of 4,997 total graduates, 1,037 of them are from New York State; 123 are from the state’s Capital Region, the home of Excelsior College. ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

Excelsior College Launches ELEVATE, the 50th Anniversary Campaign As Excelsior looks to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021, the College honors that milestone in a way that fulfills its promise of putting students first. The College has launched a major fundraising effort, ELEVATE: The Campaign for Student Scholarships. The campaign is dedicated entirely to providing ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

For five alumni in various professions, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic brings opportunities to think differently, overcome challenges, and keep the people they serve safe. .

Posted on December 2, 2020

Three alumni were honored for their outstanding achievements during the Alumni Annual Meeting on July 9, 2020. The meeting was held virtually and open to all alumni, including the newest graduates. As part of the awards recognition during the meeting, the three alumni — Kaylin Dawson (left), Kimberly Haley (center), and Brady McNulty (right) — accepted their awards via ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

Alumni and students can now meet for networking and mentoring through a new platform. Excelsior Connects, found online at excelsiorconnects.org, provides opportunities for alumni and students to interact with each other and the College. After registering, participants have access to a news feed, information on upcoming webinars, and job postings. They can also register to ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

Learn to embrace change and say goodbye to new job angst Your phone rings. It’s the hiring manager at the company you interviewed with last week for that great new job! You let the phone ring twice (best to seem not too desperate), sit up a little straighter, and prep your very best “business voice.” ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

Using and improving our emotional intelligence can help us relate better to one another and build the connections needed for success in the workplace and harmony at home. .

Posted on December 2, 2020

Military Education Representative Richard “Rick” Hernandez has been a military education representative at Fort Hood, Texas, for more than 10 years. A graduate of Excelsior College, Hernandez earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts in 2006 and an MBA in 2017. With his unique perspective as a veteran who earned his bachelor’s degree while in ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

In December 2019, Dorothy Jimenez was making a life change. She had separated from the U.S. Navy on November 30 after a 20 plus-year career and less than a month later moved from Virginia to Florida with her husband and children. It was a time of change. Introduction to Excelsior:A visit to a Navy college ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

Jennifer Gentry recently sent an email to Excelsior College that started like this: “Today marks the greatest achievement of my professional career.” Gentry, who earned three nursing degrees from Excelsior, is the chief nursing executive at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. She was writing to share that she had led the organization to ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

When U.S. Rep. John Lewis died on July 17, 2020, our thoughts turned to 2010, the year Excelsior College awarded him an honorary degree at Commencement. In his remarks to the graduates and their guests, the great civil rights leader said he was taught to never, ever give up — or give in. Lewis shared that, “ … Dr. ….

Posted on December 2, 2020

Video Interview with Scott Jeffe about the importance of upskilling and reskilling in higher education. https://www.ruffalonl.com/blog/enrollment/being-a-good-partner-how-to-work-with-employers-in-a-pandemic/.

Posted on November 19, 2020

Online RN programs are a great path in the evolution of your nursing career. Excelsior College offers RN to BSN and RN MSN degree programs..

Posted on November 18, 2020

Albany, NY — As Thanksgiving approaches and the need for humanitarian efforts remains prominent, Excelsior College reflects on gratitude and how simple acts of kindness through personal contributions can make an impact during a tough year. Excelsior College’s community engagement initiatives and efforts have remained strong with staff, faculty, and students from New York’s Capital ….

Posted on November 18, 2020

High college credit transfer programs put finishing your degree within reach. Excelsior College has among the best credit transfer policies..

Posted on November 17, 2020

As cannabis legalization spreads from coast to coast, each state takes a different approach to how they use their cannabis profits and revenue. Some states in particular are making huge impacts with money collected from legal cannabis, setting the stage for other states and showing them how they can benefit communities through legal cannabis profits. ….

Posted on November 10, 2020

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College will host a virtual panel discussion focused on emerging trends and careers in the fields of fraud, forensics, and cybersecurity on Wednesday, November 18 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. ET. This event, in collaboration with Siena College, will be moderated by Chelsea Diana, a reporter from the Albany Business Review. The public ….

Posted on November 9, 2020

Excelsior is a member of the Federal Academic Alliance formed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. ALBANY, N.Y. — Through a new agreement, Excelsior College, an accredited, not-for-profit online college, has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Emergency Management Institute to evaluate the Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) for college credit. This ….

Posted on November 4, 2020

The 2020 elections are before us and ensuring that your voice is heard and your vote is counted is critical to the democratic process. Voting is both a right and a responsibility, and I strongly encourage you to exercise it fully. As I am an immigrant from the Communist Block and a naturalized U.S. citizen, ….

Posted on November 3, 2020

Dustin Van Dame uses his degrees to protect his company’s IT infrastructure

Posted on October 30, 2020

Albany, N.Y. —Amelia Estwick, PhD, director of the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College, was recently named co-lead of the national Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative (CEDI) Coalition along with Thaier Hayajneh of the Fordham Center for Cybersecurity at Fordham University. CEDI is a national workforce development initiative that aims to close the gap in cybersecurity ….

Posted on October 30, 2020

https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/1_hl7ty0e2 There is a wealth of available resources across the higher education landscape to assist institutions with their assessment processes and practices. However, it can be overwhelming to find these resources, know where to look, or how to filter through the information to find those that are helpful. This session brings together representatives from various ….

Posted on October 26, 2020

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College will host a webinar on Election Cybersecurity in New York State on Wednesday, October 21 at 2 p.m. ET. Many election commissions and agencies are working on ways to be better prepared to prevent and handle election security threats. States across the country are implementing efforts to combat cyber risks ….

Posted on October 15, 2020

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College will host a webinar focused on “The Political Candidates on Cannabis” next Tuesday, October 20 from 4–5 p.m. ET. The webinar will be moderated by Mona Zhang, a long-standing cannabis reporter who has been with Politico since 2019. Attendees will hear from two industry experts, Kris Krane, president of 4frontventures.com, ….

Posted on October 15, 2020

The cannabis industry has grown exponentially over the past few years, bringing more jobs to local economies and creating tax revenue that often gets redistributed to programs that benefit local communities. There are many benefits to legalizing cannabis, and aside from the medical benefits, there are huge economic benefits.

Cannabis Tax Revenue

Posted on October 13, 2020

Albany, N.Y. — Excelsior College welcomes leading industry professionals to our inaugural Cannabis Industrial Advisory Committee (CBC-IAC) within the School of Graduate Studies. Thirteen members met recently, representing various states from the East Coast to the West Coast, and from as far away as Hawaii. In September, Excelsior College launched the first course in the ….

Posted on October 11, 2020

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the health care industry to grow rapidly during the next decade so a health sciences degree may help students looking to enter this growing job market. The BLS projected the broadly defined health care occupations to grow 14 percent from 2018 to 2028, adding about 1.9 million new ….

Posted on October 7, 2020

Albany, N.Y.- Excelsior College has partnered with ed2go, a Cengage company and a leading provider of online adult continuing education and career training programs, to provide learners in 50 states and more than 16 countries with access to fully online, noncredit courses to gain additional marketable workforce skills.  This partnership helps individuals demonstrate specialized knowledge ….

Posted on September 28, 2020

Albany, NY — Excelsior College will host a Virtual Graduate Student Research Symposium on Friday, October 2 from 1:00–5:30 p.m. ET. The keynote speaker, Sri Banerjee, PhD, has worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the area of infectious diseases and public health projects worldwide. He will address “Loneliness in the Era ….

Posted on September 28, 2020

LOS ANGELES and ALBANY, N.Y. (September 22, 2020) – TutorMe, a leading provider of online tutoring, and Excelsior College, an accredited, not-for-profit online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers, announced today an agreement to provide Excelsior students with TutorMe’s online, 24×7 tutoring services, free of charge. TutorMe has an ….

Posted on September 22, 2020

Welcome to our new blog post series, “Meet the Team Behind the Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control,” where we introduce the masterminds behind the program. In this series, you’ll get to know more about the people behind the program, their experience creating it, and the unique contributions each team member has made.   Gretchen Schmidt ….

Posted on September 17, 2020

Excelsior College School of Graduate Studies recently hosted a webinar to hear from leading cannabis industry professionals Robert Hunt and Marion McNabb on how they found success in the cannabis industry — a sector with rapidly growing career potential. Hunt is founder and principal for Linnaea Holdings, which makes equity investments in California-based cannabis companies. ….

Posted on September 9, 2020

Albany, N.Y. – Excelsior College is proud to announce an exclusive educational partnership with The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPR Chamber).  Members of the NPR Chamber include entrepreneurs, businesses, corporations, and government entities in Puerto Rico.  The NPR Chamber provides an opportunity to bridge economic and workforce development by advocating for business owners ….

Posted on September 3, 2020

These are not ordinary times and you will likely need to stretch your comfort zone and adapt to how the world has changed. For many, professional growth plans and career launch strategies must also change. Companies you’re interested in may not be hiring right now, as entire sectors are being reconfigured and overturned. Adopt a ….

Posted on September 1, 2020

In the growing cannabis industry, having a cover letter will help you stand out amongst the growing competition for cannabis jobs. A cover letter is a great asset to any application, allowing you to target the job of your dreams and its employer, in a very specific way, even more than a resume can. So ….

Posted on September 1, 2020

The challenges can mount quickly for veterans when they make the transition to civilian life. They leave a life of service to their country to move into an academic environment and job market that can seem like another world. Providing online college for veterans is an important way society can give back to veterans who ….

Posted on August 20, 2020

  The cannabis industry is full of jobs, from horticulture to marketing to finance, and more. It can be overwhelming deciding which path fits your skills best when deciding to pursue your dream of working in the cannabis industry. If you’re interested in hydroponics and cannabis horticulture, here’s a quick rundown of what it encompasses ….

Posted on August 12, 2020

My journey into volunteering began over 20 years ago, when I was a student in high school, at the Regional Foodbank of Northeastern New York. I was assigned to complete 50 hours of community service for a school project. For several weekends, I dedicated hours to completing the community service, and in doing so, met ….

Posted on August 7, 2020

Albany, N.Y. – Excelsior College will host a webinar to hear from leading cannabis industry professionals Robert Hunt and Marion McNabb. Hunt will address how he found success in the cannabis industry — a sector of the market with rapidly growing career potential. McNabb, president of the Virtual Cannabis Center of Excellence INC (CCOE) and the ….

Posted on August 5, 2020

Albany, NY — On August 1, David Schejbal became the fourth president of Excelsior in the College’s nearly 50-year history as a distance learning institution for adult learners. Schejbal brings extensive experience in leading online education institutions and supplying higher education opportunities for working adult learners. His deep involvement and significant accomplishments make him the ….

Posted on July 31, 2020

 Albany, NY – Following a national search, Excelsior College announces the addition of two new employees with extensive experience in higher education who will be joining the Provost’s Office in August. Heather Chakiris will be the associate vice president for student success and Lisa R. Braverman will join the College as vice provost for academic ….

Posted on July 29, 2020

Excelsior College’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences—with optional concentrations in health and wellness, management, and public health—is designed for people new to or already working in the health care industry who want to grow their careers. Career settings for those who enter the health science bachelor’s degree program include: Hospital Community clinics State, county ….

Posted on July 29, 2020

Going back to school as an adult is flexible, rewarding, and affordable. Online learning from accredited colleges like Excelsior can change your life..

Posted on July 28, 2020

Every U.S. state has different registered nursing licensing and continuing education requirements. There is, however,  one thing nurses in every state have in common: They must pass the NCLEX-RN exam. It remains the last necessary step for nurses to earn their license Excelsior College focuses on this issue by providing all student and graduate nurses ….

Posted on July 28, 2020

Albany, NY —James N. Baldwin, the president and chief executive officer of Excelsior College, will retire on July 31, 2020. Baldwin was appointed to the role by the Excelsior College Board of Trustees in October 2016, after serving as the executive vice president of the College since September 2014. Baldwin was only the third president ….

Posted on July 27, 2020

Melissa Moore chooses a career in correctional nursing

Posted on July 24, 2020

It’s difficult to rise above the noise of your fellow cannabis industry professionals due to the popular and fast-paced nature of the industry. Some individuals have the advantage of being industry leaders due to success with creating a company that sells unique products that became instant hits, or because they were associated with a particularly ….

Posted on July 20, 2020

Believing that his role as president is to serve the employees and students of Excelsior College, James N. Baldwin leaves a legacy of providing educational opportunity and ensuring long-term stability..

Posted on July 8, 2020

In 2016, I became president of Excelsior College and assumed the awesome responsibility of sustaining the institution — with its outstanding history of supporting students as they work toward degree completion — and preparing the College for a robust future, during a dynamic period in higher education. Now, as Excelsior approaches its 50th anniversary, we are financially stronger; far ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

Throughout his career, David Schejbal has focused primarily on making education accessible, affordable, and flexible for all students. His vision for inventing ways to reach beyond the traditional higher education model to meet the needs of an increasingly changing student spectrum has made him a leading voice in adult and nontraditional higher education and makes ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

Three new members will join the Alumni Leadership Council in July: Steven Marciano (left), a clinical standards and policies and procedures coordinator with BayCare Health System; Oliver Queen Jr. (center), president and cofounder of Organizational Cultural Assessment Instrument (OCAI) Professional Solutions Group; and Samuel T. Watkins Jr. (right), a cybersecurity program analyst for the Information Warfare ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

The growing cannabis industry affects many aspects of society, from transportation, public health, and city services to new businesses, financing, and supply chains. Professionals need a solid foundation in compliance, risk assessment, and interstate and international commerce to do their jobs according to appropriate legislation. To meet this need, Excelsior College is offering a Graduate ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

Through educational partnerships, Excelsior College and participating corporate, association, government, and academic institutions are able to provide adults with the opportunity to complete a degree. Recently, Excelsior welcomed three new partners into its fold: OnlineDegree.com, ReUp Education, and Study.com. “Excelsior College has teamed up with partners such as Study.com, OnlineDegree.com, and ReUp to expand our ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

Simulation courses prepare students for a technology career In 2017, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Excelsior College $864,000 in grant funding to develop simulations to teach and assess key workplace skills among associate degree technology students. Excelsior partnered with Polk State College in Florida to develop simulations to teach and then assess key skills ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

2019 Cookie Bandits Team Captain, Melissa Burger. Photo: Jeffrey’s Photographic The National Cyber League is a cybersecurity competition with offensive and defensive puzzle-based and capture the flag games. Excelsior’s National Cybersecurity Student Association Chapter participates annually. The NCL is a virtual training that prepares high school and college students for potential real-world situations. Students participate ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

The past few months unfolded in a way and at a pace that many institutions planned for but hoped would never happen. COVID-19 had an impact on communities in new ways almost daily. As colleges and universities across the world worked fervently to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff, new challenges ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

In honor of National Nurses Month in May and National Nurses Week from May 6–12, Excelsior College and Pizza Hut teamed up to deliver lunch and dinner to six hospitals in New York’s Capital Region as a token of appreciation for all local health care workers. Excelsior and Pizza Hut hope health care workers can ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

Networking might feel uncomfortable but find comfort in being yourself and true connection will follow This is not your typical networking article. This article won’t give you “Four Ways to Cultivate Synergy!” nor will it provide “Ten Success-Boosting Motivation Tips from Millionaire Entrepreneurs!” However, if that’s what you’re looking for, you’re in luck because those are ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

Director of Career Services Tammy Spenziero joined Excelsior College in 2019 as director of career services. She is familiar with what it takes to be an adult learner and balance a career, having earned a college degree nontraditionally while working and being a single parent. Since joining Excelsior, she has focused on ensuring that students ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

The practice of mindfulness helps keep thoughts focused on the here and now —producing benefits that truly last..

Posted on July 8, 2020

From turning a patient’s hospital stay into a home away from home, to taking care of family in his own home, Lyndon Porter has had to become a master in making it work before bringing home his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Excelsior College in 2019. We spoke to Lyndon about his academic ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

Donna Tytko always thought that she’d write a book, and, as a student in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program at Excelsior College, she finally had the impetus. For the capstone experience of the program, she chose to pursue a creative thesis. “How could you argue with writing a book as part of ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

Alison Noone, of Toms River, New Jersey, was already familiar with Excelsior College when she enrolled in the MBA program, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Business in 2010. She chose to pursue another degree at Excelsior because she loved the bachelor’s program and the online learning fit right in with her lifestyle. Support ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

After spending 10 years in the nuclear Navy sector, Aaron Alexander, of Saratoga Springs, New York, decided to transition to the civilian sector. To do so, he knew he needed to pursue his higher education. His superior officers told him to “get it done” when it came to his education and to use his GI ….

Posted on July 8, 2020

As states around the country open and expand their cannabis markets, the types of jobs that licensed businesses need to fill have diversified. Accordingly, these businesses have had to expand their search parameters to include the many qualified candidates who come to them from outside the cannabis industry. As a result, job seekers have had ….

Posted on July 7, 2020

Excelsior College Magazine, Vol. 22 No. 1, Winter 2020.

Posted on July 6, 2020

Albany, NY — Excelsior College’s 49th Annual Commencement will be the first 100 percent virtual ceremony for the distance-learning college. The College has historically broadcast Commencement for those who couldn’t attend the in-person event. However, this year due to COVID-19, graduates received their cap, tassel, and other items by mail to participate in the event ….

Posted on July 6, 2020

When it comes to working as a compliance professional in the cannabis industry, there is no such thing as a typical day. Whether working as a compliance director, manager, or analyst, a cannabis compliance professional is sure to encounter a variety of challenges across the supply chain.

What Does a Cannabis Compliance Professional Do?

Posted on July 1, 2020

Alumni are an important part of the Excelsior College community. Since the College’s inception as the Regents External Degree Program and through name changes, they have supported the institution’s goals and worked to strengthen ties among outside communities, students, alumni, and the College. Above, alumni meet in 1978 in New York City. To gather alumni ….

Posted on July 1, 2020

As the legal cannabis industry grows, career options have begun to diversify. To help fill their human resource needs, many cannabis companies have turned to recruiters. To find out more about what a cannabis industry recruiter does, Excelsior College spoke with Candice Miles, senior recruiting manager at coNectar Recruiting, a recruiting, staffing, and payroll agency ….

Posted on June 22, 2020

Interview about the debut of the Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control and its need in the industry. https://www.leafreport.com/news/cannabis-u-initiatives-gain-yet-another-graduate-level-program-designed-to-deepen-big-business-skills-5349.

Posted on June 22, 2020

The cannabis industry is a diverse place with lots of job opportunities for professionals, ranging from compliance and certification officers, risk management professionals, strategists, accountants, laboratory testers, plant growers, packagers, marketers, executives, and administrative professionals. Once an illicit industry run by cartels, the U.S. cannabis industry today is an established green market that resembles many ….

Posted on June 17, 2020

Albany, N.Y. – Excelsior College is excited to announce the launch of its Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control. The three-course, 9-credit certificate will support professionals currently working or aspiring to work in the relatively new and rapidly expanding legal cannabis industry. Some economic forecasts predict that legal cannabis will be a $73 billion industry by ….

Posted on June 17, 2020

Robert Trawick’s Excelsior degrees prepare him for life after the military

Posted on June 9, 2020

Laurie Mansuy uses her nursing degrees to care for those in need

Posted on June 3, 2020

The deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia, are tragic examples of the racial divide and culture of intolerance with which our nation continues to struggle. We are outraged and saddened by recent events, and we grieve for all who are victims of bigotry, hatred, and social injustice. Although ….

Posted on June 2, 2020

The health sciences include multiple disciplines that focus on a better understanding of human health and the application of that knowledge to improve the delivery of healthcare. Graduate program students in the health sciences move on to jobs in clinical and non-clinical settings, including public health planners, health professions educators, health informatics technicians, quality assurance ….

Posted on May 20, 2020

Healthcare administrator careers are guaranteed to continue to grow in the united states. Find out more about earning a degree in Healthcare Administration..

Posted on May 20, 2020

Thomas Drake has spent more than 22 years serving his community Criminal investigation is not like the popular television show “Law and Order.” “Nothing happens in an hour. You don’t get the complaint and then an hour later get the conviction,” says criminal investigator Thomas Drake. The actual events may even be more exciting, too. ….

Posted on May 15, 2020

Albany, NY — After an extensive search, Excelsior College is pleased to announce David Schejbal, PhD, as the next president of Excelsior College. Schejbal will be the fourth president of Excelsior in the College’s nearly 50-year history as a distance learning institution for adult learners. He brings extensive experience in leading online education and supplying ….

Posted on May 15, 2020

Guillermo Rincon takes advantage of Excelsior’s credit acceptance policy to advance in the New York Police Department

Posted on May 13, 2020

Excelsior College Thanks Police Officers Albany, NY — In honor of National Police Week in May celebrated in 2020 from May 10–16, Excelsior College and Pizza Hut are teaming up to deliver pizza to seven New York Police Department precincts on Thursday, May 14, as a token of appreciation for law enforcement officers. The Excelsior ….

Posted on May 12, 2020

William Wood of Manchester, NJ recently graduated from Walden University with his Doctorate in Information Technology.  .

Posted on May 7, 2020

Patricia “Patti” Hill, of Macon, GA, completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Georgia State University in May of 2019. Since earning her BS in Nursing at Excelsior College in 1990, Hill has gone one to earn an MS in Nursing Administration in 1996, a post-master certificate in nursing education in 2006, and a post-master ….

Posted on May 7, 2020

Kevin Spain, of Broussard, LA, is currently working as a senior recruiter in the Gulf of Mexico Region for Halliburton. A 20-year U.S. Navy retired veteran, Spain also earned a BS in Human Resource Management from Columbia Southern University in 2018.  .

Posted on May 7, 2020

Albany, NY — This week, Excelsior College announced its annual Commencement will be held virtually this year. The July 10 Commencement will take place online with speakers, alumni tributes, and social media shares of photos and stories of graduates from around the country. As a distance learning college, Excelsior delivers instruction and testing online, but ….

Posted on May 6, 2020

Air Force veteran Sasha Frate, of Portland, OR, is the owner and editor in chief of “Face the Current Magazine,” a multi award-winning aspirational lifestyle publication covering international content in travel, culture and arts, music, sports and fitness, and health. Read in more than 56 countries and with 750,000 monthly reach, the magazine is available online ….

Posted on May 5, 2020

Albany, NY—Excelsior College nursing student Lou Ann Cettina, is working on her bachelor’s degree and recently completed a capstone project titled, Self-Compassion Training for Nurses: Using Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence and Progressive Relaxation to Pause-Focus-Reset. Her course project, all the timelier during the COVID-19 pandemic, became part of the nurse wellness plan at a Manhattan medical ….

Posted on May 5, 2020

Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Grote, of Mechanicsville, MD, was recently selected as one of October 2019’s “Braves of the Month” at Chopticon High School in Morganza, MD. A 1997 graduate of Excelsior College, Grote has been working as a long-term substitute teacher at Chopticon where he has also served as a tennis coach. Grote holds a ….

Posted on May 4, 2020

My parents instilled in me the importance of volunteering and giving back to those less fortunate as a sign of love, compassion, and support. When I was growing up, every Christmas morning, my family would help at the Schenectady City Mission soup kitchen before opening presents. In doing this, my parents showed me from an ….

Posted on April 30, 2020

Manuel Lombardero, of Hawthorne, FL was presented with a “Game Changer Award” for his work digitalizing the lubrication maintenance program at his company, AES Costa Norte. Lombardero’s work made information including safety data sheets, technical specifications, procedures, and analytical data   readily accessible through the use of QR codes to mobile devices. He also created training ….

Posted on April 30, 2020

Richard Varner, of Humble, TX began his doctoral studies at Drexel University this year. Since graduating from Excelsior College in 2016, Varner has gone on to earn master’s degrees in instructional design and technology from Full Sail University and in human resources from Webster University. He also earned an Associate of Applied Science in Technology ….

Posted on April 30, 2020

How to find, apply for, and land your dream job with the federal government With relative job security, opportunities for career growth, and stable benefits, it makes sense that landing a position with the federal government is a goal for many job seekers. According to federal workforce statistics prepared for Congress in October 2019, there ….

Posted on April 30, 2020

Albany, N.Y. – Excelsior College launched a partnership with Tarrant County College (TCC), one of the nation’s 20 largest higher education institutions, to help students continue their educational journeys beyond their associate degree. This partnership creates a seamless transfer pathway for TCC students, staff, and graduates as well as for Early College High School students. ….

Posted on April 30, 2020

Albany, NY — In honor of National Nurses Month in May and National Nurses Week, traditionally celebrated from May 6–12, Excelsior College and Pizza Hut are teaming up to deliver lunch and dinner to six Capital Region hospitals from April 24–May 7, as a token of appreciation for all local health care workers. The Excelsior ….

Posted on April 28, 2020

There are currently five generations in the workplace. Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials make up three quarters of the total working population; Traditionalists make up less than 3 percent and Generation Z is just entering the workforce, making up approximately 5 percent. For each generation, there is research relating to what they are shaped ….

Posted on April 16, 2020

Diane Carey proves leadership is an important nursing career

Posted on April 14, 2020

During the fall 2019 season, Excelsior College sponsored four teams to compete in the National Cyber League (NCL). This year, a record 23 students, including six undergraduate and 14 graduate students, in addition to two Excelsior alumni and an intern participated. The National Cyber League is a cybersecurity competition with offensive and defensive puzzle-based and ….

Posted on April 14, 2020

Lou Ann Gleason uses her three nursing degrees to help students and the community

Posted on April 13, 2020

Are you now taking your classes at home? Many of us are now sharing space at home with multiple family members, from spouses to children who are out of school, to perhaps even parents. As you transition to online classes, it is important to have a dedicated space for your studies. What should that space ….

Posted on April 8, 2020

Yolanda Johnson treats the individual, not just their disease

Posted on April 3, 2020

Obtaining an internship is a great accomplishment and takes just as much ambition and preparation as landing a new job. All your hard work, research, and preparation have awarded you with this experience. Here are five tips so you can make the most of it. Maintain a Professional Mindset and Work Ethic First impressions go ….

Posted on April 2, 2020

Learning Platform Partners with Pioneer in Online Learning to Provide Full Degrees in Business

Posted on March 28, 2020

Steve Carriere uses his public service degree to make a difference in emergency management

Posted on March 27, 2020

Asking good questions is the key to interviewing for both the interviewer and interviewee. Interviewers want to gain as much insight as possible during the interview process to determine if a candidate is the best fit. Interviewers want someone who will have insightful and comprehensive answers that showcase conversational skills and problem solving. Similarly, it’s ….

Posted on March 25, 2020

Albany, N.Y. – Building upon decades of providing diverse and alternative pathways to degree completion for busy adults, Excelsior College has partnered with OnlineDegree.com to help more students take the first critical step toward higher education at a substantial cost savings. The partnership allows prospective students to take general education courses offered by OnlineDegree.com for ….

Posted on March 21, 2020

When colleges and universities started to offer classes online during the 1990s, it was hailed as the future of learning, as many institutions rushed to offer distance learning using the power of the Internet. In those pioneering days, however, educators tried to just replicate the physical classroom with which they were familiar. While it was ….

Posted on March 17, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced schools to close and forced instructors to rethink how to teach. We are in a transformative period in education. We are experiencing a paradigm shift on how we will educate the next generation. For generations, courses were taught face-to-face. Soon, courses might be exclusively taught online. I taught face-to-face ….

Posted on March 17, 2020

Due to the recent COVID-19 scare, many faculty have been quickly migrating in-person and hybrid courses to entirely online versions. I’m an ardent proponent for the use of rubrics, written guides for assessing student work, and in this blog post, I will provide some practical advice for individual faculty on how to incorporate grading rubrics ….

Posted on March 17, 2020

Procrastination is the avoidance of completing or even beginning a task or assignment that needs to be accomplished. Another aspect of procrastination is seeking out and actually participating in events or things that you find enjoyable to avoid those tasks that need to be done. Procrastination is common, especially among those who are trying to ….

Posted on March 17, 2020

What is a Study Plan?

Benefits of ….

Posted on March 17, 2020

Academic Integrity in an Online Environment

I can only imagine what faculty and administrators at on ground schools must be going through right now having to move hundreds of course sections online with only a few day’s notice. Having to quickly shift to the online environment can be stressful and present numerous challenges to these faculty who are used to teaching ….

Posted on March 17, 2020

Bettering Herself

Melissa Burger pursues higher education to improve her and her family’s lives

Full-time student, mother of four, and busy wife Melissa Burger, of Michigan, took advantage of her military benefits to return to school with Excelsior College to pursue her higher education. While going to school for an associate degree in liberal arts, which she ….

Posted on March 6, 2020

New Initiative at Excelsior College Will Help Stopout Students Complete Their Degree

Partnership with ReUp Education combines coaching, technology to help students return to college

Embargoed until March 4, 2020. Albany, NY —  Excelsior College recently launched a program designed to help stopout students—those who have some college experience but no degree—return to school and graduate. Through a partnership with social impact startup ReUp Education, the initiative ….

Posted on March 2, 2020

Today’s Interview & Workplace Attire

What do you wear to an interview and what exactly is workplace attire? Answers certainly vary on this topic, sometimes —or even especially—depending on your generation. Think about what people notice about you first. What difference does a first impression make based on the setting you are in? First impressions go a long way and ….

Posted on February 25, 2020

Fulfilling the Promise

Almost 50 years ago, Excelsior College was founded as a noble experiment: a higher education institution focused on providing adult learners with a flexible and affordable pathway to a credential—and to a middle-class life. We initially achieved our mission through the assessment of learning and the aggregation of credit earned from inside and out of ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

John Caron Becomes Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

John Caron, the new provost and vice president of academic affairs, has a vision to elevate the student learning experience at Excelsior College. Photo: Mike Hemberger In July 2019, John Caron was named the new provost and vice president of academic affairs at Excelsior College. He is the College’s second-ranking officer with strategic responsibilities that ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Celebrating the Class of 2019

Number of graduates 6,001 Number of degrees earned 6,054 Number of associate degrees 1,947 Number of bachelor’s degrees 3,482 Number of dual degrees 57 Number of master’s degrees 568 Average age of graduates 36  .

Posted on February 7, 2020

President Baldwin to Retire in July 2020

James Baldwin, the president and chief executive officer of Excelsior College, will retire on July 3, 2020. Baldwin was appointed to the role by the Excelsior College Board of Trustees in October 2016, after serving as the executive vice president of the College since September 2014. A strong proponent of the transformational power and enduring ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Excelsior Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees Vol 1

Trustees new to the board are (left to right) Kent Clark, Jennifer Gentry, Karen Kocher, and Quintessa Miller. In January 2020, four new members joined the Excelsior Board of Trustees: Kent Clark, president and chair of the board of Clark Advisory Group and former CEO of AMVETS National Service Foundation; Jennifer Gentry, chief nursing executive, ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Two-Time Graduate Kane Tomlin Becomes President of the Alumni Association

As an executive consultant with the Florida Department of Transportation, a professor of applied cybersecurity for Tallahassee Community College, and an instructor of national security for Excelsior College, Kane Tomlin is familiar with leading teams and seeing projects through to completion. That experience plus his extensive background in project management and two degrees from Excelsior ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Rep. Paul Tonko Receives an Honorary Degree

On September 3, 2019, President James N. Baldwin awarded an honorary degree to Rep. Paul D. Tonko, a sixth-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York’s 20th Congressional District in the Capital Region. “Throughout his career, Congressman Tonko has been a champion for the working class and advancing policies that create jobs. ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

From Cornerstone to Capstone

New first course positions learners for success throughout their degree program To help provide students with an engaging start to their learning experience at Excelsior College, all undergraduate students admitted to the College as of November 1, 2019, are taking a Cornerstone course that will provide them with foundational skills and the resources needed for ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Alumni Receive Awards in Recognition of Achievements

Alumni Award Recipients are (left to right) Jeffrey Baker, Christine Robinson-Cooley, and Greta Kostac. Three alumni were honored for their outstanding achievements at the College’s annual Awards Convocation on July 11, 2019. Dwayn Hanford ’05, Alumni Association president, and Mark A. Bowman ’00, chair of the Awards Committee of the Alumni Leadership Council, presented the awards. ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Course Prepares Faculty to Improve Student Writing

Excelsior College offers a professional development training for college-level faculty who are interested in improving their students’ writing skills for academic, career, and life success. The free, self-paced Writing in the Disciplines Certificate Course includes assessments and optional networking discussion forums during which faculty who wish to can share resources and collaborate on designing assignments ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Welcome Back

Nyquist Leadership Series event considers how communities can streamline support for military veterans Keith W. Wilson, of the Army’s Soldier for Life program, encourages communities to establish a network of services for veterans. Photo: Jason Hughes With about 200,000 servicemembers leaving the military each year, opportunity exists to ensure veterans make a smooth transition to ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

You’re More Creative Than You Think

How Embracing Your Innate Creativity Could Be Just the Lift You Need For all its artsy, free-flowing connotations, “creativity” can be a little intimidating, especially when it comes to the workplace. In recent years, it’s become hard not to notice the word has grown into a trendy, business world, catch-all concept with experts touting the ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Q&A with Scott Dolan

Dean, School of Graduate Studies Scott Dolan was named dean of the School of Graduate Studies in May 2019, after serving as associate dean of graduate studies. He joined Excelsior College in 2014 as director of assessment and program evaluation for all the degree programs in the former School of Business & Technology and was ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Sonya Borden Earns Her Degree Through Partnership with Pizza Hut

When Sonya Borden’s daughter graduated from college, Borden thought it was time she pursued her own college education. Borden, of Hudson, New Hampshire, is a restaurant manager for GC Pizza Hut, a franchise organization of Pizza Hut LLC. She has been with the restaurant company for 28 years, since she started as a hostess when ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Akila Sooriyabandara Is Going Places

Logging more than 29 hours on planes, trains, and automobiles, Akila Sooriyabandara has the distinct honor of being the student who traveled the farthest to attend Excelsior’s 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony in Albany, New York, in July 2019. However, Sooriyabandara’s truly epic trip from his hometown of Kadawatha, Sri Lanka, an island country located off ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Rosendo Ramos Aspires for More than Degree Completion

When Rosendo Ramos began looking for a bachelor’s program in electrical engineering technology, he knew he wanted to enroll in an ABET-accredited program. He also knew he wanted to pursue his degree online. That was two factors in Excelsior’s favor. The third factor was a nostalgic one: Excelsior was the name of a junior college ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

The Rex Reports Newsletter

To maintain open communication with alumni and students in the early years of the College, the Rex Reports newsletter—Rex for Regents External Degree Program —began in spring 1976. In the first issue, Director Donald J. Nolan called Rex Reports an “extra effort” meant to make communication between students, faculty, and administrators more seamless. Published four ….

Posted on February 7, 2020

Career Tools

When it comes to preparing for success in a changing workplace, mastery of general education career competencies matters.

Posted on February 7, 2020

A Step Ahead

A new internship program gives undergraduate students an opportunity to boost skills and explore options, positioning them to stand out when making career moves.

Posted on February 7, 2020

3+1= More

Excelsior partners with community colleges to keep associate degree students at their college for one more year, giving them a break on the cost of a bachelor’s degree.

Posted on February 7, 2020

Spring 2019 issue

Excelsior College Magazine, Vol. 21 No. 1, Spring 2019.

Posted on February 6, 2020

Faculty Focus: Adrienne Foederer

Adrienne Foederer’s background lies in both biology and law, which has allowed her to work in many different positions involving the judicial system and health care. She has brought her wealth of knowledge and experience to the HSC 312 Ethics of Health Care course she teaches at Excelsior College, giving her students an informative and ….

Posted on February 6, 2020

Carrie Will’s Slice of Life

If you visit the Pizza Hut in Charlevoix, Michigan, make sure you order a pie with ham and pineapple. That’s Carrie Will’s favorite. She’s the Restaurant General Manager and recent graduate of Excelsior College with a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management through Pizza Hut’s Life Unboxed educational partnership. It’s immediately apparent that ….

Posted on February 4, 2020

A Passion for People

Deloise Whitfield plans to use her master’s degree in public health to help underprivileged communities

Deloise Whitfield’s passion is in helping other people. While in the military, she taught nutrition classes so others could better themselves, and now that she is a retired veteran working with the Department of the Army, she helps others through ….

Posted on February 4, 2020

Your Federal Government Training Could Be Worth College Credit

If you work for the U.S. federal government, you should be proud to be a part of one of the country’s most highly skilled workforces. Your rigorous agency training courses have prepared you with the knowledge in technology, management, and communications needed to serve our communities, and you deserve credit for being part of the ….

Posted on February 4, 2020

Office Support

Robert McCormick Uses His Management Degree to Meet the Needs of His Co-workers

Robert McCormick, a yeoman with the U.S. Navy centered out of Newport, Rhode Island, is what many might consider an “Office Manager,” but he’s forged a role far greater than maintaining filing systems or preparing payroll. McCormick has gained a valuable understanding ….

Posted on January 30, 2020

Being the Change

Zachary DeBartolo uses his nursing informatics degree to offer innovative ideas in health care

To Zachary DeBartolo, nursing is more than a job or a career, it is a calling. He believes nursing is a way to not only care for others, but to also deliver cutting edge information that can be used to change ….

Posted on January 29, 2020

Moving Up: Missy Washington

Missy Washington Uses Her Master’s in Health Care Administration to Advance in Her Career

Missy Washington says that crossing the stage at Commencement in July 2019 was one of the happiest times of her life. She not only achieved a goal of pursuing higher education, but also earned the degree that would enable her to ….

Posted on January 29, 2020

Excelsior College Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees

Albany, N.Y. — The Excelsior College Board of Trustees, the governing body for the College, welcomes four new members. The board comprises 17 individuals from across the United States who are prominent in the fields of business, education, government, and the professions. The newest members are Kent Clark of Springfield, Va., Jennifer M. Gentry of ….

Posted on January 27, 2020

Landing the Right Job at the Right Time

Director of Excelsior Career Services asks experts common staffing and recruiting questions

Based on student Google search statistics, staffing and recruiting firms were top key word searches. Excelsior’s career development director reached out to her network of key experts in this field to ask their opinions about some common student concerns. Meet Our Experts: Renee ….

Posted on January 14, 2020

Soldier to Civilian

Micky Brooks uses his master’s in criminal justice to transition to a new career

After more than 20 years working as a military police officer in the Army, Micky Brooks decided it was time for a change. In 2015, Brooks began transitioning out of the Army at the same time he started pursuing a degree ….

Posted on January 14, 2020

Trainer of First Responders

Kelly Garrett helps educate the next generation of emergency management professionals

Emergency management professionals are tasked with the difficult job of organizing and managing support efforts following natural disasters so that survivors have access to food, water, shelter, clothing, and transportation. As director of the Emergency Management Professional Program at the Emergency Management Institute—housed within ….

Posted on January 9, 2020

IT Master

Rob Gorhum Combines Resilience and Multiple Degrees to Thrive in Career

Rob Gorhum has held many jobs throughout his life and been faced with many personal obstacles, all of which have prepared him to be ready for whatever comes his way. His tenacity coupled with three degrees from Excelsior College, has helped him to excel ….

Posted on January 7, 2020

Being There for Others

Shanique Berry Plans to Use Her Health Sciences Degree to Help Vulnerable Populations

Shanique Berry, of Tampa, Florida, wasn’t sure where her career path would lead because she had interests in several areas, including healthcare and business administration. It wasn’t until her current job as a financial aid officer at Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) that ….

Posted on January 6, 2020

Excelsior College Partners with Kentucky Community and Technical College System & More Than 70 Campuses

Albany, NY — Excelsior College announced an educational partnership with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), and now all graduates of KCTCS as well as staff and faculty are eligible for discounted tuition and fees. KCTCS includes 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses with the mission of improving the quality of life ….

Posted on January 2, 2020

Excelsior College Partners with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center to Provide Nursing Education & CPNE Site

Albany, N.Y. — Wake Forest Baptist Health, a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is now a partner with Excelsior College. Wake Forest Baptist Health has 1,535 licensed beds and employs more than 19,000 professionals in an integrated enterprise of educational and research facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergent care centers, and physician ….

Posted on December 30, 2019

Excelsior College Renews Partnership with EANGUS to Support Servicemembers

Albany, NY—Excelsior College recently renewed and expanded a partnership with EANGUS, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States. EANGUS comprises those who serve in the National Guard. Their constituency base includes more than 414,000 soldiers and airmen and their families, as well as thousands of retired members. The membership represents all ….

Posted on December 24, 2019

Helping Veterans Help Themselves

Kimberly Haley Encourages Disabled Veterans to Get Ahead in Life

Kimberly Haley wants to help people excel and move forward in their careers and lives. In her job with the New York State Department of Labor, she helps disabled veterans in a variety of ways, from finding a job that best fits them, to teaching ….

Posted on December 20, 2019

Moving Ahead

Muslimah Houston Plans to Advance in Her Career with an AS from Excelsior

Muslimah “Limah” Houston of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been a phlebotomy and medical assistant instructor for the past 15 years, but that’s not what she originally wanted to do. Her goal has always been to pursue nursing and so she is currently ….

Posted on December 20, 2019

What to Do Next with Your Associate Degree in Cybersecurity

Criminals are evolving and crime is getting smarter. In its annual Internet Crime Report, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) presents statistics showing that internet-enabled theft, fraud, and exploitation were responsible for a staggering $2.7 billion in financial losses and accounted for an average of more than 900 complaints every day for the Center. Luckily, ….

Posted on December 19, 2019

Faculty Focus: Marianne Brennan

Marianne “Mickey” Brennan is the faculty program director for Excelsior College’s associate degree in nursing program—a position she started in November 2018. In her tenure with the College, she has used her extensive nursing experience and approachable personality to help students navigate the associate degree in nursing program and prepare for the Clinical Performance in ….

Posted on December 12, 2019

Leading and Inspiring Others

Nicole Lopez Uses Her Master’s in Criminal Justice in Her Role as a U.S. Deputy Marshal

When she was young, Nicole Lopez drew a picture of herself as a police officer. She made the vision a reality years later, when at 21, she became a border protection officer with the Department of Homeland Security. Two ….

Posted on December 11, 2019

CPNE and ME: Laura Davis

When her grandmother was ill and her father and cousin were both sick with cancer, Laura Davis, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, decided she wanted to become a nurse. Seeing the nurses care for her family members in their times of need inspired her to do the same for other people. Davis became an LPN ….

Posted on December 11, 2019

Excelsior College Employees Say Thanks by Giving

Thanksgiving is a perfect time of year to reflect on being grateful. At Excelsior College, the opportunity for employees to volunteer time, donate money, and collect items for those in need is something employees appreciate. During 2019, employees contributed to many causes. Highlights include: For the annual Excelsior Cares Week in April, 120 Excelsior College ….

Posted on December 3, 2019

Excelsior College Partners with CSEA to Provide Education

Albany, NY – Excelsior College expanded an educational partnership with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and now all members of CSEA and their spouses or domestic partners are eligible for discounted tuition and fees. CSEA represents employees in state and local government as well as in school districts, child care, and the private sector ….

Posted on November 25, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Cybersecurity and Information Technology Degree?

An Excelsior College webinar clarifies the nuances

Information technology (IT) and cybersecurity are two of the most in-demand careers you can enter. The need for a combination of technical ability with analytical and problem-solving skills make them the perfect professions for the person who likes to evolve their skills at the speed of technology. While ….

Posted on November 15, 2019

College Factual Ranks Excelsior College No.1 Among Best Colleges for Veterans in New York and No.5 Nationwide

Albany, NY –Every year, College Factual updates college rankings with the newest data to reveal the best colleges for veterans. The rankings highlight schools that are supportive of veterans and active-duty military members. In New York, Excelsior College ranks No.1 out of 131 colleges reviewed for the study. Excelsior College also ranks in the top ….

Posted on November 12, 2019

Excelsior College Ranks Among Best for Vets by Military Times

Albany, NY – For the 10th year in a row, Excelsior College has ranked among the top Best for Vets colleges in an annual ranking by Military Times. This year, Excelsior College has ranked No.6 in the Best for Vets: Colleges 2020 list of Online and Nontraditional Schools. The rankings are based on the results ….

Posted on November 12, 2019

Support for Veterans

With approximately 200,000 servicemembers leaving the military each year, opportunity exists to ensure veterans make a smooth transition to the civilian workplace. On October 17, 2019, during the latest event in Excelsior College’s Nyquist Leadership Series, representatives from military- and veteran-focused organizations, businesses, higher education institutions, government agencies, and economic development organizations brainstormed ways to ….

Posted on November 9, 2019

Management Pro

Stephen Hanerfeld’s Degrees Help Him Provide Knowledge and Leadership in the Nuclear Field

Stephen Hanerfeld, of Swedesboro, New Jersey, says he has been “falling into nuclear” ever since he joined the Navy following high school and tested into the Navy’s nuclear program. Once he left the service, Hanerfeld wanted to become more knowledgeable in the ….

Posted on November 8, 2019

TEAS Party – Why the Test Is Important and Why It Shouldn’t Scare You

If you’re ready to apply to an associate degree in nursing program, congratulations, you’re on your way! You’re probably also on your way to learning about the TEAS. The Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills, or TEAS, measures basic essential skills in reading, mathematics, science, English, and language usage. The test is ….

Posted on November 6, 2019

Four Excelsior College Graduate Students Participate in Fall Virtual Live Business Case Competition

Albany, NY — Four Excelsior College graduate students nominated by faculty will participate in the Fall Virtual Live Business Case Competition presented by CapSource and International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). This is IACBE’s first virtual case study competition and a unique opportunity for Excelsior graduate students to compete in real company challenges in ….

Posted on November 6, 2019

Excelsior Graduate Discusses Advantages of Online Cybersecurity Degree

Terry Evans, a graduate of Excelsior College, discusses the advantages of earning an online Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree. .

Posted on November 1, 2019

A Master’s in Cybersecurity Opens the Door to Top Jobs

A master's degree in cybersecurity from Excelsior College can help set you up for a career in one of the fastest-growing jobs in the industry. .

Posted on October 29, 2019

Faculty Focus: Melissa Evans

Melissa Evans, of Rotterdam, New York, has taught or worked in the field of industrial organizational psychology for 15 years. She has held positions as a manager, director of human resources, organizational psychologist for the state of South Dakota, psychology professor, researcher, and academic advisor. She has been teaching for Excelsior since August 2017 and ….

Posted on October 22, 2019

Excelsior College Embarks on Fall & Holiday Season of Community Engagement

Albany, NY – The fall is a busy season of giving back to the community at Excelsior College, as volunteerism is part of the work culture. From September through the end of the calendar year, employees donate hours during the workday to help with various service projects. Dedicated to the belief that a strong social ….

Posted on October 18, 2019

Excelsior College’s President’s Committee on Inclusion (PCI) Hosts Free Screening of “Unlikely” on October 29

A Discussion on Higher Education Obstacles Will Follow Film

Albany, NY –Excelsior College’s President’s Committee on Inclusion (PCI) will host a free public screening of the two-hour documentary film “Unlikely,” on Tuesday, October 29 at 3 p.m. at 7 Columbia Circle in Albany, N.Y. By focusing on the experiences of five students from different parts ….

Posted on October 11, 2019

Excelsior College Creates Course Simulations to Prepare Energy & Manufacturing Workforce

Grant’s Principal Investigator from Excelsior College to Attend National Conference on Advanced Technological Education

Albany, NY — Backed by a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Excelsior College has worked with Polk State College to develop simulations to teach and then assess key skills in power generation and advanced manufacturing to prepare technicians ….

Posted on October 7, 2019

Tech Hero

Jesse Bradley’s Technology Degree Helps Him Do a Job that Effects People’s Lives

When we’re young, many of us don’t know what we want to be when we grow up. Not true for Jesse Bradley. Bradley knew he wanted to be an electronics technician when he was in high school and enlisted in the Coast ….

Posted on October 3, 2019

Faculty Focus: Pam Katz

Pam Katz is a lawyer by trade, has been in private practice, and has worked for a nonprofit organization. In 1997, she joined the faculty of the Sage Colleges and in 2008, she became a faculty member of Excelsior College. She saw the value of online learning and was hooked, she says. Now, she shares ….

Posted on October 1, 2019

Excelsior College Offers Free Writing in the Disciplines Certificate Course for Faculty Professional Development

Albany, NY – This month, Excelsior College launched a Writing in the Disciplines Certificate Course that is free and open to faculty interested improving their students’ writing skills. The professional development training includes a self-paced course with assessments and lightly moderated discussion forums during which faculty share resources and collaborate on designing assignments related to ….

Posted on September 30, 2019

Excelsior College Awards Congressman Tonko an Honorary Degree

On September 3, James N. Baldwin, president of Excelsior College, awarded an honorary degree to Rep. Paul D. Tonko, a sixth-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York’s 20th Congressional District in the Capital Region. In presenting the honorary degree, President Baldwin said, “Throughout his career, Congressman Tonko has been a champion ….

Posted on September 12, 2019

High School Dropout Celebrates College Completion After Life Obstacles

Tanya Deshaw from Waterford, N.Y., graduated from Excelsior College in July 2019. Her personal journey is a powerful story of overcoming life’s obstacles. Deshaw dropped out of high school in 10th grade. Until pursuing her degree, she had always worked for a police department; she married her best friend and had three children. At 29 weeks pregnant ….

Posted on September 6, 2019

Excelsior College was Selected as One of bestcolleges.com’s Best Online Administration Management Programs in the Nation

Ranked the best for student outcomes and affordability, according to BestColleges

Albany, NY — Excelsior College has been recognized as the 2019 Best Online Associate in Administration Management program in the nation by BestColleges, a leading provider of independent college rankings, college planning resources, and higher education research. The annual ranking highlights accredited, nonprofit institutions ….

Posted on September 6, 2019

CPNE and ME: Heather Wolfe

Heather Wolfe, of Adrian, Michigan, wanted to be a nurse since she was a child. It seemed the career was meant for her because she carried around a Fisher Price medical kit and practiced nursing on her Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. Wolfe pursued becoming an RN several times throughout her life but experiences always got ….

Posted on September 4, 2019

Ross Johnson Mentors Sailors at the Navy’s Largest Training Installation

Ross Johnson is a 2000 graduate of Excelsior College. As a safety manager at Naval Station Great Lakes, Johnson plays an important role supporting the training and mentoring of sailors for the future of the fleet. Naval Station Great Lakes is the Navy’s largest training installation. It is also the home of the Navy’s only ….

Posted on August 28, 2019

Is Nursing STEM?

What is STEM?

As a simple acronym, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. As a movement, STEM, especially as it relates to education and workforce development, has gotten a lot of attention in the last decade. The term was first coined in 2001 by the National Science Foundation. An educational research team originally ….

Posted on August 26, 2019

CPNE & Me: Alexis Rodgers

Alexis Rodgers of Cincinnati, Ohio, has been a firefighter, emergency room paramedic, and a paramedic with the Poison Control Center and, although they may seem like different careers, they have one thing in common: helping others. Now she hopes to further that caring career by earning her associate degree in nursing with Excelsior College. Rodgers ….

Posted on August 23, 2019

Sailor Balances Service and Family to Earn Three Degrees

As every sailor knows, staying on an even keel is important for stability. And Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dorothy Jimenez discovered firsthand that this state of balance applied to her personal life, too. Now a three-time Excelsior grad, Jimenez cites a drive to keep pushing forward in life and school with helping her succeed. ….

Posted on August 21, 2019

Leading By Example

Kathleen Gallo Uses Multiple Skills to Succeed in Her Career

Kathleen Gallo of Ridgefield, Connecticut, never thought about being a nurse when she was younger. Her plan was to become a successful businesswoman. As her best friend pursued nursing, Gallo started to follow the same path and soon discovered she enjoyed nursing’s independent work and ….

Posted on August 8, 2019

What is Nursing Informatics and What Jobs Can I Get?

Nurses know that more data and better information leads to better health outcomes for their patients, and in today’s health care landscape, we have more sources of information than ever before as medical records and patient data are digitized. As this quantity of data increases, so does the need for qualified informaticists with the ability ….

Posted on August 5, 2019

How to Write a Cover Letter

With a well-crafted cover letter, you can introduce yourself in a memorable, personal way on a job application. Some hiring managers consider it to be the most important part of your job application. It is a great opportunity to tell prospective employers who you are, showcase why they should hire you, and stand out above ….

Posted on July 24, 2019

Excelsior Presents Webinar on Military Mental Health Issues

Mental health care is an important and growing part of our national discussion, but did you know that mental health issues disproportionately affect over 18 million U.S. veterans and their families? The statistics are staggering. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD estimated that 1 in 20 of the nation’s 5 million surviving ….

Posted on July 24, 2019

2016 Graduate Jeromie Cook Recognized for his Dedication to Military Service

Excelsior College grad, Jeromie Cook, received a Master of Business Administration in technology management with highest honors from Excelsior College in 2016. Recently he was recognized in Marquis Who’s Who Biographee for his dedication to military service.   Mr. Cook has earned two Meritorious Service Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, four Navy Achievement Medals, plus numerous ….

Posted on July 23, 2019

5 Reasons to Consider a Cybersecurity Degree

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country. With computer system security becoming more complex as attacks become more sophisticated, experts with a cybersecurity degree are needed to fill these critical jobs. Earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity prepares you for this field. That’s especially true of degree programs, such as ….

Posted on July 23, 2019

Career Outlook for Master’s in Health Care Administration Graduates

As more jobs become available for doctors, nurses, and other clinicians in the rapidly growing health care industry, the need has also grown for qualified experts to take on leadership roles in a number of health care administrator careers. Taking on these leadership positions requires a blend of business skills and health care industry knowledge ….

Posted on July 23, 2019

Special Double Tutorial Feature: NUR 3014 Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process and NUR 702 Navigating the CPNE

As an associate degree in nursing student, you are required to take nursing theory components to prepare you for demonstrating proficiency in nursing care during the Clinical performance in Nursing Examination (CPNE). There are two tutorials that you should be aware of that can improve your success. NUR 3014: Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process ….

Posted on July 23, 2019

Excelsior College President James Baldwin Announces Retirement

Albany, New York — Excelsior College President James N. Baldwin today announced his intention to retire, effective July 3, 2020. “As I have enacted my leadership of the College, I have adhered to my conviction that the primary obligation of a leader is stewardship of and service to the organization they are privileged to lead,” ….

Posted on July 22, 2019

Graduates Celebrate Commencement 2019

On Friday, July 12, 488 graduates walked the stage at the Empire State Plaza Convention Hall in Albany, New York, each bringing with them their own stories of achievement. The 488 graduates who attended Commencement are part of Excelsior’s second-largest graduating class since 2010. A total of 6,001 students earned 6,059 degrees. The Class of ….

Posted on July 22, 2019

Two Recent Excelsior College Graduates Achieved Their Educational Goals Through Pizza Hut Partnership

Albany, NY – Recently, 488 graduates of the more than 6,000 students who earned degrees this year from Excelsior College attended Commencement at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Two of this year’s graduates included employees from Pizza Hut: Rebecca Heidt, area coach from Pottstown, Pa., and Douglas Fitch, territory coach from Hurricane, W. Va. ….

Posted on July 22, 2019

John Caron Named New Provost at Excelsior College

Albany, NY — Excelsior College is proud to announce Dr. John Caron as the College’s provost and vice president of academic affairs, effective July 19. More than ever, Excelsior is poised to move into a new growth period as a leader in adult higher education. Dr. Caron is an inclusive leader, educator, and champion of ….

Posted on July 16, 2019

Excelsior Presents Project Management Case Study Webinar on Historic Apollo 11 Launch

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Even if you weren’t alive for the United States’ historic Apollo 11 space mission in 1969, you’ve probably heard Neil Armstrong’s famous quote spoken as he took his first steps on the moon. What you probably don’t know, is the story behind all the ….

Posted on July 8, 2019

Excelsior College Commencement Celebrations Held on Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12 in Albany, NY

Albany, NY – Excelsior College, a not-for-profit, accredited online institution, welcomes graduates from throughout the United States for its annual Commencement Celebrations this week. Our annual Awards Convocation will be held Thursday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center. The 48th Annual Commencement ceremony includes traditional pomp and circumstance and will take ….

Posted on July 8, 2019

Requirements for a Career in HR

Courses Reflect the Nine Components of the SHRM Competency Model

Have you wondered how Excelsior faculty decide what content, assignments, and discussion questions to include in our courses on human resource management? Or, how we select the textbooks and articles for you to read for courses? Part of the explanation is that we listen to ….

Posted on July 8, 2019

Go Back to School with the GI Bill

If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, you may be wondering what’s out there for you. Where do you fit in? But the real question is how do you stand out? Maybe it’s time you showcase your talents. An education can give you unlimited opportunities to pursue a new career. At Excelsior College, ….

Posted on July 8, 2019

Excelsior College Recognized with CAE Re-Designation for Robust Cybersecurity-Related Program

Excelsior College is one of 13 schools in New York State with designation, cited for its Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program Albany, NY – Recently, Excelsior College received re-designation as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. Excelsior was of 10 institutions earning this re-designation. Excelsior College received the CAE-CD re-designation for ….

Posted on July 8, 2019

Excelsior College Announces Partnership with NY’s Largest Private Employer and Health Care Provider, Northwell Health

Albany, NY –Excelsior College, an accredited, not-for-profit higher education institution that focuses on helping adults reach their educational goals, announces a new corporate partnership with Northwell Health, New York’s largest private employer and health care provider. Through this partnership, Northwell Health employees and their spouses or domestic partners receive up to a 20 percent discount ….

Posted on June 24, 2019

What You Need to Know About New York State BSN in 10 Law

In 2017, New York became the first state to mandate that registered nurses earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Called the BSN in 10 law, it requires nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within 10 years after first getting their RN license. Signed into law on Dec. 19, 2017, BSN in 10 ….

Posted on June 20, 2019

What Will You Learn in a BS in Cybersecurity Program?

Earning a BS in Cybersecurity prepares graduates to enter one of the fastest growing career fields. Students graduate with the ability to develop plans that protect information systems and to detect and respond to cyber attacks on networks and computer systems. It’s a job that’s in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects ….

Posted on June 14, 2019

Crafting the Perfect Pitch

7 Tips to Create a Successful Elevator Speech

An effective elevator speech is a personal branding statement that highlights your professional background, knowledge, and skills. Typically no more than 30–60 seconds (the estimated time it takes to ride an elevator to desired floors), it quickly and clearly identifies who you are, why you are unique, ….

Posted on June 14, 2019

MPA Student Creating a New Future for Herself from History

Bonnie Schoonmaker is creating a second act career that works for her family’s unique needs and circumstances, while honoring her own passion and interests. An office manager for 22 years, Schoonmaker was laid off when the company was sold. She devoted her time to caring for her husband, who was injured in the military in ….

Posted on June 12, 2019

Higher Education at an Inflection Point

A national conversation swirls around the value of a degree and student borrowing and debt. College leaders grapple with the financial pressures of changing demographics and lower enrollments. Public confidence in higher education has declined to disconcerting levels (An October 2018 survey by the Gallup Organization found the percentage of adults “Confident in Higher Education” ….

Posted on June 11, 2019

CPNE Conversations

Conversational-style webinars prepare nursing students for the Clinical Performance in Nursing Examination For Excelsior associate degree nursing students, the Clinical Performance in Nursing Examination (CPNE) — the capstone requirement — is the culmination of the program. Excelsior has long offered study guides, one-on-one support, and tutorials to help those preparing for this important exam, and ….

Posted on June 11, 2019

Excelsior College Welcomes New Trustees

In January, three new members joined the Board of Trustees: David Baime, Jeanne Meister, and Clar Rosso. David Baime is the senior vice president for government relations and policy analysis for the American Association of Community Colleges. He directs the national advocacy efforts for the nation’s close to 1,200 community colleges and their students. He ….

Posted on June 11, 2019

Brand Awareness Campaign

Excelsior College developed a brand awareness campaign that introduced the new advertising tagline, Life Happens. Keep Learning., to audiences in the greater Albany, New York, and San Antonio, Texas, areas for several months in late summer/early fall 2018. The campaign was undertaken to increase awareness of Excelsior College as an online, not-for-profit, regionally accredited institution ….

Posted on June 11, 2019

Internships Available to Bachelor’s Students

In fall 2018, the first cohort of students took part in Excelsior’s new INT 400 Internship course. Students in this initial group took part in virtual internships; three students were placed at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria, and the fourth student worked as a social media intern at Excelsior College. Despite ….

Posted on June 11, 2019

Coming Together at Commencement

Before Commencement 2018, these master’s in nursing graduates were just names behind computer screens. Throughout their studies, they were in many of the same courses and ended up in many of the same work groups. Over time, they realized their team worked well together. Linda Schneider recalls, “Working [with] the team approach helped each one ….

Posted on June 11, 2019

Celebrating the Class of 2018

A total of 5,137 degrees were awarded. Most graduates earned a bachelor’s degree. Over the previous year, Excelsior conferred 1,679 associate degrees, 2,886 bachelor’s degrees, and 508 master’s degrees. Thirty-three percent of the graduates are active-duty military or veterans. The graduating class comprises 5,077 adult learners with 51 percent male and 49 percent female. The oldest graduate is 72 years old; the youngest graduate is 12 years old. The class of 2018 graduates come from 15 countries, including ….

Posted on June 11, 2019

Writing for the Workplace

Take advantage of resources to improve your writing skills and reputation as a good communicator As a business writing instructor for Excelsior College, I frequently remind my students that nearly every profession will require writing skills. Consider the consequences of careless writing in the following scenarios: An IT professional makes incorrect assumptions about the audience’s expertise and ….

Posted on June 11, 2019

Q&A With Dale Emeagwali

Faculty Program Director, Biology and Natural Science Dale Emeagwali, a microbiologist voted the 1996 Scientist of the Year by the National Technical Association, credits teaching in classrooms at three universities with making for an easy transition to teaching online at Excelsior College. Photo: Mike Hemberger What led you to your position as program director at Excelsior ….

Posted on June 10, 2019

Jeffery Hoffman Powers Toward a BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology

Two years ago, Jeffery Hoffman retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of service. Retirement may have brought him some changes, but not a change of job. He stayed on as an engineering technologist at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory in West Milton, New York, having transitioned from a military position to a civilian one. ….

Posted on June 10, 2019

Michelle Ashley Earns Criminal Justice Degree Using Educational Benefits

Excelsior College’s corporate, association, and government partnerships give people the opportunity to complete their degrees through high-quality programs, affordable and discounted tuition and fees, flexible course schedules, and generous credit-transfer policies. The College’s partnership with Zone 5 Law Enforcement Training Academy in Schenectady, New York, ended up being the perfect opportunity for Michelle Ashley to ….

Posted on June 10, 2019

Herma Lee Receives a Regional Nursing Honor

Herma Lee recalls her mother telling her that she was inclined to help people from an early age. That penchant for helping others makes her an asset as a nurse in the Apheresis Unit at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. Her nursing skills, judgment, and interactions with patients and families led to her ….

Posted on June 10, 2019

Roger Parrino Makes a Difference with Career in Public Service

Roger Parrino Sr., commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, has always had a sense of service and desire to serve his country. His dedication to public service stems almost 40 years, and throughout his career, he has developed and polished his skills as a leader, analytic thinker, and ….

Posted on June 10, 2019

Carrie B. Lenburg and the Clinical Performance in Nursing Examination

The first Clinical Performance in Nursing Examination, known as the CPNE, was administered during the five-week period beginning December 10, 1974, with the outcome of 42 students becoming the first graduates of the associate degree in nursing program. Carrie B. Lenburg, shown here affixing a nursing pin to a happy graduate, was coordinator of the Regents ….

Posted on June 9, 2019

By The Numbers Vol 2

50% The percentage of enrolled students who are either active-duty military servicemembers or veterans. While servicemembers and veterans have always been a significant percentage of Excelsior College students, this is the first time in recent years that they represent half of all enrolled students. 14% The percentage of alumni who are re-enrolled after earning a ….

Posted on June 9, 2019

Alumni Notes – Spring 2019

Business Christopher Persaud, BS ’02, of New Milford, NJ, recently retired from his position as a grants specialist/assistant controller at Newark Community Health Centers Inc. He has written 10 books — four of which have won international literary awards — in the areas of Christian apologetics and comparative religion. Persaud earned a Bachelor of Science in ….

Posted on June 9, 2019

Excelsior College Ready to Help NY’s “BSN in 10” Law Achieve Patient Safety, Nurse Education Objectives

Registered nurses in New York State will be required to earn a bachelor’s degree within 10 years of licensure under new law  Excelsior’s partnerships with hospitals across the state will provide flexibility, affordable access for local nurses pursuing their degrees ALBANY, N.Y. — Patients experience better outcomes in hospitals with higher proportions of nurses who ….

Posted on June 5, 2019

Amelia Estwick Defends Written Testimony on Cybersecurity Workforce Development

Amelia Estwick, PhD, director of the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College and faculty program director for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program at Excelsior, was called as a witness to submit and personally defend a written statement for the record before a hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee of the ….

Posted on June 5, 2019

Excelsior College Annual Commencement Celebrations Scheduled for July 11-12

Albany, NY — Excelsior College, a not-for-profit, accredited online institution, welcomes graduates from around the world for its annual Commencement Celebration on July 11 and 12, 2019. The Awards Convocation honors graduates for their accomplishments, distinguished faculty, and alumni who have made substantial personal, professional, and community contributions. This ceremony will be on Thursday, July ….

Posted on June 4, 2019

Rewarding Work and Changing Lives: Excelsior Employees Celebrate 30+ Years of Longevity Working at Local College

Workplace employee retention has changed over the years, but for more than a dozen Excelsior College employees, celebrating over 30 years with the College is attributed to rewarding work and their confidence that education changes lives. Terry, Anne, Betsy and Jennifer are just a few employees who celebrated a work anniversary and share their story. ….

Posted on June 4, 2019

In the Patient’s Corner

Marianne Brennan Believes Being a Nurse Means Advocating for Others

Marianne Brennan believes in advocating for people who can’t speak up for themselves. Now a faculty program director for Excelsior College’s associate degree in nursing program, Brennan has an extensive background as an operating room nurse, and throughout her career has always put her patients ….

Posted on June 3, 2019

Caring for the Whole Person

Phyllis St. John Believes Being a Nurse Means Always Being Compassionate

For Phyllis St. John, being a nurse helps make her who she is. She says, “As soon as I started doing it, I knew it was what I was meant to do.” St. John works 12-hour night shifts, three days a week at Glens ….

Posted on June 3, 2019

A New ERA?

Why did the Equal Rights Amendment fail in the 1980s, and could it still be ratified today?.

Posted on June 1, 2019

With Its Online Program, Excelsior College Answers the Need for More Psychology Degree Graduates

ALBANY, N.Y. (May 31, 2019) – A growing demand for workers skilled in psychology is being met by Excelsior College, which offers an online Bachelor of Science in Psychology program that gives working adults the flexibility they need to earn a degree while maintaining their current jobs. Excelsior College, located in upstate New York, has ….

Posted on May 31, 2019

Pipeline to Nuclear Energy Jobs

With its bachelor’s in nuclear engineering technology program and partnership with energy provider Exelon, the College prepares workers for in-demand jobs. .

Posted on May 29, 2019

All in the Family

Commencement becomes a family celebration when relatives earn their degrees the same year. Read about married couples, a father and daughter, and two parents and their daughter who celebrated together in July 2018..

Posted on May 28, 2019

Spring 2018 Issue

Excelsior College Magazine, Vol. 20 No. 1, Spring 2018.

Posted on May 23, 2019

Overcoming Obstacles: Kaneesha Roarke

.large { font-size:3rem !important; } Kaneesha Roarke somehow always knew she belonged in the health care field. She decided to pursue higher education with Excelsior College to obtain a job in this career field, and although her educational journey has contained some hard obstacles to overcome, her dedication and support from instructors has helped her ….

Posted on May 22, 2019

Personal Growth and Long Lasting Friendships: Excelsior Employees Celebrate 30+ Years Working Together

Today’s workforce is ever-changing. Years ago, employees started at a company and stayed for a lifetime. Nowadays, that is not always the case. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report in January 2018, the median number of years that wage and salary workers had been with their current employer was 4.2. For a ….

Posted on May 22, 2019

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: Implications in School, Work, and Psychological Well-Being

As a student, finding the necessary energy and focus to complete homework is not always easy, especially when there are competing demands of family, work, and social activities. It can be just as difficult to motivate one’s self to get out of bed in the morning and go to work. So how does one find ….

Posted on May 21, 2019

Rising Above: Katharin Rice-Gillis

Katharin Rice-Gillis has had her share of tragedy—from having a grandparent murdered to losing a son—but she hasn’t let that keep her from achieving her goals. Through ups and downs, she has managed to successfully wear many hats as a sailor, mother, soldier, wife, and student, and was able to complete her educational goals as ….

Posted on May 17, 2019

Time Management for Busy Students

At one time or another, we have all felt that there are simply not enough hours in the day to accomplish what we need to achieve. As we attempt to juggle responsibilities, our efforts are further frustrated by unanticipated interruptions such as phone calls, emergencies, or delays as we wait in lines or get held ….

Posted on May 16, 2019

The Psychology Behind Personality Tests

What Are Personality Tests?

Personality tests are used for research and job placement but more often for personal entertainment. The good news is that the evidence-based personality tests are highly accurate when used in an appropriate manner. The bad news is that many personality tests the average person encounters are often used in ways that ….

Posted on May 15, 2019

MBA Investment Pays Off

Amanda Alfred MBA ’17 began working for Prudential Financial Inc. in Livingston, New Jersey, five years after graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She came from a large family of nine children that had emigrated from Guyana. Education was very important to them, and she was fortunate to go to college, but couldn’t even think about ….

Posted on May 15, 2019

What Is a Magnet Organization and Why Is It Important?

What is Magnet status and what does it mean to nurses? Does having the designation improve the work environment? Does it mean recognition for staff? Better patient care and outcomes? How difficult is it to achieve? To maintain? What impact on my day-to-day responsibilities will there be in a Magnet organization?

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Posted on May 15, 2019

Impacting Others: Walter Were

When Walter Were was young, he wanted to be a successful businessman and community leader when he grew up. Were says his definition of “success” doesn’t equal the material possessions he’s acquired, but rather how well he can answer the question: “What is your contribution to society?” The 2005 Excelsior graduate has contributed much as ….

Posted on May 15, 2019

Faculty Focus: Jim Holton

Higher education has changed a lot since instructional faculty member Jim Holton attended college, especially in the realm of technology. For example, when he started college, students still used a card catalog and computers to search for items elsewhere in the library. Now, information is readily available at students’ fingertips. Holton understands that students communicate ….

Posted on May 13, 2019

Furthering His Career: Eric Potvin

Eric Potvin has had a long, successful career in the military. To advance in a civilian career, however, he knew he needed to further his education. That’s when he discovered Excelsior College and earned a Bachelor of Science in National Security in 2018. Potvin, originally from Middletown, Connecticut, entered the military after graduating high school. ….

Posted on May 13, 2019

Degrees at Work: Christine Robinson-Cooley

Christine Robinson-Cooley remembers looking through her older brother’s criminal justice books when he was in college and liking the information. She says from that point, she was sure she would follow his path into the criminal justice field—which is exactly what she did. A Storied Career in Criminal Justice Robinson-Cooley, of Rensselaer, New York, is ….

Posted on May 13, 2019

What is a Health Sciences Degree?

A health sciences degree from Excelsior College can lead to many careers in health leadership and management, public health and community wellness..

Posted on May 10, 2019

Implications of the Demise of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty

On February 1, 2019, the United States formally suspended adherence to the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, further declaring that it would fully withdraw from the treaty in six months. Russia immediately followed suit, thereby essentially eliminating one of the Cold War’s most significant arms control achievements and the foundation for the nuclear arms control ….

Posted on May 9, 2019

Faculty Helps Nursing Students with the CPNE and Classes

Associate Degree Nursing students get CPNE and class help from faculty phone calls. Nursing school resources help ADN students succeed at Exelsior College..

Posted on May 3, 2019

Excelsior College Partners with a Non-Profit Agency and Businesses to Offer Energy Employees the Opportunity to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology

Excelsior College forms partnerships that help employees go back to school to earn their Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology..

Posted on May 2, 2019

Following His Own Path: Ron Kiernicki

When he was younger, Ron Kiernicki’s plans were set: graduate high school and run track and play football for Indiana State University. Plans change, however, and instead, Kiernicki ended up in a band, skipping college, and traveling around the United States, working in various restaurants along the way. He had a lot of fun, to ….

Posted on May 2, 2019

Annual Excelsior Cares Week Highlights 120 Employees Making an Impact by Completing 17 Community Projects

During the 4th Annual Excelsior Cares Week, 120 Excelsior College employees completed 17 community projects in the Capital Region and beyond during April. This is a special time for the College, as employees performed more than 250 hours of volunteer service in one week, using volunteer hours provided by the College. The Albany-based event has ….

Posted on May 1, 2019

Three Types of Parenting Styles

Diana Baumrind, a clinical and developmental psychologist known for her research on parenting styles, began studying parenting styles nearly accidentally. She was originally interested in the various influences related to self-reliant children.  Baumrind’s conjecture was that if we can identify the influences on self-reliant children, we can encourage them in the environment of grade-school children, ….

Posted on April 29, 2019

Does “Time Out” Need a Time Out?

Whether you are a new parent, a seasoned caregiver, or can remember your own experience, we are all familiar with “time out.” New research indicates time out may not be the most effective approach for all children. In case you are unsure of what time out is, it is the social and/or environmental separation of ….

Posted on April 26, 2019

Course Feature: CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

According to Dictionary.com, criminal justice is “the system of law enforcement, involving police, lawyers, courts, and corrections, used for all stages of criminal proceedings and punishment.” People with a background in criminal justice have jobs ranging from police officer and corrections officer to forensic psychologist and criminal profiler. Are you interested in a criminal justice ….

Posted on April 18, 2019

What To Look For In An Online Graduate School

Selecting a school for your master’s degree is a big decision, but pursuing an online degree is one of the smartest moves you can make. In addition to having significantly lower tuition rates than traditional colleges, online programs offer  flexibility which makes them perfect for working adults. Online programs have come a long way since ….

Posted on April 18, 2019

What Does An Online Master’s Degree Look Like?

Attending an online master’s program is a smart choice. You’ll save time and money as you complete your degree on your own schedule and improve employer-valued skills in time management, collaborative technology, and networking. These benefits and more have made online master’s degree programs increasingly popular with working adults. Masters programs have many advantages but ….

Posted on April 18, 2019

How To Pay For Graduate School

People decide to go to graduate school for a variety of reasons: career advancement, personal fulfillment, or the desire to contribute more to their community. Considering the time, energy, and of course, money you’ll be investing, knowing the return on investment, or ROI, of your degree is important. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting ….

Posted on April 18, 2019

How to Have to Successful Phone Interview

When you’re job searching, you should be prepared for a potential phone interview. Employers often use phone interviews to discuss the job with a prospective employee, determine if the candidate is a good fit, and narrow down the pool of applicants to be invited for in-person interviews. If you do get asked to do a phone ….

Posted on April 15, 2019

BY THE NUMBERS Vol 1

7 The number of questions in a survey sent daily to a random 10% of students who had contact with an academic advisor that day. The practice helps the College continuously measure student satisfaction with advising services. 68% The growth in the number of counseling appointments alumni and students made with Career Services in the ….

Posted on April 15, 2019

Excelsior College’s First Commencement

On September 27, 1972, at 4 p.m., an audience of 500 gathered in Chancellors Hall at the State Education Department Building in Albany, New York, for the first-ever commencement of the Regents External Degree Program. A total of 77 men and women had accomplished what just two years prior, the new State Education Commissioner Ewald ….

Posted on April 15, 2019

Are Algorithms the Answer? Vol 2

Data-driven decisions could help reform the pre-trial detention process. .

Posted on April 15, 2019

Mission Transition

In helping veterans earn bachelor's degrees in nursing, the College improves awareness of the veteran experience..

Posted on April 15, 2019

When You Aren’t Who You Think You Are

Diverse applications of genealogical research help to solve three complex identity cases. .

Posted on April 11, 2019

Q&A Lifang Shih

1. What are three things at Excelsior College that you’re excited about A lot of exciting initiatives are taking place within the College. Let me use three examples to represent our three focuses to enhance the student experience. The first example relates to our efforts in enhancing student success. We reviewed student success data and ….

Posted on April 11, 2019

LEARNING TOGETHER Vol 2

STUDY SHOWS VIABILITY OF ONLINE INTERPROFESSIONAL NURSING EDUCATION

A paper written by Patricia Cannistraci, assistant dean of the School of Nursing, and Bonny Kehm, a faculty program director, based on their study on interprofessional education (IPE) received the United States Distance Learning Association’s (USDLA) International Quality Research Paper Award, and was published in the April ….

Posted on April 11, 2019

Smart Eating

FIVE TIPS FOR A HEALTHY DIET

How do we determine what we are supposed to eat without risking harm to our body? How do we move beyond following the latest trend to embrace a healthy eating lifestyle? Unfortunately, there is no one simple answer, and sometimes the easy way can seem like the best way. ….

Posted on April 11, 2019

Project Management 101

ALUMNUS KANE TOMLIN PRESENTS WEBINAR SERIES

One only needs to search “project management” to see the rapid and growing influence of this business practice in today’s global market. Based on independent research, the Project Management Institute (PMI), which offers eight certifications that recognize knowledge and competency, asserts that the project management-oriented labor force is expected ….

Posted on April 11, 2019

New College Partnership: Army University

The U.S. Army Ordnance School recently selected Excelsior College, one of Military Times’ Best Colleges of 2018, to provide associate degree pathways to soldiers based on military training. The partnership is part of the Army University Continuing Education Degree Program (CEDP), which matches Army schools with civilian colleges. Excelsior was one of a select few ….

Posted on April 11, 2019

Alumni Give Back by Paying It Forward

Alumni giving was up last fiscal year, spurred in large part by the growth of the Pay It Forward campaign. The campaign asks new graduates to contribute to the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for students with financial need and helps ensure they stay enrolled and earn their degrees. When graduates make a ….

Posted on April 11, 2019

Helen Benjamin Becomes Chair of the Board of Trustees

In January 2018, Helen Benjamin was elected by her peers to serve as the chair of the Excelsior College Board of Trustees. The first woman to serve as board chair, she brings a wealth of knowledge, deep experience, and commitment to higher education and student success to the position. Benjamin retired as chancellor of the ….

Posted on April 11, 2019

Partners on This Journey

For 47 years, Excelsior College has served as a model for how innovative institutions can deliver quality, affordable education, contributing to the realization of the fundamental American promise that anyone—regardless of social or economic circumstance—should be free to pursue their dreams. As the College has evolved, so too has the world around us. Private and public ….

Posted on April 11, 2019

CPNE & ME: Lynda Yazhari

Lynda Yazhari passed the Clinical Performance in Nursing Examination in November 2018 at Covenant Health Systems in Lubbock, Texas, on her first attempt and at 25 weeks pregnant. With the accomplishment under her belt, Yazhari plans to move ahead in her career and fulfill her dream of becoming a neonatal intensive care unit nurse. Yazhari ….

Posted on April 11, 2019

A+ Tech for the Adult Student

Going to school as an adult has a way of transforming you into a modern-day magician. Juggling work, family, and life all while working on your degree requires new ways to make time, homework, and even dinner appear out of thin air!  Sometimes, however, even the most multitalented multitasker could use a little help. How ….

Posted on April 10, 2019

The Dangers of Negative Thinking and How to Master Positive Self-Talk

Self-talk is our internal dialogue. Some call it the voice in our head. In their book, “Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport: Theory and Practice of Elite Performers,” Lew Hardy, Graham Jones, and Daniel Gould define self-talk as a form of self-regulation that uses affirmations—deliberate automatic statements to help control thoughts, instruct, and motivate. Positive self-talk ….

Posted on April 8, 2019

Why Diversity in Nursing Matters

In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that ethnic and racial minority groups accounted for more than one- third of the country’s population and projected the U.S. will become a plurality nation by 2048. This means that no one ethnic or racial group will make up the majority of the population. With the country’s makeup growing ever ….

Posted on April 8, 2019

118 Excelsior College Employees Volunteer During One Week (April 8–12) Impacting 17 Community Projects

Excelsior College encourages volunteerism throughout the year and will hold the 4th Annual Excelsior Cares Volunteer Week April 8–12, 2019. A total of 118 employees plan to volunteer 260 hours by assisting on 17 community projects during the workday throughout the Capital Region and beyond. “We are excited about the impact we make from lending ….

Posted on April 5, 2019

Exceeding His Potential: Jeremy Lampley

Jeremy Lampley has always been motivated to accomplish his goals. So far, he’s marked a lot off his list: joining the military, earning two—soon to be three—degrees with Excelsior College and starting the process to pursue a fourth. Originally from St. Louis, MO, Lampley attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he studied Sports Venue Management ….

Posted on April 2, 2019

3 Ways an Instant Pot Saves Your Life as a Working Student

I don’t know about you, but sometimes—more like all the time—being a single mom, working a full-time job, and going to grad school is exhausting. There are never enough hours in the day to get everything done. So, when it comes to food, convenience tends to win out. That means a lot of takeout, or ….

Posted on April 1, 2019

Lending a Helping Hand: Excelsior College Highlights Giving Back & Upcoming Volunteer Week

As part of the culture at Excelsior College, employees show the College is a caring community making an impact on both our colleagues and the community at large. One of the benefits working of Excelsior College is a generous volunteer time off (VTO) policy that gives full-time employees up to 15 hours annually for volunteering ….

Posted on March 28, 2019

Excelsior College Offers Options to Students Hurt by Argosy University’s Sudden Closure

Students can apply for loan forgiveness and start over again, or seek to transfer credits they have earned to another school with a generous credit transfer policy Excelsior College is reaching out to thousands of former Argosy University students, reminding them they have options following the sudden closure of the institution amid a federal student ….

Posted on March 15, 2019

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Symptoms and Common Treatments for SAD

Some of you might be feeling like your sunny dispositions have taken a vacation, and you may be right. How you feel may depend on where you live, and a few other factors. You may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of ….

Posted on March 14, 2019

Cool Courses

The College offers—and students are taking—some interesting courses. Find out what students say about these eclectic choices..

Posted on March 13, 2019

Allied Alumni

San Diego alumni connect and collaborate

Sandra Butterfield ’86 describes meeting Jessica Cheverie ’02, ’17 at the San Diego alumni event in February 2016 as something akin to “love at first sight.” The nursing graduates got along immediately and before the event was over, were planning to co-host the Shift Report webinar series. Since then, ….

Posted on March 13, 2019

Excelsior College Enters 15th Year as a Nursing Center of Excellence

In 2019, Excelsior College entered its 15th year as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, a coveted designation granted to select schools by the National League for Nursing. Excelsior College’s designation lasts through 2021. The National League for Nursing awards the designation to schools of distinction after a rigorous selection process. To earn a ….

Posted on March 13, 2019

5 Questions

With new members of the alumni leadership council

JONATHAN GREEN ’09, ’12 Q: You’re an experienced hospital administrator. What would you say is the most important quality employers should look for when they hire for any position? A: I think personality is the most important element to consider when interviewing for any position. Of course, ….

Posted on March 12, 2019

Alumni Achievers

Award recipients stand out for their inspiring accomplishments

CHANGING THE WORLD ONE DIVE AT A TIME: TIMOTHY CARLISLE ’86, ’03 C. Wayne Williams Award Recipient C. Wayne Williams Award Recipient Timothy Carlisle doesn’t let stumbling blocks keep him from his goals or from helping others. He says, “As the Japanese proverb says: fall down seven ….

Posted on March 12, 2019

Heard it from a Friend Who

Sometimes a chance conversation or seeing a family member pursue their degree is all it takes for someone to enroll. .

Posted on March 12, 2019

An Ongoing Connection

Mary O’Connor ’94 became acquainted with Excelsior College the way many others do. A mentor at work — in her case, a nurse manager at a hospital in Brookline, Massachusetts — told her about the College, then known as Regents. As a nurse manager without an advanced degree, O’Connor wanted to earn a bachelor’s degree ….

Posted on March 12, 2019

Learn in 3D

A grant from the national science foundation funds simulations to teach work-ready skills for electrical careers

How can students enrolled in an online technology program gain the hands-on experience they need to be job ready in the energy industry? Michael Johnson, associate dean of technology in the School of Business & Technology, believes 3D educational ….

Posted on March 12, 2019

Check it Off!

Time management tips and tricks to reach your goal

People are consumed and busy with so many things, from kids, work, and personal responsibilities to military life, school, and more. It is honestly hard to juggle it all. As student success coaches, we talk to students daily about how to manage their time effectively to ….

Posted on March 12, 2019

Fall 2017 Issue

Excelsior College Magazine, Vol. 19 No. 2, Fall 2017.

Posted on March 12, 2019

Update Your Outdated Resume

Make simple improvements to showcase your unique value

Although some basics remain the same, resume trends change and you need to change with them to remain competitive. Dusting off your resume and adding the most recent employment experiences will not suffice. To open doors in the workforce today, resumes should reflect a fresh, modern look ….

Posted on March 12, 2019

Magic Man

Graduate finds rewarding career behind the scenes at the Smithsonian.

Posted on March 12, 2019

Alumna Karen Cox Addresses Graduates

“I feel at home here at Excelsior with all of you and your stories,” Commencement speaker Karen Cox said, addressing more than 400 Excelsior graduates and their friends and family in July. Cox earned her associate degree in nursing from Excelsior (then Regents College) in 1982 and is president of the American Academy of Nursing. ….

Posted on March 12, 2019

Our Moment of Truth

On July 14, Excelsior College held its annual Commencement in Albany, New York. The ceremony, in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, located a stone’s throw from the state capitol, was attended by staff, faculty, local dignitaries, and more than 400 graduates from throughout the nation and the world, accompanied and cheered on by family ….

Posted on March 12, 2019

Spring 2017 Issue

Excelsior College Magazine, Vol. 19 No. 1, Spring 2017.

Posted on March 11, 2019

CPNE and Me: Patricia Posey

Patricia Posey will never forget the day that she passed the Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam; it was on what would have been her grandmother’s birthday: November 11. Posey’s grandmother was the one who had encouraged her to become an RN. She told Posey to pursue the nursing path when Posey was a young girl. ….

Posted on March 7, 2019

Getting the Most Out of a Job Fair

Whether you have a job and are looking to make a change or are currently unemployed, job fairs can be a great way to meet with recruiters. Navigating a job fair can be difficult, though, so here are some great tips to ensure you have a successful job fair experience. Know Your Intention/Your Objective At ….

Posted on March 7, 2019

Changing the Equation: How to Turn Bad Habits into Good Ones

The start of year often elicits optimism with self-improvements, whether it’s to get into a more consistent exercise routine, eat better, quit a bad habit, make time for yourself, or just have more balance between work, life, and school. Changing one’s behavior is no easy task, though, especially if time, resources, and support are not ….

Posted on March 7, 2019

How A Master’s Degree Can Change Your Life

Over the past few months, I had the chance to spend quality time with my family in New Jersey. As I often do, I used the opportunity to grill my younger sister about her career and her next steps. She’s nearing 30, and is on a great career path. But like all of us, she ….

Posted on March 7, 2019

What You Need to Know About Internships at Excelsior College

Every year, millions of college students complete internships across the United States.  For many students, the internship has become a way to boost their resume and a means to gain valuable experience that signals their career readiness to a future employer. For most students, the first challenge is locating a suitable internship. While Excelsior College ….

Posted on March 1, 2019

Kathryn Elder: From Water Resource Engineer to Elementary School Teacher

The word “serendipitous” can certainly describe a life. But when it comes to Excelsior College alum Kathryn Elder, the term can also describe a person, one whose breakneck travels, colorful experiences, and career-focused education have transported her to exactly the place she needs to be. Growing up in Cobleskill, New York, Elder started her ongoing ….

Posted on February 25, 2019

Justin Marier: Pursuing More with Excelsior College

Online Degrees at Excelsior College for Busy Professionals

Justin Marier fills a lot of roles. He’s a meter electrician, executive board member for his local union, president of the village, vice president of the school district’s board of education, and a eucharistic minister for his church. He’s also a devoted husband and father of three. ….

Posted on February 14, 2019

Degrees at Work: Joanna Lew

Some degrees provide students a start toward a desired profession. Others provide employees in-depth enhancement of knowledge and training necessary to advance in their current careers. Take Excelsior College graduate, Joanna Lew. The Pennsylvania native was a nuclear operator for nearly seven years when she considered adding to her higher education credentials. Working at one ….

Posted on February 12, 2019

The Science of Addiction

With the opioid addiction crisis, there has been much media and social media attention on addiction and the impacts on the person, their loved ones, and communities. With increased publicity can often come a resurgence of misinformation. This article can help you learn what addiction is and what it is not. What Is Addiction? The ….

Posted on February 12, 2019

Faculty Focus: Carmen Roberts

In her free time, you can find Carmen Roberts running, walking, or simply being outdoors and active. She’d tell you she’s mostly busy raising two daughters and spending time with family and friends at her home in Maryland. Roberts has lots going on in her life, but the registered dietitian has found time to teach ….

Posted on February 12, 2019

Business Basics: What Is Servant Leadership?

Few would dispute that Gandhi was a good leader who inspired a loyal following through his own self-sacrifice and in the service of a cause. His type of leadership style, servant leadership, can be traced to the writings of a philosopher and poet of ancient China, Lao-Tzu, but an increasing number of modern leadership and ….

Posted on February 12, 2019

Law Enforcement’s Evolution and the Requirements to Become a Police Officer

Sir Robert Peel established the first Metropolitan Police Department in London in 1829, and since then, there has been an astronomical growth in the number of agencies and officers worldwide. Law enforcement agencies continue to evolve, and with them, so do the requirements for how to become a police officer. In America, law enforcement started ….

Posted on February 12, 2019

Why Nurses Wear White and the Evolution of Nursing Uniforms

The color white signifies purity, innocence, cleanliness, honesty, and faith. These are qualities of the devoted and caring patient-centered nurse.  While white uniforms have been associated with nursing for a long time, this was not the case historically and the uniform has evolved over time.

The History of White Uniforms for Nurses

The first professional ….

Posted on February 12, 2019

Course Feature: NUR 456 Leadership and Management in Nursing

Are you interested in expanding your interests into the administrative side of nursing? You may consider signing up for NUR 456 Leadership and Management in Nursing. In this course, students study the application of leadership and management concepts and theories; interprofessional communication and collaboration; and evidence-based strategies and inquiry within health care organizations. The Sigma ….

Posted on February 8, 2019

Nursing a Nurse’s Heart

There’s an old proverb that states, “Physician, heal thyself.” A similar admonition can be applied to nurses who, too often, fail to take care of their own health—especially their heart health–while freely lecturing their patients about the perils of lack of self-care. Cardiovascular health risks for nurses fall into three main categories: sleep, diet, and ….

Posted on February 8, 2019

Zone 5 Partnership in Action : Michelle Ashley

Zone 5 Officer Training May Transfer into College-Level Credits

Excelsior College’s corporate, association, and government partnerships give people the opportunity to complete their degrees through high-quality programs, affordable and discounted tuition and fees, flexible course schedules, and generous credit-transfer policies. The College’s partnership with Zone 5 Law Enforcement Training Academy in Schenectady, New York, ended ….

Posted on February 7, 2019

Careers in Criminal Justice

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Posted on February 5, 2019

Self-Care for the Nurse

Taking time for yourself is essential. As a nurse, you need to: care for yourself; protect yourself from stressors; assist your patients, staff, and/or students; be a role model for clients, colleagues, and personal contacts; and help create a healthy nation. When I consider self-care, I am reminded of the analogy one hears when the ….

Posted on February 4, 2019

Excelsior Scores a Touchdown with Annual Tailgating for Taste Chili-Cook-off for Employees

“Go team!” takes on a dual meaning the Friday before the Super Bowl, when employees of Excelsior College show their support for their favorite sports team and show their team spirit for each other and the College. For the past three years, Excelsior College’s employee enrichment committees have organized the Tailgating for Taste Chili Cookoff ….

Posted on February 1, 2019

The Many Benefits of Volunteer Work

Staff at Excelsior College participate in many volunteer organizations and activities. The College supports community engagement and taking time to give back to our neighbors and country. As academic advisors, we often talk to students about how they need to also take care of themselves when so much of their time is spent focusing on ….

Posted on January 29, 2019

Graduate Success Story: Angeline Bernard

Angeline Bernard has never stopped learning, working, or growing in the health care field. She is dedicated to her craft, and her passion and determination to succeed is evident each day she goes to work or begins a new project. Bernard, of Margate, Florida, received an associate degree in business from Rockland Community College in ….

Posted on January 28, 2019

Degrees at Work: Tim Colomer

Since he graduated in 2006 with a liberal arts degree, veteran Tim Colomer has become CEO of a JDog Junk Removal & Hauling United, a Military Veteran Partners (MVP) company, and works hard to give back to his community and fellow veterans. Colomer, who was an explosives expert in the Marines for 14 years, became ….

Posted on January 25, 2019

Course Feature: ACC 211 Financial Accounting

Develop or deepen your financial accounting skills with the ACC 211 Financial Accounting course from Excelsior. Will Trevor, faculty program director for business and technology, says this course is beneficial to anybody who manages budgets, takes care of financial statements, or makes business decisions. “You will not only learn and understand accounting principles and processes, ….

Posted on January 25, 2019

Your Advisor: A Crucial Resource on Your Excelsior Journey

When you become an admitted student at Excelsior College, there may be a moment where you say to yourself: “Now what?!” Trust me, if it doesn’t happen at that point, it will most certainly happen once you graduate. Aside from familiarizing yourself with College policies and online resources via MyExcelsior, the very first thing you ….

Posted on January 14, 2019

Course Feature: BUS 501 Business Communications

BUS 501 Business Communications focuses on the development of clear written communication and oral presentation skills. Students examine a variety of communication techniques, formats, and processes for sharing organizational information, and they explore the use of audiovisual and electronic media to enhance the quality of presentation and communication. According to eztalks, an online video conferencing ….

Posted on January 11, 2019

Excelsior College Named a Gold School of Distinction for Online Academic Excellence

Excelsior College was recognized as a Gold-Level School of Distinction by BestColleges.com, a leading provider of college planning resources and higher education research. This distinction recognizes colleges and universities that have dedicated themselves to developing quality online higher education programs. Of the over 3,500 eligible universities in the United States, more than 2,000 offer online ….

Posted on January 7, 2019

Course Feature: NUC 323 Material Science

According to the science news website Science Daily, materials science is “an interdisciplinary field involving the properties of matter and its applications to various areas of science and engineering, including elements of applied physics and chemistry, as well as chemical, mechanical, civil and electrical engineering.” The course NUC 323 covers how materials are used in ….

Posted on January 2, 2019

Refine Your Resume

Writing an effective resume is one of the most important tasks in the job search process

Your resume is a self-marketing tool that outlines your unique value to an employer and can ultimately secure a coveted job interview. Most employers will spend only 20 to 30 seconds when reviewing a resume. To get your resume ….

Posted on December 31, 2018

CPNE and Me: Rhonda Adams

Rhonda Adams says she sleeps, eats, and breaths nursing. Her mother says it’s the only thing she knows. Adams lives her profession every day and it is why she was determined to pass her Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE) after more than 16 years of being an LPN. A divorced single parent of four ….

Posted on December 26, 2018

Faculty Focus: Sandra Adams

Sandra Adams has been studying molecular biology for more than 20 years, specifically directing laboratory operations at the University of Wisconsin where they research the symbioses between leaf-cutter ants, fungi, and bacteria. The biologist has been with Excelsior College since 2011, teaching BIO 110 Biology (Non-Lab), BIO 212 Microbiology, and BIO 360 Developmental Biology. She ….

Posted on December 19, 2018

Faculty Focus: Carl Bradshaw

 I’m a retired Army officer and I have been working in the military or with veterans continuously for 37 years. I retired from active duty as a U.S. Army military intelligence officer in 2005. I served with the 101st Airborne Division in the Sinai, the 1st Armored Division during operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the 3rd ….

Posted on December 19, 2018

Course Feature: BUS 552 Leadership

BUS 552 Leadership explores leadership from four different perspectives: the leader, the follower, the situation, and leadership skills. The main themes discussed in the course include: setting a vision, establishing culture, working through change, ethics and leadership, team building and empowering people, principles of leadership, leading a culturally diverse team of people, leading through difficulty, ….

Posted on December 14, 2018

Find the Perfect Position with This Job Search Checklist

Conducting a job search can be a challenging and overwhelming process, especially in today’s tenuous job market. To land your ideal job, you’ll need to gain a competitive edge. How? Develop a game plan and take control of the process. Identify manageable steps that will move you forward and employ techniques to capture the hiring ….

Posted on December 13, 2018

Police Officer Zinab Kitonyi, an Excelsior Student, Stresses the Importance of Doing Something Helpful During Active Shooter Events

“We don’t get to pick and choose when bad things happen. Doing something in a situation matters,” said police officer Zinab Kitonyi, after a workplace training class on how to respond to an active shooter event. Kitonyi, known as “Zee,” a student in the Associate in Science in Administrative and Management Studies, came to Excelsior ….

Posted on December 13, 2018

Having It All: Nurturing the School/Life Balance

We hear the phrase “work/life balance” fairly often. As an Excelsior student, you know there’s another part to the equation: school. What’s one more thing to add to your plates, right? It’s not news that we live in a world where we’re expected to do it all, and do it all well. Multitasking has never ….

Posted on December 7, 2018

The Phenomenon of True Crime

Evolution of True Crime Entertainment

Over the last few years, true crime has evolved from a low-brow, late-night indulgence to a global phenomenon and conversation about our criminal justice system and criminality in general. True crime can be about the mystery, psychology, history, and sociology of crimes. Audiences are eager to explore the extremes of ….

Posted on December 4, 2018

Degrees at Work: Robert Leonard

Robert “Terry” Leonard’s career in law enforcement has spanned more than two decades in various capacities, from a 911 dispatcher to a criminal investigator. The knowledge he gained from earning a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management in 2015 has contributed to advancements in his work, and his passion for his career is ….

Posted on December 4, 2018

Personal and Professional Financing for the Health Care Administrator

Finance and budgeting may seem like a thousand miles away when deciding your path toward a health care administration career, but it only takes one step to begin the journey of budgeting on a professional level – or even in our personal lives. My students often students say, “Is it math?” I promise you it ….

Posted on December 3, 2018

Course Feature: MCJ 600 Criminology

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, criminology is the scientific study of the nonlegal aspects of crime and delinquency, including its causes, correction, and prevention, from the viewpoints of such diverse disciplines as anthropology, biology, psychology and psychiatry, economics, sociology, and statistics. MCJ 600 Criminology explores how knowledge about criminality and antisocial behavior has developed over ….

Posted on November 30, 2018

Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

In an open letter to the American public in October 2018 Justice Sandra Day O’Connor shocked the American public with the revelation she had been diagnosed as being in the early stages of dementia. Years ago, she made the difficult decision to step down from her position as the first female justice on the United ….

Posted on November 30, 2018

Financial Aid Verification Frequently Asked Questions

The federal government requires colleges and universities to verify or confirm the data reported by students and their parent(s) on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Verification is confirmed when the information provided on a student’s FAFSA is determined correct through documentation. The verification process ensures that eligible students receive all the financial ….

Posted on November 29, 2018

Caring for Those With Dementia

Caring for someone with dementia can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. I work with caregivers of individuals with dementia every day and one thing that comes up often is that they are uncertain of how to interact with the person they’re caring for, particularly as the disease progresses. While every caregiving situation is unique ….

Posted on November 28, 2018

Are You “Cyber Smart”? Test Your Cyber Security Knowledge Before Your Personal Identity Is Breached

With the start of the holiday season and increase in online shopping, do you know how “cyber smart” you are? Is your personal information safe? Two Excelsior College employees skilled in cybersecurity, Ethan Sprissler, the faculty program director, information technology and undergraduate cybersecurity, and Amelia Estwick, program manager, graduate cybersecurity, share tips to test your ….

Posted on November 26, 2018

Excelsior College Hosts Veteran Education Benefits Webinar on November 27

Ranks Top 5 Percent for Best Colleges for Veterans, Ranks No.3 for Best for Vets by Military Times Albany, NY – Excelsior College, ranked in top 5 percent for Best Colleges for Veterans and No.3 as Best for Vets, will host a webinar for veterans looking to make use of their education benefits and achieve ….

Posted on November 19, 2018

World Kindness Day : Thanks for Giving a Helping Hand

Excelsior College participated in acts of kindness for World Kindness Day, but through Excelsior Cares, contributes all throughout the year..

Posted on November 19, 2018

Nutrition and Bariatric Surgery

Several years ago, my father was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease. This diagnosis was the latest in a long list of diseases my dad had been dealing with as he grew older: type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure. As his daughter, I had inherited his genes; I looked much like ….

Posted on November 16, 2018

Faculty Profile: Randy Holt

“Don’t give up.” “Don’t be shy.” “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” Randy Holt’s advice to students is vast and supportive. He may be a technology instructor for Excelsior College, but he has more to teach his students than just technology. Holt has been with Excelsior since 2015, and teaches Technology in Society, which covers ….

Posted on November 16, 2018

Why You Need a Career Plan

Some people will spend extensive energy preparing for a trip, meticulously arranging every detail of their excursion, but they will not invest the same time and effort planning for their future careers. How about you? Do you make time to review your professional goals and ambitions? Are you satisfied with your current job, or do ….

Posted on November 15, 2018

How to Negotiate Salary

NEGOTIATE A FAIR SALARY BY PLANNING AHEAD

Most job seekers agree — the one aspect of a job search that causes the most angst is how to negotiate salary. The most important decision you’ll consider when contemplating a job offer is whether or not the compensation for the position is accept­able. Once you have secured ….

Posted on November 14, 2018

Alternative Medicine: Therapeutic Touch

Continuous learning has always been one aspect of my role as a registered nurse. This year, I began searching for ways to integrate holistic care for patients. A colleague encouraged me to explore alternative therapies to support my nursing practice and I discovered therapeutic touch. Therapeutic touch is an evidence-based healing modality that is grounded ….

Posted on November 13, 2018

Degrees at Work: James Davenport

Eight-hour work days. Flexible scheduling. Daily meetings and, occasionally, working from multiple locations in a single day. Ask Excelsior College graduate James Davenport about his career, and these conventional details are part of the description. But as technology manager for applicant testing in the Office of Marketing, Outreach, and Testing at the National Security Agency ….

Posted on November 13, 2018

Jason Hamerlinck Turns Pizza Hut Work Experience into Degree Credit

Jason Hamerlinck started his career with Pizza Hut in high school as a server at his home-town restaurant. More than 20 years later, he is the talent acquisition manager for the Little Rock and Georgia Regions and the new program ambassador for NPC’s educational partnership with Excelsior College. Hamerlinck decided to go back to school ….

Posted on November 13, 2018

November Is Men’s Health Awareness Month

Men’s Health Awareness is Lifelong

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month and the Movember Foundation uses the month to bring awareness to and support of those tackling prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide. June is Men’s Health Month; the purpose is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection ….

Posted on November 13, 2018

Prepping for a Behavioral Interview

Very few people like to be interviewed, and when stakes are high, such as for those who have been out of work for some time, those feelings can be amplified. You need to be prepared for all types and a variety of situations, which can include the behavioral interview. The behavioral interview is based on ….

Posted on November 13, 2018

Course Feature: HSC 320 Health Care Issues in Culturally Diverse Populations

Health Care Issues in Culturally Diverse Populations introduces students to the concepts of culture and cultural diversity as they relate to health care and the health care delivery system. Students explore religious, racial, ethnic, and other subcultures that exist in our society, and examine conflicts that often occur when differing cultures enter the health care ….

Posted on November 13, 2018

Mercedes Acuna’s Career Follows Her Moves from Base to Base

Seven years ago, Mercedes Acuña—military spouse and mother of three—earned the Adult Learner of the Year Award from the American Council of Education. It was a prestigious honor accepted by Acuña at ACE’s Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.; for the Excelsior student and now alum, it augmented an education that was the fulfillment of a ….

Posted on November 13, 2018

Course Feature: MIL 230 United States Military History

MIL 230 U.S. Military History takes students from the earliest days of the U.S. military through modern American wars and conflicts of the 21st century. The course describes and analyzes military strategy as well as the causes of war throughout the evolution of the United States military with topics ranging from theories of war, Just ….

Posted on November 13, 2018

Excelsior College Ranks No. 3 for Best for Vets Among Online and Nontraditional Colleges

Excelsior College was ranked No.3 in the Best for Vets: Colleges 2019 list of Online and Nontraditional Schools, as published by the Military Times. The rankings are based on the results of Military Times’ annual survey — a comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement — as well ….

Posted on October 23, 2018

Course Feature: Social Psychology

PSY 360 Social Psychology analyzes how people influence and are influenced by the real or imagined presence or others, as well as how they interact with and relate to those around them. Topics include social psychology, social cognition, social perception and judgment, attitudes and attitude change, conformity and obedience, group behavior, attraction and intimate relationships, ….

Posted on October 9, 2018

CPNE and Me: Lakeya Collins

“I passed my CPNE on February 4, 2018 at 10:36 a.m. with no repeats…it was the best experience of my life.” –Lakeya Collins An LPN in Augusta, Georgia, Lakeya Collins began pursuing her associate degree in nursing with Excelsior College in 2014 and after years of hard work, dedication, and personal sacrifice, she reached her ….

Posted on October 5, 2018

A Cholesterol Conundrum: Common Myths Debunked

As busy students and professionals, it is hard to tell fact from fiction these days. This is especially true of the ever-evolving health and wellness world. One such topic that can be a hard nut to crack (no pun intended) is cholesterol. My own sweet father thought that his cholesterol medication was to be taken ….

Posted on September 28, 2018

Social Media Movements Remind Us That Violence Against Women Isn’t New

Violence against women is not a new epidemic. It was set in motion with our forefathers when women were considered legally irrelevant in the eyes of the law: the property of their husband, not allowed to vote, denied access to higher education, etc. Those in power wanted to keep their power. Since then, women’s groups ….

Posted on September 27, 2018

Degrees at Work: Master Chief Officer Mark Welling

Mark Welling’s vast and unique career has provided him with a diverse background and the experiences necessary for maintaining, repairing, and managing the production efforts needed in the Navy and civilian employments where he’s been deployed throughout his 33 years with the Navy. During those years, Welling has also never stopped learning, always pursuing his ….

Posted on September 25, 2018

Ten Tips for Managing Pain

September is National Pain Awareness Month. Whether caused from an accident, an illness, an injury, or simply “old age,” pain can affect us in many ways. Although the type, location, and severity of pain can vary a great deal, pain has one common thread: Nobody likes to be in pain. The American Chronic Pain Association ….

Posted on September 24, 2018

Trafficking in Persons

“Something isn’t right. I think the women all live together.” This comment was made by my hair dresser in reference to a nail salon where a man was the manager and none of the women spoke English. The question, “What should I have done?” was asked by a woman who once worked as a clerk ….

Posted on September 20, 2018

Business Basics: Developing a Business Strategy

The adoption of the word “strategy” by the business world owes a great deal to its original use by the military and some of the terminology reflects its roots. While people often talk of having, “a strategy to lose weight,” or, “a strategy to deal with a difficult co-worker,”’ in the business world we specifically ….

Posted on September 18, 2018

Course Feature: NS 110 Science in Today’s World

NS 110 Science in Today’s World gives students an overview of current and emerging trends in science and technology so that they will be able to make informed decisions. The course introduces the scientific method and terminology used in reporting scientific results and prepares students to read accounts about scientific, technological, and medical advances in ….

Posted on September 12, 2018

Knowing Better

If you’re like me, you either are, or were, a “non-traditional” adult student balancing work, school, and family. Does it feel like you’re constantly running behind and there’s so much that you should know, but don’t? When I have those moments, I try to slow down and savor the experience of learning. I really do ….

Posted on September 12, 2018

5 Reasons to Get an Internship

Bachelor’s Degree Students – Why Enroll in an Internship Program?

Here are five reasons why taking an internship as part of your bachelor’s degree program can help boost your career prospects, build your resume, and potentially land you that dream job! It Helps You Explore a Future Career Whether you have been thinking about a ….

Posted on September 12, 2018

Excelsior College Celebrates Graduates at U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy Black and Gold Ceremony

Excelsior Graduates Honored at Black and Gold Ceremony

On June 16, U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy hosted its annual Black and Gold Ceremony, celebrating the educational accomplishments of its graduates, including 193 Excelsior College students, in the Class of 2018. One of Excelsior College’s instructional faculty members, The Honorable M. Sue Kurita, presiding judge of ….

Posted on September 5, 2018

Course Feature: HIS 101: United States History 1

HIS 101: United States History is an introductory course on the early history of the United States, from pre-European contact Native American societies to the end of the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. This course introduces the major political, social, and economic trends in the American colonies and new nation from the 15th through ….

Posted on August 27, 2018

CPNE and Me: Andrew Lieberman, Paramedic

Making the leap into the nursing field takes time, dedication and determination. It also requires passing of the Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE), a comprehensive performance examination that validates a student’s competency to enter professional nursing practice. But for United States Marine Corps paramedic Andrew Lieberman, the exam was reasonable and doable in large ….

Posted on August 23, 2018

Course Feature: IT 390: Project Management

The Project Management Institute Inc. (PMI), an association of project managers providing global leadership in the subject, defines project management as “the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of a particular project.” As organizations and projects grow and become complex, many projects ….

Posted on August 14, 2018

The Keto Diet: Is It Right for You?

You’ve probably heard your friends talking about the latest fad diet: the Keto Diet. It isn’t actually new. In fact, this type of diet has been prescribed for treatment of pediatric epilepsy as early as 1921. But does it also work for weight loss? What is the Keto Diet? The ketogenic (“keto”) diet is a ….

Posted on August 3, 2018

Policing Careers and Technology: How New Technology Is Changing the Policing Profession

The world of law enforcement is very different than it was 20 or even 10 years ago. New digital technologies are transforming the world of policing, allowing agencies to prevent crimes more effectively and solve crimes faster. Now, the unimaginable is reality; from drones in the sky to computers in our glasses, technological advancements are ….

Posted on August 2, 2018

Faculty Focus: Kathryn Saintcross

Life is full of impactful moments, ones that take you from someplace you expected to a path of invigorating unfamiliarity. That unfamiliar path can be exciting and often delivers individuals to an ongoing series of rewarding experiences. Just ask Excelsior College instructor Kathryn Saintcross. A faculty member since 2014, the native of Burlington, Vermont, earned ….

Posted on August 1, 2018

Portable Careers for Military Spouses

It’s not always easy for spouses of active-duty military members to maintain successful careers when dealing with the uncertainty and fluctuation of frequently moving from base to base. So, selecting jobs that are portable and skills that are transferable is crucial for those spouses looking to work while their partners are serving. Individual skills are ….

Posted on July 30, 2018

Course Feature: ENG 201: Writing for the Professions

ENG 201: Writing for the Professions helps students improve the writing skills necessary for success in academic study and workplace application. Focus is given to how to conduct and present research in academic and workplace settings, and students practice developing persuasive arguments that are well supported and clearly presented. The 15-week structure gives students time ….

Posted on July 26, 2018

Becoming a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

Is your institution a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education? Excelsior College is designated as one by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in recognition of its Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program. If you’re looking to become accredited, you’re in luck; Excelsior is beginning to ….

Posted on July 26, 2018

Getting a Slice of the Pie: James Messenger Proves Working Hard Pays Off

James Messenger wants to show his 4-year-old niece that through perseverance and dedication, good things can happen. So far, the restaurant general manager has been a very good role model, moving up in his career with Pizza Hut over the past four years and completing an Associate in Applied Science in Administrative/Management Studies with Excelsior ….

Posted on July 23, 2018

How to Survive Your First Job as a RN

You made it; you’ve graduated with your associate degree in nursing. Congratulations! Now, what do you do as a newly minted registered nurse (RN)? Hopefully, some of you have found a RN position in a hospital that offers a residency program for new graduates. If you have, you’re one of the lucky ones. A hospital-based ….

Posted on July 20, 2018

Graduates Celebrate Commencement 2018

Over 400 Graduates Attended Commencement on July 13, 2018

It was hot and humid on July 13, 2018, but that didn’t stop more than 400 graduates, their families, and their friends from celebrating Commencement 2018 in downtown Albany, New York. With their loved ones looking on, the graduates crossed the stage at the Empire State ….

Posted on July 19, 2018

Helping Veterans Transition: Troops to Energy Jobs

Excelsior College is a Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)-recognized school sponsored by Entergy and EPCE. CEWD supports Troops to Energy Jobs, an organization that works with the U.S. Departments of Defense, Labor, and Energy, and state agencies, as well as community colleges, unions, the American Council on Education, ACT Inc., and Kuder Inc., to ….

Posted on July 10, 2018

Managing Conflict as a Nurse

As a registered nurse, you have the potential to run into conflict every day in various ways, such as with a patient/client, a patient’s/client’s family, a fellow RN, a supervisor, an employee reporting to you, an ordering health care provider (HCP), interprofessional team members, and even yourself. As RNs, our role is one carried out ….

Posted on July 9, 2018

Course Feature: BUS 311: Organizational Behavior

BUS 311: Organizational Behavior offers an overview of human behavior in work organizations. Students study theoretical, empirical, and applications issues from individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational perspectives. Topics covered include the overview and history of the field, perceptions, attitudes, learning processes, personality, motivation, stress, performance appraisal, group dynamics, leadership, communication, decision making, job design, organizational ….

Posted on July 5, 2018

New Excelsior Policy Will Help FEMA Employees Complete Degrees Sooner, More Affordably

Excelsior College leadership is always looking for ways to help Excelsior students complete their degrees while saving money. Its latest initiative: A policy that will allow Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees and other trainees to pursue advanced college degrees at a lower cost by awarding college credit for FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study ….

Posted on June 28, 2018

Once Bitten, Twice Shy – Lyme Disease

When I was told I had Lyme disease, the first question I had was, “Why me?” After all, I’m not the outdoors type; I don’t hike, camp, or anything like that. How did a tick find me? What I soon came to realize is that there were two important factors that made me vulnerable to ….

Posted on June 27, 2018

The Benefits of Nursing Mnemonics

The word “mnemonic” stems from the Greek words mneme (memory), mnemon (mindful), and Mnemosyne (the Greek goddess of memory). Mnemonics are tools that help us remember facts or large amounts of information. They help stimulate memory through songs, pictures, acronyms, rhymes, or other devices. Nurses use mnemonics to help remember the variety of complex medical ….

Posted on June 26, 2018

Safe Walking Habits for a Great Season

Spring and summer are beautiful times to walk! Those of us emerging from a long winter are eager to feel the sun on our arms, smell the fresh outdoors, and get moving! Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the U.S. It’s good for us and it’s free. For many, walking ….

Posted on June 25, 2018

EPA’s Move to Reduce Lead Paint Exposure

In December 2017, a federal appeals court, in an unusual move, ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise within one year a nearly 17-year-old standard for dangerous levels of lead. The federal government banned the use of lead paint 40 years ago, but lead paint and its dangers to the brains of growing children ….

Posted on June 21, 2018

Tips for Enjoying Your Summer Outdoors

What does the image of being outdoors conjure to you? Are you planning to head to the beach, the hiking trails, or perhaps your neighborhood park with your loved ones? Physical activity and social bonding are limitless when we have a chance to decompress in the warmer months. To enjoy each day to the fullest, ….

Posted on June 21, 2018

Course Feature: PBH 346/MIL 346: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Gathering Storm

Exposure to life-threatening events and violence is all too common in today’s world. PBH 346/MIL 346: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Gathering Storm introduces students to the effects of trauma on human health and relationships; specifically focusing on the effects of PTSD on individuals, families, communities, and global society. Students explore the history and prevalence ….

Posted on June 15, 2018

Retrial in the American Justice System

A hot topic in criminal justice right is a retrial. Between the now infamous Adnan Syed of the podcast “Serial” or Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial, the news is filled with retrial. It would seem from recent news coverage that retrials happen all the time; however, the reality is that most cases do not make ….

Posted on June 13, 2018

Excelsior Awarded $245K Grant by U.S. Department of Energy for Advanced Nuclear Simulator Project

Excelsior College has been chosen over some stiff competition and was awarded a $245K grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for the development of an advanced web-based nuclear reactor simulator, as part of the Nuclear Energy University Program. The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding approximately $5 million to 18 colleges and universities to ….

Posted on June 11, 2018

Ten Important Accounting Terms

Accounting, known as the language of business, is a system of information intended to reflect the economic activities within an organization.  It is concerned with the methods of recording transactions, keeping financial records, performing internal audits, analyzing financial information, and advising taxation matters. Accounting as a profession provides relevant and reliable financial information used in ….

Posted on June 7, 2018

Your MBA: The Way to Career Opportunities

By Michele Paludi and Maribeth Gunner Pulliam Where do you see yourself professionally in five years? Do you picture yourself applying your leadership skills to direct an organization’s vision? Are you someone who enjoys applying data analytics to solve organizational problems? Do you want a career in consulting to improve organizations’ performance and business systems? ….

Posted on June 6, 2018

Keith Sloan Brings Military Expertise to National Security Program

College courses can thrive with faculty proficient in an eclectic mix of environments. In the case of Keith Sloan, an adjunct instructor who teaches in the Bachelor of Science in National Security program, students have the benefit of learning from a military professional expertly versed in his material—and with experience above and below sea level. ….

Posted on May 31, 2018

IQ and EQ in the Nuclear Industry

High cognitive intelligence (one’s IQ) is important in today’s technological workforce. The nuclear industry is one field where leaders must possess high IQs to understand the technology and interpret information to make risk-informed decisions. Is high IQ sufficient to achieve optimum leadership results? In today’s nuclear environment, a leader must perform in a relational environment ….

Posted on May 30, 2018

Business Basics: Using a SWOT Analysis

Amazon uses its strength in e-commerce and cloud computing to dominate online sales of books and other products; Google identified an opportunity in online advertising and now generates billions of dollars in ad revenue every year; and Apple and Samsung counter the threat from each other’s businesses as they fight a daily battle for global ….

Posted on May 30, 2018

Course Feature: MAT 101: Math for Everyday Life

The Math for Everyday Life Course Helps Students Learn Important Skills

Math is everywhere—be it calculating your mortgage, balancing your checkbook, or figuring out the area dimensions for your home’s new carpeting—but when it comes to taking a math course, some people worry their skills won’t add up. MAT 101: Math for Everyday Life is ….

Posted on May 25, 2018

The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review: Continuity and Change

“The Secretary shall initiate a new Nuclear Posture Review to ensure that the United States nuclear deterrent is modern, robust, flexible, resilient, ready and appropriately tailored to deter 21st-century threats and reassure our allies.” President Donald Trump, January 2017 One of President Donald Trump’s first national security orders directed the Department of Defense (DoD) to ….

Posted on May 24, 2018

Thirty NYS STEM Teachers Invited to Attend GenCyber Camp in August

Excelsior College, Capital Region BOCES, and Questar III BOCES recently were awarded a $98,624 grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to participate in the GenCyber program (www.gen-cyber.com). This grant will fund a cybersecurity camp for a total of thirty 6th–12th grade STEM teachers from August 13–17, 2018, prior to ….

Posted on May 22, 2018

What are Some MPA Careers?

There are many options for careers with an MPA.  If you have a passion for public service and the betterment of your community, then the MPA is worth consideration as a degree option. An Excelsior College Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is an excellent vehicle to break into a new employment field or to ….

Posted on May 21, 2018

Statement by President Baldwin

Statement Since I assumed the presidency at the College, we have acted to make critical investments in support of our mission and our students, to fulfill the promise of our values. I intend for us to operate at the highest standards of integrity – because our most important obligation is to our students. Over the past ….

Posted on May 16, 2018

Course Feature: NUR 108: Transition to the Professional Nurse Role

When moving into the registered professional nurse (RN) role, it is important for students to have developed the knowledge and competencies necessary to succeed in this complex career. Topics affecting the everyday job of the RN include nursing history, nursing organizations, regulatory agencies, ethics, law, technology, health care delivery systems, and scope of practice. In ….

Posted on May 11, 2018

Dean Mary Lee Pollard Gives Speech at Salute to Nurses Luncheon

Mary Lee Pollard, Dean of the School of Nursing gave a speech to the attendees at the Times Union’s Salute to Nurses luncheon in celebration of National Nurses Week.  You can now read the full speech here on Life at Excelsior College.   Good afternoon, I want to thank the Times Union and St. Peter’s ….

Posted on May 10, 2018

Degrees at Work: Joseph Davern Cleans Up the Streets

When Joseph Davern was working as an electrician studying nuclear engineering technology at Excelsior College in 2010, he didn’t ever picture himself behind a dumpster performing CPR to save a heroin addict’s life. All he knew as he was continuing a college career that started two years prior at the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Telecommunications ….

Posted on May 10, 2018

Army University Partnership Provides Pathways for Soldiers to Earn Their Degree

Excelsior College was recently chosen as one of Army University’s official partners to provide degree pathways to soldiers based on military training. The partnership is part of the Army University Continuing Education Degree Program (CEDP), which matches Army schoolhouses with civilian colleges. Army University aligns many of the Army’s education programs under a unified academic ….

Posted on May 9, 2018

In one word I would describe my experience with Excelsior College as _________.

Our Excelsior College students come from all sorts of different backgrounds and experience levels, juggling a host of work, family and personal commitments while earning their degrees online. Some students are changing careers, while others are looking to step up to the next level in their current industries. Some are getting additional degrees, while others ….

Posted on May 7, 2018

“If I could give any advice to new students it would be…”

If you could give any advice to new students entering college, what would you say? It seems like such a simple question with such a simple answer. Yet, how do you put years of advice, lessons and experiences into one answer? At Excelsior College, we believe it’s important that our students not only feel connected ….

Posted on April 30, 2018

Concussion Safety for Spring Activities

As the weather warms and we get a reprieve from cabin fever, it’s important to stay safe as we take our physical fitness outdoors. One common and preventable injury is concussion, which is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results from a direct or indirect force sustained to the head or body. Depending on the ….

Posted on April 30, 2018

Course Feature: GENE 350: Advanced Genealogical Research

Genealogical professionals approach and solve difficult identity inquiries by thoroughly dissecting, analyzing, and reassembling complex genealogical problems. In GENE 350: Advanced Genealogical Research, students examine how to apply best practices and strategies to solve identity cases that are similar to the cases professionals would work on. Students work together, discussing ethical considerations, investigating difficult genealogical ….

Posted on April 27, 2018

Healthy Eating for Busy People

I often hear from my clients and Health Sciences students that staying on a healthy path is difficult with the fast-paced world in which we live. As a busy working mom of three children under 3 years old (a 3.5-year-old and twin 16-month-olds), I would have to say that time is literally of the essence ….

Posted on April 26, 2018

How Excelsior Awakened Lauren Harlow’s Passion for History

Twenty-four-year-old Lauren Harlow never expected to find herself researching and writing about artifacts and historical documents at Historic St. Luke’s Church, the oldest church in Virginia. But, after her experience in Excelsior College’s history curriculum, and with encouragement from her Excelsior professor Robin Campbell, Lauren’s volunteer experience at St. Luke’s has helped her discover her ….

Posted on April 24, 2018

Tips for Managing Stress

When I was in graduate school for social work, every professor without exception emphasized the importance of self-care. I heard time and again that taking time out to relax, exercise – whatever it takes to manage the stress – was critical for success in school. My first thoughts: What time? Where is this magical time ….

Posted on April 23, 2018

“I want to finish my degree so I can finally…”

Graduating from college is an admirable achievement that takes years of hard work and dedication. But earning a degree is only the first of many steps on the pathway to success. With a degree, a multitude of professional and personal possibilities emerge. Your college education allows you to pursue those possibilities with energy, optimism and ….

Posted on April 23, 2018

Facial Exercises for Anti-Aging

Changes in how we look occur naturally as part of the aging process, but fortunately, not all is lost in this battle! As is the case with many things, we do have some control over this process. Facial muscle exercises are not at all dissimilar to resistance exercise elsewhere in the body. As little as ….

Posted on April 20, 2018

Learning Together Vol 1

A paper written by Patti Cannistraci, assistant dean of the School of Nursing, and Bonny Kehm, a faculty program director, based on their study on interprofessional education (IPE) received the United States Distance Learning Association’s (USDLA) International Quality Research Paper Award, and was published in the April 2018 issue of the Journal of Nursing Education. ….

Posted on April 17, 2018

Course Feature: Tech 230: Technology and Society

The synergistic relationship of technology and society spans from the age of early man with the invention of simple tools, to the 15th century with the invention of the printing press, to modern times with the computer. TECH 230: Technology and Society covers technological change from historical, artistic, and philosophical perspectives and its effect on ….

Posted on April 13, 2018

Nurses Can Make a Difference in Health Care Policy

The first step in advocating for health care policy change is to be aware of what is happening in health care reform. As Congress debates the merits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and considers alternatives, nurses can advocate changes that bring positive outcomes to patient care. As these debates unfold, bear in mind how ….

Posted on April 11, 2018

Getting Through the Night Shift

It isn’t uncommon for nurses to at some point in their career to work the night shift. Some nurses like to work late knowing they will get the opportunity to be a leader. There are fewer people working, so the opportunity to stand out and be recognized as a professional in the field can happen ….

Posted on April 9, 2018

What It Takes to Be a Nurse

Caring, motivation, persistence, expert knowledge, and the ability to translate knowledge into action are vital qualities that successful nurses use each day in their profession. Caring is essential for a nurse and a client to interact and help each other. (You’ll notice I did not say “for the nurse to help the patient.”) Jean Watson, ….

Posted on April 6, 2018

Advice From Our No. 1-Ranked MBA Program

We wouldn’t have been able to achieve the 2017 No. 1 ranking in enrollment for MBA programs by the Albany Business Review without two things: our expert faculty and our talented students. So in honor of our nearly 500 current students and more than 700 alums, we wanted to tap the expertise of our deep ….

Posted on April 5, 2018

Michael Johnson: Leadership Inspired by Students

Some people in the Excelsior College community know Michael Johnson as the associate dean of technology in the School of Business & Technology. Others know him as a two-time graduate of the College. Still, others know him as the instructor of the leadership course in the MBA program. Johnson has been teaching BUS 552: Leadership ….

Posted on March 28, 2018

Excelsior Cares! Vol 1

We invite you to take part in an event to make a difference in your community. Excelsior Cares is a movement of USNY, Regents, and Excelsior alumni nationwide performing acts of service within their own communities. Individual service projects take place during the month of April to coincide with the College’s charter day on April 9. ….

Posted on March 26, 2018

Scholarships for Nursing Education Graduate Students

On March 15, 2018, the National League for Nursing (NLN) Foundation announced it is offering scholarships of up to $8,000 to nurses pursuing an advanced degree in an accredited program. Excelsior College’s School of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The NLN’s mission is to build a strong and diverse ….

Posted on March 26, 2018

Course Feature: SOC 221: Why We Overeat: Perspectives on Nutrition

There is increased awareness in American society that the food that we eat en masse is not necessarily good for us. For too many Americans, however, poorer socioeconomic circumstances and neighborhood constraints combine to frustrate or outright block eating healthily. As a result, obesity is on the rise in America. This phenomenon is covered in ….

Posted on March 23, 2018

Bipolar Effect of Policing

Research shows that while on the job, law enforcement officers are physiologically experiencing a “bipolar effect.”  While on shift, their bodies are in “fight or flight mode” akin to being in a manic state. However, when they come off shift they come “down,” akin to the depression state of bipolarism. The expected result of this ….

Posted on March 22, 2018

It’s Personal: Lifang Shih Ensures Support for Technology Students

Attention adult learners considering a career in technology. Lifang Shih, the dean of the School of Business & Technology, would like you to know it’s not too late. She knows this first-hand since her own path to a technology career was not a traditional one. As a child growing up in Taiwan, Shih was a ….

Posted on March 19, 2018

Are Algorithms the Answer? Vol 1

Note: The following is an abridged article based on an Academy of Criminal Justices Sciences presentation Pre-trial detention is both costly and often is disproportionately leveraged against minorities and those with lower socio-economical means. Courts nationwide are looking to algorithms to determine whether a defendant should be detained pending trial. The goal of using algorithms is ….

Posted on March 19, 2018

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Students juggling school, jobs, and families have limited time and resources to think about healthy eating. But healthy eating doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive! Here are a few tips that I give to my students on how to eat healthy without breaking the bank:  Visit a Farmer’s Market Take a weekly trip to ….

Posted on March 16, 2018

Degrees at Work: Nelson Torres

The halls of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are quiet. Nelson Torres, a 1997 BS in Liberal Arts graduate, passes by the elephant standing impressive in the rotunda. He is behind the scenes, in the shadows, but he helps ensure all the Smithsonian museums are accessible and ready for the public. Torres is ….

Posted on March 15, 2018

Why Become a Police Officer?

A question that is asked of virtually every police candidate at their job interview is, “Why do you want to be a law enforcement (police) officer?” The answers are somewhat similar; generally something to the effect of, “Because I want to help people,” or “I want to make society a safer and better place”, etc. ….

Posted on March 14, 2018

Course Feature: Gangs in America

Gangs seems to be a prevalent theme in our country, from television shows to music to the clothing industry. CJ 315: Gangs in America explores this issue, covering topics including why gangs form, why people join gangs, and society’s response to the problem. Students also discuss the various types of gangs (street gangs, prison gangs, ….

Posted on March 9, 2018

Quantum Leap: The Quantum Computing Revolution

Quantum computing is the term used to encompass the massive change underway in both computer hardware and digital computation. The basis for this revolution in computation is in the way in which information is processed by the hardware. While still in its infancy, quantum computing is poised to fundamentally change the way in which we ….

Posted on March 8, 2018

Working Remotely 9 to 5: Promises and Pitfalls

What matters most to you in your job? Is it the satisfaction of work well-done? Recognition? Salary and title? Collaborating in teams? The ability to work from home to achieve more work/life balance? If you answered, “work from home,” you are not alone. Recent statistics summarized by the Society for Human Resource Management indicate that ….

Posted on March 7, 2018

The Equifax Data Breach

In October 2017, we learned of a data breach that occurred with Equifax, a consumer credit bureau, that impacted over 143 million consumers. According to the consumer information website hosted by the Federal Trade Commission, “If you have a credit report, there’s a good chance that you’re one of the 143 million American consumers whose ….

Posted on March 6, 2018

Predatory Journals

At least weekly, I receive an e-mail from a journal that starts out with “Esteemed Professor” or some such appellation that makes one feel important. The journal is inviting me to submit an article or to update a previous publication in what appears to be a legitimate journal. One journal, the International Journal of Oncology ….

Posted on March 5, 2018

Employability Skills: 8 Strengths to Master for Career Success

Do You Have the Essentials Skills Hiring Officers are Looking For?

Whether you are a new graduate conducting a job search or an experienced professional pursuing a career change, there are important competencies and knowledge you’ll want to hone or acquire to rise above the competition. Hiring officers are seeking certain essential employability skills. Most ….

Posted on March 5, 2018

Faculty Focus: Bonny Kehm

In October 2017, Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN, was appointed by the governor of Missouri and in January 2018, confirmed by the full state Senate, to the Missouri State Board of Nursing. “It is my intent to uphold the mission of the Missouri State Board of Nursing, which is to protect the public’s health and safety ….

Posted on February 28, 2018

Nonprofit and Public College and University Presidents Offer U.S. Senate Guidance on Redefining Distance Education

The presidents of seven private not-for-profit and public colleges and universities issued a joint letter today to Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to offer guidance as the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) revisits distance education requirements within the Higher Education Act. As the letter states, ‘federal ….

Posted on February 20, 2018

Degrees at Work: Stephanie Jump’s Path from Pre-Law to Entrepreneur and Mom

The scene should be familiar to many Excelsior College students: Stephanie Jump is feeding her baby boy with one hand, and completing her homework on her laptop with the other. It’s 1 a.m., and she’s exhausted, but her motivation is clear. “I wanted my son to see me graduate,” she says. She completed many challenging ….

Posted on February 15, 2018

Health Coaching- Empowering Change

Carole Heaney, RN, Adjunct Faculty, School of Health Sciences Health and public health officials have long been tackling the growing numbers of chronic health issues responsible for high numbers of preventable deaths. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, many deaths are related to non-communicable diseases, particularly chronic disease, ….

Posted on February 15, 2018

Now Is a Great Time to Pursue a Health Sciences Degree

Now Is a Great Time to Pursue a Health Sciences Degree The field of health care is booming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, healthcare occupations are projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than all other occupations and the U.S. Department of Labor reports an estimated 2.3 million new ….

Posted on February 13, 2018

Course Feature: SOC 247: Sports in American Society

In many ways sports are not just a metaphor for life, but are the very beating heart of the life of our society. Because sports are such an important part of U.S. society, we seldom reflect on how or why they became such a force, why we in engage them, and how, even if we ….

Posted on February 9, 2018

5 Tips to Master Professional Networking

By: Sarah Murphy & Maribeth Gunner Pulliam One of the most important activities for a truly successful job search is networking. Career experts agree that career networking is one of the most effective ways to find and obtain a job. While classified ads and online job boards might give you a few places to start, ….

Posted on February 8, 2018

Is a Health Sciences Degree Right for Me?

By Anna Zendell, Faculty Program Director You might have chosen the health science field because you like working with people and want to make a difference. So why is a health sciences degree important? Here are several reasons: Health sciences degrees are extremely versatile. You can work in clinical care, management, health education, information management, ….

Posted on February 8, 2018

Veteran Tomas Serna Gives Back

Tomas Serna may have left active duty in October 2016, but his life remains anything but calm. Nowadays, the former lieutenant colonel is teaching, coaching, and mentoring the next generation of nursing leaders—what he claims was the best choice he could have made. Serna initially joined the Army in 1983 because his business degree gave ….

Posted on February 7, 2018

Lee Baker Spurs Innovation: HUM 305 at Work at GE

Baker spotted a problem at GE: knowledge continuously being created and lost. In his final paper for HUM 305, he writes: I broke the problem I saw into four parts. The first issue I saw is knowledge sharing across the whole industry does not occur. The second issue I saw was the lack of a ….

Posted on February 6, 2018

“Alexa, Is Voice the Future of Marketing?”

Amazon owned Christmas 2017! The Alexa application (app), which is required to operate the Amazon Echo device, was the most downloaded app for Android and iPhones on Christmas Day, which indicates the device was a popular gift beneath the tree this holiday season. While Amazon doesn’t disclose its precise sales numbers, it did announce in ….

Posted on February 2, 2018

Flying High! How Higher Education Supports the Growing Drone Industry

Have you ever watched drone races on ESPN? Or imagined yourself flying drones through an obstacle course? High-speed, racing drones are equipped with the latest collision avoidance systems that can detect obstacles and intelligently navigate around them. But this dexterity in the air doesn’t just make for good sport. Amazon, law enforcement agencies, realtors, and ….

Posted on February 1, 2018

March of the Machines: Amazon’s Robot Workforce and the Future of Work

Robots are increasingly in the headlines. Whether it’s domestic robots for completing household chores or industrial robots with the potential to transform entire industries, it seems like we are on the verge of a new machine age. At the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas— the annual industry showcase for high technology—robots were everywhere: ….

Posted on January 31, 2018

Bitcoin: Is It the Future of Money?

Written by: Santhosh Abraham, Faculty Program Director for Accounting and Finance Author’s Note: The information in the article is correct as of the date of writing, 1/17/18. Bitcoin currency is generating much interest. In its introduction in early 2009, bitcoins were worth almost nothing, but their value has soared over the past few years. In early ….

Posted on January 30, 2018

Rogue Robots and Human Flaws: AI in Cybersecurity

When most people hear the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) they think about science fiction movies that portray robots that go rogue and try to annihilate humans. The truth of the matter is AI is so much more than that. The combination of machine learning in security, neural networks, and decision making can and has taken ….

Posted on January 25, 2018

Degrees At Work: How Terry Evans Turned Four Excelsior Degrees Into a Career Fighting International Cybercriminals

The moment was pretty distinct for Terry Evans. Working in the New York State Attorney General’s fraud division in 2012, he had to make a tough phone call to a widow in Buffalo to tell her she was scammed out of $80,000 by foreign criminals. “I had to tell her her life savings was gone ….

Posted on January 18, 2018

MS student is recipient of the DAISY award!

Zachary Debartolo, an MS student in the Informatics track was honored in January 2018 as being named DAISY award-winner at Albany Medical Center. Bonny Kehm sat down with Debartolo to ask him a few questions. What made you want to become a nurse? There has always been a call in my life to help those ….

Posted on January 15, 2018

Course Feature: Conflict Management

How do your conflicts typically play out? Do you sense there are patterns in your conflicts? Students in COMM 324 explore the causes, processes, and outcomes of conflict as well as the principles and techniques for improving the handling of conflict. Key topics include interpersonal violence, stress and anger management, forgiveness, negotiation, and mediation. Though ….

Posted on January 12, 2018

Course Feature: Consumer Behaviors

At this busy shopping time of year, let’s step back and take a closer look at the deeper motivations and societal beliefs that shape consumerism. In BUS 225 Consumer Behaviors, students examine consumer psychology and look at how consumers’ motivations, perceptions, and attitudes can shape the choices they make and their purchase behavior. Students learn ….

Posted on December 21, 2017

Bureaucrats are People Too

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not represent the views or opinions of my employer. It is a long way from President John F. Kennedy’s exhortation for young people to consider working in government to President Ronald Reagan saying the nine most dangerous words are, “I’m from the government and I’m here ….

Posted on December 19, 2017

Positive Self Talk

As I got into work I received a message from one of my coworkers, and it was something that I didn’t even know I needed but it made my day, positive self-talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg   According to dictionary.com, the definition of positive self is the act or practice of talking to oneself, either aloud or silently ….

Posted on December 19, 2017

Utilize your notes using Mind Maps – Attention Nursing Students!!

Reading the title, you might be asking yourself what mind maps are.  This blog post is going to cover how to effectively take notes while studying for an exam, quiz, or preparing for a paper.  For as long as we can remember, most of us have been taking notes to capture everything which makes for ….

Posted on December 19, 2017

Never Been an Online Student…Neither Have I

Never been an online student…..neither have I. This January 2017 I registered for my first course as a graduate student at Excelsior College. Now please keep in mind, I have never taken online courses and it’s been 4 years since I have written a paper.  Well let me tell you I was NERVOUS. I felt ….

Posted on December 19, 2017

There’s an app for that: Coffitivity

There’s an app for that: Coffitivity Hello! It’s Kelli and Hannah your Student Success Coaches again with another monthly app! With the Spring I term halfway gone we wanted to share an app that can offer some helpful background noise. The app we are featuring this month is Coffitivity, a simple app that recreates the ….

Posted on December 19, 2017

Growth Mindset

Do You Have a Growth Mindset?

I speak with many students each day here at Excelsior College. One thing I often hear over and over goes something like this: “I’ve always been bad at math! I’m just no good at it, and so my next course will most likely be a struggle for ….

Posted on December 19, 2017

Five Minutes with Savannah White, MSM

“The lesson is to think about where you see yourself in the future and how this degree impacts that path.  If you see there are many barriers to getting where you want, a bulletproof plan will mitigate and even remove some of these barriers.  So, remember that anything is possible, should it be your priority.” -Savannah White, MSM ….

Posted on December 19, 2017

Flipping the Nursing Classroom

Caroline K. Mosca, RN, PhD Recently I had a manuscript published in Nursing Education Perspectives in November 2017, titled “Flipping the nursing classroom without flipping out the students.” This article was based on research implementing a flipped classroom with nursing students in a traditional, brick-and-mortar setting. A flipped classroom is student-led, with a focus on application ….

Posted on December 13, 2017

Course Feature: Social Justice and Aging

Do older adults in the United States live in a just society, a society that provides the resources they need to thrive? This is the main question driving the course HSC 427 Social Justice and Aging. Students in this 8-week online course explore how social, economic, and political forces influence healthy aging and quality of ….

Posted on December 11, 2017

Free Webinar: Cybersecurity Awareness (Roanoke Chapter of AGA)

Dr. Amelia Estwick, Program Manager at the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College conducted a Cybersecurity Awareness webinar for the Roanoke Chapter of AGA (Association of Government Accounts).  The webinar titled:  Cybersecurity & You, what you need to know to avoid becoming “road kill” while traversing the information super-highway was attended by members of the ….

Posted on December 5, 2017

Meet Our Advisors: Allison Konderwich – Academic Advisor in the Office of Student Success Services

The advisors are the main point of encouragement and support for our students.  Many advisors develop a long relationship that helps the students with whom they work through the inevitable ups and the downs of life and study.  In this article, Excelsior met with Allison Konderwich, from the Office of Student Success Services, to find ….

Posted on December 4, 2017

Course Feature: Study Great Military Leaders

“I would definitely recommend this course to others. Military personnel and civilians can learn a lot about leadership from this course…” This is one student’s comment after taking the eight-week course MIL 301 Great Military Leaders. In this course, students examine the qualities of military leaders throughout history and analyze specific traits that contributed to ….

Posted on November 21, 2017

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness

Sharon A. Aronovitch, PhD, RN, CWOCN   November 11 – 19, 2017 was designated National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week. According to information found on the website for the National Coalition for Homelessness, there are more than 540,00 individuals each night who are homeless, as well as 2.5 homeless children each year. When we think ….

Posted on November 21, 2017

Meet Our Advisors: Dan Palladino – Academic Advisor for the Technology Degree Programs

Academic advisors are a point of encouragement and support for our students. Many advisors develop a long relationship that helps the students work through the inevitable ups and the downs of life and study. Excelsior Life met up with Dan Palladino, from the Office of Student Success Services to find out more about one of ….

Posted on November 16, 2017

Caring for our Nation’s Heroes and Their Families Course Opportunity

By Jenna Kerwin Writer/Editor, Marketing   In honor of Veteran’s Day, we thought we’d introduce you to a course especially designed to teach health care workers of the needs of military members and their families. NUR 340 Caring for Our Nation’s Heroes and Their Families is an 8-week, 3-credit elective course that provides critical insights ….

Posted on November 15, 2017

Reflections: Sigma Beta Delta Leadership Academy

Academic advisor and master’s student Savannah White reflects on this year’s Sigma Beta Delta Leadership Academy in Bentonville, Arkansas. White was selected among 24 other participants from U.S. colleges to attend the honor society’s annual event in the face of fierce competition and was honored to be among the lucky few to meet fellow business ….

Posted on November 15, 2017

Turkey and Career Development with a Side of Stuffing, Please!

Good gravy! Why are we connecting Thanksgiving and Career Development? Well, they are both special occasions celebrated in November. In fact, all of November is National Career Development Month. Another important similarity regarding these celebrations is the perfect opportunity each offers to reflect on all you may be thankful for: supportive people in your life, ….

Posted on November 15, 2017

Tomorrow’s World: Challenge, Change, and Career Readiness in Logistics

In this series of articles titled “Tomorrow’s World,” members of the Excelsior College faculty reflect on the changes taking place in their field and consider how those changes might impact someone planning a career in that discipline. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not represent the views or opinions of my employer. ….

Posted on November 9, 2017

Course Feature: Caring For Our Nation’s Heroes

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we thought we’d introduce you to a course especially designed to teach health care workers of the needs of military members and their families. NUR 340 Caring for Our Nation’s Heroes and Their Families is an 8-week, 3-credit elective course that provides critical insights and skills that are required to ….

Posted on November 9, 2017

Dr. Bonny Kehm from School of Nursing Is A Finalist for March of Dimes, Nurse of the Year Award In Education

  Congratulations to Dr. Bonny Kehm, Faculty Program Director in School of Nursing. She is one of 11 finalists for the March of Dimes, Nurse of the Year Award in Education. According to the March of Dimes, Nurse of the Year events recognize and honor distinguished nurses for their outstanding contributions. Hundreds of applications in ….

Posted on October 31, 2017

Could New York’s Capital Region Become Amazon HQ2?

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not represent the views or opinions of my employer. By now, most have heard Amazon has been seeking a second headquarters location (Amazon HQ2), and many states have gone to great strides to court their location to the Amazon scouts. With $5 billion in economic investment and ….

Posted on October 27, 2017

Were you seen? Nyquist Leadership Series on Open Education and College Readiness

On October 18, policy makers, advocates, and researchers convened in Albany, New York for the Nyquist Leadership Series event: Creating College-Ready Students Through Open Education. Panelists and attendees engaged in a thoughtful discussion on practices and policies to help traditional and adult learners transition to college and attain higher education success, including the benefits of ….

Posted on October 20, 2017

Tomorrow’s World: Challenge, Change, and Career Readiness in Cybersecurity

In this series of articles titled “Tomorrow’s World,” members of Business & Technology faculty will reflect on the changes taking place in their field and consider how those changes might impact someone pursuing a career in that discipline. In this article, Dr. Andrew Hurd, the faculty program director for cybersecurity, considers challenges and changes in ….

Posted on October 5, 2017

Perspectives: “Vegetarianism for a Cause” by Patti Cannistraci

Excelsior College will be hosting social media discussions all this week surrounding the popular Netflix documentary, What The Health. We asked a few of our subject matter experts to give their thought-provoking commentary on the documentary and the topics surrounding the issue. *Please note that the author’s opinion is their own. The mid-1970’s was a ….

Posted on September 21, 2017

Perspectives: “Good Living” by Blue Lemay

Excelsior College will be hosting social media discussions all this week surrounding the popular Netflix documentary, What The Health. We asked a few of our subject matter experts to give their thought-provoking commentary on the documentary and the topics surrounding the issue. *Please note that the author’s opinion is their own. “Even if this documentary ….

Posted on September 18, 2017

Book Review: ‘Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces That Shape Behavior’ by Jonah Berger

This book review is an article originally published in the Journal of Business and Technology, produced by the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College.  You can read the original article here: http://jbt.excelsior.edu/   Following the success of his best-selling book, Contagious: Why Things Catch On (2013), marketing professor Jonah Berger of the Wharton ….

Posted on September 14, 2017

Dr. Ted Lehmann and the Geopolitics of Energy

Dr. Timothy (Ted) Lehmann, the faculty director for the Social Sciences in the School of Liberal Arts, recently published a book on the international politics of energy: The Geopolitics of Global Energy: The New Cost of Plenty. The book features research from leading energy experts across the world, and addresses timeless questions about the way ….

Posted on September 12, 2017

Excelsior Introduces the Professional and Technical Writing Concentration

To help meet its goals for student career readiness, Excelsior College has approved a concentration in Professional and Technical Writing (PTW), within the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts (BSL) major. Excelsior graduates with strong professional writing skills are poised for employment and advancement in areas including health care, technology, pharmaceutical, government, science, and the ….

Posted on September 12, 2017

New Courses in Leadership

“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” This statement, made by Martin Luther King Jr., reflects the personal humility and social responsibility that is sometimes needed to be a transformative leader. Who are transformative leaders? What are their characteristics, ethics, and challenges? What other type of leaders ….

Posted on September 8, 2017

Statement by Excelsior College President James Baldwin on the Decision to End DACA

Excelsior College President James Baldwin has issued a statement on the decision to end DACA. I am saddened and troubled by the decision of the President of the United States to end DACA. DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, has provided some 800,000 recipients a pathway out of the shadows. These individuals were brought to ….

Posted on September 7, 2017

Resource Site Launches for Students Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Our primary concern for students in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey, and those serving as first responders, is their safety.  Excelsior College is working to ensure these students have options during this challenging time. Therefore, the College has launched a dedicated site to inform students affected by Hurricane Harvey with their options. For more information, ….

Posted on September 6, 2017

How the National Science Foundation Grant Supports Workforce Readiness

  The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Excelsior College $864,000 in grant funding to ensure workforce readiness in the manufacturing industry.  Tina Vasquez, Marketing Manager at Excelsior College, caught up with associate dean in the School of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Michael Johnson, and asked what this grant means for the College, our students, and ….

Posted on August 31, 2017

The Benefits of a Mentor-Mentee Relationship

By Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN Faculty Program Director, BS & MS Programs in Nursing Tamara Coca, student in the MSN Education Tract, had a dilemma. She needed to complete her Practicum with a Mentor, but couldn’t find one. Tamara is currently living and working on the US Navy Base in Yokosuka, Japan and the Hospital ….

Posted on August 31, 2017

5 Questions with Dwayn Hanford, A Well-Rounded Intelligence Pundit

Dwayn Hanford is a “Jack-of-all-trades.” Hanford retired from the U.S. Army as an all-source intelligence technician, and is a team chief and senior intelligence officer for the Department of the Army Civilian in the 1st Information Operations Command, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He is also the president of the ….

Posted on August 30, 2017

How to Avoid Labeling Yourself—or Letting Others Label You—as a Victim

Gary McClain, PhD, is a faculty member in the School of Health Sciences and therapist who specializes in helping clients deal with the emotional impact of chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Victim. We seem to hear that word a lot lately. “Victim” is often used to describe individuals who are living with challenges that are not ….

Posted on August 17, 2017

APA Introduction to Scholarly Writing FREE Webinar

By Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN Faculty Program Director, BS & MS Programs in Nursing   Please join us from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. EST Friday, August 25, or 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, August 29, for an informational Student webinar, “APA Introduction to Scholarly Writing.” This session will be hosted by Bonny Kehm, PhD, ….

Posted on August 14, 2017

Nursing Students Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau

“You are Sigma Theta Tau; we are Sigma Theta Tau.” With these words spoken by honor society president Jennifer Pettis, the nurses gathered in the Fort Orange Ballroom at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York, on July 13, 2017, were inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Founded in 1922, ….

Posted on August 10, 2017

Graduates Inducted into Liberal Arts Honor Society

  Excelsior’s Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national honor society recognizing adult students who achieved and maintained high scholastic standards while handling their life responsibilities, welcomed its largest group of inductees on July 13. The 121 new members were recognized during an induction ceremony held at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York, the ….

Posted on August 7, 2017

Superior Service: David Foster Receives Distinguished Faculty Award

At the Faculty Luncheon on July 13, David Foster of the School of Public Service was recognized as a recipient of a Distinguished Faculty Award. During the nomination process, a student commented, “Dr. Foster brings a plethora of knowledge, experience, and commitment to the forefront when instructing his students…I know of no other faculty person ….

Posted on August 3, 2017

Excelsior Class of 2017: Lovepreet Cheema, Double Master-in-Training

Lovepreet Cheema walked across the stage at Commencement as a cybersecurity master and immediately continued down the steps into her pursuit of becoming a criminal justice master-in-training. Cheema’s determination for earning not one, but two master’s degrees from Excelsior College stems from her thirst for knowledge. An assistant registrar for SUNY Ulster, Cheema used the ….

Posted on August 2, 2017

A Humbling Experience: Lisa Giarda Receives Distinguished Faculty Award

At the Faculty Luncheon on July 13, Lisa Giarda of the School of Health Sciences was recognized as a Distinguished Faculty Award recipient. As reported in her nomination, she is knowledgeable, friendly, available, and works closely with students to clarify material and instruct them one-on-one. Furthermore, students “clamor” to take courses she teaches even though ….

Posted on August 2, 2017

Free Webinar: Build Your Cybersecurity Skill Set

Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) partners with top-notch cyber expert, Excelsior College, to increase Cybersecurity workforce skills in the energy industry. Webinar was recorded on August 2, 2017; the link to the recorded webinar is: https://bcove.video/2wFmUBk The energy industry is facing vital, unfilled cyber-related job positions and has a demand for skilled employees to ….

Posted on August 1, 2017

Historic Moment: Jim Holton Receives Distinguished Faculty Award

At the Faculty Luncheon on July 13, James “Jim” Holton of the School of Liberal Arts received a Distinguished Faculty Award. During the nomination process, a student commented, “Dr. Holton clearly goes above and beyond what is expected from an instructor…During the course, it was clear he has a passion for history as he used ….

Posted on August 1, 2017

Business & Technology Faculty Recognized for Exceptional Student Service

Our amazing faculty are one of the reasons why our students get such a supportive and stimulating experience during their time with Excelsior College.  In this article, we look at the recipients of the Distinguished Faculty Awards 2017 from the School of Business and Technology.  The award is nominated by students and recognizes members of ….

Posted on July 31, 2017

Dr. Estwick Moderating Webcast: Three-Prong Approach to Security

When:  July 27, 2017 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST The days of a fixed network edge are gone. Digital transformation, cloud computing, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have fragmented the traditional government network, making it nearly impossible to determine where an agency’s actual perimeter lies. Government systems ….

Posted on July 26, 2017

NCI Attends 2017 AFCEA Defensive Cyber Operations Symposium

NCI was invited to moderate a panel on “Building the Pipeline of Cybersecurity Professionals” at the 2017 AFCEA Defensive Cyber Operations Symposium that was held at the Baltimore, MD Convention Center in June.  The panel was well attended and featured educators and professionals from academia and government.  The panel discussed the importance of building a ….

Posted on July 26, 2017

Excelsior College Inaugurates Dr. James N. Baldwin as its Third President

Excelsior College inaugurated its third president, Dr. James N. Baldwin, on Friday, July 14, as part of its annual Commencement ceremony in Albany, New York. Brig. Gen. (ret.) Jerry Neff, chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, presided over the investiture. “Human learning has, in effect, been our endless quest for the truth – and, ….

Posted on July 18, 2017

Instructor Daria Byrne Earns Faculty of the Year Award

By Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN Faculty Program Director, BS & MS Programs in Nursing   Daria Byrne, EdD, MSN, RN is a recipient of a 2017 Faculty of the Year Award. Dr. Byrne received this award based on student nominations. Daria Byrne has served as an adjunct faculty member for Excelsior College School of Nursing ….

Posted on July 17, 2017

Work/Life Balance: A Five-Step Approach to Achieving It Your Way

Gary McClain, PhD, is a faculty member in the School of Health Sciences and therapist who specializes in helping clients deal with the emotional impact of chronic and life-threatening illnesses. The term “work/life balance” gets tossed around a lot. I use it a lot myself when I talk about my own life and with my ….

Posted on July 6, 2017

A Shot in the Arm: Alumna Boosts Nursing Program with New CPNE Site

Christus Health CPNE Site in Alice, Texas

Jennifer Gentry remembers taking her Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE) like it was yesterday. Now a chief nursing officer in the CHRISTUS Spohn Health System in Southern Texas, she’s helping other aspiring RNs complete their degrees by hosting a CPNE testing site at CHRISTUS Spohn location in ….

Posted on July 5, 2017

Why I Went Into Nursing: Mary Lee Pollard, PhD, RN, CNE

The Pulse Committee presents “Why I Went Into Nursing,” an installment of interviews with faculty within Excelsior’s School of Nursing. The purpose of these interviews is to provide students with a more unique, personal view of “who’s who” in the School. Why I Went Into Nursing: Mary Lee Pollard, PhD, RN, CNE Share with us why you ….

Posted on June 27, 2017

Were You Seen? Educational Institute 2017

On June 2, Excelsior College, School of Nursing collaborated with Albany Medical Center and held their Annual Educational Institute in Latham, NY.  This year’s institute was titled “Lessons from the Field: Innovations in Veteran Education, Transitions, and Care”.  The conference gathered more than 80 nursing education professionals’ nationwide.  Some of whom were representatives from fellow ….

Posted on June 21, 2017

Gender Bias in Management: An Interview with Dr. Ethne Swartz

On May 18, 2017, The School of Business and Technology, in collaboration with the President’s Committee on Inclusion (PCI), welcomed Dr. Ethne Swartz to Excelsior College.  Dr. Swartz gave a colloquium entitled: “Making it through the labyrinth:  Gender bias in management.”  Dr. Michele Paludi, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs and Faculty Program Director for Human ….

Posted on June 15, 2017

Caring for our Nation’s Heroes and their Families

By Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN Faculty Program Director, BS & MS Programs in Nursing Did you know Excelsior College offers an 8 week, 3 credit hour elective course called NUR 340: Caring for our Nation’s Heroes and their Families? This course is designed to prepare professional health care workers and nurses as leaders of a ….

Posted on June 7, 2017

NCI Interviewed on CBN News

Dr. Amelia Estwick, program manager for NCI was interviewed on the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) News to discuss personal information being hosted on various online search engines and ways to protect personal information from being shared.   Thanks to These Websites, Your Personal Info Is Just a Keystroke Away | CBN News.

Posted on June 6, 2017

Excelsior Faculty Members Pen PTSD Article for FRA Today Magazine

Excelsior College’s School of Health Sciences Faculty Program Director, Anna Zendell, Ph.D.,M.S.W. and Adjunct Faculty, Rosemary McDonald, L.M.W. co-wrote an article about PTSD in a recent issue of FRA Today. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an ongoing condition that develops following a traumatic, stressful event. Zendell and McDonald identify signs and symptoms, consequences, and coping mechanisms ….

Posted on June 5, 2017

American Marketing Association CEO to present “The State and Future of Marketing” at Excelsior College

On Thursday, June 8, CEO of the American Marketing Association (AMA), Russ Klein, will be coming to Excelsior College to give a presentation on, ‘The State and Future of Marketing’. This free event is part of the School of Business and Technology’s regular Speaker Series and it is also being co-hosted with the local AMA ….

Posted on June 1, 2017

Excelsior graduate award spotlight: Brianna Shearer

  Business Advisor, Meghan Rosebeck, talks to Brianna Shearer, winner of the 2017 Jean Smith Award.  The Jean Smith award recognizes the leadership and vision of founding trustee Jean M. Smith and is given to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic and professional achievement in the world of business. Raising a family, while holding down ….

Posted on June 1, 2017

Staying Focused

Have you ever stopped writing a paper to check your email and end up an hour later staring at a blank Word document? Do you use Angry Birds to avoid making angry discussion posts? How about that time you fell down a Facebook hole so deep you thought you’d end up in Wonderland? Staying focused ….

Posted on May 31, 2017

New partnership supports educational opportunities for health care office managers

Excelsior College has announced a new corporate partnership with the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM). PAHCOM provides a support network to managers of small group and solo provider health care practices. PAHCOM was established to help alleviate the difficulty of having efficient office management systems within physician practices. They work to help ….

Posted on May 25, 2017

Encouraging Students to take Responsibility for their Own Learning

By Amy Erickson Taking Responsibility “It’s not about achieving outcomes. It is about getting them [students] to want to achieve the outcomes” (Price, 2017b, para. 51). This idea really stood out to me in Dr. Christy Price’s 20-Minute Mentor video. In her video, “How Do I Get Students to take Responsibility for their Own Learning?” ….

Posted on May 22, 2017

Caroline Mosca Presents at Annual Research Luncheon

Caroline Mosca, RN, PhD, attended the annual Research Luncheon at The City University Graduate Center in Manhattan.  Six PhD graduates in Nursing Science, including Dr. Mosca, were honored at this luncheon.  Dr. Mosca presented a brief synopsis of her dissertation research on The Relationship Between Clinical Teaching Effectiveness and Emotional Intelligence in Clinical Nurse Faculty ….

Posted on May 17, 2017

Using Infographics in the Classroom

By Amy Erickson What is an Infographic? In the May edition of Online Classroom, Dr. John Orlando’s article on infographics caught my eye. Some may be asking, what is an infographic? According to Bovée and Thill (2016), “infographics are a special class of diagrams that can convey both data and concepts or ideas” (p. 238). ….

Posted on May 16, 2017

National Nurses Week: What is Your Personal View of Nursing?

We thought we’d end Nurses Week by asking select faculty at Excelsior College what the profession means to them. Join us in celebrating the importance of nursing and how it contributes to making us who we are. “What is your personal view of nursing?” “My personal view of nursing is that it is a profession ….

Posted on May 12, 2017

Group Projects

Do you groan at the thought of working on a group project? Does the idea of sharing your work with others make your skin crawl? Do you think it’s impossible for online learners to collaborate successfully? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please keep reading. Studies show that students engaged in ….

Posted on May 11, 2017

Envision Your Future

I recently had a meeting with a student that was centered around envisioning her future (specifically with passing a big exam).  She told me with great enthusiasm that she takes a little time out of her day to envision herself walking out of the building hands straight up in the air because she just passed ….

Posted on May 1, 2017

Liberating the Human Spirit

The future is bright for graduates with a liberal arts degree. With the skills needed across disciplines, they are prepared for any career possibility..

Posted on May 1, 2017

Associate Degree Nursing Programs: A Solid Foundation for Baccalaureate Education (Part 2)

By Caroline K. Mosca PhD, RN (continued from Part 1) Online baccalaureate nursing programs offer the working nurse an opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree program in a user-friendly fashion. Nurses can work from the comfort of their own homes and still meet family, work, and other life obligations. Like the post- war associate degree ….

Posted on May 1, 2017

Career Prep

Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management connects study with HR work.

Posted on May 1, 2017

A Love of Learning

Ted and Gidget Nyquist make a planned gift to the Ewald B. Nyquist Scholarship Fund..

Posted on May 1, 2017

Happy National Interprofessional Health Care Month!

By Robin Dewald PhD, RN, CNE The National Academies of Practice proclaim the month of April as “National Interprofessional Health Care Month.” According to the National League for Nursing (2015), “The World Health Organization Framework for Action on Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice [WHO, 2010] identified interprofessional education as the way health care professionals learn ….

Posted on April 18, 2017

Center for Disability Services, Michael and Margery Whiteman to be honored at Excelsior College Partners in Lifelong Learning Celebration

On April 19, Excelsior College will host its 10th annual Partners in Lifelong Learning event and recognize Michael and Margery Whiteman and the Center for Disability Services for their commitment to community involvement, volunteerism, and lifelong learning. The annual Excelsior fundraising event, held each April, draws attention to the importance of lifelong learning while funding ….

Posted on April 18, 2017

Distrac- Oh, Look at that!

Exactly, as the title tried to state, we are going to talk about distractions.  It seems they come from everywhere these days.  Technology and social media allow us to be connected 24/7 which makes it a tough obstacle to stay focused or concentrated on what we are doing.  Do you ever find yourself at work ….

Posted on April 17, 2017

“Where Are They Now?” Interview with Partners in Lifelong Learning Scholarship Awardee Judith Purdy

How does a lifetime career in the restaurant business and healthcare relate? According to Judith Purdy, they’re both customer-oriented fields. Judith Purdy, an associate degree in nursing student at Excelsior, made the switch into the nursing field three years ago, from her 30+ year career in hospitality. Purdy now works full-time as a licensed practical ….

Posted on April 13, 2017

Community Health Nursing: A Service Learning Experience

By Patrick O., RN Students in NUR 448 Community Health Nursing engage in a service learning experience as part of the requirement of the course. This experience provides students with the opportunity to apply what is being learned in the course to the real world, while reflecting on the link between this experience, the content ….

Posted on April 6, 2017

Dr. Karen Cox to Address Excelsior College Commencement

Karen Cox, RN, PhD, FACHE, FAAN, an Excelsior College graduate and renowned leader in the health care and nursing fields will address graduates at Excelsior College’s 46th Commencement on July 14, 2017. The College will also present Dr. Cox with an honorary degree during the ceremony, which will once again be held at the Empire ….

Posted on April 4, 2017

Scaling the Ivory Tower: Does academic research matter in the world of business?

I was recently discussing with colleagues why academic skills are not always considered as relevant to the world of business, but with so many organizations investing billions of dollars in high-risk projects, the need for clear and thorough research has never been more important. In this article, I want to explore why the skills of ….

Posted on March 31, 2017

Excelsior Scholarship: An interview with Dr. Herbert Sherman

John Coy, Faculty Program Director for Logistics & Operations Management at Excelsior College, interviews Dr. Herbert Sherman, co-author with Charlette McClendon, of an article about the online market platform Amazon and their future strategy for global growth,  for the Journal of Business and Technology. The Article entitled ‘Lost in Translation: Can Amazon Dominate the Asian ….

Posted on March 30, 2017

Excelsior Scholarship: An interview with Dr. Jan Tucker

Will Trevor, Faculty Program Director for Marketing and a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Business and Technology at Excelsior College, interviews Dr. Jan Tucker, co-author with Dr. Bari Courts and Angela Au, of an article on leadership and social media.  The article entitled, “The Influence of Social Media on 21st-Century Leaders”, ….

Posted on March 29, 2017

Excelsior’s Technology Students are #ABETconfident [Video]

A group of Excelsior College students recently participated in the #ABETconfident video contest, which was held by the accreditation body ABET. The contest is a chance for students in ABET accredited programs – such as the electrical, nuclear engineering, and information technology programs offered by Excelsior – to show why they are confident in the ….

Posted on March 23, 2017

Career Readiness: Equipping Students for the Workplace of Today and Tomorrow

The first reaction when most of us hear the term, ‘career readiness’, is often to associate it with strong technical skills, such as computer programming or digital marketing.  And while technical skills are vital, they alone are insufficient for success in the current and future workplace. Research shows that skills, such as communication and teamwork, ….

Posted on March 23, 2017

Write on Nurses!

Check out this post about writing in the nursing profession by Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN, that was featured on Excelsior’s Online Writing Lab Blog: Write on Nurses!.

Posted on March 23, 2017

Simulation Workshop for Nursing Students

By Cathy DeChance, PhD, RN; Lisa Robert, MS, RNC; Dawn Olbrych, MSN, CNE; Nicole Hedowski, MSN, RN, NE-BC; Karla Scavo, MS, RN Through the Retention/Persistence Proposal, money was obtained from the Office of the Provost, so that the AD team could develop a simulation workshop for our students. A small task force from the AD nursing team launched the ….

Posted on March 8, 2017

Smart Card Alliance Becomes Secure Technology Alliance, Expands Mission to Include Broader View of Security Technologies

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., March 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Smart Card Alliance, known for propelling the adoption of smart card technology as the global standard for payment, identity, access and mobile application security, announced today it is expanding its charter to include a broader range of security and privacy-enhancing technologies. To reflect this expanded ….

Posted on March 8, 2017

Careers in Cybersecurity

Careers in Cybersecurity Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | 7 – 8pm EST Register Today – https://cybercareers.eventbrite.com/?aff=NCI According to Michael Brown, CEO at Symantec, the demand for the cybersecurity workforce is expected to rise globally to 6 million by 2019, with a projected employee shortfall of 1.5 million.  Meaning that there are not enough skilled workers ….

Posted on March 6, 2017

Excelsior College and Shriners Hospitals for Children collaborate on educational advancements for nurses

Excelsior College has announced a new corporate partnership with the pediatric healthcare nonprofit, Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Under the new agreement, employees of Shriners Hospitals for Children and their spouses or domestic partners are eligible for reduced tuition and fees for associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in the School of Nursing, such as Excelsior’s ….

Posted on February 28, 2017

Careers in Cybersecurity Webinar

Careers in Cybersecurity Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | 7 – 8pm EST Register HERE! According to Michael Brown, CEO at Symantec, the demand for the cybersecurity workforce is expected to rise globally to 6 million by 2019, with a projected employee shortfall of 1.5 million.  Meaning that there are not enough skilled workers to fill ….

Posted on February 28, 2017

Resilience: The One ‘Secret’ All Successful Students Know

There have been plenty of newspaper columns, courses, and self-help books, which promise to deliver that elusive ‘secret of success’, but psychologists tend to agree that, among other things, the key to success for individuals, managers, entrepreneurs, or students, often resides in the ability to develop resilience. Think about a time when you faced some ….

Posted on February 22, 2017

Taking Time to Care for Yourself

By Sharon Aronovitch, PhD, RN, CWOCN, Lead Faculty Program Director, BS-MS You find yourself juggling, work, home life, school, and a social life (if you have one), every day of the week. I’m sure there are even times when you have said, “Why are there ONLY 24 hours in a day?!” I can relate to ….

Posted on February 22, 2017

Dr. Lifang Shih appointed dean of School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College

Dr. Lifang Shih has been appointed dean of the School of Business and Technology, Excelsior College announced today. She had been serving in the role of acting dean since September 2016, when then dean, Dr. Karl Lawrence, was appointed the College’s CFO. “Dr. Shih is an experienced, trusted leader who has served stabilize the School ….

Posted on February 21, 2017

Lessons Learned on Participation from Success Coach Kelli

There are always things in life we wish we had done differently, and I want to share a story of one of those times. The importance of reflecting back on these moments isn’t to kick ourselves when we’re down, but to take away a lesson that we can learn from. I took time to reflect ….

Posted on February 21, 2017

Engaging Students through Mini Lectures

  By Amy Erickson Mini Lectures Next month, I’ll be giving a presentation on microlectures to Excelsior faculty. As I looked into resources to fortify this discussion, I came across a wonderful 20-minute mentor video by Dr. Christy Price.  I love it when I can assemble a reading list after watching one of these presentations, ….

Posted on February 21, 2017

Excelsior College’s School of Business and Technology Speaker Series Presentation Critical Cybersecurity Awareness

Excelsior College’s School of Business and Technology Speaker Series Presentation Critical Cybersecurity Awareness Faculty Program Director:  Dr. Andrew Hurd Cybersecurity is a growing field. If we had the foresight and we integrated computer security the way it was supposed to be integrated 40 years ago there would not be a Cybersecurity field today. It would ….

Posted on February 15, 2017

NCI in the news!

On January 30, 2017 Dr. Amelia Estwick, Program Manager for the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College, was interviewed on Washington, DC’s WJLA/News Talk program to discuss  cybersecurity in the new administration..

Posted on January 31, 2017

The Power of Music

When you need that motivation to get you through anything in life, what do you turn to? As Student Success Coaches, we talk to students who use music to motivate, inspire and drive them to their goals. Quite frankly we love music as well! On any given day at the Student Success Center you will ….

Posted on January 30, 2017

Dawn Gerrain named Excelsior’s first Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer

Dawn Gerrain will serve as Excelsior College’s first Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, the institution announced today. The position, which will be responsible for leading an aggressive restructuring and expansion of the College’s brand, marketing communications, and digital marketing strategy, will report directly to the College President, Jim Baldwin. “Dawn is a skilled marketer ….

Posted on January 25, 2017

There’s An App For That: Sleep Better

Hello! It’s Kelli and Hannah your Student Success Coaches again with another monthly app! Are you getting enough sleep?  With the Spring I term and your busy lives in full swing, we want to make sure you are taking care of yourselves.  The best way to start taking care of yourself is with a good ….

Posted on January 25, 2017

Are you taking breaks or are you breaking?

Did you know that the brain experiences fatigue after 60 minutes of uninterrupted study and taking a periodic 10-minute break from studying can improve your concentration and retention? But what happens if you’re doing well and you don’t want to take a break? Then you’re going to break down! Keeping your focus on one thing ….

Posted on January 23, 2017

Increase Student Engagement with Video Assignments

By Amy Erickson Visible Learning In the January edition of The Online Classroom, Robert Talbert offers several compelling reasons for using video assignments in the online classroom. Instead of submitting a sheet of paper with answers, Talbert’s students video themselves working through the math problems, demonstrating how they arrived at an answer. Showing the process ….

Posted on January 18, 2017

Nurse Faculty Spread Knowledge and Care Across the World

Text by Patricia Klimkewicz, PhD, MBA, MS, RN-BC; photos courtesy of Patricia Klimkewicz, PhD, MBA, MS, RN-BC On a sunny day in May, I boarded the Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy (TAH-19) for a five month humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and community relationship projects mission in the Pacific. The USNS Mercy served as the command platform for Pacific ….

Posted on January 13, 2017

Business and Technology

Excelsior College’s School of Business and Technology Speaker Series Presentation Critical Cybersecurity Awareness Faculty Program Director:  Dr. Andrew Hurd Cybersecurity is a growing field. If we had the foresight and we integrated computer security the way it was supposed to be inte-grated 40 years ago there would not be a Cybersecurity field today. It would ….

Posted on January 11, 2017

Learning Resources

Learning Resources at Excelsior College: Part 1 This is part I of a series of blog posts designed to familiarize students with some of the learning resources available at Excelsior College. The intent of each post is to focus in on one of these resources, and provide students with an easy to read description. For ….

Posted on January 10, 2017

The Holiday Haul: Global Logistics at the Busiest Point

When I welcome in the new year, like many people I always like to take time to reflect.  This year I started pondering the sheer scale of logistics operations during the holiday season: how, for example, does the latest must-have Marvel Deadpool action figure get from the manufacturer to beneath the Christmas tree? Or how ….

Posted on January 6, 2017

Late on an assignment? Talk to your instructor!

Dilanthi Graham, Student Success Coach, on communicating with your instructor:       Kevin’s story is a perfect example of the importance of communicating with your instructor. Kevin Gillie is a flight medic in the Unites States Army. When he’s not climbing helicopters, he’s also a husband, father, and student. As is the case for ….

Posted on January 5, 2017

Overcome Challenges with Positive Self Talk

As I got into work I received a message from one of my coworkers.  It was about something that I didn’t even know I needed, but it made my day: positive self talk. Positive self talk takes some getting used to, but it has so many helpful rewards. According to Examined Existence, positive self talk ….

Posted on January 2, 2017

Planning Ahead- A smart gift for you!

During a past conversation with a student, he mentioned that his key to success was planning ahead. Those are two words that I, as a Success Coach, love hearing. Why those two words? Back in September, Hurricane Matthew hit our east coast. Prior to the hurricane I had a meeting with a student and I ….

Posted on December 29, 2016

Reflecting on Nursing Through Jeopardy

By Patti Cannistraci Every evening I look forward to watching Jeopardy, the game show that poses answers to which contestants provide the question. Some days I am pretty good with the response questions. I love the science and health categories; I am much weaker in classical music and ancient history. I secretly always hope for ….

Posted on December 22, 2016

Spring Term – Reapply for your disability accommodations now

We know it is a busy time of year. Shopping, parties, planning, baking, etc. are all taking a toll on your schedule – not to mention that you just completed the Fall II term!  But did you remember to reapply for your disability accommodations for the Spring I term which starts January 2, 2017? If ….

Posted on December 16, 2016

There’s An App For That: Budgeting

Happy Holidays! It’s Kelli and Hannah your Student Success Coaches again with another monthly app! With the holidays quickly approaching we thought this would be a great time to introduce a budgeting app.  We know you have shopping to do!  How does your wallet look?  We searched high and low and found the most integrated ….

Posted on December 15, 2016

Perspectives: Cesar Munguia, MPA Graduate

Cesar Munguia is one of Excelsior College’s School of Public Service first Master of Public Administration graduates. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program launched early 2015. The MPA program offers individuals from a variety of educational backgrounds the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in the government and non-government sector. Munguia is no ….

Posted on December 15, 2016

Humanities Courses Premiering January 2017

HUM305 Think Big: Innovations in Art, Communication, and Culture  Would you like to develop or increase your ability to think, create, and lead in new ways? This class investigates historical and contemporary innovations, both locally and globally. Listen to Stephen Johnson, a captivating media theorist, who will tell “the story of people who take us ….

Posted on December 14, 2016

School of Nursing Represents Excelsior at Baccalaureate Education Conference

By Dr. Barbara Pieper and Dr. Patti Cannistraci The 2016 Baccalaureate Education Conference, sponsored by The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), was held in Anaheim, CA with the theme of “Innovating Nursing Education to Improve the Health of the Nation.”  More than 500 nursing faculty, deans, directors, and practitioners from around the country ….

Posted on December 13, 2016

Career Writing Course Premiering January 2017

Ever think about pursuing a career in writing? You may have at times thought about writing your own memoir or doing freelance work writing grants, proposals, and blogs. Excelsior is premiering in January a new course that could set you on your way to a writing career. ENG314 Careers in Professional Writing is a joint ….

Posted on December 12, 2016

Remembering to Breathe

Have you ever caught yourself holding your breath or not breathing at all? I know this has happened to me before taking an exam or public speaking.  I’ll admit it – it usually happens when I am very nervous… Lately I have been hearing from my students that they utilize free apps that help them ….

Posted on December 9, 2016

Visual Reminders!

I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember anything unless I WRITE IT DOWN! Every morning I write down what I would like to accomplish today, essentially my “to-do lists”. From taking a deep breath, remembering to pay a bill, and reading a couple pages out of a book that is taking longer than ….

Posted on December 9, 2016

There’s An App For That: Wunderlist

Hello! It’s Kelli and Hannah your Student Success Coaches again with another monthly app! We went ahead and scoured the worldwide web to find the most helpful apps for your needs.  This month we are going to be featuring an app that helps with organization.  As Success Coaches we talk to students daily that are ….

Posted on November 30, 2016

Excelsior College & Zone 5 Training Academy announce degree pathway for Capital Region law enforcement

Excelsior College and Zone 5 Training Academy today announced an educational agreement that will provide more than 7,500 Capital Region law enforcement personnel – and their spouses/domestic partners – an opportunity to pursue a higher education at Excelsior College at a substantially reduced rate. “We’re thrilled to partner with Excelsior College and provide this type ….

Posted on November 29, 2016

Finish the Term Strong

Everyone who is currently taking a course or studying for an exam: We have made it to week 7! Give yourselves a pat on the back.  As we make our way into the holiday season, managing school can become harder and harder.  I’m sure some of you are feeling like you’re at your wits’ end. ….

Posted on November 29, 2016

Interview with Paul Kelly, HR Executive: What I Look for in an Interview

FREE Career Services Webinar! Executive Insight Series: Interview with Paul Kelly, HR Executive What I Look for in an Interview Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 1:30 – 2:30pm EST REGISTER TODAY! Going beyond your traditional interviewing information. Gain a different perspective on the job interview process to give you a leg up in your next job interview. ….

Posted on November 29, 2016

Cybersecurity: Threats, Risks, and Partnerships

Cybersecurity: Threats, Risks, and Partnerships This diverse panel will discuss the threats to network service providers and customers, discuss how to manage cyber risks in a complex, diversified environment; and, how to achieve effective outcomes through public and private partnerships. Facilitator: Nnake Nweke, President, Science and Technology Policy Center for Development Panelists: Vern Mosley, Senior ….

Posted on November 29, 2016

Building the Government’s Cyber Workforce: Challenges and Solutions

Building the Government’s Cyber Workforce: Challenges and Solutions Like the private sector, the government is challenged today to educate a cybersecurity workforce to, among other things, understand the various Risk Management Framework methodologies, data analytics, and generate the neccessary metrics to leverage as feedback to further foster training and education opportunities for the workforce. Join ….

Posted on November 29, 2016

Statement on the death of Dr. John Ebersole, second president of Excelsior College

A message from Dr. James N. Baldwin, President of Excelsior College: It is with deep regret and much personal sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr. John F. Ebersole, our former president, and a visionary leader in adult higher education. John, who had been courageously battling myelodysplastic syndromes and had taken a ….

Posted on November 24, 2016

Excelsior Cares means helping others throughout the year

Excelsior Life traditionally marks the week of Thanksgiving by reflecting on the past year and campus-wide participation on projects and initiatives focused on helping those less fortunate. Volunteerism is a part of the College’s culture and Excelsior Cares is our community relations program serving New York’s Capital Region and helping to meet critical needs around ….

Posted on November 23, 2016

Importance of Routine

When I find a successful student, someone who is adequately managing school with a full plate, I always have to ask “How do you do it, what is your recipe for success?” I am typically greeted with an answer of “Well, I just do it – I don’t have a choice.” The misconception here is ….

Posted on November 21, 2016

Excelsior College and Trilogy Health Services partner to provide comprehensive educational advancement opportunities to nurses

Excelsior College has announced a new corporate partnership with the healthcare company, Trilogy Health Services. Under the new agreement, employees of Trilogy Health Services and their spouses or domestic partners are eligible for reduced tuition and fees for associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in the School of Nursing, such as Excelsior’s Associate Degree in ….

Posted on November 7, 2016

Communicate to Succeed

As a Success Coach, I speak with many students each day.  A topic that often comes up in conversations is communication with instructors. The value of communicating with your instructor soon and often cannot be overstated. Whether you are looking for more feedback on an assignment, or informing of a family emergency, keeping your instructor ….

Posted on November 2, 2016

Excelsior College a “Best for Vets” institution for the seventh time in a row

Excelsior College has been recognized as a “Best for Vets” College for the seventh consecutive year by Military Times. The eighth annual rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ comprehensive school-by-school survey of veteran and military student offerings and rates of academic achievement. “This is a recognition of Excelsior College’s commitment to meeting the ….

Posted on November 1, 2016

Dr. James Baldwin appointed President of Excelsior College

Dr. James N. Baldwin has been named president of Excelsior College, the institution announced today. Baldwin had been serving as the College’s acting president following John Ebersole’s decision to step aside in May due to health reasons. The announcement of Baldwin’s appointment was made by Brigadier General (Retired) Jerry Neff, chair of the College’s Board ….

Posted on October 26, 2016

Were You Seen? Healing Moments 2016

On Monday, October 24, Excelsior College partnered up with Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy to present the next addition in the “Healing Moments” series at the SEFCU Auditorium in Albany, New York. Healing Moments is a community conversation that will explore the issues of race, diversity and community policing, building trust and healing divisions ….

Posted on October 25, 2016

The Cyber Impact in Healthcare Compliance Speaker Series

Tuesday, Oct 4th 9:00am-10:00am The Cyber Impact in Healthcare Compliance 78% of organizations suffered a security incident last year, therefore, it is more important than ever to protect HIPPA patient information. Hear from leading industry experts about the hot cyber topics in healthcare and what can be done to protect yourself and your patients. Facilitator: ….

Posted on October 24, 2016

There’s An App For That: Staying Focused

There’s an app for everything these days. We went and did some legwork for you hardworking students and found the most helpful apps for your needs.  These apps range from organization all the way to self-care!  Stay tuned for more exciting app features posted every month from your Success Coaches, Kelli and Hannah! Why download ….

Posted on October 21, 2016

The Politics of Sexual Assault

Michele Paludi of Excelsior College in New York state, who has written widely about sexual harassment, says that “moments like this can change a culture.” She points to Anita Hill’s testimony in Senate confirmation hearings for Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court nominee, in 1991. Ms Hill’s account of her former boss’s unwelcome sexualised talk and ….

Posted on October 18, 2016

Community Stewardship: Leveraging distance educators to solve global community challenges

Experts from Excelsior College discuss the endless opportunities for faculty and students to come together to address global issues thanks to distance learning. By By Laurie Carbo-Porter, PhD, RN, CNE; and Dorcey L. Applyrs, DrPH, MPH Leadership at institutions of higher education have historically embraced some level of commitment to the well-being of the communities ….

Posted on October 18, 2016

New Course Premiering October 2016 – PSY 364: Industrial Organizational Psychology

PSY 364: I/O Psychology           Who should take this class?  Anyone who has a job. What the heck is it? Industrial/Organizational Psychology (I/O Psychology) is the study of psychology in the workplace.   What do you learn? How to: Recruit and keep the right employees. Increase motivation and performance. Improve morale. Create and perform effective evaluations. What’s ….

Posted on October 6, 2016

Raising Cancer Awareness

By Patty Nedo Most people fear a cancer diagnosis. We’ve become familiar with the sight of support ribbons displayed to raise awareness about different types of cancer, such as pink ribbons that stand for breast cancer, orange ribbons for leukemia, teal for ovarian cancer, gray for brain cancer, lavender for pancreatic cancer, blue for colon ….

Posted on October 4, 2016

Check Your Messages!

Do you look at Facebook every day? How about Outlook and Instagram and Twitter and Snapchat and Gmail? Sure, we all do, but what about your Excelsior College Message Center?  Is it collecting dust?     Wait, what? My message center?  It’s that place where valuable information is sent to you from your school.     Oh, yea! ….

Posted on October 4, 2016

Hands up…your computer is being held hostage

One of the growing problems with cybersecurity in 2015 and again this year is that of ransomware. Imagine if you suddenly had a message appear on your screen notifying you that all the data in your computer was now encrypted. To gain access to it you needed to pay a certain amount of money (usually ….

Posted on September 30, 2016

Using Twitter in the Classroom

By Amy Erickson About five years ago, one university encouraged instructors and staff to create Twitter accounts. Unfortunately, the instructors and staff weren’t given any guidance as to how or why to use Twitter. I felt it was a great place to store frequently accessed articles or to share articles on topics relevant to current ….

Posted on September 29, 2016

New Course Premiering October 2016 – SOC 247: Sports in American Society

SOC 247 is a new course that examines Sport as an institution affecting and reflecting virtually all aspects of American society. Sport has existed since the dawn of civilization, and in America, sports have become a cornerstone of society’s functioning, whether at the local or national level. This new course, which requires no textbook purchase, ….

Posted on September 29, 2016

Protecting our most valuable assets

There have been increasing reports that hackers from unfriendly nation states have been probing the defenses of our critical infrastructure with regularity. In case you aren’t aware, our critical infrastructure are 16 sectors deemed critical to the ongoing operation of our country. They include: Chemical, Commercial Facilities, Communications, Critical Manufacturing, Dams, Defense Industrial Base, Emergency ….

Posted on September 28, 2016

Celebrating Wins – Big or Small

Some people hear the word celebrate and automatically think of going to cousin Susie’s wedding or Uncle Stan’s 80th birthday party.  But in the Success Center celebrating is all about acknowledging students’ strengths and wins.  For example, a student registers for courses after time spent on the sidelines – this is a BIG DEAL! CELEBRATE! ….

Posted on September 28, 2016

New Course for the Fall II term – I Feel Your Pain: Illness and Empathy in the Arts

How do people experience being ill, and how does it change their lives? Children, parents,