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Career-changer finds prospects to be even better than expected in the field...
Kerri Leo is a student and graduate assistant for Roosevelt’s Training and Development Program. Being a “career-change” student in the Training and Development program, I’m often asked, “So, what kind...
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Beyond Corporate America: Non-traditional career paths for training and...
Kathleen Iverson, Roosevelt University Training and Development Department Chair If you visit the RU Training job board, you’ll find many opportunities for instructional designers and e learning...
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“Don’t Clap, Throw Money”: Misadventures in Employee Engagement
Is your glass half empty or half full? Vince Cyboran is a professor in the graduate program in Training and Development of Roosevelt University. Having been asked this seemingly innocuous — but heavily...
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Crossing the Digital Divide: Networking and career development for online...
Olimpia Kaczmarczyk-Benoit 2015 MATD Graduate So a while back, you decided to change careers. After a period of frustration and trying different things, you finally decide that the first step to a...
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Commencement Goes Hollywood!
The trend to have celebrity commencement speakers, often Hollywood A-listers, is going strong. Roosevelt University was an early adopter when Oprah spoke at our graduation 16 years ago. As we look...
View ArticleAvoiding Post-Graduation Inertia with LinkedIn Groups
Avoiding Post-Graduation Inertia with LinkedIn Groups Vincent L. Cyboran, Ed.D. Finally finishing your master’s degree brings with it several emotions, including much-deserved pride and a sense of...
View ArticleWelcome Back, Fall 2020 Students!
As we begin a new academic year, I want to welcome our new and returning students. Our fall Session I classes begin on August 31st and end on October 24th. Session 2 classes begin on October 26th and...
View ArticleProfesional Certification: Do you need more letters after your name?
By Kathleen Iverson Once you complete your M.A. in Training & Development, it’s time to decide whether to pursue additional training or education. Most agree that it is important to continue...
View ArticleAdjust your expectations and rethink the rubric
Rubrics show great promise as both a way to communicate expectations and to assess performance. In just a few short years, rubrics have become an essential resource in the race to make higher education...
View ArticleIn Defense of Energizers: Incorporate physical activity into your work, training
It’s no surprise that obesity and sedentary lifestyles are negative by-products of our plugged-in society, but did you know that working and learning at your computer for long periods of time can lead...
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