Many of us enjoy a good book, and while we can usually identify what we like about it—interesting characters, an intriguing plot, the setting, etc.—we don’t always think more deeply about how those specific qualities connect with us. We certainly do feel them, however, and those evoked emotions are just one area in which psychology…
Superintendents oversee virtually every aspect of a school district, from ensuring that its curriculum meets approved standards to meeting with parents regarding their child’s education. As leaders, superintendents can enact positive, lasting change that benefits the lives of students, teachers, and administrators. They must be able to set an example, inspire others, encourage teamwork, and…
“I guarantee you will discover that while public service improves the lives and the world around you, its greatest reward is the enrichment and new meaning it will bring your own life.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger So many kids dream of exploring the deep reaches of space as an astronaut, running into a burning building as a…
If you’re interested in becoming a certified public accountant (CPA), you’ve got some homework to do first. There’s the CPA exam, which you must study for and pass, of course. But before this critical step, you’ll also need to learn the CPA requirements for the state or territory in which you wish to take the…
The manufacturing sector has long relied on technology for the efficient production of goods. One obvious example is cars, which are largely built with the aid of robotic technology, though human beings are often still a necessary component of the manufacturing process. Even Elon Musk, creator of the fully electric Tesla, had to admit that…
The MBA is the most popular graduate management degree in the world. According to a 2022 report by the Graduate Management Admission Council, 86% of graduates holding a Master of Business Administration were employed by the time of graduation. Many students who pursue this degree do so because they seek to switch industries and catapult…
If you’re considering earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA), you may already be aware that adding an MBA to your resume can be a career-defining accomplishment. But what does that mean in terms of real-world benefits? If you’re earning an MBA from The University of Texas Permian Basin online, we can confirm that there…
Not long ago, political campaigns leaned heavily on televised debates, newspaper ads, and a whole lot of door-knocking. Messages were filtered through journalists, press secretaries, and news anchors: carefully curated and often one-sided. Today, platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook have flipped that script. Candidates now speak directly to voters in real time, shaping their…
What does the year ahead hold for marketing? For starters, some changes spurred by the pandemic and others born from technological and/or sociological evolution. Let’s look at a few anticipated marketing trends for 2022 now: Tossing the Cookies Cookies have always left a bad taste in the mouths of some internet users who didn’t appreciate…
The notion that education is the key to a successful career is as true today as it was when school libraries were using the Dewey Decimal System. What has changed, however, is how students are attending—or should we say logging into—college classes. Watching a recorded lecture while on lunch break, stirring a simmering risotto, or…