“If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you?” The answer to this question isn’t as straightforward as you might think. When groups gather, invisible processes begin to work to alter attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions. What starts as a civil conversation becomes a lively debate, and soon, jumping off a cliff isn’t only rational; it’s a…
Are you an aspiring business leader? It’s an admirable and achievable pursuit. But what kind of leader will you be? All leaders have a management style. According to HRZone, management styles are “the principles that underline the methods, abilities and techniques managers use in handling situations and expressing leadership within an organisation.” If you want to pursue a leadership role in an organization, whether you’re already…
Political science is an examination of the foundation, objectives, and effects of power as it exists between rulers and the ruled. This study of “the state, government and politics” has shaped our society in a way that is hard to describe. Therefore, we’ll let longtime political activist Vermin Supreme put into words what we cannot:…
CCNE accreditation is a must for reputable nursing education programs, but what exactly are CCNE accreditation standards and what are the benefits of being accredited? Here we examine those questions and introduce a renowned, CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. What Is the CCNE? The CCNE, an abbreviation of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing…
From overseeing homecoming pep rallies to arranging transportation for a single student, no concern is too big or small for elementary, middle, and high school principals. These leaders in education devote their lives to helping students, parents, and teachers overcome daily challenges. For their efforts, principals are rewarded with the chance to watch young students…
The term autism was coined by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in 1911 to describe severe cases of schizophrenia. According to Bleuler, autistic thinking was driven by a rejection of reality, substituting the outside world with a hallucinatory fantasy. As new methods for studying developing children were explored, the idea that autistic thinking is characterized by…
Sociology is a social science focused on the study of human beings and their interactions with other individuals within a group, their society, and other cultures. The core benefit of sociology is that it can help us understand one another, resulting in less social strife, hatred, racism, sexism, poverty, illiteracy, and other institutionalized and personal…
Aspiring special education teachers often pursue a master’s degree in special education to expand their skill sets and make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities. However, this only scratches the surface of what can be done with this prestigious degree. Graduates of The University of Texas Permian Basin’s online Master of Arts…
How an organization communicates during a crisis can make or break its reputation and, in some circumstances, determine whether it will be able to weather the storm. Here we look at examples of how some major organizations communicated during a crisis and discuss two of the most effective avenues to use for crisis communication. Big Electronics Brand Gets Burned A newly released smartphone is often a hot item. But none…
Kindness plays an underappreciated role in healthcare. Nurses who are able to show compassion can better connect with and provide for patients. There’s just one problem: Kindness can be in short supply in the medical field, where stress and burnout are very real problems for nurses and other healthcare providers. As a registered nurse (RN),…