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Goobye Spring- Hello Summer!

Well here we are wrapping up spring semester and headed in to summer! The weather in Chicago today (70 degrees) certainly helps make it feel like we are moving forward. Summer Classes  Classes are still open for summer. Most classes start … Continue reading

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Now Available – Fall 2013 Schedule

The fall 2013 schedule is now available http://www.roosevelt.edu/Registrar/Schedule.aspx All current students will receive their fall registration codes this week through RU mail. New students please contact Tara Hawkins (thawkins@roosevelt.edu) for a registration code. We are happy to introduce 7-week online classes. … Continue reading

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Working with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) by Dr. Kathy Iverson

Working with SME’s?  Watch out for their blind spots. Did you know that we all have a retinal blind spot?  It’s where the axons that make up the retinal nerve exit the eye.  There are no visual receptors in this … Continue reading

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Welcome to spring 2013!

 From the Program Chair:  First, I want to welcome back our continuing students.  I also want to welcome any students who are just starting with us.  Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns you might have. … Continue reading

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Another fall semester for the books!

First off, congratulations fall 2012 graduates! We are very proud of all of you! Registration Now for returning students, have you enrolled for the spring and summer semesters yet? If not, please contact Tara at thawkins@roosevlet.edu to get your registration … Continue reading

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CCASTD Deb Colky Scholarship

Deadline fast approaching! – The Chicagoland Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (CCASTD) is pleased to accept applications for the 6th annual Dr. Deb Colky Student Award.  The Dr. Deb Colky Student Award was established to honor … Continue reading

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New Graduate Credential in Executive Coaching

In response to an increasing demand for individuals who are skilled in coaching and mentoring, the Graduate Program in Training and Development now offers a new graduate credential in Executive Coaching that will serve as a stand-alone five-course credential and … Continue reading

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Company Culture by Meade McCoy

Company Culture. These are hot buzzwords within the business community at the moment, something talked about in magazines, newspapers, at conferences and in classrooms. Whole books have been written on the subject, and if you Google the term “company culture” … Continue reading

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Welcome to the fall 2012 semester! We are glad you are joining us and look forward to working with you over the next few months. It was an exciting year for the university. We opened our highly anticipated new “Vertical … Continue reading

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TRDV499.98.FA.12: Webcast for August28

You will log in as a ‘Guest’ for this session. No password is required. Please be sure to enter your first and last names in the guest ‘Name’ field.  Then click ‘Enter Room.’ I’m looking forward to working with you. … Continue reading

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