According to Great Business Schools, the Master of Arts in Training at Roosevelt is among the top 25 graduate programs in our field. This independent organization ranks business programs without solicitation from institutions. The MATD was the only program titled “Training and Development,” and the only one mapped to the ATD Competency Model. We are pleased that this external review
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As we begin the new semester, I want to make you aware of updates and changes to the MATD program: As of Fall 19, our new and revised curriculum was rolled out as described in an earlier post As of Fall 20 our program will move to the Heller College of Business. This move will align our program with related
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It’s hard to believe as we recover from our first snow of the year in Chicago that it’s time to think about spring enrollment. We have a great line-up of classes to choose from this spring that will help you complete your degree in a timely manner. Keep in mind that our current curriculum consists of 12 required courses (no
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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 relief. You can finally enjoy your weekends again. You can devote more time to long-neglected hobbies and interests, or just do nothing; at least for a while. Your resume is updated to reflect
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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 back at last year’s commencement speakers, here are two memorable quotes: I am a pop artist. So my medium is public opinion. And the world is my canvas,”
Read moreHow do I grow my network of colleagues and gain industry experience sitting on my sofa at home taking online classes?
Read moreLooking back fifteen years to Oprah’s 2000 commencement address at Roosevelt University in a standing room only Auditorium Theater, she told 675 graduates that “change will only come about in our lives when we welcome it.” As students or former students, you have welcomed change into your lives by pursuing your educational goals, making time to learn, and challenging yourselves
Read moreIs your glass half empty or half full? Having been asked this seemingly innocuous — but heavily coded — question several times over the years at employee workshops, I’ve developed a standard response: “You have a glass?” This generally stops the conversation. At one organization in which upper management realized that low-employee morale was rampant (after three years without staff
Read moreKathleen 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 specialists. In fact, instructional design was listed as No. 38 in 2012 in Money Magazine’s list of best jobs. Many MATD grads work for major organizations in Chicago and nationally including Allstate, Hewitt &
Read moreBeing a “career-change” student in the Training and Development program, I’m often asked, “So, what kind of job do you want when you graduate?” After managing the job board for the TRDV blog for a few months, I’ve discovered the possibilities are endless. Training and Development is truly a hot field right now, and opportunities abound in various industries. I’ve
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