How Going Back for My MPA Boosted My Career in Healthcare Since earning my Master of Public Administration (MPA) in 2022, my career has evolved in ways that allow me to directly apply the leadership, policy, and organizational management principles I studied. The program sharpened my ability to approach complex challenges with both analytical rigor
Read More.Deputy Chief Nicholas Sherwood ’22 Admitted to Northeastern University’s Doctorate Program in Law and Policy
Deputy Chief Nicholas Sherwood ’22 Admitted to Northeastern University’s Doctorate Program in Law and Policy By Patricia Birungi, Director of Master of Public Administration Program Congratulations to MPA graduate Deputy Chief Nicholas Sherwood ’22 on his admission to the doctorate program in Law and Policy at Northeastern University. Nicholas Sherwood is an accomplished, decorated, and
Read More.A Season for Peace
With 2016 approaching, the holidays are a time for contemplation; let’s take a moment to reflect upon the past year. As we do this, let’s look at the good and the bad because only by learning from the past can we move forward in creating a better world for us and our children. Indeed over
Read More.A Reflection on Albertus Magnus College’s Accelerated Evening and Online Programs
When I was little, my mother went back to school as a single parent. She took classes during the day (while I was at school) and did waitressing in the evening. She wanted to complete her associate’s degree, but she had to stop once she was hired to work for a small insurance company during
Read More.Time Management Tips for the Working Adult
There is no doubt that returning to school as a working adult presents some unique challenges. Effective time management is possibly the greatest of these hurdles. In fact, the reality is that time management is problematic for most people even before you add the responsibility of having to keep up with classes. However, creating that
Read More.You’ve Enrolled in College. Now What Do You Do?
Now that you have enrolled in college, it’s time to buckle down and focus on reaching your goals. With this in mind, we have compiled a to-do list to help get you started: Visit your advisor. The role of your advisor is to guide you through your academic journey. They are there to help with
Read More.Can I Go Back to College After I Start a Family?
Despite the sleepless nights and countless dirty diapers, we can all agree that your children are one of the greatest gifts that you will ever experience. You get to watch them grow up, become adults, and eventually go off to college. However, if you’ve delayed your own college experience as a result of raising your
Read More.How to Stay Ahead in the Workplace
No matter what your job title actually is, there’s a certain level of initiative that you’re expected to take. Regardless of the task at hand, supervisors will always take notice of an employee who takes the extra step in the workplace. Whether it involves showing a heightened level of enthusiasm, going beyond the call of
Read More.Earning a College Degree Can Help You Increase Your Value as a Working Professional
It doesn’t matter what your current job is – you know that you’re worth more than what you’re being paid. As you wonder what you can do to start changing your life, we have one question for you: have you ever considered returning to college? We’ve compiled a list of ways in which earning a
Read More.How to Make the Most of Your Free Time this Summer
We know that the summer is an eagerly anticipated time throughout the academic year. It’s a milestone; a checkpoint that allows you to reflect on your learned skills and most importantly (for many undergraduates), a well-needed break from your academic studies. However, for those who are already employed, it is the perfect time to sign
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