...The War on Tobacco Jacquelyn Valdez COMM/215 September 1, 2014 Winifred Donnelly The War on Tobacco I am sure most people know that smoking harms your body, in some cases irreparably. Having access to this knowledge then begs the question, why would someone continue smoking? Maybe some people do it because they are in denial about all the effects that smoking has. Perhaps some have always smoked and since nothing negative has ever resulted, they do not believe the reports. Of the many reasons smoking is a bad habit, I have selected a few to elaborate on: 1) smoking has been known to cause cancer and other health problems 2) the toll that smoking takes on the family when a person fails to recognize the impact and 3) the increase in tobacco is making the purchase of cigarettes cost prohibitive. The Cancer-Related Fact Sheet (Source: www.cancer,org) reports staggering statistics as it relates to new cases and deaths related to cancer. In 2014, 224,210 new cases of lung cancer were reported. Similarly, 159,260 related to lung cancer were also reported – that’s about 436 people every day that die from smoking. While lung cancer is not the only cancer that is caused by smoking, it is the leading type. My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer last year and her physicians attribute it to environmental reasons, put simply, smoking. She underwent all of the chemotherapy and radiation and the doctors removed the cancer, but she continues to smoke to this day. The oncologist...
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...Case Study Analysis Paper Melissa Coy COMM/215 Feb 15th, 2015 Beverly Raznoff * The key problems for this case study are as follows: Carl’s paperwork and files for his new hires aren’t complete. Also, the training room has already been scheduled for the whole month of June by another employee. Carl as many issues that need to be remedied such as incomplete employee files, missing paperwork, and the orientation room being double booked. Background Carl has started a new recruitment of trainees for his Operations Supervisor, Monica. In May he was contacted about the paperwork and to see if everything would be scheduled in time for his orientation in June. He assured her that everything would be completed in time. To his dismay a few weeks before his orientation he discovered that that some of the new trainees didn’t have applications or transcripts in their files. The new hires hadn’t been sent to the clinic for their drug tests either. He also found out that another employee, Joe, had scheduled the training room for a computer training seminar for the whole month of June. If Carl wants to get his orientation on schedule and completed he needs to find a way to get his paperwork finished on time and find a place to conduct the training. Alternatives Possible alternatives for Carl’s situation could be: 1. Push the start date for the orientation back to a later date. (Possible constraints: Monica was...
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...Transforming Lives Communities The Nation …One Student at a Time Disclaimer Academic programmes, requirements, courses, tuition, and fee schedules listed in this catalogue are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Management and Board of Trustees of the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT). The COSTAATT Catalogue is the authoritative source for information on the College’s policies, programmes and services. Programme information in this catalogue is effective from September 2010. Students who commenced studies at the College prior to this date, are to be guided by programme requirements as stipulated by the relevant department. Updates on the schedule of classes and changes in academic policies, degree requirements, fees, new course offerings, and other information will be issued by the Office of the Registrar. Students are advised to consult with their departmental academic advisors at least once per semester, regarding their course of study. The policies, rules and regulations of the College are informed by the laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. iii Table of Contents PG 9 PG 9 PG 10 PG 11 PG 11 PG 12 PG 12 PG 13 PG 14 PG 14 PG 14 PG 14 PG 15 PG 17 PG 18 PG 20 PG 20 PG 20 PG 21 PG 22 PG 22 PG 22 PG 23 PG 23 PG 23 PG 23 PG 24 PG 24 PG 24 PG 24 PG 25 PG 25 PG 25 PG 26 PG 26 PG 26 PG 26 PG 26 PG 26 PG 27 PG 27 PG 27 PG 27 PG 27 PG 27 PG 28 PG 28 PG 28 PG 28 PG 28 PG 33 PG 37 Vision Mission President’s...
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...Building Blocks to a Healthy Heart Raymond Keith Malone COMM/215 ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE WRITING January 17, 2012 Building Blocks to a Healthy Heart Coronary artery disease is well known as a long-standing condition and is caused by multiple factors. Coronary artery disease occurs when fatty deposits called plaque multiply inside the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries encircle the heart and supply it with blood and oxygen. When the plaque increases, it narrows the arteries and reduces the amount of blood that flows to the heart. This plaque can result in a variety of complications, including a myocardial infarction. Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and is the number one cause of fatality of both men and women in the U.S. We will discuss how a heart healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation and reduced stress level are essential building blocks in order to combat coronary artery disease. The majority of individuals with coronary artery disease do not develop symptoms prior to age 50. They may then begin to develop occasional symptoms, frequently following strenuous activity. In such cases, the heart typically performs vigorous exertions which require additional oxygen. Initial symptoms may include rapid heart rate, chest pain and shortness of breath. Some of the less common symptoms are high blood pressure, nausea, clamminess and increased sweating. Your four “building blocks” to a healthy heart are: 1) stop...
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...Impacts of Health Reform on Women’s Reproductive Health Stephanie Bucher COMM/215 January 10, 2015 Linda Camp In March of 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law by President Obama. This federal law intended to make health insurance more affordable and more readily accessible to citizens and legal residents of the United States. (Salganicoff, 2014). The Affordable Care Act benefits all of the citizens of the United States, and it has been especially beneficial to women's health issues. It has been said to be the "greatest advance for women's health in a generation" (Health Reform is Making a Difference is Women's Lives, 2012). The passing of the Affordable Care Act will allow approximately 6.8 million low-income woman to gain access to health insurance. (Levy, 2012). Women have faced discrimination in health care for generations and the Affordable Care Act has put provisions in place to address and fix this long-standing problem. ("Why The Affordable Care Act Matters For Women: Coverage of Women's Preventive Services, Including Contraception", 2012) Before the passing of the Affordable Care Act, women faced many obstacles when trying to seek care. One in Four women of reproductive age lacked health coverage, and what is especially shocking is that four out of ten poor women of childbearing age were uninsured. (Gold, 2009). These numbers are unacceptable, and most Americans believe that change needs to happen. Since the law passed, many substantial...
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...Randi Brooks Comm 215 MINIMUM WAGE, MINIMAL EXPENSES In North Carolina, minimum wage is set to the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour, which is obtained by using a "Cost of Living Formula". (N.A.) Establishments such as fast food restaurants, casual eateries, coffee shops, and those with sales associate positions are among those that start their employees at minimum wage. So far, we see that sales associates who are required to do minimal tasks, provide customer service, wait tables, or serve coffee are among those who earn a minimum wage paycheck. For years there has been much ado among people of the minimum wage class, and those slightly above it, sparking controversy over the feeling that the minimum wage is not set high enough. However, as someone who was very recently counted in that class, I must strongly disagree. From 2011 to 2014 I had various jobs in the food service and customer service industries, all at minimum wage except for one or two of those, and often holding more than one job at a time. My experience and skills that I had gathered eventually afforded me a higher paycheck, but not by much. During my time at these various establishments, I met a variety of different people; from teenagers, young and old mothers, and single people just trying to support themselves, even people who had previously been in jail. I learned from these people (and their attitudes while working) that they did not value their jobs. The famous line among minimum wage employees...
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...Procrastination in the Workplace Joshua A. Robbins COMM/215 Essentials of College Writing August 29, 2011 Kimberly Shinabery Procrastination in the Workplace Efficiency in the work environment is the key to a businesses’ success. That efficiency comes down to the work ethic of the employees every one of whom is hired, to perform a specific task. Sometimes this is not the case. Putting assigned tasks off and not being thorough enough in regular duties will lead to work being incomplete when it comes to a given deadline. This is sloppy and unprofessional work. Even though life happens, such as family issues, bill problems, car trouble, or any other act of God, there is no excuse for not performing the duties for which employees are hired, because when work is not completed in a timely manner, it ultimately costs the company and shows a weakness in leadership within the company for tolerating it. This is unacceptable. As stated in this case study, Carl Robins had only Worked for ABC Inc. for six months and performed well in his first recruitment effort to hire 15 new trainees for Monica Carrolls, the Operations Supervisor, and his boss. This took place in April and his new hires were to start orientation on June 15th. This should have been enough time for Carl to take care of the new hires’ paperwork and arrange for training so that they could begin working in July. Ms. Carrolls did not talk to Carl about everything that needed to be accomplished until May 15th...
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...Case Study Analysis for ABC, Inc. COMM/215 UOP January 9, 2012 Korijna Valenti Introduction During my reach into the hiring issues at ABC Inc., it was found necessary to research and read more in today’s hiring process with the current job market. The following is an introduction of one specific company that recently requested a case study of a current internal hiring process that took place or did not take place. In this situation, a new campus recruiter was expecting to bring on 15 new hires to complete for orientation to work in the Operations department. When the operations supervisor contacted the new recruiter and checked on the status of the recruiting process, they were assured that all requirements would be in place. The recruiter went to finalize the necessary paper work that would typically be in place for new hire orientation, only to discover that there was not a defined process or checklist. Background Because Carl (the recruiter) was new to ABC Inc., he was under the impression there should be a plan of action defined for how to complete a new hire. With this, Carl should have first noticed a lack of organization in which there should be a process flow to take him from requisition, to recruitment and the matching up a candidate with the job opening. When he pulled out the new trainee’s files, it was discovered that some of the files did not have completed applications or transcripts and none of the trainees had been sent for a standard...
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...ABC Case Study COMM/215 Once completing my research into the hiring dilemmas at ABC Inc., I found it imperative to gather more information on today’s job market and how it affects the hiring process. The following is an introduction of a specific company that had requested a case study to be done on a recent internal hiring process that took place or did not take place. In this situation, a new recruiter was expecting to bring on 15 new hires to complete for orientation to work in the Operations department. When the operations supervisor contacted the new recruiter and checked on the status of the recruiting process, he was assured that all requirements were taken care of. When the recruiter looked into completing the vital paper work that would typically be in place for new hire orientation, he then realized that there was not a set process or checklist. Background Since Carl (the recruiter) was new to ABC Inc., he had assumed that there were set procedures on how to complete a new hire process. It was abruptly brought to Carl’s attention that there was a lack of organization within the guidelines and processes of the company. There should have been set steps that would have led him through the process of requisition, to recruitment and the matching up a candidate with the job opening. Carl then decided to investigate further. He then decided to look over the new trainee’s files, and realized that some of the files did not have completed applications or...
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...Watching Too Much Television is bad Emel Smith COMM/215 17 April 2014 Sean Preci Watching Too Much Television is bad At the beginning of the 1900 century, it was certainly a privilege to own exclusively one television (TV) per household and, therefore, such a telecommunication medium was considered a luxury. Nowadays owning at least one TV per home is more likely a necessary commodity. Before the evolutional invention of TVs, families valued the time spent together but throughout the years, these commendable ideals and principles clearly disappeared and in this day and age are perceived as meaningless. Watching TV is ranked among the most shared and common interests for not only the older but more so the younger generation. Over the years, TV has transformed into a significant and informational media around the globe and even though TV’s are affordable, comforting, available to everyone and a valuable asset, the majority of people, on the other hand, unfortunately do not use this resource in a beneficial way. With this in mind, watching too much television is bad because it affects people’s health, prevents from having a fulfilling life, and distorts the perception of reality. The primary motive why people should obtain from spending excessive time in front of the television is because it takes away from other beneficial activities and negatively affects people’s health. The time, wasted in front of a TV, should be directed...
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...Case Study Analysis Paper: The Importance of Preparation Rosa Edwards COMM/215 November 30, 2014 Rebecca Kinney Introduction Carl Robin is a new recruiter for a company called ABC, Inc. He has been working with the company for 6 months and is now performing his first recruitment for Monica Carroll’s, Operations Supervisor. Mr. Robins have 15 new trainees scheduled to begin working on June 15th. Mr. Robins is to make sure that the new trainees are working by July. During his first recruitment job, he has just realized that he had made a mistake by failing to complete a lot of details that goes into the hiring Process. Background Carl Robins was hired at ABC, Inc. as a recruiter for the company. Mr. Robins was trained how to do his job from someone else in the company to make sure he was the right candidate for the job and was working in his position as a recruiter for 6 months before he started to perform his first recruitment. Monica Carrols gave Mr. Robins his first task to hire 15 new trainees. Monica Carrols informed Robins she wants the trainees working by July. As well as she wanted them to have policy booklets, training schedules, orientation and manuals. She also wanted Carl Robins to ensure he had the training room ready for the new trainees. Key Problems After Mr. Robins told Monica that everything was in order for the new trainees, but then later he found out that several issues surfaced. The issues are: * Training room is taken for the month...
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...Case Study Analysis Paper: The Importance of Preparation Rosa Edwards COMM/215 November 30, 2014 Rebecca Kinney Introduction Carl Robin is a new recruiter for a company called ABC, Inc. He has been working with the company for 6 months and is now performing his first recruitment for Monica Carroll’s, Operations Supervisor. Mr. Robins have 15 new trainees scheduled to begin working on June 15th. Mr. Robins is to make sure that the new trainees are working by July. During his first recruitment job, he has just realized that he had made a mistake by failing to complete a lot of details that goes into the hiring Process. Background Carl Robins was hired at ABC, Inc. as a recruiter for the company. Mr. Robins was trained how to do his job from someone else in the company to make sure he was the right candidate for the job and was working in his position as a recruiter for 6 months before he started to perform his first recruitment. Monica Carrols gave Mr. Robins his first task to hire 15 new trainees. Monica Carrols informed Robins she wants the trainees working by July. As well as she wanted them to have policy booklets, training schedules, orientation and manuals. She also wanted Carl Robins to ensure he had the training room ready for the new trainees. Key Problems After Mr. Robins told Monica that everything was in order for the new trainees, but then later he found out that several issues surfaced. The issues are: * Training room is taken for the month...
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...REGENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2013-2014 (Fall 2013-Summer 2014) Regent University 1000 Regent University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464-9800 800.373.5504 admissions@regent.edu www.regent.edu PREFACE Regional Accreditation Regent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Regent University. National and State Accreditation Regent University’s undergraduate school is accredited or certified by the following bodies: Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org/) The Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) The Regent University School of Education's educational leadership and teacher preparation programs and the College of Arts & Sciences interdisciplinary studies program, which are designed to prepare competent, caring, and qualified professional educators are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council for a period of seven years, from January 9, 2009 to January 9, 2016. This accreditation certifies that the educational leadership, teacher preparation and interdisciplinary studies programs have provided evidence that they adhere to TEAC's quality principles. Teacher Educational Accreditation Council, One Dupont Circle, Suite...
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...Combat Procrastination with Time Management Daniel Orama COMM/215 12 November, 2012 Annie T. Oakes CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY I certify that the attached paper is my original work. I am familiar with, and acknowledge my responsibilities which are part of, the University of Phoenix Student Code of Academic Integrity. I affirm that I have not submitted any portion of this paper to any previous course, and neither has anyone else. I have identified the sources of all information, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased, all images, and all quotations with citations and reference listings. Along with citations and reference listings, I have used quotation marks to identify quotations of fewer than 40 words and have used block indentation for quotations of 40 or more words. Nothing in this assignment violates copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws. I further agree that my name typed on the line below is intended to have, and shall have, the same validity as my handwritten signature. Any assistance I received while producing this paper has been acknowledged in the References section. Student's signature (name typed here is equivalent to a signature): Daniel Orama Executive Summary Accomplishing work related tasks is what every employer expects from their employees. However, many times when tasks are not completed on time or at all, the majority of times it can be attributed to procrastination. Procrastination is...
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...Wasteful Prison Health Care System James McGee Comm/215 7-29-2010 Kevin Maevers Wasteful Prison Health Care System The State of California is facing a major financial issue, thus making the citizens of California experience a hard time finding jobs and paying their bills. The unemployment rate is at its highest the state of California has ever experienced before. Every citizen is affected by this recession in some shape or form. Cutting costs and freeing up funds is an essential part of relieving the financial crisis. The information gathered during my research is astounding. My research will be discussing the wasteful spending of funds by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) medical services that is offered to the California State Inmate and why it should be revised. Though my own knowledge and experience, I will be informing you on the games inmates play and how they now manipulate the medical system to their advantage. You will be educated on the departmental medical procedures and the politics that takes place within the medical department. There are very few people that know about the life of a California State Inmate. After reading my research you will realize why these inmates continue to keep coming back to prison. It is not because they have no training or education to live a successful life it is because they live an easier life inside of the walls. In concluding my research, I will also be discussing a few resolutions...
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