...three most important things I have learned while attending Bethel University. Richard A. Harris 6 November 2010 Ms. Emily Yttri Bethel University MOD 300 Abstract This paper will discuss the three most important things I have learned while attending Bethel University. I will talk about the amount of diversity in management styles displayed in the classroom that I was not aware existed. I will discuss the myriad of communications styles exhibited by each individual student and lastly, the transition from the very structured military life to the seemingly easy-going civilian life. Will be addressed. To conclude these findings, I will discuss and provide honest feedback on my methods of handling situations. This paper will describe the three most important things that I have learned while attending Bethel University. They are: 1) there is more diversity in the workplace than I realized; 2) there are a myriad of communications styles exhibited by each individual student and 3) the civilian environment is vastly different than its military counterpart. I have learned that instructors and their style of delivering material varies widely. The preparation and delivery of material is very different than I would have expected from students. The military environment is very different in many ways from that of the almost casual civilian environment. Prior to attending Bethel University, I was not aware of the many different management...
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...opportunity to realize this truth for themselves. This makes them miserable because they do not know which direction they are headed. I feel very fortunate that the goals I have formed for myself over the past few years are helping me make the most of every opportunity that presents itself, allowing me to live my life with true meaning. As I left high school, I knew I had to do something to help people because assisting others was my passion. I made a decision to continue my education by going to the University of Mississippi. While deciding on which career path I would follow, I started taking nursing classes. I knew that career choice was one in which I would facilitate in helping others. I began taking the classes and did not do as well as I thought, I should. After becoming very discouraged I changed my degree to Criminal Justice which was a very rewarding decision. My grades were exceptionally well in the Criminal Justice classes. I knew the judgment I made was right. I was afforded the opportunity to complete my internship at the American Correctional Association in Alexandria Virginia, through the Washington Internship Experience Program provided by the University. I graduated from the University of Mississippi with Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology. After completing my degree, I did not know exactly what field in Criminal Justice I wanted to fulfill. After several months, I was offered the opportunity to attend the 21week Memphis Police...
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...opportunity to realize this truth for themselves. This makes them miserable because they do not know which direction they are headed. I feel very fortunate that the goals I have formed for myself over the past few years are helping me make the most of every opportunity that presents itself, allowing me to live my life with true meaning. As I left high school, I knew I had to do something to help people because assisting others was my passion. I made a decision to continue my education by going to the University of Mississippi. While deciding on which career path I would follow, I started taking nursing classes. I knew that career choice was one in which I would facilitate in helping others. I began taking the classes and did not do as well as I thought, I should. After becoming very discouraged I changed my degree to Criminal Justice which was a very rewarding decision. My grades were exceptionally well in the Criminal Justice classes. I knew the judgment I made was right. I was afforded the opportunity to complete my internship at the American Correctional Association in Alexandria Virginia, through the Washington Internship Experience Program provided by the University. I graduated from the University of Mississippi with Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology. After completing my degree, I did not know exactly what field in Criminal Justice I wanted to fulfill. After several months, I was offered the opportunity to attend the 21week Memphis Police...
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...The College of Professional Studies program is structured around a five week time frame for each course. Most students start out registered with Online Success in Professional Studies as the first class. This class is comparable to the College Orientation Experience class that most traditional freshman participate in. Research indicates that orientation classes have significantly increased retention (Fritz, M., 2002). The orientation class helps facilitate the transition to online learner for all new students by providing a course syllabus. The syllabus presents the student with important information about when discussion and complete assignments are due. Each course unit is broken down into sections to be completed by either Wednesday or Sunday except the read and attend portion. The read and attend section can be...
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...attitude and set goals and reach those goals. To become a peak perform you should think positive at all times and focus on what you are trying to achieve in life. When you have a goal as a peak perform you set your goals in stages so that you can get to where you are trying to go in a timely manner because things just don’t happen overnight. When you have a positive attitude as a peak performer you should stay motivated through out your process and try to have a positive supportive system because things are going to get rough during your process and you will need that positive support system to help push you along the way. I know that this is going to be a change for me but I can’t wait to begin this journey as a new student. Reference: Betehel University College Orientation Experience...
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...pon my entrance to BPHS my freshman year, I knew that I wanted to lead a balanced high school career; the three A’s being arts, athletics, and academics. Now, as I reflect in my senior year, I can graduate knowing that I have fulfilled my original objective, making a valiant effort in accomplishing my goal. Through my involvement within the high school and the community, I have blossomed into a person who is ready to take on the world. I have learned the true meaning of leadership, intrinsically helping me grow as a person. Expediting this development, in addition to being my greatest accomplishment in the area of leadership, has been my presidency the Student Government Association during the 2015-2016 academic school year. Being a leader...
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...courage to prevail over them. Keeping a chin up approach to life each day will provide the self-confidence needed to pursue goals and achieve them. Balancing life’s challenges such as becoming a teen parent is a difficult task, but if achieved creates long lasting positive results. A well-rounded approach to maintaining a positive attitude will always provide a constant form of overcoming life’s challenges. There are several different modal constructs such as the seven-element’s approach and the US Army approach (Harrington, 2012). Harrington (2012) suggests “Approaching life’s challenges in a positive, optimistic way by demonstrating self-control stamina and good character with your choices and actions” (p. 29). In other words, when faced with a challenge think of the glass half full instead of half empty. Always be optimistic in the thought process in order to keep the mind in a state of positivity. Keep emotions in check and think before speaking. It will produce a more positive outcome. There are many challenges to overcome when raising a child, but being a teenager with no job and trying to finish high school is even more difficult. My life was changed forever when my son was born in the summer of 2006. It was three days before the fourth of July and everyone was preparing to go on vacation while we were preparing to bring a new life into the world. My girlfriend and I were only 16 and did not really have a clue as to what challenges lie ahead for both of us. There are spiritual...
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...Time management is a skill everyone needs to be successful in earning their degree. I chose to read “People Skills: The Last Time Management Course” by Jim Krug and the “read” section of unit four written by Cindy Chambers. Both articles were very informative on how to understand time management. After reading both they gave me ideas on how to manage my time more to be able to finish my homework on time instead of rushing to finish it. Before I chose to attend Bethel University, I honestly forgot what it was it was like to have time management to help you finish homework on time. In high school teachers told us when the due date was but never expressed how important it was to manage your time to be able to do your assignment and give it your...
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...as a Behavioral Assistant and Learning Coach. As a Behavioral Assistant with the Bethel School District, I supported children and adolescents enrolled in Special Education programs. I provided individual and small group support to students with exceptional behavioral needs as determined by a licensed specialist. The primary purpose of my position was to employ specific protocol in individualized behavior intervention plans, provide active supervision to student with such plans and maintain student progress data. Additional illustrations of responsibilities related to my post include instructing students in social skills, assisting students in understanding...
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...Clean Hands save Lives Anna Tutunzhiu 6/5/16 Grant Canyon University Concepts in Community and Public Health NRS – 427V Clean Hands Save Lives Clean hands play a major role in disease prevention and health maintenance. Researchers in London estimated that if everyone religiously practices washing their hands, one million of deaths can be prevented every year (CDC, 2013). Washing our hands appropriately before handling food helps to prevent food borne disease outbreaks and illnesses. History states that hand washing for the first time was introduced by Hungarian obstetrician Ignaz P. Semmelweiss in 1847. He demonstrated that hand washing tremendously decreased the infection number in newborns and he tried to introduce this practice to his colleagues, but they got so “offended that they committed him to an insane asylum” (B4 Brands, 2014, p.1). Fortunately, these days, health care representatives can freely increase people’s awareness and encourage individuals to promote healthy behaviors for all ages. Therefore, everyone is entitled to promote their health by practicing proper hand hygiene. According to statistics, 80% of communicable diseases are spread by touching food, and then the mouth, eyes or nose since contaminated hands spread foodborne illnesses: Salmonella, E-Coli, Staph and diarrheal infection (B4 Brands, 2014). The Virginia Department of Health...
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...Championing Character Through Children's Literature List updated 12/17/09 | | |A Bad Case of Stripes - David Shannon (respect for differences) | | | |A Castle on Viola Street - DyAnne DiSalvo (citizenship, volunteerism) | | | |A Taste of Colored Water by Matt Faulkner (justice, equality, respect for differences) | | | |Agate by Joy Morgan Dey (celebrating differences, respect for self) | | | |Alley Oops - by Janice Levy (anti-bullying, respect, "wrestling" with good choices) | | | |America Is Her Name - Luis J. Rodriguez (compassion, empathy, confidence...
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...Adam Engstrom 4/8/2016 Contemplation Paper Many go through life but never feel like they have full, complete lives. However, Aristotle, Kathleen Norris, and Mark Buchanan are firm on their views that there are three essential processes that must be done to achieve inner peace and blissful life. Even though the three have slightly different opinions on the importance of leisure, contemplative practice, and happiness, they all consider them essential for a full and complete life. It was clear that Aristotle had strong thoughts on the importance on contemplation. He claims that virtue can come in a variety of ways, including bravery, courage, and temperance. However, there is a greater virtue, which is the virtue of contemplation. He claims that contemplation is not achievable through the same methods that other virtues are achieved. To achieve this virtue, one must find time for a leisure activity that leads to deep happiness. Through this method, it allows one to seek out and find true virtue. While leisure is the way to contemplation, it is not possible without other virtues such as temperance and justice. “We must have leisure to attain these ends” (Presentation). Aristotle also presented an important element in achieving virtue when he stated, “A reflective person through inquiry can find true virtue, which allows them to recognize it, practice it and attain true happiness”(Presentation). According to Aristotle, not all leisure is the same and will bring on different...
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...study………………………………………………………...9 Organization of the study………………………………………………………..9 II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE Current Literature…………………………………………………………………….13 III. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODLOGY Research methodology……………………………………………………………….16 IV. FINDINGS Results………………………………………………………………………………..17 V. CONCLUSION Introduction………………………………………………………………………….30 Summary and Conclusion……………………………………………………………31 Recommendations……………………………………………………………………32 REFERENCES References………………………………………………………………………...33 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Context of the problem Every year the statistics reveal that more high school students are dropping out of school at an alarming rate. There are many factors that contribute to the high school dropout rate such as: teen pregnancy, substance abuse and socio-economic standards, peer pressure and familial factors. Three-quarters of state prison inmates are high school drop outs, 90% of the 11,000 youth in adult detention facilities have no more than a ninth grade education. In 2010 only 55% of young adult dropouts were employed, compared with 74% of high school graduates and 87% of four-year college graduates. Dropouts cost our nation more than $260 billion dollars in lost wages, lost taxes, and lost productivity over their lifetimes. As the percentages of...
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...˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝˝ 2013 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses CONTENTS 2013 Yeartext A Letter From the Governing Body Highlights of the Past Year Preaching and Teaching Earth Wide Myanmar One Hundred Years Ago—1913 Grand Totals 2 4 9 ...
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...Greg Meholick Research Paper The Leadership Lessons of Jesus Christ When we talk about Jesus as a leader, we may imply two different forms: Jesus as the only Son of God, God of the universe, or the risen Christ as being one with God; or Jesus as the 1st century flesh and blood human being, the historical figure. Since the purpose of studying leadership is to improve one's own leadership skills, it makes sense to analyze Jesus' applicable traits, actions, and accomplishments as a good leader—in his historical role—so his leadership skills can be feasibly related to ourselves as human beings. I will attempt to analyze, using modern leadership criteria, how Jesus of Nazareth, the Jew and carpenter's son, was an effective spiritual leader of his time. Let us first examine the leadership attitude Jesus showed in his ministry. According to the address Thomas Cronin delivered at the Western Academy of Management in 1982, part of what makes leaders appealing is their confidence and faith: Leaders have those indispensable qualities of contagious self-confidence, unwarranted optimism, and incurable idealism that allow them to attract and mobilize others to undertake tasks these people never dreamed they could undertake. (To Lead or Not to Lead, Unit One 36) Jesus had infectious self-confidence that attracted all types of people to his cause. A teacher of the law said to Jesus, “Teacher, I will follow your wherever you go” (Matt. 8:19). He was also an...
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