...original mission. What is their mission now? How has their mission changed, if at all? John Sperling started the Apollo Group, parent company of the University of Phoenix, in 1976. Sperling’s goal was to revolutionize orthodox higher education, and most people would say that he has done just that. Rather than catering to 18-22 year olds looking to find themselves, Sperling focused on the then-neglected market of working adults. He also recruited working professionals as teachers, rather than tenured professors. Most radical of all, while nearly all other universities are nonprofit, Sperling ran his university to make money. From the Apollo Group’s website, “Apollo Group, Inc. was founded in 1973 in response to a gradual shift in higher education demographics from a student population dominated by youth to one in which approximately half the students are adults and over 80 percent of whom work full-time. Apollo's founder, John Sperling, believed—and events proved him right—that lifelong employment with a single employer would be replaced by lifelong learning and employment with a variety of employers. Lifelong learning requires an institution dedicated solely to the education of working adults.” The case also provides the following UOP quote: By providing an accessible, high quality education, University of Phoenix is producing successful outcomes—graduates who are better positioned to enjoy the professional financial and personal benefits that a degree brings...
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...University of Phoenix SEC430 - Principles of Investigation Bus Radio Theft Investigation This paper discusses the bus theft investigation scenario from the simulation web link. This work will describe documents, interviews, direct observations, and tactics for conducting the investigation. The questions asked, technological tools, and documentation will also be described. During the last three years there have been thefts of radios from buses in the Kellsey Unified School District vehicle yard. Most of the thefts occur one to three weeks after installation of the radios. Interviews included the security guard, Suley Smiley. He stated that he was on duty but did not see anything. Earl Folley the transportation director said that he was just dropping off his wife. Documentation included the footprint on bus 19. The footprint was photographed and documented in the notes in case it matches the foot of a future suspect. The area near where the radio was taken from bus 19 was also photographed and fingerprinted. Technological tools included photography and fingerprinting on bus 19. In practice an investigator would likely take pen and paper notes then probably use a computer to author final reports. In practice an investigator might also use a recording device to preserve witness statements. Other sources of information might include employee personnel files and background checks. The files and the checks might reveal persons who have a history of criminal...
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...CMGT 554 Week 3-It Infrastructure- Patton-Fuller Community Hospital Networking Project University of Phoenix Get Tutorial by Clicking on the link below or Copy Paste Link in Your Browser https://hwguiders.com/downloads/cmgt-554-week-3-infrastructure-patton-fuller-community-hospital-networking-project-university-phoenix/ For More Courses and Exams use this form ( http://hwguiders.com/contact-us/ ) Feel Free to Search your Class through Our Product Categories or From Our Search Bar (http://hwguiders.com/ ) CMGT 554 Week 3-It Infrastructure- Patton-Fuller Community Hospital Networking Project University of Phoenix Patton-Fuller Community Hospital Networking Project (Week 3) University of Phoenix CMGT 554/IT INFRASTRUCTURE Patton-Fuller Community Hospital Networking Project Today most new building construction is built with new technology and is not as much concerned with the type of budgets that a hospital muse consider in order to redesign a whole new network structure for the purpose of being more optimal and maintaining standards that keep up with advances in new technology. In most cases, a hospital’s network can transition over time with new technology and evolve into meeting the demands it requires to perform effectively. However, upgrading a hospital’s entire network can often be very expensive to implement and sustain. There may be a case where components or parts are no longer being produced to meet current and future demands. In the last several...
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...Ashley Cooper Biology 240 Week 1 Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the process in which plants convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose). Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts of plants. * The Light Dependent Reaction: The light dependent reaction takes place in the membrane of the thylakoid membrane of a chloroplast and the lumen of the thylakoid. As light hits the thylakoid (the pigment) the Chlorophyll is absorbing the energy from the photons. Chlorophyll absorbs the red and blue light and reflects the green light. This is why most plants we see are green. Once chlorophyll absorbs enough energy, it releases two electrons. To replace the electrons chlorophyll uses light to split water into Oxygen and Electrons. The Oxygen is then released as a byproduct and the chlorophyll keeps the electrons. The kept electrons are stored in the Primary Electron Acceptor. Once the electron is released it moves down the Electron Transport Chain. The movement of the electrons through the Electron Transport Chain result in the creation of Adenosine Tri-phosphate (ATP), which is a form of energy. This activates the proton pump-to-pump hydrogen ions into the lumen of the thylakoid. At this time two different situations happen simultaneously. Either there is a continuation of the hydrogen or the electron moved down the Electron Transport Chain end up in Photosystem 1. In the hydrogen continuation, hydrogen has just been pumped into the lumen of the...
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...Solving Personal Problems: Applying the Five-Step Model Racheal George HUM/115 10/19/2015 Mary Lynn Cluff Solving Personal Problems: Applying the Five-Step Model The Five-Step model is a very helpful tool that allows you to identify a problem and take the proper steps to fix it. The first step, no comma helps us identify a personal problem that we may have. In the second step, we discover what is causing this problem to arise. In the third step, we identify several options that we think will help us resolve the issue. The fourth step, we can weigh out the pros and cons of each option so that we can pick the most reasonable one. The fifth and final step we put our option into action, monitor it and make any necessary changes. Nice summary The personal problem that I will be using as an example will be my daughter and her struggle with grades. The first time that I noticed that she was struggling was when she brought her first progress report home and she was failing all but one class. I wanted to get down to the reason why so I started with the teachers at school. I asked what they thought was going one. I then sat my daughter down and asked her what she felt was going one. She said the she could not see the board during class and therefore could not understand what was being taught. She was failing reading alsocomma and I noticed that she was reading way too fast for her to really comprehend what she was going on in the story. She would just memorize the story and not...
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...Igneous rocks form in three main places: where lithospheric plates pull apart at mid-ocean ridges, where plates come together at seduction zones and where continental crust is pushed together, making it thicker and allowing it to heat to melting. There are two ideas about igneous rocks that are geologically important. The first idea is that igneous rocks evolve - they change from one kind of rock into another. The second idea is that rocks are not randomly distributed across the earth. Specific kinds of rocks are always found in specific places for specific reasons, all tied into plate tectonic processes. Igneous rocks begin as hot, fluid material, and the word "igneous" comes from the Latin for fire. This material may have been lava erupted at the Earth's surface, or magma (un-erupted lava) at shallow depths, or magma in deep bodies (plutons). People commonly think of lava and magma as a liquid, like molten metal, but geologists find that magma is usually a mush — a liquid carrying a load of mineral crystals. Magma crystallizes into a collection of minerals, and some crystallize sooner than others. Not just that, but when they crystallize, they leave the remaining liquid with a changed chemical composition. When a body of magma, as it cools, evolves, and as it moves through the crust, interacting with other rocks, it evolves further. This makes igneous petrology a very complex field. Tell the three types of igneous rocks apart by their texture, starting with the size of the...
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...There are many different issues associated with inherent in managing data, and the risk are the following ; 1.) Unfair obtaing/ discloursre 7.) Obstele records 2.) Acident/ negelgent dislourse 8.) Failure to process fairly and in accordance with 3.) Accient loss subject rights. 4.) Inaccracy 5.) Incomplete records 6.) Excessive Tactics for reducing or avoiding risks: Some specific tactics set down by law. The 8 Data Protection Principles, various industry Codes of Practice and guidance and interpretation published by the Information Commissioner. Here are some groupings of tactics to flesh out the Principles: Physical security – CCTV, secure business premises, adequate locked filing arrangements, secure waste or confidential waste bins, careful siting of computer terminals so they cannot be seen from the street or car park, swipe card entry to buildings or departments. Procedural security – visitor sign in procedures, clean desk policy, "last out locks files" policy, laptop and home working security guidelines, hot-desking guidelines, password security policy, verifying identity before disclosing information, archive policy and procedures including deletion and destruction of information. In the HR environment checking that employees want references on leaving the company, keeping personnel files to a "model" standard. Remember that specific procedures cover specific risks. It is impossible to cover every eventuality and to make sure that...
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...Case Study Analysis Paper Name University of Phoenix COMM/215 Essentials of College Writing Instructor June 21, 2012 Introduction ABC, Inc., hired Carl Robins as the new campus recruiter. Carl was responsible for recruiting qualified candidates and administering them through new hire orientation class. Carl recruited fifteen new hires in six months. Carl wanted to have all new hires trained and ready for work by July 15 however; due to unforeseen circumstances he may fall short. ABC’s training program did not meet the standards that Carl was accustomed to. Carl now has to figure out how to smoothly transition the new hires into their new positions. Background Monica Carrol, the operations manager for ABC, Inc. hired Carl Robins to recruit new employees for the company. Carl recruited 15 new employees to start on July 15. Carl was undergoing obstacles that were preventing him for productively completing his job. Monica decided to follow-up with Carl and checks the status of his new hire training process. Carl had exactly one month to complete his expected tasks. His responsibilities include completing the employee's files; including completed applications and transcripts, and a mandatory drug screen. He is also responsible for providing the orientation manuals. He was only able to locate three, so he must locate more. To add to Carl’s distress he’d just gained knowledge that Joe from technology had already reserved the conference room for the...
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...University of Phoenix Forum Manual ENG 221 May 14, 2014 Instructor: Tim Toole Will Stalvey Myra Faison Tifany Read Terry Hacker Table of Contents Title Page……………………………………………………………….1 List of Illustrations……………………………………………………...2 Abstract…………………………………………………………………2 Introduction………… ………………………………………………….3 Login in to the Classroom……………………………………………....3 Accessing the Classroom……………………………………………….4 Getting to the Forum …………………………………………………5-6 Locating Preferences……………………………………………………7 Adjusting Preferences…………………………………………………8-9 Accessing the Discussion Group………………………………………..9 a) Posting the Topic………………………………………………10 b) Responding to a Topic……………………………………...11-13 c) Discussion Board Views………………………....................13-14 d) Sort messages……………………………………………….14-15 e) Attaching Files……………………………………………...15-16 Reference………………………………………………………………17 List of Illustrations Introduction Welcome to University of Phoenix and remember we are here for you if you need help. As a student of University of Phoenix you will have to understand how to use the school forum completely. Most of the classes that this university offers at this time is online. You may be in a hurry in completing an assignment and you may get lost in the forum. This is what this manual is for to keep you on track. It is to assist you from getting from point A to point B in the forum. At any time you...
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...Personal Values Paper Rebecca De Leon University of Phoenix MBA 521 May 2, 2011 The word values can be defined as having important and enduring beliefs or ideals shared by the members of a culture about what is good or desirable and what is not. Values exert major influence on the behavior of an individual and serve as broad guidelines in all situations (Web Finance Inc, 2011). Every person in the world has values and they have been taught to them by what is around them. They may not all have been taught intentionally, but they are instilled in a person and stays with them as they get older. It either comes from experience, family, peers, or even from television. For me personally, I value most is independence. Not everybody feels the same way as I do but it’s what I have seen and I have experienced. Not only have I experienced it in my personal life but I have also learned how to be independent in the workplace. I am told or taught something once and from then on I need no help. My managers in the past have told me during my evaluations that it is something I succeed at. I have prided myself in never having to ask what I should be doing at work and I always keep myself busy. According to my self assessment reports, what ranked highest in were knowledge, self respect and security. When it came down to the ranking of instrumental values, truthfulness ranked number one. The reason I ranked it number one was due to my past experiences in the workplace. There are...
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...University of Phoenix Material Academic Success Answer each question below in at least 75 words per question, reflecting on your current abilities, and identify resources to strengthen your skills. Refer to the videos, readings, and other weekly assignments to help you compose your answers. |Question |Your reflection | |How would you define academic |In my opinion, academic readiness as someone who understands, or is striving to understand the | |readiness? |topic of study. Someone who is academically ready is one with goals outlined, a vision of these | | |goals, and a plan of action to obtain them. While each student learns differently, there are | | |certain characteristics one should possess. Some of the traits of an academically ready student | | |include responsibility and competency, self-direction, and creativity as well as the desire to | | |learn. | |What concerns, if any, do you have |I have very little concerns with the academic reading portion, though I do have a few with the | |with academic writing and reading? |writing. Due to my lack of persistence and...
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...GEN 480 Interdisciplinary Capstone Course Program Council The Academic Program Councils for each college oversee the design and development of all University of Phoenix curricula. Council members include full-time and practitioner faculty members who have extensive experience in this discipline. Teams of full-time and practitioner faculty content experts are assembled under the direction of these Councils to create specific courses within the academic program. Copyright Copyright ã 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 by the University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks or their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Course Syllabus Course Title: GEN 480 Interdisciplinary Capstone Course BSBM.04-08.BSMB0533A Course Schedule: 04/08/08 to 05/12/08 Required Text: Paul, R., & Elder, L., (2002), Critical thinking: Tools for taking charge of your professional and personal life. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Prentice Hall. Paul, R., & Elder, L., (2003), The Miniature guide to understanding the foundations of...
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...an individual’s company. Club IT is a nightclub that just open in the downtown area. The club is owned and managed by two musicians named Ruben Keys and Lisa Tejada, who has spent their college days working in nightclubs (University of phoenix, 2011). Working in the nightclub environment they have gained knowledge, and firsthand experience in what it takes to bring people within their atmosphere. Lisa and Ruben have just finished remodeling the inside of their club, and they were delighted with how it turns out (University of phoenix, 2011). The club gives off this vibe where people can go and relax, make new friends, dance, drink, and just have fun. Club IT has space up to 6,000 square feet and a 600 square foot dance floor with seating up to 220 people (University of phoenix, 2011). The club offers a short order kitchen with a fully stock bar. It has different variety of music, which is played by a DJ on Tuesdays through Thursdays from hip hop, Latin, Country, Folk, Jazz, R and B, techno and some top 40’s. Fridays and Saturday’s club IT hires live bands to perform from NYC bands to San Francisco bands, also the club offers the customer a chance to show just how talented he or she are by have a day available for open mike night ( University of phoenix, 2011). Most Clubs in this present time and past eras have provided limited types of music that suited a particular crowd, and they tend to promote their clubs to a smaller group of people either by age, race, and gender...
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...Decisions in Paradise My name is Nik, shortly after receiving my degree I was offered a job with the college I attended, University of Phoenix. One of my requirements was to travel to the South Pacific, an island in Kava where I would be working with Alex, the director of strategic planning. Alex will be my supervisor as well as my mentor. University of Phoenix goal is to establish a greater presence in Kava; our representatives would be Alex, and Chris, and myself. Chris Morales is the founder of University of Phoenix and is committed to doing what is right. Kava has many issues such as tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, volcano’s erupting, earthquakes, HIV/AIDS, high risk for avian flu, petroleum spills, and terrorism that is affecting the economy of Kava. With the population being over 50% under 15 years old and a great deal of ethnic mixture such as Chinese, African, French, Spanish, and Americans with different languages and religious backgrounds has many barriers to the business that exist in Kava. I was brought to Kava to help establish a greater presence in Kava so we can implement our mission statement. To provide access to higher education opportunities that enables students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities. When defining the problems that Kava has faced or is facing, I have to agree...
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...University of Phoenix Material Communication Styles Worksheet You spent the past few days exploring the resources available to students at University of Phoenix, and you want to share what you learned with a friend who is interested in enrolling. Write a 150- to 200-word e-mail to your friend summarizing the resources available to students. Anisha, I remember that you mentioned that you are interested in enrolling into a college. Here is some information that I hope helps you make your decision. The University of Phoenix offers financial aid, a variety of courses online or on campus. It is nice to do the online classes because you can make your own schedule and make it work with your school assignments. There is a lot of resources available to use through your E-Campus website such as classroom tab and the library tab. It is also great that you don’t have to dress up for class. You still have classmates and instructors that you can chat with but will not meet in person. You have your family and friends to give you the support when enrolling into college. I hope my information helps you make your decision to enroll into college courses online and better yet join me at University of Phoenix and we can study, and help each other with assignments. Talk to you soon, Anisha Elizabeth. You asked your facilitator to review your e-mail draft. She liked what you wrote and asked you to write a summary to post in the class forum for the other students to read...
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