Brought to YOU by the letter S and the number 40! »

Let's play, guess the degree! Read the following information and think about what field of study and work would consider these issues of the utmost importance. Ready? GO! This week, forty years ago, marks an important shift in thinking about early childhood education in the United States. On November 10, 1969, the now familiar Brownstone steps and motley characters of Sesame Street were first introduced to American children via PBS (after being rejected by the networks). If you grew up thinking that Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch were your extended family, it may be difficult to imagine how radical the new television show seemed at first.

Posted November 20, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

Testing Out Agricultural Business »

Can you pass our pop quiz?

Posted November 18, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

Is "finding your passion" really the end of the story? »

Have you ever wondered about how to choose a degree program and find a good fit for your career? You're not alone. Some of us go through such interrogations on a regular basis! Even if you've already made a selection, it's not unusual to question your choices from time to time as well. When we are children, friends, family and teachers repeatedly ask, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" By the time we are faced with the realities of choosing a career (a time to be grown up, we are told), we've spent a good deal of time thinking about this topic and often expect a final answer. I remember an early sense of understanding careers based only on the clothing or "uniform" I expected to wear! It seemed as though I would try on different careers/costumes until I found one I magically liked! Lots of us probably have those stories.

Posted November 11, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

Here Comes The Future »

Are you ready for the future? The world is changing. Even as experts cautiously proclaim that the recession is ending, unemployment rates are still extremely high. While this may be a little confusing, the fact is that certain industries (American cars, for example) may be un-revivable. New industries, such as green industries, are opening up opportunities for job seekers and offer a chance for change. Besides green work, all the changes to the health-care industry and insurance are also expanding the medical industry. So with all these new businesses rising up, what's the problem? There will be plenty of jobs for all, right?

Posted November 10, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

Take time to think and plan ahead! »

Often, students who have studied for a while report that after they graduate they dream that they need to take a test at mid-term or turn in a final paper during finals week! I've had that happen and woken up dreading the fact that I slept through an imaginary final exam! Has something like that ever happened to you?

Posted November 5, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

Systems Engineers: A Larger View »

Are you someone who likes to know just your part of the structure or would you rather look at the whole picture?

Posted November 4, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

How do you stay in the know? »

If you are an online student, thinking about whether you need additional education and/or should earn more certification is no longer the biggest question. Perhaps the biggest question you should ask yourself is, "What can I do to stay in the know and keep up within industries that are continually changing?"

Posted October 29, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

Online Learning Across Ages And Stages »

On this blog we've talked quite a bit about how online and distance learning classes affect you. However, distance and online learning are having a widespread influence across all ages and developmental stages. Let's take a quick look at what some of the changes and possibilities are for the different ages.

Posted October 28, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

Do Systems Engineers have the “Best Jobs in America?” »

CNNMoney.com recently ranked Systems Engineer as number one in their list of the "Best Jobs in America." They report that the demand for systems engineers is soaring and that a job as a top performing systems engineer could lead to a six-figure salary. The Money article states that "what was once a niche job in the aerospace and defense industries [is becoming] commonplace among a diverse and expanding universe of employers." To prepare engineers to work in this exciting area, graduate training is available through programs like the one offered by Colorado State University Continuing Education. Busy engineers can keep working while they earn the credentials to manage large, complex projects in areas like major transportation networks or military defense projects.

Posted October 23, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

A Practical Education? »

Are we being prepared for the real world? This is a question many students ask themselves during the course of their schooling and it is constantly reiterated in today's social and educational climates. There has even been an entire website built upon this question!

Posted October 21, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

Finishing Line Forward: Registration For Next Semester »

Do you feel that pulsing in the air? The quiver of anticipation slowly gaining strength? It's not test anxiety this time; instead, it's registration jitters.

Posted October 14, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

The finish line is in sight! »

Like all good stories, every semester has a beginning, a middle and an end! In October, the middle of Fall semester arrives, and all students from 18 to 58 and beyond find themselves facing midterm. You might have tests, exams or projects due but even if you don't, now is the time to take stock of where you are in each course and plan a successful semester ending. It always seems that the second half of the semester rushes to an end even faster than it takes to get from the beginning to the middle!

Posted October 13, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

This is how we do it -- a day in the life of .....Carl Melle »

Have you met Carl Melle? As an online student you are an important component in your Colorado State online experience. At the same time, while you juggle your responsibilities and course work, there are people in Fort Collins working to support you and your program. Perhaps you’ve talked with some of them or asked them questions? There are a number of people who help make Colorado State online learning happen and one of them is Carl Melle. Since I’m in Fort Collins, this week I interviewed Carl who is a Program Director of Continuing Education at Colorado State University, to learn a little about his life, job and interests.

Posted October 6, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

Learning as a Lifestyle vs. Having a Diploma »

How much is a degree worth? Have you ever asked yourself this question? The other day I stumbled across an article that talked about a dog (a real canine dog named Chester…not to be confused with Dog) who "earned" an MBA online. The first time I read the article and watched the YouTube video, I didn't know what to think. The ad exposes Rochville School as a "diploma mill," (a place that will send you the degree of your choice for the right price) and discusses the importance of checking the accreditations of any online program before enrolling.

Posted October 5, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

Juggling work and workplace »

As an online student, you probably juggle work, study and home responsibilities every day and you may even take doing that for granted. Do you ever wish there was somebody else in charge to just tell you what to do? Or do you thrive on the challenge of charting your own course each day?

Posted October 1, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

To Study or Not to Study?: This Should NOT be the Question. »

How's that midterm coming along? Oh yes, midterms. Midterms are always a stressful time in the school curriculum, outweighed only by final exams. Even when they aren't weighted enough to make or break your class grade, the word "midterm" has an ominous overtone which can induce fear and a feeling of impending doom. Go on. Say it out loud! See what I mean? However, that deer-in-the-headlights sensation you are now feeling can be diminished, if not completely eliminated, by taking a few simple steps.

Posted September 30, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

Where do you fit in the big picture? »

Do you know what skills you need to develop for a particular job and wonder about the projected market for employment possibilities? Would you like to identify industries where your existing skills will be valued? Do you wonder about which skill sets are in demand in specific employment sectors or likely to be necessary in the future? In other words, do you think about how your skills and studies relate to actual employment? Do you wish that you had access to the employment information that the media or "they" keep talking about?

Posted September 25, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

Quality and Convenience: Can they be found together? »

Tired of the amount of homework you have? Do you have too much reading to do? Worried about finishing all those practice questions before that quiz tomorrow? Well, while this blog doesn't have the answer to question number twelve, it may make you feel better to know that students aren't the only ones who are constantly learning and researching!

Posted September 24, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

A Day in the Life of a Student: Bertrand »

Bertrand, online education student with Colorado State University, is a man with an easy manner that immediately puts people at ease. When I talked to Bertrand about his experience with online education, I tried to time my call so that he would have the chance to sleep in a little bit on his day off. On about the third ring, I realized that I had miscalculated and it was still only 8:30 in the morning out in LA where Bertrand lives. When a relaxed, deep voice answered the phone, I asked guiltily if I had woken him up. After reassuring me he had been up for hours, Bertrand began to chat about himself and his experiences with online education.

Posted September 15, 2009 by Laura Crum – Comments

This is how we do it! Spotlight on MBA student Sunil Kumar. »

Have you ever wondered where your classmates live? Well, I love maps! Perhaps it's because I've crossed so many borders in my life but I regularly picture myself as a dot on a world map. In my head, I visualize a map like the ones you see in planes on international flights where a miniature plane icon plots your progress towards your destination. Even when I drive across Nebraska on I-80 at night, I imagine a small dot emitting a blinking light as I make my way in a straight-line journey that only seems to progress if I view it from above the earth! Imagine if you were to put lights on a map for each one of your classmates- what would it look like?

Posted September 14, 2009 by Deborah Lombard – Comments

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