by admin on Nov 08, 2010
If you want to improve your skills and education, and become more marketable, it can help to have some sort of degree. Your salary with an Associates degree is better than you would get with only a high school diploma. If you want a better, higher paying job, you need some formal schooling beyond high school.
However, getting into college an be a challenge these days. It can be competitive to get into a good school — even for an Associates degree. You need every edge you can get in order to get into school, especially if you want a good financial aid package. The good news is that if you know what to expect, and how to go through the college admissions process, you are more likely to get accepted. If you want more information on the college admissions process, and hints on how to get in, you can read these 50 college admissions blogs: [click to continue…]
by Clay on Aug 23, 2010
With the vast array of people on Twitter, we thought we would lend you a hand on 19 College Professors worth following on Twitter. These people offer a unique perspective on the world delivering expertise from the fields they study.
- Jay Rosen is an associate professor of journalism at New York University posting on the future of journalism and how Twitter and other technologies are changing the profession.
- Howard Rheingold is a lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley and teaches virtual communities and social media. He is considered a pioneer in online communities since the 1980s.
- Amanda French is an assistant research scholar and digital-curriculum specialist at NYU. She is planning to write a dissertation about twitter.
- David Parry is an assistant professor of emerging media and communications at the University of Texas at Dallas. He led a panel about micro-blogging at the annual conference of the Modern Language Association.
- Dan Cohen is a director of the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. He studied the printed conference proceeding from an event held by the Smithsonian Institution about the impact of the web on museums.
- Paul Levinson is a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University. Paul is well versed in the digital lifestyle and is writing a book about Twitter and other social media.
- Scott McLeod is an associate professor at Iowa State University and director of the university’s Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education.
- Michael L. Wesch is an assistant professor of cultural anthropology at Kansas State University. He is also known as the rock star in the world of academic technology. He is best known for his creative YouTube videos.
- Kurtis Williams is an Astronomy researcher at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also known for his blog about being a professor.
- Chuck Martin is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Hampshire. He is also a Business Bestselling author and CEO of NFI Research.
- Dave Saunders is an Adjunct Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is also the president at Madison+Main where he is the President and Chief Idea Officer.
- Beth Harte is an Adjunct Professor at Immaculata University. She is the Client Services Director at Serengeti Communications.
- David Gerzof is a Professor at Emerson College. By day he runs BIGfish, a company that is the champion of inbound marketing, and by night he is the Social Media professor at Emerson College.
- Andres Silva Arancibia is a Professor at the Instituto Duoc-Uc. Andres is a marketing consultant and a professional speaker.
- Mark Schaefer is an Adjunct Professor at Tusculum College and is the author of the unique social web blog “grow”.
- Patrick Strother is a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota. He specializes in the public affairs and branding of b2b companies.
- Joe Bob Hester is a Professor at the University of North Carolina in advertising and conducts social media research.
- Carol Phillips is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame and is a millennial marketing expert.
- Steven White is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and is known for his sense of humor in the topics he covers.
by Clay on Jul 29, 2010
There are many jobs that pay extremely well and don’t require many years of schooling. In fact, many programs can be completed in under two years. Listed below are the top 20 associate’s degree that promise to deliver a hefty paycheck.
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians – this careers allows you to test and maintain aircraft and space vehicles.
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians – this important fields requires professionals to keep aircraft in pristine condition protecting the lives of the customers they serve.
- Avionics Technicians – these technicians produce aviation electronics which include jet engines, flight control instruments, and missile-guidance systems.
- Commercial Pilots – this career gives you the responsibility of ensuring the safe delivery of passengers or cargo from one destination to another.
- Computer Specialists -participate in this dynamic growing field.
- Dental Hygienists – the professional in this field specializes in providing preventative oral care and helps patients keep a beautiful smile.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers – this program teaches you how to provide ultrasound based imaging.
- Electrical Engineering Technicians – this program enables you to provide assistance when problems arise before, after, or during construction projects.
- Electrical Repairers – professionals in this field have a strong understanding of electrical equipment and possess the skills to fix complex machinery.
- Electronics Drafters – skills that this program teaches include drawing schematics, creating circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout diagrams.
- Engineering Technicians – this programs uses knowledge from science, mathematics, and engineering for problem solving in various technical fields.
- Fashion Designers – people inclined to visual aesthetics will find this career rewarding and stimulating.
- Funeral Directors – this field requires people that are patient and strong people skills to help families cope with a difficult time in their lives.
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists – this career gives you the opportunity to help people through diagnostic imaging like x-rays.
- Nuclear Technicians – this may well be the job that helps solve the nation’s energy crisis and teaches professionals about harvesting nuclear energy.
- Radiation Therapists – improving peoples’ lives is what this job centers on as people treat cancers and greatly improve patients’ chance for survival.
- Radiologic Technologists – people learn the art of providing radiologic imaging services like mammograms and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in this field.
- Registered Nurses – often considered the backbone of the health industry, this field encompasses a majority of the health field with diverse responsibilities.
- Respiratory Therapists – this field gives people the skills to help patients breathe better through therapeutic treatments.
- Ship Engineers –these professionals maintain and repair ship’s vital instruments ensuring a safe voyage.
