Market trends have changed dramatically over the years due to the changing behavior of consumers. Many factors have influenced the consumer’s attitude towards purchasing products and services, including globalization and induction of technology. Today, everything is just a click away. This has increased competition for companies as they must keep up with customers to stay […]

Reading Time: 1 MinuteEffective grading tools are essential for every professor. Just ask Dr. Miren Miren Ivankovic. He realized that he was spending too much time manually grading assignments and not enough time engaging with his students. MindTap was the answer. Dr. Ivankovic was able save time and focus his energy on what really matters: […]

Author: Professor Sherri Singer In the Fall 2017, we began an unusual honors experiment. Twenty students were accepted and given a deep experience, including: Lunches with the college president Participating in high-level campus events Discussion-based classes and research projects that covered politics, history, communications, and critical thinking. Citizenship that is informed These students are a […]

The basics of change management Organizations work according to a set of tasks and activities. These activities are based on the company’s standard processes. The standard procedures for carrying out any task are designed to minimize the impact and influence of the task on all other activities within the company. Any activity can experience change, […]

Author: Dr. Jennifer Harrison, Warren Community College Are you culturally sensitive and culturally aware? These past years may have been difficult if you are open to understanding your biases. Perhaps these past few years have helped you to see the concerns of minorities in America. What can we do? Is it enough to be culturally […]

The HPE certifications are highly regarded among IT professionals. These certifications are ideal for anyone who is interested in certifying their knowledge of the latest technologies. The HPE ASE – Hybrid Infrastructure & Cloud Architect V1 certification shows potential employers that you are capable of designing, describing, differentiating and demonstrating hybrid data center solutions based […]

Curiously, some observers believe that the future of Windows phones will not be phones. Rumours about a category-defining Surface smartphone sparked a lot of heated discussion and culminated in real dissatisfaction with Microsoft following its press conference last Wednesday. How is it possible that Microsoft didn’t even mention Windows 10 Mobile? Neither customers nor partners […]

John Moreland, one of the largest employers of Southern Illinois, understands the importance of offering employees opportunities for growth. Moreland, who owns 14 McDonald’s restaurants in McDonald’s with Mary Moreland and Stephanie Bishop (the Moreland/Bishop Organization), has encouraged and supported his employees to take part in Archways to Opportunity. The Moreland/Bishop Organization has seen more […]

By: Professor Corinne Hoisington A resume is the first impression that you make to potential employers when you start your job search. A resume is a summary of your education, past work experience, skills, and achievements. It should be tailored to highlight the relevant skills for a specific job and industry. Microsoft recently purchased LinkedIn, […]

Author: Emily Farris (Texas Christian University). It can be difficult to incorporate local politics into an introductory American Politics class. Many textbooks and classes are designed to emphasize national politics and institutions. Local politics is important and relevant for students’ lives, on many issues, from taxation to education. It is worth at least a mention […]