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Concorde Career Colleges National Dean of Nursing Dr. Marlo D. Robinson to Speak at International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing 2023 Symposium Sept 18 to Sept. 20 in Kansas City, Kansas

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

"I am excited to speak to educators and students as I represent Concorde and the National Student Nurses' Association regarding the responsibility and role of nurses in positively impacting the formation of the professional identity of our students. Professional identity formation in nursing is a journey that happens throughout one's life -- and how that develops truly matters because it significantly impacts students who become nurses as well as those with whom the professional nurse interacts.," commented Robinson.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges National Dean of Nursing Marlo D. Robinson, DNP, JD, RN , will be a speaker at the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing (ISPIN) 2023 Symposium.
  • This symposium will be held Sept. 18 through Sept. 20, 2023, at the University of Kansas (KU) School of Nursing in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • At 10 a.m. CT on Sept. 20, Dr. Robinson will address the topic "Forming Your Identity: Building Professional Identity in Nursing – One Student at a Time."
  • Dr. Robinson provides individualized support to nursing graduates as they prepare to challenge the national nursing licensure exam and enter the nursing profession.

University of Kansas launches new online bachelor's in operations management

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As organizations grow, they are constantly on the lookout for well-educated professionals to manage teams and oversee operations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in all management occupations is projected to grow 8% by 2031 with financial management, social services management, and health services management projected to grow 17%, 12%, and 28%, respectively. To meet this growing need for well-trained leaders across industries, locally and nationwide, the KU School of Professional Studies is launching a new online bachelor's degree in operations management, with the first classes being offered in fall 2023.

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  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in all management occupations is projected to grow 8% by 2031 with financial management, social services management, and health services management projected to grow 17%, 12%, and 28%, respectively.
  • KU's online Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management prepares students to develop, improve, and manage the processes used to produce and transport products and services.
  • "With this new online bachelor's in operations management, we're providing students with the foundational management skills necessary to become successful business leaders," said Stuart Day, dean of the KU Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies.
  • The operations management bachelor's program is offered in a hybrid format so all of the operations management core classes can be completed 100% online while additional degree requirements may be online or in-person at the Edwards Campus.

Onepak Welcomes Tim Barton as Strategic Advisor

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Onepak , creator of ReturnCenter, the leading circular economy logistics platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Barton as its new strategic advisor.

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  • Onepak , creator of ReturnCenter, the leading circular economy logistics platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Barton as its new strategic advisor.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005512/en/
    Tim Barton Joins Onepak as Strategic Advisor (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prior to joining Onepak, Tim founded Freightquote in 1998 and transformed it into the largest online freight brokerage, before selling it to a Fortune 200 company in 2015.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Tim to our team as a strategic advisor," said Steve Andon, Founder and CEO of Onepak.
  • "I look forward to collaborating with the leadership team to drive growth and innovation, while having a positive impact on the industry and the world.”
    As strategic advisor, Tim will provide guidance and insights to the Onepak leadership team to help drive the company's strategic direction and growth.

Insight School of Kansas Celebrates Class of 2023 with In-Person Commencement

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

It is a day our students have their shining moment; we recognize all of their hard work, and celebrate their future,” said Insight School of Kansas Head of School Cassandra Barton.

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  • It is a day our students have their shining moment; we recognize all of their hard work, and celebrate their future,” said Insight School of Kansas Head of School Cassandra Barton.
  • Insight School of Kansas’s graduates have crossed the finish line of graduation and are prepared for their next adventure in life.
  • Insight School of Kansas students access a robust online curriculum in the core subjects and a host of electives and attend live virtual classes taught by state-certified teachers.
  • Insight School of Kansas invites all families and friends worldwide to join the celebration.

Boston Architectural College Names New Vice President of Institutional Advancement

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

BOSTON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Boston Architectural College (BAC) announces Lindsay Hummer as its new vice president of institutional advancement to oversee and lead operations of Institutional Advancement, including supervision of all development staff, fundraising, alumni affairs, advancement services, and grants.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Boston Architectural College (BAC) announces Lindsay Hummer as its new vice president of institutional advancement to oversee and lead operations of Institutional Advancement, including supervision of all development staff, fundraising, alumni affairs, advancement services, and grants.
  • She also served as national manager, corporate partnership development at JDRF International (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).
  • I look forward to partnering with President Daas,his leadership team, new colleagues, and the diverse and gifted BAC alumni and friend community," said Hummer.
  • Founded in 1889, The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is an internationally recognized institution with a diverse student and alumni population representing more than 54 countries.

New Online Professional Management Graduate Certificate from KU Designed to Help Current and Future Leadership Executives

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Advancing into leadership or even the executive ranks of an organization can be challenging.To help more people achieve and succeed in these vital roles, the KU School of Professional Studies has launched an online Graduate Certificate in Professional Management.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Advancing into leadership or even the executive ranks of an organization can be challenging.To help more people achieve and succeed in these vital roles, the KU School of Professional Studies has launched an online Graduate Certificate in Professional Management.
  • The curriculum covers subjects including interpersonal communication, project management, financial management, and team leadership.
  • Stuart Day, dean of the KU Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies, said the professional management graduate certificate program provides useful workplace skills that complement students' and working professionals' industry knowledge.
  • Day said the professional management graduate certificate program continues the campus's commitment to serving the workforce needs of the Kansas City region.

KU announces online project management undergraduate programs for fall 2022

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

KU is launching two new online bachelor's degree programs, as well as a minor, in project management for the 2022-2023 academic year giving students with an associate degree or equivalent hours the chance to enter a growing and in-demand field.

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  • KU is launching two new online bachelor's degree programs, as well as a minor, in project management for the 2022-2023 academic year giving students with an associate degree or equivalent hours the chance to enter a growing and in-demand field.
  • KU's School of Professional Studies currently offers graduate-level project management, but the growing need for highly skilled project managers prompted this undergraduate addition.
  • According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), organizations across sectors and geographic borders steadily embrace project management.
  • said John Bricklemyer, professor of the practice and director for engineering management and project management programs in the KU School of Professional Studies.

University of Kansas Medical Center partners with KU Edwards Campus to launch online concentration in Master of Public Health

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Friday, September 24, 2021

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Kansas Medical Center partnered with the KU Edwards Campus to launch an online generalist concentration for the Master of Public Health degree and certificates in essentials of public health, epidemiology, and public health practice, policy and management.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Kansas Medical Center partnered with the KU Edwards Campus to launch an online generalist concentration for the Master of Public Health degree and certificates in essentials of public health, epidemiology, and public health practice, policy and management.
  • These programs were developed by the KU School of Medicine's Department of Population Health and are delivered online through the Edwards Campus.
  • With a global pandemic attacking communities, public health professionals are in greater need than ever.
  • These programs provide a background in key aspects of public health, including epidemiology, policy, administration, and environmental health and data management.