The CCSU Continuing Education Blog
The Professional Benefits of Knowing How to Write Well
Being able to write well can help you advance in your career. Most jobs require writing skills - eventually, if not right away. If you are promoted at your job, you will eventually find yourself in a position that requires good writing skills. This applies to even the...
Expert Interview Series: Chris Johnson of MyCareerTools About the Importance of Online Education
uL Chris Johnson is the manager of MyCareerTools, a website which provides information and practice tests to people trying to advance their education in order to improve their career opportunities. We recently spoke with Chris about the advantages of online education...
How Diversity Drives Business Success
Having a more diverse workplace brings tangible benefits. Diversity is valued because it gives opportunities to those who may not have had them before. At its core, diversity is an equalizing force that lifts up our society to a new level of fairness and mutual...
Expert Interview Series: Dr. Bridget Cooper on Professional Development and Becoming a Better Leader
Dr. Bridget Cooper is a cage rattler, change strategist, consciousness raiser, speaker, coach, and best-selling author of four books on communication, conflict, change, and empowerment. We recently asked for Dr. Cooper's insight on the importance of learning soft...
Expert Interview Series: Kim Phillips of Lucid Marketing On The Benefits Of Continuing Education For Marketers
Kim Phillips provides strategic marketing and creative services for clients in a broad range of industries and in the nonprofit field. She is a marketing consultant for the marketing firm Tiny Creative House, formerly Lucid Marketing. You've got over 30 years of...
Success Story: Erica Michalowski
Being an alum of a school like CCSU keeps me connected to the roots of my profession while also giving me an opportunity to be a part of a community of people wanting to learn more, discover new ways of experiencing life while being connected to a whole new generation...
Expert Interview Series: Michael Bungay Stanier of Box of Crayons About Manager Coaching
Michael Bungay Stanier is the Senior Partner and Founder of Box of Crayons, a company that gives busy managers the practical tools so they can coach in 10 minutes or less. We recently sat down with Michael to hear his thoughts on how to learn, grow, and succeed as a...
Meet our Students: Alana Bowman
The HR Professional Certificate Program made me not only more confident in my ability to work with others, but also more confident in myself… I also met some amazing people through the course that I keep in touch with to this day! Alana Bowman Graduated from the...
Expert Interview Series: Dr. Marcia Reynold of Outsmart Your Brain
Dr. Marcia Reynolds, president of Covisioning, is a behavioral scientist who helps organizations uplift their cultures and increase results through connections and conversations. We recently checked in with Marcia to learn about the role emotional intelligence (EI)...
Meet our Students: Todd Larese
It’s never too late to enhance your skills and create a new beginning for yourself. CCSU’s Continuing Education program can guide you on any path you wish to take! -Todd Larese Todd Larese graduated from the Continuing Education Department’s Geographic...