As you delve into your classes this quarter, take some time to learn about a few new online faculty members at Globe University. Shane Lee is new to Globe University, and Wendy Wettengel is new to the online world, but is a veteran instructor at our campuses. I will let them each tell you about themselves. Online instructor Shane Lee and his family Shane Lee I have a bachelor’s in accounting, an MBA with an emphasis in accounting, and a PhD in Accounting (ABD). ABD stands for "all but dissertation." I have completed my dissertation, and it’s currently going through the process of being approved. I teach many courses that include all levels of accounting classes, finance classes, math classes and stats class. I have been married to my sweetheart for 19 years. We have been blessed with one daughter that just turned 18. We also have two dogs: Stella is a bull mastiff and Brigg is a dachshund (wiener dog). Two extremes in size, but we love them very much. I work for the federal government as a department of defense auditor. I have been an auditor for five years now. Prior to being an auditor, I worked as a controller, tax accountant and a staff accountant. I like to play sports, enjoy the outdoors and tinkering with my hands. I love to rebuild old cars. Currently, I am on the search for a car to rebuild. Wendy Wettengel, online instructor Wendy Wettengel After managing convention center meetings and banquet spaces for 20 years, I became a massage therapist after needing a change. I have now been a massage therapist for just over 10 years. I operated a successful massage therapy business within the Palazzo Day Spa at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, from 2005-2010 and worked at Spa Shiki, one of the highest-rated destination resort/spas in the Midwest. I served on the Wisconsin State Licensing Board from 2011-2014, helping to guide the laws regulating massage therapy in Wisconsin. I have also been teaching with Globe University since December 2010. My career has since brought me full circle—back into business management. While teaching for Globe University, I was able to earn my MBA, and I plan to reenter the business arena with new skills and knowledge. I currently live in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where I enjoy Packers games, work on flipping a home with a friend, and playing with two cats whom I refer to as "the boys.​" I have lived in 12 states and three countries and look forward to my next move. The most exciting managerial position I held was for the City of San Diego’s Convention Center. During my very first week with the company, we hosted a $10 million/day event for Microsoft with prominent entertainers. The post Meet Globe University-Online’s Newest Instructors appeared first on Globe University Blog.

As the great Vince Lombardi said, "Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." And teamwork is easy at Globe University-Madison West with great team players! This year, two people were awarded Staff Member of the Year and Faculty Member of the Year. These awards were given to two superb employees who care a lot about the students’ success and well-being. Joan Nyamhondoro, dean of education, with her award Joan Nyamhondoro, dean of education, was awarded the Staff Member of the Year award. She started at Globe University-Madison West in August and has been there for faculty and students alike. "Any accomplishments achieved are really due to a team effort. The staff and faculty are fantastic! I appreciate the support and communication between departments, everyone works well together and are invested in helping each other succeed," Joan said. "The "We Care" mission is evident in the interaction I have had in and out of the classroom. I am proud to be recognized, but I must share the recognition with the phenomenal team that I work with every day." Rita Cordova, medical assistant/medical administrative assistant program chair, with her award Rita Cordova was named Faculty Member of the Year. She started as the program chair for medical assistant/medical administrative assistant in July and spearheaded our success through our ABHES visit. She has built connections with students and with hospitals and clinics in the community. She actively seeks ways to volunteer in the community and improve her program. Rita said, "What I like best about Globe University is their "We Care" philosophy. We are truly an amazing organization, and I am proud to be a member of the team!" We are lucky to have Joan and Rita on our team! Make sure to congratulate them on their awards when you see them. The post Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Two Outstanding Faculty/Staff Member appeared first on Globe University Blog.

In five years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 46 percent of the labor force will be comprised of people born after 1980, also known as millennials. That means you, your kids, your friend’s kids or your fellow coworkers are going to play a much more dominant role in the future workforce. But with the generation gaps between millennials, gen-xers (born 1965-1979) and baby boomers (born 1946-1964), relationships at work can become strained by different work styles. Here are five things to avoid if you’re a millennial in the workforce. 1.  Using emoticons to get your point across We’ve all heard the statistic that over 90 percent of communication is nonverbal, and only 7 percent of communication comprises actual words. This might explain why there are so many misunderstandings over emails and texts. Phone companies work to alleviate this communication barrier by providing their users with an endless variety of emoticons with which to convey their emotions. Are you sad? There’s an emoticon for that, even in dog and cat versions. Happy? Got it covered. Angry? Check. This is all well and good for our personal lives, but it’s not quite up to par with the degree of professionalism required at the workplace. If you think your words might be misinterpreted in an email, the safest bet is to talk in person. 2.  Adding your superiors on Facebook Facebook is for friends and family. Your boss doesn’t need to see 17 pictures of your four-year-old’s finger painting, and heaven forbid you posted that album during work hours. In general, it’s just not professional to add superiors as friends on Facebook. Try to keep your personal life and your professional life separate. If you still want to connect with business associates online, a more appropriate outlet is LinkedIn. Building your LinkedIn profile can also help you in your future job searches, as long as you use it how it was intended and don’t make these mistakes. 3.  Being chronically late We can’t all be Paris Hilton, and being late all the time infers an entitlement complex that we’re just "too good" or "too important" to be on time. The truth is, no one is above being on time, and making tardiness a habit could actually harm your chances of getting promoted. If you’re going to be late, call your supervisors and let them know. The only thing worse than being late to work is being late without giving anyone a heads-up. It might also be a good idea to set your alarm half an hour earlier every morning so that there is no mad rush to get out the door. Driving 80 in a 35 mph zone is never a good idea anyway. 4.  Staring at your phone all day The temptation to check our phones can be hard to ignore, especially when so much of our lives revolve around the latest technology. But always checking your phone at work can hinder productivity and make managers think you’re not involved, or worse — lazy. You may even receive disciplinary action if it appears as though your phone has become another appendage. It’s best to keep your phone on silent or vibrate and tucked away so it won’t distract you while trying to get work done. 5.  Having a bad attitude Nothing says "I don’t deserve a promotion" like an angry sigh over being asked to do something not explicitly stated in our job description. Our managers, who typically have many more years of experience, want us to be flexible in what we’re able to do. Part of climbing the corporate ladder involves doing things we don’t always want to do, and doing them with a smile. Having a good attitude about taking on more responsibility makes you, as Beyoncé would say, irreplaceable. Build up your skillset and seek out opportunities to become more valuable to your employers. The post 5 Things to Avoid If You’re a Millennial in the Workplace appeared first on Globe University Blog.

If you’ve run into a very happy smile when you walk the halls at Globe University-La Crosse, there’s a good chance you’ve already met Maria Garcia, a criminal justice program student. Maria is one of the nicest, friendliest students on campus. We were excited to award her with the Creative Quill Award for Best Essay at Globe University-La Crosse. Criminal justice program student Maria Garcia with her daughter Though known for her positive energy, something many don’t know about Maria is that she is a very talented chanteuse. Maria wrote her winning essay on her experiences with singing and how she came to love singing. A paper written for Composition class last quarter helped her reminisce about her journey as a singer. "Singing is one thing that makes me so very happy," Maria said. "Writing the essay reminded me of how music can take me away to another place. I feel free and like I haven’t a care in the world when I sing." One aspect of her life of which she’s very proud is her daughter. "She’s smart, beautiful and funny," Maria said. "I’m also proud of how far I have come in life and where I’m heading." Maria is currently studying in the criminal justice program so she can help others. Maria enjoys helping people live better lives. "I decided to attend Globe University because I needed a challenge. My current job is just not challenging or stimulating enough for me anymore. It’s time for a change," Maria said. "I chose Globe because they offer evening classes which allows me to keep working." Maria has only one regret, and that is not pursuing a singing career. But Maria still hasn’t given up on her dream, so in ten years, she sees herself working in the criminal justice field and singing away! The post Campus Crooner Maria Garcia Is Globe University-La Crosse’s Creative Quill Essayist Winner appeared first on Globe University Blog.

January, February—the calendar says it’s winter. Blizzards are raging up and down the east coast. We still have to bundle up, shovel our driveway, scrape our windshield and warm up the car before we leave. It’s hard to believe that it will ever be nice again. Globe University-La Crosse information area Never fear — Spring has arrived at Globe University-La Crosse. We are already thinking Spring, and we want all students to think Spring as well. Spring Quarter 2015 registration began January 26 and continues through February 27. This will be a great chance to plan ahead for a wonderful Spring Quarter that is quickly approaching. You may have asked yourself … what should I be doing to assure that I am on track? Faith Bergin, academic services coordinator, has the following advice for students: "Students should get to know their Degree Progress. The Degree Progress is a report which constructs the courses and credits needed to successfully complete their degree." "If students are wondering about the course requirements in their program, or what core elective or general electives are available, this information is available in the course catalog which you can find on the homepage of Campus Connect," Faith said. "There is also a kiosk in the commons before coming into the main office which has copies of all programs on campus, general electives and course descriptions." "If you take advantage of the open access to the Globe University-La Crosse staff who are always willing to help, you will never have a problem," Veterinary technology student Renae Leuchtenmacher said. Faith is your staff contact at Globe University-La Crosse. "Get to know your degree progress which helps you map out your road to academic success. We are always here to help," Faith said. We will still be drinking hot chocolate and stomping our boots when we walk onto campus, but just remember, only seven more weeks until Spring officially arrives.     The post Globe University-La Crosse is Thinking Spring appeared first on Globe University Blog.

Many of the students at Globe University-Green Bay regularly volunteer within their communities. It is one way they tend to fit in well with our campus culture. They understand that providing service and spending time with family is important to their success and health. The challenge seems to be finding time to write an essay that could award them $2,000 for their community service. This fall, two Globe University-Green Bay students learned that finding the time to write a short essay pays off. Brittney Bauer, a criminal justice student, and Stephanie Miller, a veterinary technology student, were awarded $2,000 that is now applied to their student account for the winter quarter. Brittney Bauer, community service scholarship recipient Brittney recently volunteered at the annual Spooktacular Fun event within Lambeau Field where, along with the FBI Milwaukee division and the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association, she handed out child identification kits and educated parents and relatives on protecting children from predators through the National Child Identification Program. After having time to reflect on the event and her responsibilities, Brittney wrote, "Participating in the event gave me good insight on how to be vigilant with relatives and friends who have children and to pay attention to detail." Brittney also felt volunteering helped solidify her choice in entering the criminal justice field. The event increased her excitement for what the future holds. Stephanie is an active member of Pink Heals in Manitowoc County, a nonprofit organization that helps eliminate the financial burdens of cancer patients. Volunteers of Pink Heals work to provide cancer patients in hardship $500 a year to put toward medical bills, house payments, or any type of bill they are struggling to pay. Stephanie wrote, "It feels good to know that you are out there helping people. It is very hard to hear all the stories and what people are going through but it is also very rewarding at the end of the day." For more information on this organization, Stephanie encourages you to visit Pink Heals Facebook page or the national site, Pink Heals Tour. Likewise, the next time you see a pink fire truck at a local picnic or on the road, know that fire truck is one of over 100 named after cancer survivors recognized by Pink Heals efforts. Congratulations to Brittney and Stephanie for being Globe University-Green Bay’s fall community service scholarship award recipients and, most importantly, for being amazing individuals that support two great causes within your communities. If you are a student of Globe University and are actively involved in your community, please take a moment to fill out the Community Service Scholarship application. All applications are due prior to February 27, 2015. Award recipients will be announced the week of March 9. You, too, could have $2,000 applied toward your student account balance this spring. Get writing! The post Two Students Decrease Their College Debt by $2,000: Community Service Pays appeared first on Globe University Blog.

Globe University-Woodbury Campus Director Lisa Palermo Globe University-Woodbury Campus Director Lisa Palermo showcases Globe University’s "We Care" philosophy throughout the campus and the community. Since becoming the campus director, Lisa has had the opportunity to serve on the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors where she was nominated earlier this year to sit as the Chamber’s Second Vice Chair, which places her in succession to become the Chair of the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce in 2017. Along with sitting on the board, she was instrumental in developing the Chamber’s new Business Education Partnership Committee where she also sits as the Chair. This committee focuses on partnering business, education and community to collaborate on activities that equip learners for the ever-changing world. "It is our goal to connect our chamber with the local community as much as possible, which entails working closely with business partners like Lisa who work in our community," said President of the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce Barbara Tuccitto Warren. Barbara continued by stating how thrilled the chamber is to have Lisa as involved as she is. "She is an instrumental asset to our board and committees." Lisa explains how our students come from the community and most likely will become employed in the community when they graduate. Therefore, volunteering her time within the community through the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce is a great way to demonstrate her commitment, and Globe’s commitment, to the successful economic future of Woodbury and the surrounding areas.   The post Globe University’s Lisa Palermo Connects Campus and Commerce appeared first on Globe University Blog.

As a college student, your friends and family members probably wonder what you’re up to while at school. Maybe you’ve tried to explain your classes to them, but wouldn’t it be easier to show them? Globe University offers students that opportunity. From February 16 through February 20, students are encouraged to bring a friend or family member with them to class to experience college and see what Globe University has to offer. And just for participating, friends, family and students are given assorted Globe gear. Erica Healey, paralegal program chair, Natalie Busse, career services coordinator, and students "Friends and Family Week is an exciting time at the Madison West campus! Friends and Family Week gives our guests the chance to see our courses and the student experience firsthand at Globe University. It is a great way for students to involve family members in their education," Madison West Campus Director Jamie Buenzli said. "This is also a great week to bring friends to class who have been thinking about going back to school but want to see what it is like first." For our current students who want to take advantage of Friends and Family week, make sure that you pre-register your guests with the front desk or admissions so that instructors can be notified that they will have more people in attendance. There will be a signup sheet at the front. All guests must be over the age of 16. During Friends and Family week, please check in your guests at the front desk before going to class and to pick up your new Globe Gear. We look forward to meeting your friends and family. The post Come One, Come All: Globe University Invites Students to Bring Friends and Family appeared first on Globe University Blog.

Congratulations to the 68 Globe University-Online students who have dedicated themselves to meeting perfect attendance during the Fall 2014 quarter. To meet perfect attendance while taking online courses is defined as meeting the discussion board deadlines and expectations each week. Perfect attendance takes dedication, and these students have shown that to reach this accomplishment. Congratulations! The post 68 Globe University Students Achieve Perfect Attendance for Fall Quarter appeared first on Globe University Blog.

Accolades are in order to the 157 Globe University-Online students who have had exceptional academic performance to meet the recognition of Honors or Highest Honors for the Fall 2014 quarter. In order to receive Honors recognition, a student must achieve a quarterly grade point average of 3.5 or above. To achieve Highest Honors, a student must have a quarterly grade point average of 4.0. Congratulations to the students who have dedicated themselves to their class work to achieve Honors and Highest Honors. The post Honors and Highest Honors Announced for Globe University appeared first on Globe University Blog.