Patrick O’Burke Comes Full Circle With Lamar University Online
It’s been nearly a decade since Patrick O’Burke officially retired, but it turns out the former Texas Department of Public Safety criminal law enforcement commander
July 19, 2017
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Joe Coyle Goes the Distance with Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice
“I was a sergeant at the time,” he explained. “I went for a lieutenant position. Our department requires a bachelor’s degree to become a lieutenant.
July 19, 2017
Study Health Information Systems With an MSN
Not so long ago, nurses relied on written documents or verbal communication to share medical information about patients. Now many healthcare facilities use digital documentation
July 7, 2017
Help Prepare Tomorrow’s Nurses
As nurse shortages affect healthcare throughout the U.S., the need for competent nurse educators is on the rise. Nurses interested in shaping the future workforce
July 7, 2017
7 Tips for First-Time Managers
Many people dream of having a career in management, but sometimes the reality of managing others is more difficult than it seems. Sound advice can
July 7, 2017
Sociology From a Quantitative Perspective
A bachelor of science in sociology often takes a quantitative approach to sociological study. According to Study.com, “Quantitative research involves the collecting and analysis of
July 7, 2017
Learn to Recognize Opportunities With a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is on the rise. According to the Kauffman Index, a report prepared by the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, small business activity increased
July 7, 2017
Blended Learning for Personalized Education
Traditionally, classroom teachers have been seen as content deliverers. Today, teachers increasingly assume roles as facilitators while the students lead their own learning based on
July 7, 2017
Use Data for School Improvement
Teacher leaders play an important role in school improvement at the administrative level and in the classroom. They help teachers improve by demonstrating how to
July 7, 2017
Learn to Work With Diverse Learners
As teachers of diverse learners, educators must understand how students’ circumstances, including cultural differences and economic challenges, affect their ability to engage at school and
July 7, 2017
You Can Help Improve the Healthcare System
With the challenges present in the U.S. healthcare system, employers need well-educated nurse leaders to rise up and contribute their skills and expertise. Nurses who
June 14, 2017
Accreditation and Lamar University Online Nursing Programs
If you are considering an online nursing program, national accreditation is important. The U.S. Department of Education recognizes two national accrediting organizations for nursing education
June 14, 2017
What Is Reflective Teaching?
Teachers can spend hours planning a lesson. They read preparatory material, copy pages for assignments and organize supplies. Every one of those hours will serve
June 14, 2017
Tips for Motivating ESL Students
According to Sevtap Karaoglu, “Motivation plays a significant role in the process of learning a language. Language teachers cannot effectively teach a language if they
June 14, 2017
What Is Business Intelligence and Why Is It Important?
To run a business successfully, you must understand your target market’s needs and how your business can meet those needs. Business intelligence, which involves the
June 8, 2017
Government Jobs for MS in Criminal Justice Graduates
If you want to take your criminal justice career to the next level — perhaps even moving on to a federal career in the FBI
June 8, 2017
Flipping the Classroom for Engaged Reading
The traditional classroom has changed. It no longer involves merely a lecturing teacher and a passively listening group of students. Today’s classrooms model modern global
June 2, 2017
What Is an M.Ed. in School Counseling?
The modern professional school counselor is an integral part of a well-functioning school and is crucial to the success of its student body. The increasingly
June 2, 2017
What Motivates Students to Learn?
Motivation is integral to deep-level learning and student achievement. But finding ways to motivate and engage all students in the classroom can be challenging. And
June 2, 2017
Study Nursing Curriculum in an Online MSN Program
With the demand for nurses staying strong, the need for competent nurse educators persists. Nurse educators know how to deliver high-quality nursing education and how
May 15, 2017
Continue Working as a Nurse While Earning a Degree
According to occupational data for registered nurses from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the typical entry-level education in the nursing field is a bachelor’s degree.
May 15, 2017
Changes in the Nursing Workforce
Every two years, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing partners with National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers to conduct a national nursing
May 15, 2017
Importance of School Counselors
Historically, school counselors have worked as behavioral and academic intervention specialists — as well as resources for post-graduation planning. However, the role of the school
May 11, 2017
Digital Learning Leaders Are Needed Across the Nation
Classrooms across the country have been changing dramatically in the last decade. More computers, more devices and more interaction have led to a digital learning
May 11, 2017
Online M.Ed. in School Counseling Paves Way for Michael Jones
After 15 years of working excessively long hours as a teacher and band director, Michael Jones was overdue for a more conventional work schedule. Mission
May 1, 2017
College-Educated Workers Wanted
For years, studies have shown the many benefits of earning a bachelor’s degree. Even with rising education costs, the bachelor’s degree translates to higher earning
April 12, 2017
Stefanie Kubala Reaps Rewards of Online M.Ed. in School Counseling
Stefanie Kubala with her husband, Chris, and two children, Melanie and Grant It only took Stefanie Kubala six months to land the job she coveted
April 11, 2017
Find the Right Online Nursing Program at Lamar University
Lamar University, located in Beaumont, is one of the fastest growing colleges and universities in Texas. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
April 7, 2017
Nurses as Leaders
Nurse leadership has received increasing attention since the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health in 2010. The report
April 7, 2017
Mother & Daughter Earn Degrees Online, Graduate Together
Even with a career, a husband and two children of her own, Jamie McRae was still hearing about homework from her mother, Tina Haney. In
April 7, 2017
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