SNHU Explains
By Southern New Hampshire University
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SNHU ExplainsApr 22, 2024
Environmental science, sustainability and climate change – oh my!
In honor of Earth Day 2024, we're talking to Tyra Davey , associate dean of science at SNHU, about environmental science. In this edition of the SNHU Explains podcast, Davey is here to fill us in on the danger of single-use plastics, Earth Day 2024, sustainability at SNHU and what you can do with an environmental science degree.
If you're interested in sustainability and the environment, we have a bachelor’s degree for you. In Southern New Hampshire University's online environmental science degree program, you can learn to analyze environmental issues and repair and prevent damage caused by climate change.
Lean more about SNHU’s environmental science bachelor's degree: https://degrees.snhu.edu/programs/bs-in-environmental-science?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=YTchannel_Bitly&utm_content=EnviroSci_SEP_SEP_13&snhu_segment=ol
What’s your take on modern romance novels?
Romance books definitely have a reputation. But what about more modern romance novels? Have you read one of these books lately?
SNHU adjunct instructors Kait Ballenger and Jo Stout talk about what makes a romance novel and how so many emotions can be involved throughout the plot.
Share your favorite romance novel in the comments – and let us know why you recommend the story.
Interested in writing the next great romance? Check out SNHU’s online MFA in Creative Writing program: https://degrees.snhu.edu/programs/mfa-in-creative-writing/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=YTchannel_Bitly&utm_content=RomanceShort_SEP_SEP_7&snhu_segment=ol
Video Game Changers: Where are Women in the Gaming Industry Today?
Women in gaming. They haven’t been the outlier for some time now.
In this episode of SNHU Explains, Emma L’Heureux ‘17 ‘20 ‘22, a web analyst at Southern New Hampshire University, talks about her start in gaming, how games have changed and how much more involved women are in the gaming industry today.
Interested in learning more about a gaming degree? Check out the online programs at SNHU: https://www.snhu.edu/liberal-arts/design/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=YTchannel_Bitly&utm_content=Women-in-Gaming_SEP_SEP_11&snhu_segment=ol
Public vs. Private Companies, Reddit Goes Public – and Other Business Info You Need Now
Get the lowdown on public vs. private companies and why Reddit went public, courtesy of Dr. Zuzana Buzzell, associate dean of business at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).
Think a business degree might be right for you and your goals? Check out SNHU’s convenient online programs: https://degrees.snhu.edu/subjects/business-administration/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=YTchannel_Bitly&utm_content=Public-vs-Private-Companies_SEP_SEP_9&snhu_segment=ol
How to Know if SNHU’s Online Cybersecurity Certificate is Right for You
Want to explore the world of cyber security but aren’t quite ready to commit to a full degree program?
Southern New Hampshire University’s online cybersecurity certificate program provides a great foundation and exposure into the industry.
Find out more:
https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/certificates/cybersecurity/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=YTchannel_Bitly&utm_content=CybersecurityCert_SEP_SEP_6&snhu_segment=ol
Jon Kamyck, senior associate dean of cybersecurity and information technology at SNHU, and Dr. Dennis Backherms, technical program facilitator of STEM programs at SNHU, discuss the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape and the benefits of a certificate program like SNHU’s in helping professionals gain valuable skills.
What You Need to Know About Financial Aid with Chris Couture
Financial aid can be confusing for even the most money-savvy students. Today, we’re talking to Chris Couture from SNHU’s Student Financial Services (SFS) team to help you learn what you need to know about financial aid.
Keeping tuition rates low is just the beginning. At SNHU, we’re committed to helping you understand all the ways you can get more from your education – for less money.
Our Student Financial Services team can help you create a financial plan that fits your budget and your goals, as well as other steps to fund your education.
By educating yourself about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), different types of student loans and making smart borrowing decisions, you can limit the amount of debt you have after you finish your degree.
For more information, contact SNHU’s Student Financial Services office at 877.455.7648 or email studentfinance@snhu.edu.
How To Ask For Help | Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast
No matter how much experience you have, it’s important to learn how to ask for help.
In this episode of Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast, host and academic coach Kayleigh Guzel will talk about how to reach out for help. Joined by group-coaching coordinator and coach Meaghan Rhymer and training and QA coordinator, Amanda Steere, we’ll explore how the art of asking can help position you for growth (and success).
Presented by Southern New Hampshire University’s academic support team, Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast is a show is for learners. Now, more than ever, people are learning online, and Southern New Hampshire University is leading the way. We empower all people: working adults, military families, refugees and everyone in between. Because we believe knowledge is power — and access to education can help change the world.
To learn more about how SNHU can help you reach your goals, visit snhu.edu today.
The resources me mention are available below: Rosenbers’s Nonviolent Communication https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X
Psychology Today Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tracking-wonder/202002/4-tips-effectively-ask-help-and-get-yes
TED Talk on Asking for Help: https://ideas.ted.com/we-all-need-to-ask-for-help-to-get-through-life-heres-how-not-to-do-it/
Jonathan James and The What-if Monster
Building an online community | Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast
Learning online doesn’t have to be a lonely experience. In fact, at SNHU, it’s an incredible way to build a community.
In this episode of Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast, host and academic coach Kayleigh Guzel will talk about how to build an online community that lasts. Joined by SNHU’s own Deanna Parker and David Gonthier, we’ll explore how connection, empathy and support can help improve your online learning experiences.
Presented by Southern New Hampshire University’s academic support team, Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast is a show is for learners. Now, more than ever, people are learning online, and Southern New Hampshire University is leading the way. We empower all people: working adults, military families, refugees and everyone in between. Because we believe knowledge is power — and access to education can help change the world.
To learn more about how SNHU can help you reach your goals, visit snhu.edu today.
The resources we mention are available below:
Loneliness and Online Learning Article from eLearning Industry: https://elearningindustry.com/ways-solve-problem-loneliness-in-online-learning
Brene Brown on Empathy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
Can you learn anything? | Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast
Is it really true that you can learn anything?
In this episode of Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast, host and academic coach Kayleigh Guzel will talk about how your state of mind can help position you for learning success. Joined by SNHU math coaches Greg Pickett and Jenny Sammy Fraser, we’ll explore the topic of growth mindset, talk strategies for lifelong learning and introduce the new segment: Teach Kay Math!
Presented by Southern New Hampshire University’s academic support team, Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast is a show is for learners. Now, more than ever, people are learning online, and Southern New Hampshire University is leading the way. We empower all people: working adults, military families, refugees and everyone in between. Because we believe knowledge is power — and access to education can help change the world.
The resources we mention are available below: Carol Dweck on Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9TVbAal5s
Math is Fun Website: https://www.mathsisfun.com/
To access math guides like these: https://bit.ly/AS-RoundingInteractSG visit Academic Support via your course modules.
Critical Thinking for Students | Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast
The importance of critical thinking for students can’t be understated.
That’s why, in this episode of Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast, host and academic coach Kayleigh Guzel will explore some top critical thinking skills and methods for online learners. Joined by Sammy Fraser, a business peer tutor at SNHU, we’ll dive into critical thinking as an important lifelong skill and identify ways to leverage it.
Presented by Southern New Hampshire University’s academic support team, Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast is a show is for learners. Now, more than ever, people are learning online, and Southern New Hampshire University is leading the way. We empower all people: working adults, military families, refugees and everyone in between. Because we believe knowledge is power — and access to education can help change the world.
To learn more about how SNHU can help you reach your goals, visit snhu.edu today.
The resources we mention are available below:
Critical Thinking Article: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/critical-thinking-skills
Featured Resource: Asking Questions to Get Unstuck: http://bit.ly/AS-QuestionsUnstuck-Int
Analysis-Related AS Resources: https://bit.ly/AS-CritAnalysisThesisWG https://bit.ly/AS-WhatAnalysisWG http://bit.ly/OWC_CauseEffectAnalysis http://bit.ly/OWCCompareContrastAnalysis http://bit.ly/AnalysisWriting http://bit.ly/OWC-CriticalLiteraryAnalysis Shapiro Library on Evaluating Sources: (Shapiro Library: https://libguides.snhu.edu/evaluatingwebsites )
How to Stay Motivated | Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast
https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/2019/05/soft-skills-assessment Looking to learn how to stay motivated in online college classes?
In this episode of Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast, host and academic coach Kayleigh Guzel explores how to stay motivated as an online learner. Joined by fellow SNHU academic coaches Alison Johnson and John Baker, we’ll talk about ways to get and stay motivated using the SMART goal method.
Presented by Southern New Hampshire University’s academic support team, Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast is a show is for learners. Now, more than ever, people are learning online, and Southern New Hampshire University is leading the way. We empower all people: working adults, military families, refugees and everyone in between. Because we believe knowledge is power — and access to education can help change the world.
To learn more about how SNHU can help you reach your goals, visit snhu.edu today.
The resources we mention are available below: Wendy Wood, book, Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes that Stick
A good podcast featuring Wendy Wood: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/creatures-of-habit/
James Clear, book, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Video featuring James Clear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_nzqnXWvSo
Tiny Habits Ted Talk by BJ Fogg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdKUJxjn-R8
Charles Duhigg, book, The Power of Habit
Search works by Brene Brown, Gretchen Rubin, Angela Duckworth, and Carol S. Dweck on items related to motivation and persistence, and they all have Ted talks and Podcasts to explore.
Academic Support Resources mentioned in this episode: http://bit.ly/ASChart2021 http://bit.ly/AS-SmartGoalsInfo
Mindfulness tips for students | Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast
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Looking for ways to navigate online learning mindfully and effectively?
In this episode of Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast, host and academic coach Kayleigh Guzel explores mindfulness tips for students and lifelong learners. Joined by fellow SNHU academic coaches David Gonthier and Lydia Henry, this episode explores ways to practice mindfulness in the classroom and in your career — so you can maintain the focus you need to reach your goals.
Presented by Southern New Hampshire University’s academic support team, Learning U: An SNHU Support Podcast is a show is for learners. Now, more than ever, people are learning online, and Southern New Hampshire University is leading the way. We empower all people: working adults, military families, refugees and everyone in between. Because we believe knowledge is power — and access to education can help change the world.
To learn more about how SNHU can help you reach your goals, visit snhu.edu today.
The resources we mention are available below:
Jon Kabat-Zinn, book, Mindfulness for Beginners
Tara Brach: Her talks and meditations are available on Spotify and YouTube
Just Seeds, Instagram Account: @justseeds
SNHU: It's Where You Can Finish
At Southern New Hampshire University our goal is to expand access to education by creating high quality, affordable and innovative pathways to meet the unique needs of every learner.
This starts by recognizing that not every student's path to success is the same.
In this episode you will hear the story of four students who come from different walks of life, coming together to earn their degrees at the 2019 SNHU commencement ceremony.
Their paths may have been different but the destination and the dream are the same.
Heroes Behind the Scrubs: SNHU Nurse Leaders Share Their Stories
In celebration of ANA’s National Nurses Week, we asked 4 of our nurse leaders at SNHU to join a roundtable discussion about the role nurses play in transforming healthcare.
Featuring Lisa Urban, associate chief nursing administrator; Margaret Moriarty-Litz, chief nursing administrator; and associate deans Stacey Rosenberg and Debra M.G. Murray, the discussion offers insights on everything from how nurses are portrayed in the media to the future of nursing education.
With the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 15% growth in nursing jobs through 2026 – and the evolving role of technology in the way we give and receive care – nurse leaders are more sought after than ever. All it takes is a new generation willing to take the call.
“As a new nurse you probably have some reservations: am I qualified to do that next job, am I qualified to take that next step in education?” said Lisa Urban. “What I know about nurses now is we can do anything we set our minds to. Set some goals and just go for it. You have all the skills you need to be successful.”
SNHU: The Power of Community Engagement
Dave Hoffman, senior director of community engagement for the Celtics, chats with SNHU professor Doug Blais about doing work that matters – and shares his insights on what it takes to succeed in the sports industry.
A Brookline, Massachusetts, native, Hoffman has always been a Celtics super-fan – a self-professed “bleed greener.” But even he never could have imagined he’d be a major player for his favorite team in the league.
Today, he and the Celtics are leveling the field for kids and families across New England. Notably, he helped spearhead the game-changing Playbook Initiative – a student-created document designed to raise awareness on daily discrimination and bias and teach the tools needed to safely intervene as an empowered bystander.
Calling upon his personal experiences, Hoffman explores how his unique skill set helped him land his dream gig, offers advice for up-and-comers looking to break into the sports industry and promotes volunteer work as a tool to help students forge their career path.
The Art of the Possible: SNHU Women in STEM
SNHU: One Piece of Advice Can Change Your Career
Shawn Sullivan knew he wanted to work in sports when he was in college. But the letters and phone calls to the big teams in Boston weren’t being returned. His Southern New Hampshire University professor gave him the best advice: “Stay persistent.” That instructor discovered the Boston Garden arena was seeking tour guides – not exactly the type of job Sullivan was imagining, but it was a start.
His instructor couldn’t have been more right. One Friday night, Sullivan’s tour group included the Boston Celtics’ marketing department. One manager recognized his name right away: Those phone calls certainly hadn’t gone unnoticed. She mentioned an internship had opened up at the last minute, allowing Sullivan the opportunity to put his sport management knowledge to use.
Sullivan ’95 is now the chief marketing officer with the Boston Celtics. Hear more about his story, his advice for today’s college students and how his sport management degree from SNHU set him up for success.