In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester.To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and be in good academic standing.The following students were named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List:FirstNameLastNameCityStateKiaraAbantoRock HillSCHectorAbreuPort St LucieFLKendallAdams-YoungEightmileALOluwatobiAdewaleLebanonTNAthenaAdkinsWilliamsburgKYKristiAdkinsArgoKYJosephAdlerRus
Addiction is a serious problem plaguing the United States. According to the National Council for Behavioral Health, 22.6 million Americans ages 12 and up use illicit drugs for recreational reasons. In addition, over half of all Americans ages 12 or older, a total of 131.3 million people, drink alcohol. Many of those who use drugs or alcohol will develop a substance abuse problem.Substance abuse physically changes the brain, making it extremely difficult for those affected to successfully overcome the problem without professional help. It causes financial hardship, ruins families, and hurts
There are loads of movies set on a college campus, and many include the same scene. Whether you're watching Pitch Perfect or Monster University, you'll notice the main characters walking through a maze of tables adorned with painted cardboard signs and poster boards. The situation seems fun yet chaotic, with students calling out to every passerby, urging them to join their club while shoving a flyer into their hands.Yes – it is the illustrious club fair. (Or activities fair. Or whatever the given college called it.)When I was younger, I watched these scenes in awe. I couldn't wait until it was
Information technology is often cited as a top option for those pursuing both exciting career opportunities and job security. Although promising, this field is far broader than most people suspect.While a wide-ranging understanding of technology can prove helpful in a variety of industries and positions, specialization is increasingly vital to success. Hence, the importance of obtaining the right degree. Below, we highlight several of the excellent options offered at University of the Cumberlands—as well as the exciting job opportunities these degree programs can make possible.EXCITING
While bachelor's and master's programs are vital to success for current and aspiring Kentucky educators, these academic credentials only represent the beginning. The state's tiered certification program also involves a variety of rank designations based on experience in the field and completion of continuing education requirements. These mandates may seem strict, but they ensure that local teachers and other education professionals are thoroughly qualified for the positions they hold within the state's esteemed school districts. A variety of certifications can be called upon to designate
Professor Strang is a successful international entrepreneur and in parallel a globally-recognized scholar (semi-retired AACSB full professor) who teaches and researches in: business administration, economics-statistics (research methods), management, marketing-consumer behavior, human resource management, operations research, project management, organizational behavior, and supply chain management, plus he supervises doctoral students. Dr. Strang has over 40 years of industry career experience. He also has numerous academic scholarly publications including a best-selling research methods