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Elementary students empowered to make new friends, embrace diversity through Sanford Harmony

Part of the flurry of activity for students going back to school is meeting new classmates and making friends. While this can be fun for students, it can also be challenging. One of the tools that more than 60 schools in Washington are using to help children learn to communicate, cooperate, connect, embrace diversity and…
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Message from the President – September 2017

We have the privilege of helping students acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their chosen professions at City University of Seattle. Responsibility comes with that privilege. While our main goal is helping students complete their academic programs and cross the finish line, our commitment to support our students does not…
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Chancellor’s Communications – September 2017

I am proud that the National University System is dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience to every learner, focused on student success, and ensuring programs and degrees are market-relevant and aligned with workforce needs. As the population of adult learners continues to grow alongside technological advancement, the demand for new education models and high-choice…
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Multi-million dollar project manager goes back to school

Impressively, Melissa worked her way up for most of her career without a college degree, but with her sights set on a promotion, she decided to go back to school.
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Love of children motivates single mother to become a teacher

The opportunity to make a positive difference in students’ lives is at the core of why many teachers choose to be teachers. Kristine Keilwitz was no different – deep down she felt that pull toward education – but as a single mother of two, the time was never right.
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Technology-based leadership: A silent revolution

by Dr. Jan Lüdert Long gone are the days of typewriters clicking and phones ringing. Offices today have gone seemingly silent. Yet, conversations amongst colleagues, clients and business partners are more vibrant than ever. Interactions occur without delay across continents and time zones via email, messengers, video conferences, on shared documents stored in the cloud.…
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Student gains new business knowledge, experiences and friends in Seattle

Seattle draws thousands of tourists each year, particularly during its sunshine-filled warmer months. Among the visitors in July was Daniel from Mexicali, Mexico. While he did take in sights including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Columbia Tower, he also took three classes toward his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
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The two voices of adaptive leadership: Part 3 of 3

By Dr. Pressley Rankin In Part 1 of this series, I looked at the theory behind adaptive leadership. Specifically, I discussed how important informal leadership is when challenges arise that are not easy to solve. During those times leaders become holding environments for their followers. To manage that, Heifetz (1994) hypothesized five strategic principles to manage…
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Servant leadership in action: Vai Semisi-Tupou

By Grace Jackson Finding scholarships for students in need, advocating for higher education for minorities, and improving lives of Pacific Americans are key factors that motivate Vaivao “Vai” Semisi-Tupou to action on a daily basis. Seeing the personal struggles of Pacific Islanders, he vowed to be part of the solution and became a seminary teacher…







