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Despite high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the Vasai region, little attention has been paid to sexualtiy education programs in schools. The study attempted to explore perception of sexuality among students in early college life. Methods: Thirteen groups of students (7-8 per group) were instructed to draw a life sized human body and identify body parts and pleasure and pain points. Students were gender grouped to facilitate comfort in discussing sexuality. Discussion session addressed questions raised by the students. Results: The body maps showed more focus on the upper body parts compared to the lower parts and extremities. The genital organs and reproductive system were inaccurately located and excluded in almost half the body maps. The boys groups had identified sexual and reproductive organs more often than girls group. Boy groups identified head and chest as the pain points. Only one boys group identified breasts and vagina as pleasure points. Queries on sexuality (62%) related to rep

The ways in which many college kids meet potential partners are changing, and this alone can be stressful for students. It would be nice if your son fell for his physics lab partner and spent his evenings at the library with her doing homework together, but that's not the way it usually happens in the college dating scene. Today many students are clubbing, taking drugs like Ecstasy, going on spontaneous "booty runs" (sex dates), and partying until dawn. These students are very intelligent young people, but they often have unrealistic feelings about the potential impact of their behavior. Some think they're invulnerable or at least don't stop to consider the consequences of their actions. They have unprotected sex, don't worry about getting HIV/AIDS, and put themselves at risk for contracting more than twenty other sexually transmitted diseases that affect some 3 million teenagers in the United States every year. Today's college kids have heard all the lect

It's late June. That means it's been anywhere from two months to a couple of days since the class of 2010 graduated. It also means that there are probably tons of unemployed recent college grads. For your benefit, recent graduates: Forbes put together a slide show of companies that are hiring recent college grads. - The new president-elect of the NCAA, Mark Emmert, spoke to college athletics officials in Anaheim, Calif., outlining his plans for his new job, the Chronicle of Higher Education reports. It was Emmert's first major address since taking the job in April, and the president-to-be laid out all sorts of issues he plans to tackle: financial sustainability, academic and athletic balance, and the role of "commercial activities in producing revenue." - Community colleges are having trouble handling the massive influx of new students, the New York Times reports. Even with President Obama's new initiative promoting community college as a steppingstone to a jo

Borrowers can get out of default and improve their credit if they make nine "reasonable and affordable" payments within a 10-month period. There's often dispute over what is "reasonable and affordable." Each kind of loan has different rules. The minimum monthly payment is usually at least $50, or a small fraction (generally less than 1.3 percent), of the total debt. The manual gives this example of collectors' incentives: "If the borrower owes $10,000 at the time of rehabilitation, his monthly payments must have been at least $114 in order to be automatically considered "reasonable and affordable" and for the PCA to earn a commission." An interesting note:, the manual warns collectors of a glitch. The government's Debt Management and Collections System (DMCS) "currently calculates projected collection costs incorrectly. The system calculates collection costs on any existing fee balances in addition to principle and interest. Howe

Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree programs require a full range of general education coursework. Students who are continuing their education at a four-year institution in areas like the humanities or social sciences usually acquire an AA degree or AFA degree.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs involve a minimal amount of general education classes. Those who are entering the workforce after graduation as paralegals, paramedics or similar professionals usually acquire an AAS degree.

Associate in Industrial Technology (AIT) or Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree programs require no general education classes. Those who are entering the workforce after graduation in fields such as computer repair or electronics commonly get an AIT degree or AOS degree.

Within the healthcare industry, registered nurses will be seeing some large employment growth—22 percent from 2008 to 2018—which means that more than 1 million new and replacement positions will be available, according to the BLS. This growth is expected because of the growing elderly population in the United States, the BLS reports. Also, more hospitals are cutting costs by staffing additional registered nurses who are qualified to do work that more highly paid health workers would normally do. To become a registered nurse, there are three routes you can take: a four-year university program with a bachelor of science in nursing, a two-to-three-year plan for an associate's degree in nursing, or a three-year diploma program from a hospital. Regardless of the path you choose, you have to pass a state licensing exam for registered nurses in order to practice. There are many opportunities to advance within the nursing field, and those with at least a bachelor's degree will have mor

If you're in a dead-end job or concerned about your career growth potential, now may be a good time to look into furthering your education or training. The education requirements necessary to advance in your current field or transition into a new career vary by field but often include getting a program certificate or an associate's or bachelor's degree. Most of these education requirements can be completed online, so you can keep your day job while preparing for your new one. When switching careers, it's important to consider occupations that are likely to see employment growth. Some of the occupations with the largest projected employment growth over the next decade are in the healthcare, education, and information technology industries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–2011 edition.

I keep feeling like there's not enough hours in the day. Being on a set schedule at work, I feel like I'm not getting enough done at work, and I can't stay later because I have to get home to take care of my daughter. ... This is my only child--we're not having any more--so I want to be able to spend as much time as I possibly can with her. There have been times when I have school work to do, but I want to spend time with my daughter. You're almost in a mental struggle at times as to what's going to be better to do at that point in time. It's kind of a realization that this is short term; I'm only going to school for a couple of years. Then, after that, I'll be able to benefit and better myself for her and be there for her later on.

Throughout the week, I work probably two to three hours every day. On Fridays, I take a little bit more time because I do work after my daughter goes to bed, which takes probably closer to five hours. Then, I work between three to six hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

I wake up at 4 a.m., and leave for work at 4:30. I start work at 5 a.m. and work until 1:30 p.m., five days a week. I take my lunches and any breaks to do my school work. I do as much as I possibly can during those times. When I get home, I take care of my daughter. On days that she does nap, I'll do school while she's napping for about an hour and a half. If she doesn't nap, we'll give her an hour a day of TV time, so we sit down, and she gets to watch her TV while I do my school work. ... Monday through Thursday, I go to bed at the same time as her, around 9 p.m. On Friday nights, I'm up until 11:30 p.m. or 12 a.m., and will do school work and watch TV at the same time. On Saturdays, my husband is around for a couple hours in the morning, so I'll do my school work on Saturday mornings. All my homework is due on Saturday at midnight, so I'll do work from 9 to 11 p.m., if there is work I need to finish up before it's due.

It does take up a lot of your time, for the most part. It's always going; it's a year-round thing. You do get a month off here and a month of there, but as far as planning vacations, you have to plan your vacations around your school or expect to still be doing school work because you can't make things up. You have to stay on task because it is so accelerated you can't really just leave it and then come back. There are a lot of components that you have to do on a daily basis. So being able to step away can be a drawback.

The number one reason I went back to school online was because of my daughter. We don't put my daughter in day care, so my husband and I actually work opposite shifts so we don't have to do day care. I wasn't willing to take that extra time away from her and put her somewhere where she wasn't going to be around her family. I wanted to figure out a way where I could still learn and not have to sit in a classroom. I didn't benefit from having a teacher standing there talking to me. With the online school, it's all reading and it's visual and that's the way I learn.

Amber Brehmer, 29, wakes up at 4 a.m., five days a week to accomplish her three main responsibilities: parenting, work, and online school. Brehmer is a wife and the mother of a 3 year old. She’s also works full time as a clerk in the receiving department of Home Depot in Milwaukee. And, since January 2009, she’s been an online student pursuing an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Bryant & Stratton College Online, which also has 17 campuses in four states Brehmer personifies the average online student: a female between 25 and 44 who is employed full time and is pursuing an undergraduate degree online, according to a survey of 68,760 online learners from 87 institutions between 2006-2009 by Noel-Levitz, a consulting company that helps colleges with enrollment and student success. More than half of the surveyed online learners are married, and 35 percent are married with kids. Brehmer says once she completes her degree in April 2011, she wants to earn a bachelor’s degree onl

The economic downturn has shrunk scholarships from state governments and charities relying on endowments. Individual donors who are rushing to fill these new college financial aid gaps say it doesn't take much money or expertise to help a student. In fact, helping students can become addictive, warns Lt. Col. Terry Owens, who has formed her own scholarship foundation. "You’ll want to help more than you can afford." So, she suggests, "start small." Giving also has some surprising paybacks, says Dwight Burlingame, director of academic programs at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University-Purdue University—Indianapolis. "We can all be philanthropists. It is a matter of recognizing the joy of giving." There are plenty of selfish reasons to give, he adds, noting that studies show "people who give and are generous live longer and have healthier lives." Those who want to help college students financially have several options: * Do somethi

Last week, we offered the first four of our eight tips for composing the list of colleges to which you'll apply. Here are four more: 1. Don't limit yourself to schools your relatives have attended. It's the easiest thing in the world to follow in the footsteps of someone you know and love who's been to college and done well there. Jeremy's two brothers both went to the University of Michigan (no doubt they looked up to me or envied my A's). Jeremy's brother's kid is applying to Michigan and University of North Carolina (his mother went there). But people have different personalities, desires, and needs, so just because dad or uncle went to some school doesn't mean it should be on your list. You're the one who'll have to go there, so stand up against family pressure if it's not going in the direction you want. Best-Kept Secret. At some of the fancier colleges, they have what they call "legacy admissions." In street language, what

The U.S. government defines distance education as "a formal education process in which the students and instructor are not in the same place." It may seem like just about any college course satisfies this definition, but this specifically is referring to online courses that you take either in pursuit of a degree or to improve your knowledge and skills in some area. Distance learning is a really big thing these days: At any given time, more than 2.5 million students are taking these classes. And with the increasing demand for higher education, given globalization and the competitive job market, this number is bound to grow exponentially in years to come. To get you started thinking about distance learning, and to help you figure out if it might be for you, here are 7 tips for prospective students thinking about online education:

The genius who says thatnumebr 6 is misssing failed to notice that two schools are tied for 5th, whcih makes them 5th and 6th, so the next school would necessarily be 7th. Accordingly, no school is missing. I hope that this unfortunate person's son, who is looking for a college, is more observant than his parent.

Elected in a euphoric wave of hope and change for the future, President Obama's recent stumblings over the Gulf oil disaster, efforts to influence Democratic races, and hiccups in stopping domestic terrorism have even his friends thinking he's no different than any other president. This week there have been several liberals and progressives making the charge that Obama, despite all the election hype and hope, is just another politician. Mike Barnicle, a regular on the MSNBC morning show Morning Joe, vented that frustration yesterday. Talking Thursday about the good Americans felt electing what they thought was a unique and intelligent young president in 2008, he said: "It was as if we gave ourselves a big gift box with a huge bow on it and now with everything that he inherited, the economy, two wars, speaking like a hugely partisan guy about the deficits yesterday about the Republicans—we open the bow, we take the top off the box and it's the same old same old." T

Rory Reid may have a well-known last name — he's the son of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid — but he doesn't seem anxious to let Nevada voters know what it is. A Democratic county commissioner who is running for governor of Nevada, Reid launched his first campaign commercial on Wednesday. Rory Reid is doing his best to distance himself from his father," the Las Vegas Sun said. "He wants voters to know him simply as: Rory." Republicans were quick to pounce on the omission in Reid's education-themed ad. "While Rory Reid tries to run away from Harry Reid, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree," Republican National Committee spokesman Jahan Wilcox said in a press release. Of course, there's another explanation for the omission that doesn't entail the younger Reid running "away from Harry Reid": Since both father and son are on the ballot this November, the gubernatorial hopeful may simply be making a concerted effort to avoid

"This pit is certainly new to us," Cushing told the students. "And it is only the second one known to be associated with Pavonis Mons." He estimated the pit to be approximately 620 by 520 feet (190 by 160 meters) wide and 380 feet (115 meters) deep at least. The young researchers had initially set out to hunt for lava tubes, a common volcanic feature on Earth and Mars."The students developed a research project focused on finding the most common locations of lava tubes on Mars," Mitchell said. "Do they occur most often near the summit of a volcano, on its flanks, or the plains surrounding it?"

A group of seventh-graders in California has discovered a mysterious cave on Mars as part of a research project to study images taken by a NASA spacecraft orbiting the red planet. The 16 students from teacher Dennis Mitchell's 7th-grade science class at Evergreen Middle School in Cottonwood, Calif., found what looks to be a Martian skylight — a hole in the roof of a cave on Mars. The intrepid students were participating in the Mars Student Imaging Program at the Mars Space Flight Facility at Arizona State University. The program allows students to frame a research question and then commission a Mars-orbiting camera to take an image to answer their question. The newfound hole on Mars resembled features seen on other parts of Mars in a 2007 study by Glen Cushing, a U.S. Geological Survey scientist. Cushing suggested that these anomalous pit craters are like skylights — places where a small part of the roof of a cave or a lava tube had collapsed, opening the area below the surface to

“We tend to mimic the pace of the music we’re listening to,” explains David Niven, PhD, author of The 100 Simple Secrets of Healthy People . “To keep yourself from eating too fast—and too much—put on some slow music.” He cites a research study that found people who listened to fast music with meals ate, on average, five bites per minute. Those who didn’t listen to music ate four bites per minute. And the kicker: Those who listened to slow music ate just three bites per minute.

If you eat oatmeal in the morning, give yourself some bonus points. The breakfast of champions, oatmeal fills you up and helps you feel satisfied longer than most breakfasts. But, to get the maximum health payoff, consider switching to steel-cut oats, says Jill Nussinow, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and the author of The Veggie Queen . “Steel-cut oats are less processed, contain more fiber and are more satisfying,” she says. “Make them in the slow cooker overnight or quickly in the pressure cooker in 5 minutes in the morning.”

Next time you’re at the doctor’s office, request a simple blood test to evaluate your vitamin D blood levels, suggests Doreen Orion, MD, a physician in private practice in Boulder, Colorado, and the author of the memoir Queen of the Road . “We're finding that many, many women have a low level of this essential vitamin,” she says. “Low levels are correlated with all sorts of things from cancers to low energy to Alzheimer's. I've had patients who are outside all day, who still have very low levels. The fix is simple and just involves taking vitamin D for several months, then rechecking the level.”

The key to feeling happy, confident and proud of your body—flaws and all? According to Stacey Rosenfeld, PhD, a New York-based psychologist who specializes in issues of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image, the best thing you can do for yourself is to learn how to marvel at your body’s many abilities. “Focus on what your body can do , rather than on how it looks ,” she says. “Too often, we pay attention to how our bodies appear, rather than what they allow us to do. Can your body dance or swim? Can you build sand castles at the beach with your kids? Does your body allow you to enjoy a hot bath or intimacy with a partner? Does your body transport you down the block or up a mountain?” Try this exercise: “Identify what you like about your body,” she says. “See if you can find 10 things you like about how you look, like the sparkle in your eyes, the strength of your calves or your hair.”

Experts say that as many as 1 in 4 women over the age of 18 experience episodes of involuntary leaking urine, called urinary incontinence. It’s embarrassing and frightening, but there is something you can do about it, say experts: Keep your pelvic floor muscles strong. According to a review of studies by The Cochrane Library , the pelvic-floor strengthening exercises known as Kegels were found to be an effective way to minimize urinary incontinence issues. Proof: Women who did their Kegels were between 2.5 and 7 times more likely to experience improvement than those who did not do the exercises. Need a quick refresher course on how to do Kegels? First, to figure out which muscles need flexing, some experts suggest women insert a tampon or a clean finger into their vagina and then try to close their vaginal muscles around it. Contract these pelvic muscles and hold for about 3 seconds; repeat 10 times. Do these as often as you like, and anywhere you like—no one will know.

Do you always intend to get up and go for a jog or log an hour at the gym before work but…don’t? Motivation may be your problem, and if so, Nicole Glor, an AFAA-certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor at Crunch in New York City, says that she gives her clients some unusual advice that works. “Sleep in your gym clothes and put your sneaks and sports bra by the bed,” she says. “Many of us waste too much time saying we need to work out but dread the process. Trick yourself by just getting dressed for it and not really thinking about the next step.”

Boston-based personal trainer Helena Collins calls the affordable little pedometer “the most effective fitness tool known to man”—or woman. “Becoming aware of how much you move is such motivation to move more,” she says. “Not only for you, but for your whole family. Kids love pedometers—it becomes a family challenge about movement, not exercise.” It also may be fun to track how active (or inactive) you are each day. For starters, 2,000 steps is the equivalent of one mile. To boost your physical and mental health, wear a pedometer and challenge yourself to increase your steps every day.

If a trip to Starbucks is as much of a morning ritual as showering and blow-drying your hair, you might find this advice crazy, but health experts like Gregory J.E. Ladas, author of the book The Couch Potato Diet , say it will not only save you money but possibly hundreds of calories. When you brew your java at home, you “avoid the unhealthy temptations at coffee shops like doughnuts,” he says. And who hasn’t fallen for a sprinkle donut or a piece of fat- and calorie-laden pumpkin loaf?

Think you’re a saint for going on a long hunger strike at work? If you’re imagining thinner thighs as a result, don’t. You’re likely making your metabolism crazy, says Dallas-based fitness trainer Scott Colby, and possibly setting yourself up to eat more later in the day. Colby encourages women to eat when they’re hungry, which often translates to three meals and at least two snacks per day. “This will help keep you full and satisfied and will reduce the likelihood of binge eating at the end of the day,” he says. “This is one of the best principles you can follow to blast fat and build sexy, lean muscle.”

According to Robert Emami, DDS, chief of staff at Dental Specialties, a multispecialty practice in Randolph, Massachusetts, a simple piece of nylon string can have dramatic effects on a woman's overall health. “Flossing is one of the easiest, quickest ways to remove bad bacteria from your body,” he says. “Plaque and bacteria are constantly building up in areas of the teeth that brushing does not get to. If plaque accumulates, it eats away the bone that holds the teeth in place.” Oral bacteria, he adds, can enter the bloodstream; studies have shown that such harmful bugs could exacerbate diabetes and hypertension, and even lead to premature births.

Does it ever feel like you have to spend hours and hours at the gym, change your diet dramatically or jump way out of your comfort zone to reap any rewards in the health department? Think again. Our experts say that these small changes can have significant health payoffs.

I'm smoking Benson and Hedges, and when i took 2 puffs I fell asleep. Then i just smoked a whole one and I feel so tired... I am stressd and have had a hard few weeks and I haven't smoked for about 2 - 3 weeks, but been wanting to.. It is probably one or a combination of those many chemicals put in cigarettes that's having that affect on you

I do drugs. I drink occasionally, a few times a week. When I drink, I drink until I can't walk and I'm throwing up and have a 2 day hangover. I do heroine, speed, cocaine, weed [not really a drug is it?] MDMA/ecstasy, Ketamine and I'm pretty sure that's it. There was a point when I was doing it everyday. Then school started calling and marks started dropping. Then I stopped. Clean for like 2 weeks. I really want to go back, if I had money I would have already. These girls who are on crack cocaine, told me I don't have a problem and you're not a druggie until you are on crack, because I tried to go to a group meeting once, [my marks were bad, friends were worried].I don't want to stop. I'm waiting for my money and considering other ways to get money. The fact I've been able to stay clean for a few weeks shows I'm not addicted right?Other people think otherwise, they think even my weed is an addiction. [I don't get that...] I'm supposed to

The tradition of a best man has its origin with the Germanic Goths, when it was customary and preferable for a man to marry a woman from within his own community. When women came into short supply "locally," eligible bachelors would have to seek out and capture a bride from a neighboring community. As you might guess, this was not a one-person operation, and so the future bridegroom would be accompanied by a male companion who would help. Our custom of the best man is a throwback to that two-man, strong-armed tactic, for, of course the future groom would select only the best man he knew to come along for such an important task. The role of the best man evolved. By 200 A.D. his task was still more than just safeguarding the ring. There remained a real threat that the bride's family would attempt to forcibly obtain her return, so the best man remained at the groom's side throughout the marriage ceremony, alert and well-armed. He continued his duties after the ceremony b

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MUIC participated in Inventor’s Day 2008, an exhibition sponsored by the National Research Council of Thailand, on February 2-5 at the IMPACT Convention Center. The college featured the MUIC Learning Box, an educational tool that was devised by Ajarn Thomas Krey of the Foreign Languages Program. # posted by icalexanderh @ 12:21 PM 0 comments links to this post MBA Orientation Picture: The first MBA Orientation.The MBA Program in Business Modeling and Analysis conducted its first orientation session for 45 postgraduate students at Sathorn City Tower on Saturday, February 2. After an introduction to the program’s curriculum, the new students were escorted to the Salaya Campus where they enjoyed a luncheon at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel and toured the MUIC facilities. Classes began on February 4.

On February 19 MUIC conducted a religious ceremony at the Salaya campus Por Koon Toong shrine (across from Cup-pa Coffee House) to offer blessings for the newly-constructed extension (Building 3). MU President Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, members of his executive staff and representatives from various MU faculties joined members of the MUIC community in observing this celebration. After the ceremony the participants enjoyed a lunch on the ground floor of Building 3.

Students in the Meetings Incentive: Convention and Exhibition Management class organized a “Job Application and Recruitment Event” for the benefit of all MUIC students on February 26 in the college auditorium.

Check if the institutes you are considering offer exchange programmes. These are common at most IIMs, IITs, etc. They expose students to the international management arena, offering insights into a global trade environment and business practices.

The level of industry interaction indicates where exactly an institute stands in real time with the industry. The number of programmes conducted by the institute both on its premises and at companies, as well as the number of workshops and seminars held are direct indicators of the industry perception towards that institute.

The placement record of the previous years are normally available on the web sites of the institutes or in its brochures. Instead of vague data about placements, look for specifics: ~ For foreign jobs, look at the percentage of students placed abroad. ~ Keep an eye out for the average salary offered per annum, as well as the maximum and the minimum salary offered per annum. ~ The number and kind of companies that appear at the institutes and the kind of offers that are being made will largely influence your choice once you have a call from an institute. ~ The duration of the placement days -- if all the placements occurred on Day 1 or Day 2 and so on might be reflection of the demand of the students from that institute.

The intellectual capital of an institute would mean the experience of the faculty, the number of books and library budget allocation of the institute. The number of management-related books in the library, access to published journals or online journals, etc, will give you a fair idea of this. The experience of the faculty of the institute is an indication of the learning imparted at the institute. Keep in mind factors like the total number of permanent faculty and whether there is a fair mix of relevant industry and teaching experience

Infrastructure means the resources an institute has at its disposal. Translated, this means better facilities for students. Infrastructure would consist of various factors like campus area in acres, total number of classrooms, etc. Today, the total number of computers, the ratio of students to computers, etc, would also be important to deliver an edge in education.

Alumnus Ponlakrit Toonkamthornchai (05) represented Bloomberg, a leading source of data, news and analytics for financial and legal professional, corporations, media organizations and private individuals around the globe, at the Job Fair. Bloomberg currently employs four MUIC alumni in its Singapore office and is actively targeting MUIC graduates. Those who are interested can visit ponlakrit@bloomberg.net

The college hosted its annual Job and Study Abroad Fairs on January 31 and February 1, respectively, on the ground floor of Building 1. Forty-five companies, representing the finance sector, manufacturing, the hotel industry, communication networks and the United Nations, actively recruited both MUIC and Mahidol University students.Forty-nine universities from Asia, Europe and Australia, along with international educational agencies, participated in the Study Abroad Fair. The United Kingdom represented the largest contingent of universities. Both events were the largest ever, providing MUIC student with more opportunities for postgraduate studies and career opportunities.

Students in the Meetings Incentive: Convention and Exhibition Management class organized a “Job Application and Recruitment Event” for the benefit of all MUIC students on February 26 in the college auditorium.

Whether you have an MBA or not, whether you plan to take an MBA or not, whether you are a manager or an entrepreneur, to run a busiess, it is essential that you need to learn continously. It is an on-going process. Keep on updating your knowledge. Identify the opportunities, anaylse them – its advantages and drawbacks. If it is viable, take the risk and invest in it. Reap the benefit as soon as possible. google_protectAndRun("render_ads.js::google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); Ads by Google Free Book Get a free book on Dianetics, theall-time bestseller on the mind. lrh-books.com/dianetics_online Japanese Vehicle Stickers Best Quality Stickers-Decals, QuickDispatch, adding Always Free Gifts! stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Stick Posted in B school , Business , Business School , Innovation , Knowledge , MBA , Management , case study , education , idea , industry , intuition , learning , manager Tagged B school , Business , case study , decision , education , entre

Both focus on serving technology-oriented businesses. VT KnowledgeWorks, as a business incubator, offers office, lab, and conference space -- even furniture and office supplies -- and administrative services in addition to day-to-day business assistance to its member companies. The BTC, says director Dick Daugherty, "provides assistance for developing the foundation for a business plan -- such as market opportunity, competitive landscape, and pro-forma financials -- needed to focus the day-to-day business activities." In short, he says, VT KnowledgeWorks helps businesses with daily operations, while BTC conducts projects for their strategic development. For more information on VT KnowledgeWorks, please go to www.vtknowledgeworks.com

BTC has built a good foundation and gained statewide recognition for quality business assistance, says Pamplin Dean Richard E. Sorensen, who chairs BTC's advisory board. "That progress is being continued under Daugherty's leadership." Undoubtedly, the testimonials that matter most are from the center's clients themselves.Davis, who is a member of the advisory board of the industrial and systems engineering department, says BTC's assistance was invaluable in getting his company ready for talks with venture capitalists and angel investors. "The BTC report covered a lot of the research required to help develop viable proposals to potential investors and funding sources." Zanardi says BTC's report is helping the company to prioritize what geographical market segments to go after and what type of customers to pursue. "BTC provides a great service to the business community," he says. "We would use them again." Schuelke notes that si

Students, in particular, gain substantially from working on BTC projects, Daugherty says. They get to apply classroom concepts to actual business problems, and the interactions with clients are good opportunities for polishing interpersonal and communication skills. Most remarkably, perhaps, students get individual instruction in how to think about and tackle a complex assignment; over the semester, Daugherty provides one-on-one guidance and feedback in weekly meetings with each student, which can well serve as a personal course in methods. BTC's recent young employees have not only been management, marketing, and finance majors, but have also included undergraduates in biochemistry, mechanical and electrical and computer engineering, as well as an M.B.A. student with a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics. Among the students who worked on BTC projects this past year were Anita Hernandez (mechanical engineering '06) and M.B.A. student Karim Damak. "Dr. Daugherty

Daugherty knows technology and business -- and academe. Trained as an engineer -- he also earned his master's degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering and Ph.D. in engineering mechanics, both from the University of Delaware -- Daugherty spent eight years at Delaware as a faculty member and assistant dean of engineering before moving to the corporate world. He managed corporate ventures at Exxon and Atlantic Richfield before joining Alcan Aluminum, where he stayed 18 years, heading up product development and business-opportunity review efforts at the company's centers and labs in Canada; England; and Cambridge, Mass. As director of Alcan's fabrication research and development center in Kingston, Ont., he led a 100-person materials and product development effort. He was also part of the company's global management team that set R&D strategy and was responsible for developing the annual technology plan and meeting its objectives. Joining Virginia Tech in 2004 as

Managed by the Pamplin College and located in the university's Corporate Research Center, BTC has been a key resource for emerging and evolving technology-based companies for more than a dozen years. Its focus on technology-oriented businesses distinguishes it from other small-business assistance programs, says BTC director Dick Daugherty (civil engineering '63), who has more than 25 years of experience in business and product development, technology management, and corporate ventures. BTC's services, Daugherty says, cover key aspects of small-business operations: market research, market opportunity assessment, competitive analysis, market strategy development, business plan development, and financial modeling. In addition to one-on-one counseling from Daugherty, clients receive the assistance of top students whom he employs, trains, and supervises. When appropriate, clients are offered the specialized expertise of faculty

If you are not a happy person that is a choice you are making. You have full control over your life and the decisions that you make. There are many factors which people measure happiness. Some people think money is happiness however they may absolutely miserable with what they do on a daily basis to make their money. You might look at people who have absolutely everything and you strive to be like them. These things may be wealth, possessions, status, or even the position you hold at work. These things don’t create happiness. Happiness is a choice. There are many people who have wealth and a high status who are completely miserable. They may be lonely, divorced and more. Happiness comes from within. These people may be working jobs they absolutely hate but just have a knack for making money. Happiness is Subjective There are things in life that can make you happy that are subjective. They are subjective because happiness comes differently for everyone. You might find joy and happiness

Two-time Space Shuttle Astronaut Speaker Executive World Record and Championship Skydiver Jet Pilot Dr. Mary Ellen Weber was a NASA Astronaut for ten years and is the veteran of two Space Shuttle flights. She is among the youngest Astronauts ever to venture into space, traveling 297 earth orbits and 7.8 million miles. In 2000, she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission 101, a pioneering and critical construction mission for the International Space Station. She also flew in 1995 on mission 70, launching a $200 million communications satellite. In addition to her experience in mission operations and development at NASA, she held key positions in building businesses from space research, in strategic communications, and in program oversight, and she received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. Dr. Weber is currently Vice President for government

If you are not a happy person that is a choice you are making. You have full control over your life and the decisions that you make. There are many factors which people measure happiness. Some people think money is happiness however they may absolutely miserable with what they do on a daily basis to make their money. You might look at people who have absolutely everything and you strive to be like them. These things may be wealth, possessions, status, or even the position you hold at work. These things don’t create happiness. Happiness is a choice.

Although he had already established a successful business in Virginia Beach, Va., providing mobile medical laser technologies to hospitals and surgery centers in the mid-Atlantic area, Marvin "Skip" Schuelke (marketing management '69) wanted to expand his company. "We wanted expertise to determine how this business model could be replicated and expanded with other minimally invasive technologies and in new areas," says Schuelke, whose company, Schuelke Laser Systems, serves urology specialists who need the latest technology but prefer not to buy the equipment. Before he moved forward, Schuelke needed answers to some key questions: What were the economies of scale? How was his company different from the competition? And what were the risks of expanding? In Blacksburg, Darrell Davis (industrial engineering and operations research '82; M.S. '84), an executive with experience at a Fortune 500 company in Chicago, had launched a company called Flow Tech to mak

Marketing is a very diverse and exciting career field to be involved with. Marketing molds our perception of the products we consume and influences the every day decisions we make. If you are looking for a stimulating, every evolving and lucrative career, Marketing might just be the profession for you. However, marketi ng is a very competitive field and only the best survive. Our Marketing MBA Online degree programs will help you gain the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed as a Marketer or Marketing Manager in a number of different industries and positions.

The School's online site, which is accessible 24 hours a day, DeVry's virtual library and other Web-based resources Text and course materials, available through DeVry's online bookstore CD-ROM companion disks Study notes or "instructor lectures," which are on the Web site for student review Student academic performance for distance learning courses is assessed via thorough evaluation of contributions to team/group activities, participation in threaded discussions and performance on individual assignments, projects, papers and case studies. By combining these activities with results from quizzes and examinations, instructors build complete portfolios reflecting students' mastery of course objectives.Keller Graduate School of Management Online MBA Resources: In addition to offering high-quality education via distance learning, DeVry is committed to providing distance learning students with electronic access to the same full range of DeVry support services availa

At Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University - distance learning, delivered through the School's Online Education Center, integrates today's high-tech capabilities with DeVry's proven educational methodologies. The result is solid MBA program enhanced by the latest in interactive information technology - computer-mediated e-mail and threaded conversations, video tapes and the Internet - that enables students to send and receive feedback from instructors as well as to participate in various group and team activities with fellow online students.Distance learning demands the same dedicated student efforts as traditional classroom-based instruction. Distance learning students read course materials, write papers, conduct applied research and take exams. But they, as well as distance learning faculty, use technology to accomplish course objectives.

While "management" is the most import skill set that businesses and organization require it is also the skill the most business are lacking. Consequently, professionals with proven management skills are always in high demand. In fact, management is one of the highest paid career fields in the world next to sales. If you truly want to distinguish yourself from your collegues or from the competition there is no better degree to have than an MBA in Management. The Management MBA online degree programs presented on this website will prepare you for management and executive level positions in a large number of industries and career fields.

Master of Business Administration MBA Finance MBA Marketing MBA Risk Management MBA Human Resources MBA Technology MBA Entrepreneurship MBA Project Management MBA Leadership If you'd like to learn more about earning an MBA degree from Walden University we strongly recommend clicking on the "Request Information" link below and filling out a contact form so that you can receive additional degree and course information.

Students who earn their MBA from Walden University will broaden their knowledge, hone their critical-thinking skills and expand their career opportunities by developing valuable management and leadership skills. Walden’s MBA degree programs offers a high-quality student experience, with automatic course registration, free textbooks, and a curriculum you can complete in less than two years.At Walden University you'll benefit from a strong network of successful business executives who have enhanced their knowledge, expanded their influence, and advanced their careers by developing their leadership and management potential.

Of the top 25 occupations projected to grow the fastest between 1998-2008, SEVEN are related to the healthcare industry! The Health Care industry truly is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. The career opportunities for trained health care professionals appear endless when you consider there are 460,000 health care establishments nationwide, 2,800,000 projected new jobs, and occupational growth averaging 14%.Rapid growth in the health care industry has spaned demand not only for health care practitioners but also trained health care managers and administrators. Our Health Care MBA online degree programs are design to help you learn the "lastest and greatest" in health care technology, management and administration. Graduating from a Health Care MBA online program you prepare for both entry level and management level positions in a large number of health care related industries.For those already working within the healthcare service, a Health Care Manag

General Master of Business Administration MBA/Accounting MBA/e-Business MBA/Global Management MBA/Health Care Management MBA/Human Resource Management MBA/Marketing MBA/Public Administration MBA/Technology Management Contact us today to receive additional information on the University of Phoenix online distance Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree program.

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format available in most countries around the world. Regardless of where or how you attend class, you’ll receive a real-world education with real value. Earn your degree sooner than you think. Attend class at times and places that fit your busy schedule. Learn from instructors with advanced degrees, most of whom also work in the fields they teach. Acquire knowledge and skills that are in high demand. Receive personal attention in small, interactive classes. Apply what you learn immediately to your career success.

An MBA in accounting is simply a master's degree in business administration that focuses on accounting. This is the ideal degree program if you desire to excel in business accounting administration, financial management, accounting and many other related career fields. The Accounting MBA i designed to for aspiring business professionals who want to advance their current career opportunities or take their career in a new direction.Earning an MBA in accounting is a great way to prepare yourself for a long and successful career in a variety of finance and accounting related fields, and will help you greatly increase your marketability. Whether you are already working in this area or a similar area we are confident that you will benefit from the skills, knowledge, and the qualification of an Accounting MBA.The degree program will help you develop industry relevant skills in accounting information systems, analysis and application of accounting data, auditing, taxation, and many other a

Master of Business Administration MBA/Finance MBA/Health Care Management MBA/IT Mgmt. MBA/Marketing MBA/Project Management If you'd like to learn more about earning an MBA degree from Capella University we strongly recommend clicking on the "Request Information" link below and filling out a contact form so that you can receive additional degree and course information.

The online MBA program will help you build professional effectiveness skills that advance your career–with courses on topics such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership. Throughout your MBA program, a professional coach will help you set and achieve professional goals, giving you a competitive edge in your workplace even before you graduate. Capella's online MBA curriculum is respected: leading corporations, including Johnson & Johnson, Farmers Insurance and Xerox, recommend Capella University to their employees as a flexible, high-quality education solution.Capella University blends traditional business courses with a series of professional effectiveness MBA courses designed to deliver the knowledge and skills that hiring managers cite as mattering most in distinguishing leaders.The Capella University online MBA is designed to conform to your busy lifestyle while moving you forward in your career. Online MBA courses start every six weeks and are designed for d

Today, technology is an integral part of any successful business. This is why top companies are always hiring qualified and skilled technology professionals and business professionals with well developed technology skills. Not withstanding its vital role, technology is a complicated area of business and requires constant attention from technology "gurus" as well as skilled technology managers. A technology management MBA degree program is a valuable qualification for anyone desiring to succeed in a variety of industries and is the perfect degree for those wishing to achieve high level positions in a technology company. A technology MBA will also provide you the knowledge to perform with confidence and competence in a challenging and ever-evolving business environment.Online Technology Management MBA degrees are provided from a variety of business schools and institutions that specialize in both business education as well as online learning. These degrees are designed specific

The General Businesss Management MBA degree program is designed for the manager desiring to obtain a comprehensive masters education business management. While general business management MBAs may vary from one business school to the next the over goal of the general MBA is to equip managers with the business management skills required to effectively manage, administer and run corporations in the twenty-first century.An General MBA Program offers a range of benefits for the successful applicant, including:Business Management Knowledge: The General MBA program will provide you valuable knowledge about business and all its related aspects. You'll learn about business strategies and concepts, not just on paper, but also how these skills are applied in the real world, in day to day business operations.Leadership Abilities: A very important focus of the General MBA degree is leadership. This MBA involves rigorous training, a variety of assignments, reports, presentations, and group proj

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format available in most countries around the world. Regardless of where or how you attend class, you’ll receive a real-world education with real value. Earn your degree sooner than you think. Attend class at times and places that fit your busy schedule. Learn from instructors with advanced degrees, most of whom also work in the fields they teach. Acquire knowledge and skills that are in high demand. Receive personal attention in small, interactive classes. Apply what you learn immediately to your career success.

Master of Business Administration MBA/Finance MBA/Health Care Management MBA/IT Mgmt. MBA/Marketing MBA/Project Management If you'd like to learn more about earning an MBA degree from Capella University we strongly recommend clicking on the "Request Information" link below and filling out a contact form so that you can receive additional degree and course information.

The online MBA program will help you build professional effectiveness skills that advance your career–with courses on topics such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership. Throughout your MBA program, a professional coach will help you set and achieve professional goals, giving you a competitive edge in your workplace even before you graduate. Capella's online MBA curriculum is respected: leading corporations, including Johnson & Johnson, Farmers Insurance and Xerox, recommend Capella University to their employees as a flexible, high-quality education solution.Capella University blends traditional business courses with a series of professional effectiveness MBA courses designed to deliver the knowledge and skills that hiring managers cite as mattering most in distinguishing leaders.The Capella University online MBA is designed to conform to your busy lifestyle while moving you forward in your career. Online MBA courses start every six weeks and are designed for d

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) in E-Commerce Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Administration Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Leadership Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management of Information Systems Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Professional Accounting Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Risk Management Contact us today to receive additional information on Ellis University MBA degrees and programs.

Learn by doing: The Ellis University M.B.A. enables you to expand your knowledge by completing realistic business projects. You can contribute more, help your company's bottom line, and stand out as a business expert who knows how to get things done… because you've been learning by doing at Ellis University.Effective and efficient online education: At Ellis University, you are immersed in roles at hypothetical companies, enabling you to put knowledge to work on the job the very next day. You study in an interactive online learning environment, and can earn your M.B.A. relatively quickly.Learn by doing: Ellis University faculty guide online discussion groups, which connect course curriculum to students' work and life experiences as well as the latest events in the business world. Ellis University provides a robust learning experience for aspiring business professionals.

The online education in Technology Management preserves very well all of the values found in the traditional classroom setup yet it also integrates a number of innovative and modern ideas which are one of their own kinds. While online education might miss face-to-face communication and interactions, the online setting offers added and replaced opportunities for different sorts of interaction. Online Master’s programs in Technology Management are taken by those working professionals who can’t study on regular basis.

Online education in Industrial Management will let you receive a degree which would be internationally recognized having the same meticulous standard of the quality education you can achieve by studying through on-campus programs. In recent years the demand of professionals in Industrial Management has increased that’s why online universities have introduced many innovative courses considering the requirement of the industry. If you’re employed and can’t allocate time for on-campus courses, online degree in Industrial Management will let you study at your selected pace.

Get paid to play with numbers with these four jobs. If you love math, and want to make a living working with numbers, you're in luck. With some planning and knowledge, you can easily parlay your mastery of math into some very attractive numbers - a high salary. The fact is that nearly every industry relies on numbers in one sense or another, whether it's for forecasts, analysis, or research. Here are four high-paying, fulfilling careers for people who love to crunch numbers.

Teen sailor Abby Sunderland, who today made international headlines by requesting a rescue via various distress-signal units, is in a portion of the southern Indian Ocean that is so remote it could take nearly two days for a ship to reach her position. Sunderland, 16, had been a little past the halfway point in an attempt to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Helicopters reportedly do not have the fuel capacity to reach her but a crew aboard an airplane from Australia had expected to arrive at the position issued via her EPIRB satellite positioning devices at daybreak (she's 11 hours ahead of Pacific Daylight Time). But the crew aboard the plane would be unable to do much other than keep track of the vessel and talk to Abby via marine radio, if it can get close enough and the radio is functional, and if Abby is able to operate the radio. At 8 p.m. (PDT) the Sunderland family sent out a prayer request to a group of Abby's supporters saying two beacons she