Collected posts from Blogs at the University of Central Oklahoma
by Maiana Wise –
One of our STLR students, April, recently met – socially distant – with AJ Griffin, the Director of Government & Community Affairs for Paycom. Griffin approached the topic of UCO students preparing to step into any field for employment with thorough and sound advice.
“We need individuals . . .
One of our STLR students recently chatted, over Zoom, with Oklahoma City Mayor, David Holt, to ask him about his advice to current UCO students. Mayor Holt didn’t hide his answers amidst politico-speak, but instead gives clear advice to students to prepare them for full-time employment, especially in government positions.
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4-year-old child (in a demanding voice) to ubiquitous electronic assistant: “Alexa, play music I like.”
Alexa: “Can you be more specific?”
4-y-o child (angry voice): “You’re stupid, Alexa. Don’t you know anything?”
Alexa: “I will try some music you may like.” (Tune from “Sesame Street” begins playing.)
4-y-o child (angry voice, . . .
Written by Vicki Jackson, PhD, Associate Professor, Biology —
One of my favorite things about being a professor is working with students to find opportunities for them to gain not only content knowledge and skills but also “soft skills”. Soft skills are those like communication skills, work ethic, and positive attitudes that will allow . . .