Work-Life Balance China Style
BEIJING - Much has been written about the elusive concept of “work-life balance.” There’s a Wikipedia entry for it and even whole web sites devoted to the notion (see worklifebalance.com for one example). We Americans are often accused of being out of balance. Too much work, 24 x 7 schedules, and the stresses of contemporary life […]
In Tribute to ‘Edupunks’
‘Punk’ isn’t a word usually associated with high praise. At best, it is defined as a person – usually a young person – who is a member of an anti-establishment group. However, it has recently come to my attention that in higher ed there is a whole new class of punks on the rise….and it is a […]
How Will Your Online Degree Advance Your Career?
I’ve been thinking about a weekly series of posts in which various faculty experts and others outline how completing a degree in any one of the many programs we offer could help a person advance his or her career. For example, how might a master’s degree in nursing help someone who is today a nurse […]
You’re Invited to a Continuing & Professional Education Information Session
This coming Wednesday, September 17th, from 4 to 7pm, UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) is hosting a free drop-in information session for anyone interested in learning more about its program and course offerings. The gathering will be held in Room 113, 100 Venture Way, Hadley, MA. All those who sign up to attend, which you […]
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