Cross collaboration amongst teams or divisions within growing organizations is a key component for future success. Whether you are in an industry that focuses on massage careers, system administrator careers, surgical technology careers, fashion merchandising jobs or help desk careers, the ability to function effectively across divisions remains vital.
At
Harrison College, I am continually working cross collaboratively with any number of departments or campuses. Frequently I will attend events at our Lafayette Indiana College campus, and have worked directly with the Anderson Career College campus to host the Mayor of Anderson to meet with our students. Harrison's Elkhart College campus shared a program idea that is now being reviewed for several of our different campuses throughout Indiana and Ohio.
As an organization, we continue to strive for cross collaboration, and that philosophy carries over into our classrooms as well. Students in any of our programs, including those interested in Indiana Nursing School Degrees and Careers, will find plenty of opportunity to collaborate with fellow students and instructors. To learn more about Harrison College and our goal of collaborative learning, I encourage you to visit our website at
www.harrison.edu.
An Air Force spouse approached me a few weeks ago confiding in me about her financial concerns with college. She is a stay at home mom. Her husbands income wouldn't be enough to help her pay for school. She is 19 years old and her parents claimed her on their taxes in the beginning of 2009 so, she wouldn't qualify for enough aid through FAFSA. That is when I mentioned MyCAA. She was so excited that she went home and called. She received $6000 within minutes to help pay for a few classes to get her degree started in the health care field.
Quick Facts:
- MyCAA pays for tuition and training courses and professional licenses, certifications and credentials.
- Spouses of DoD Active Duty members and Spouses of activated members of the National Guard and Reserve Components who are on Title 10 orders.
- The money you will receive is FREE! That's right you don't have to pay it back!
- Click MyCAA to access the MyCAA website.
- Click here for FAQs for MyCAA Military Spouse Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you are an active student, please ask your Harrison College financial aid analyst if you have any questions regarding this program.
Whether you are looking for surgical technology careers or fashion merchandising jobs, MyCAA can be your jump start into a new career.
I have been fortunate enough to work at Harrison College since November 2008. In that time, Harrison has been named to the Indiana Best Places to Work list twice. I have watched an incredible fashion show be produced and put on by students taking fashion merchandising courses. I have watched as Harrison's School of IT has put focus on help desk careers and degrees as well as systems administrator degrees. I have visited our first on-ground campus outside the state of Indiana located just outside of Columbus, OH in Grove City.
My point is that Harrison College is growing by leaps and bounds. We are continually looking at what new programs we should be offering that will translate into career opportunities for our graduates. As the scope of education changes, and as on-line delivery becomes more prevalent, Harrison College will be there to meet those changes and build around the needs of our students.
At one time or another, I think that many of us suffer from what I like to call “professional vertigo.”
Vertigo is a condition often associated with a sensation of dizziness, confusion and a disoriented state of mind. In the ever changing world that we call “business,” it is not uncommon for our jobs to cause these same sensations. I started thinking about all of the different businesses having to make staffing changes during the economic downturn.
If asked, I believe that admissions teams at many of the Indiana accredited colleges, would agree that adult education programs have seen an increase in enrollments due to professional vertigo.
Jackie Griffith, Admissions Representative at Harrison College and graduate of Indiana Business College, explains it like this, “As the economy changes, so do the jobs. In order to stay employed or perhaps find a new job, people are finding it necessary to go back to school to earn a college degree or update a degree earned years before.”
“So many of the adult students I meet with are in need of some type of career development assistance because they now find themselves with new responsibilities in their current job or in need of finding a new career position,” adds Gina Pate, Director of Admissions at the Harrison College Columbus Indiana college campus.
Griffith is quick to add, “Those I talk with seem to understand that the key to surviving this economy is the ability to adapt and evolve. They know that in order to stay successful or to be successful in a new career, finding a college for working adults is the best way to have a competitive edge.”
If you find yourself suffering from professional vertigo, take a deep breath, relax and call Harrison College. Offering degrees in Health Care Management to Fashion Merchandising courses—from Criminal Justice to Veterinary Technology training—Harrison College has something for everyone!
Today is the first day of the Indiana State Fair! Get excited for more days and more fun!
You can learn more about Harrison's other programs by stopping by our booth between the Swine Pavilian and the communications building. We will have information about all of our programs, including veterinary technology training, health care management employment, and fashion merchandising courses.
On Wednesday, August 12th at 10 am the Chef's Academy will be featured on the Home and Arts Family Stage. Check it out to learn more about Harrison College's culinary school!
Which program is best for you?
We hear these words everyday... "diploma, certificate degrees, associates degree, bachelors degree.." but what do they mean?
I am going to go over these different terms so you can understand what they are and which one is the best fit for you.
Diploma/Certificate- Less than two years, usually less than 20 classes, programs include medical office assistant, office assistant, accounting assistant, and more.
Associates Degree- Typically a two year program, approximately 20 classes, programs include accounting, fashion merchandising, criminal justice, veterinary technology, business and more.
Bachelors Degree- Typically a four year program, approximately 40 classes, programs include accounting, criminal justice, health care management, hospitality restaurant mangement, and information technology.
Advanced Degree- Masters or Doctorate. These programs will teach you beyond a bachelors degree.
*The programs listed are not the only programs offered in those areas of study.
Here is a link to view the programs offered by Harrison College formerly, Indiana Business College:
www.harrison.edu/courses-and-programs/all-academic-programs.aspxFor more information, please contact your local campus and ask to speak with an admissions representative.
On June 16th, President Obama and Michelle Obama announed United We Serve. They were at Fort McNair and they stuffed 15,000 backpacks with healthy snacks, letters, frisbees, and even a baseball card featuring "First dog" Bo Obama. These backpacks were for military children attending camp this summer. When I heard this story, it made me want to share some of the great contributions that Harrison College has done in the community.
- Anderson- donated 2,964 items for Second Harvest Food Bank
- Columbus, IN- They raised $1600+ for the "Jackie, We have you covered" campaign
- Indianapolis (downtown)- raised over $4000 in multiple fundraisers for United Way, Arthritis foundation, American Lung associations and many more.
- Lafayette - raised $1200+ for Relay for Life
- Marion- this campus raised $1750 for the United Way Campaign
- Indianapolis (East)- raised $12,088 throughout a series of events held in the community
- Terre Haute- $2509 through events such as March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Big Brother Big Sister Bowl-a-thon and many other events.
I wanted to recognize these campuses for their efforts in helping their communities. Now it is not too late get out and do some volunteer work. If you are looking for ways to volunteer in your community please go to
www.serve.gov The United We Serve Campaign will be going on until September 11, 2009. Volunteering will not only make you feel better, it is a great thing to put down on your resume. Whether you are looking for health care management employment or fashion merchandising jobs, companies all over are looking at the community service you have done.
There are also many scholarships that look for community service work. This could help you get the college tuition assistance, an online college scholarship, and many more financial aid options that you have been looking for. Many of us are enrolling in an adult education program because we were either laid off, can't advance, need a higher paying job..etc. Remember, there are individuals who are worse off than you. Lend a helping hand.
Hello Everyone. I want to inform all of you about the fashion show that will be happening this August hosted by
Harrison College's fashion merchandising students. It will be held at the Arts Garden Downtown and will be a show case of student talent.
Harrison College now offers an associate degree in fashion merchandising. The fanshin merchandising program combines creative, fashion-oriented courses with a solid business background, providing the skills and knowledge needed for the world of fashion. Focus on management skills prepares students for fashion merchandising jobs such as merchandise manager, buying assistant, fashion coordinator, and retail store manager. Harrison College's fashion merchandising courses are offered at the downtown Indianapolis campus.
For more information about Harrison College's fashion merchandising program or other schools of study please visit
www.harrison.edu.
As a mother of daughters I expected my children to be protective and adoring of their daddy...and they are. I distinctly remember the middle daughter T
aylor sitting in the back seat with her best friend Charlotte. They were playing the "my dad is better than your dad" game. My dad is taller....well my dad is bigger....Maybe because they're girls or maybe because both dads were deserving, they eventually decided that both were equally wonderful.
I never expected my daughters to be proud of me, not until we got into an adult relationship anyway. But when my youngest Morgan was in third grade at the end of the school year I went in for parent/teacher conferences and the teacher asked me how school was going for me. I was bewildered she even knew I was finishing college, but she assured me that Morgan was very aware and also very proud.
What have you always wanted to do? Are you looking for a College
Massage Program? Have you always wanted to take
Fashion Merchandising Courses? Are your children aware of your dreams? If they know you have a dream career in mind, you can bet they're watching to see what you do about it!! I like this quote by Hugh Downs: "Life begins when you do."
Take a step toward your dreams. Your children will be proud of you, and you never know....they might follow in your footsteps!
Thank you to everyone who came out to see our Harrison College booth yesterday. We were so excited to see so many people looking to advance their career with higher education. Don't forget that today starts the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration.
We have some great give aways for you to check out. We are giving out koozies, cherry lip balm, mints, bags, and hand sanitizer. You can also enter to win 2 free VIP experience tickets to any concert of your choice at Verizon Wireless Music Center next summer!
Of course we always have tons of information for you about the programs and services we offer here at Harrison. We offer fashion merchandising courses, veterinary technology training, degrees in health care management, surgical technology degrees and much much more.
If you were unable to make it by yesterday, come and see us at the Harrison College booth today to register to win your free VIP experience at Verizon Wireless Music Center to any concert of your choice next summer.
Hello again everyone. Today is the big day. It's the first day of the Indiana Black Expo and today is the Career and Education Fair.
Harrison College is excited to offer this years participants the opportunity for career advancement through higher education. In order to make that a reality for the many people who may not be able to afford the full cost of higher education during this tough economic time we offer college tuition assistance, and the opportunity to apply for an online college scholarship.
When tough economic times hit many people look to further their education to increase their marketability. Harrison College can offer those people the personal assistance, and one on one attention they need to further their education.
Here at Harrison we offer many different programs and degrees in today's most in demand fields such as degrees in health care management, surgical technology degrees, veterinary technology training, fashion merchandising courses, and many more.
Come stop by the Harrison College booth today for more information.
Hello everyone. Just a reminder the Indiana Black Expo begins this week on Thursday July 16. Thursday will be the career and education fair and Friday begins the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration.
Stop by the
Harrison College booth for information on some of today's in-demand careers. Harrison, formerly known as Indiana Business College, now offers more than just business degrees. We now offer degrees in health care management, fashion merchandising courses, veterinary technology training, and many more! With our 5 individual schools of study, Business, Veterinary Technology, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, and Information Technology, as well as the Chef's Academy it is easy to find a program that will suit your interest.
Also stop by our booth to enter to win 2 free VIP tickets to any concert at Verizon Wireless Music Center next summer!
We are excited about the upcoming Indiana Black Expo and we hope to see you there!
Harrison College is gearing up for next month's Indiana State Fair, which kicks off August 7th and lasts thru the 23rd. The general fair hours will be from 8 am- 11 pm on Sundays thru Thursdays, 8 am- 12 am on Fridays, and 8 am- 12:30 am on Saturdays.
Harrison is sponsoring five shuttles and will have a booth set up between the swine pavilion and communications building. Come check out our booth to get information about all the different opportunities Harrison has, including veterinary technology training, fashion merchandising courses, and degrees in health care management. If you are seeking career advancement with a fexible class schedule, look no further than Harrison College.
Representatives will be on site each day of the fair. For more information about the Indiana State Fair, visit the
website. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Today is Week 2 - Wednesday - 2 minutes. I remember hearing a philosophy on teaching that said this: You may as well learn how to teach in 10:2 increments because that's how students learn. This meant teach for 10 minutes and break for 2. Many teachers drone on and on...like the teacher in
Charlie Brown.
I break my class into 10-15 minute chunks...keeps things moving...keeps my adult learners interested and involved and, most of the time, awake. Even longer activities can be broken down into smaller bites.
For example, our first-day activity is thirty minutes, but is broken up like this:
* Break into groups - 2 min
* Make a group plan - 3 min
* Interview classmates - 10 min
* Compile information - 5 min
* Draw or graph findings - 5 min
* Present info - 5 min
Everyone can be successful! College for working adults doesn't need to feel impossible! In the span of half an hour, we have performed so many different activities that everyone has performed something they're good at whether it's listening, organizing, writing, drawing talking, planning, or just having fun!
In fact, if you're pursuing Nursing, Human Resources Careers, Surgical Technology, or even Fashion Merchandising Courses, and you're NOT having fun...you might want to try
Harrison College!
The unfortunate thing that happens with high schoolers is sometimes their support system in schools, like high school counselors and teachers, don't often take the time to find out who they are so they can guide them with relevant resources to find the best eduational path for them.
Are they suited for a career as a doctor? Well, not every student should pursue med school. Perhaps they are better suited for Surgical technology careers? Or Human resources careers? Some should seek a degree in Medical Assistant. Believe it or not, we do need people to fill fashion merchandising jobs so we can learn about the products we want and easily shop for them online, all facilitated by the fashion biz heads.
My hope is more and more high school staff and faculty view the various types of colleges as viable avenues for the various identities they shape every day. Bachelor degrees are for some, but certificate degrees are a valid form of education as well. An online business finance degree should be considered just as viable as a traditional degree at a state university. And the education needed to eventually become a NASA scientist isn't that much different than the education needed for massage careers if you put the student's needs first.
And I do think with career colleges redefiing themselves more like traditional colleges, the perceived hierarchy of traditional over career colleges will vanish. Depending on the school, a major in business marketing may be as valuable from a Terre Haute college as an East coast college. Or an Indiana career college could be a leader in one particular area over a Harvard or Yale, again, if you put the student first, and find the best path for them.
Advice: think about who the student is first, and reputation of the college second.
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