10-ways-to-make-the-most-of-academic-advising-appointments (usatoday.com)
Review the USA Today article “10 Ways to Make the Most of Academic Advising Appointments” by Billie Streufert and
At FTCC, all students are assigned an advisor to guide and assist with achieving their academic goals. Advisors can help in a variety of ways including exploring and defining educational goals, providing referrals to campus resources, and aiding with selecting courses. Although advisors are always ready to help, there are more students than advisors on campus. Therefore, it is important that meetings with your advisor are productive!
The purpose of this discussion is to review the USA Today article “10 Ways to Make the Most of Academic Advising Appointments” by Billie Streufert and discuss it with your classmates. View the article here.
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“Maximizing Your Academic Advising: 10 Tips for Success”
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Exploring the Effects of Hormones on Behavior, Emotion, and Cognition in “The Testosterone Show”
For this discussion, you will first listen to part of “The Testosterone Show Links to an external site.”, an episode from the radio show This American Life. Listen to the intro, and then select one of the first three Acts to focus on.
In your post, give a brief overview of what happened in the act that you listened to. Be sure to include: Was the person (or people) focused on in the segment you selected experiencing activating or organizing effects of hormones? How did you make that categorization? How were hormones related to (or change) their behavior, emotion, and cognition? Did any of the descriptions or experiences surprise you? [6 pts]
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“Strategic Marketing and Operations Plan for XYZ Company: A Case Study”
Write and submit an outline for your Capstone Organization based on what is required for completion of your Capstone Project. This means you will need to go to the Capstone Project and see what is required.
The Case Assignment should also be in alignment with your chosen concentration. Meaning the case assignment should integrate how your concentration is applicable to your chosen company.
Outline Requirements: 1. Title Page
2. Outline should be written in APA Style
3. A minimum of 5 references and a maximum of 10 on a separate reference page
If you are not familiar with APA Style writing and formatting please visit the following website:
https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/sample-papers
Google is your friend, research and look up examples of how APA works and proper formatting. On the next 3 pages is an EXAMPLE of an outline.
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Module 4 Case Assignment: Organization Name
Your Name
Capstone – MGT 399 Professor: Dr. Andress Walker
Introduction
Executive Summary
Overall Plan
Explanation of how the plan will be executed Business Description
Company Values, Mission, and Goals (Kuligowski, 2020). Products and Target audience
Daily Structure
Market Overview
Identifying the strengths and weaknesses Marketing strategies
Market analysis (Kuligowski, 2020) Competitors
Product and Services Pricing
Product
Marketing Plan
Marketing Strategies
Advertising
Branding Operations Plan
Human Resources (Simon, 2017) Corporate Structure
Expenses
Customer Analysis
Customer Diversity (Lavinsky, 2018). Customers Demand (Barten, 2017) Competitive analysis
Management and Financial Plan
Management experience and diversity
Short term and long-term goal planning Sales projections
Production cost and expenses
References
Barten, L. (2017). Description of Target Market. Retrieved July 23, 2022, from Small Business – target-market-3250.html
Chron.com website: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/description-
Corporate Finance Institute. (2020, June 21). Marketing Plan. Retrieved July 23, 2022, from Corporate Finance Institute website: https://corporatenanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/strategy/marketing-plan/
Kuligowski, K. (2020, August 3). How to Conduct a Market Analysis for Your Business. Retrieved July 23, 2022, from Business News Daily website: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/15751-conduct-market-analysis.html
Lavinsky, D. (2018, December 29). How to Write the Customer Analysis Sectionof Your Business Plan. Retrieved July 23, 2022, from Growthink website: https://www.growthink.com/businessplan/help-center/analyzing-customers-your-business-plan
Simon, B. (2017). Human Resources Planning Guide | Smartsheet. Retrieved July 23, 2022, from Smartsheet website: https://www.smartsheet.com/human- resources-planning-process
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“Case Conceptualization Report: Exploring Competencies and Personal Growth in Counseling Practice”
The student will select a client from their internship site and complete an 8-page (minimum) case conceptualization report detailing the following ten competencies, which align with the Midterm and Final Evaluations and are further described in the grading rubric:
I. Assessment Skills
Includes a summary of the DSM-5 diagnosis, biopsychosocial assessment, mental status exam, substance use, risk assessment, and any other assessment instruments used.
II. Intervention & Conceptualization Skills
Includes a summary of how the assessment informs treatment, treatment plan, goals, and interventions used. Incorporates any relevant cultural, racial, ethical, and legal (if applicable) issues related to the case, and reflects the intern’s personal theory of counseling.
III. Writing Skills and Document Organization
Paper clearly and succinctly communicates clinical impressions. Paper is organized, with appropriate grammar, spelling, and APA Style.
IV. Use of Supervision
Includes a summary of how supervision impacted clinical decision making and case conceptualization.
V. Knowledge & Application of Site-Specific Information
Includes a description of how the site’s clinical services and structure affect the assessment, treatment, and conceptualization of the selected case. Any relevant policies, regulatory processes, and program evaluation measures associated with service delivery are included.
VI. Professional Counseling Competencies
Includes a description of how the case was conceptualized from the professional counseling framework compared to other mental health professions (e.g., counseling promotes clients’ optimal human development, wellness, and mental health through prevention, education, and advocacy activities, including advocacy for those with mental health issues.)
VII. Personal Attributes & Self-Understanding
Includes a summary of 1. intern’s reactions, awareness of own emotional response, and effective countertransference management related to the client case, and 2. awareness of intern’s impact on client (i.e., intern’s race, gender, religion) and client’s transference responses.
VIII. Interpersonal Competencies
Includes a summary of how the intern’s interactions with supervisor, interdisciplinary team, and site colleagues informed the case. Describe how the use of empathy, compassion, and respect for client’s autonomy were evident in the client’s treatment.
IX. Student’s Strengths
Identify and describe at least three of the intern’s personal strengths that enhanced the client’s treatment.
X. Student’s Areas for Development
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“Utilizing Needs Assessment and Pilot Study to Achieve Goals and Objectives in Grant Projects”
Needs Assessment and Pilot Study There are specific goals and/or objectives that can be demonstrated with the inclusion of a needs assessment or pilot study. (Review the section in this week’s material on needs assessment and pilot study.) Again, building on your initial grant project, which of the 2 (needs assessment or pilot study) would you use, why, and which goals and/or objectives would you hope to demonstrate? Submission Details Follow APA guidelines for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.
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The Importance of Patience and Understanding in Good Teachers Patience and understanding are two crucial characteristics that every good teacher should possess. Patience allows teachers to remain calm and composed in challenging situations, while understanding enables them to empathize with their students
Instructions
For this assignment, you’ll write two paragraphs on the same topic once again. Each paragraph should focus on a different aspect of the prompt you select. For example, if you choose to write about two important characteristics of good teachers (perhaps patience and understanding or fairness and flexibility), pick the top two things and write one paragraph of approximately 150 words about each.
Things to remember:
These paragraphs should consist of only your original ideas and writing. Please do not conduct any research. Each topic sentence should address the prompt. Follow the TREES method for help. Present your topic sentence first. It should be the first sentence that appears in your paragraph.
Paragraph coherence, unity, and development are important.
Provide concrete and specific examples.
Strive to apply everything you’ve learned about grammar this semester. Prompts: (Write one paragraph of approximately 150 words about each).
What are the two most important characteristics a good teacher possesses? (illustration or description)
What are the two most important characteristics a good student possesses (cause and effect)
What are the two most disappointing moments in your life? (narration or description)
What are two toys that teach children valuable life lessons? (process analysis, description, or illustration)
How to Submit:
Create your paragraph using Microsoft Word.
Use MLA format. (see module1)
Submit here in Canvas. Refer to this tutorial if needed.
Writing in this course may be checked for plagiarism using Turnitin. You submit Turnitin assignments directly in Canvas by following the prompts for submission. Your writing will automatically be checked. (You do not create an account.) Turnitin measures assignment originality and indicates what percent of your assignment matches others’ writings. Please review the Using Turnitin and Understanding the Originality Report. -
Title: The Importance of Learning Theories and Principles for Advanced Practice Nurses in Providing High Quality Health Care to Clients As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, advanced practice nurses (APNs) are facing increasing demands to provide high quality, evidence-based
Which learning theories and principles do you think are most useful to the advanced practice nurse (APN) in providing high quality health care to clients, and why?
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. -
“Legal Analysis and Recommendations for a Student with Disabilities under IDEA: A Principal’s Perspective”
https://express.adobe.com/page/bHY40h9V1StZt/
Now that you have reviewed the scenario, prepare to apply the legal doctrines and case law from the course.
To successfully complete the assessment, you need do the following:
Analyze the legal aspects of the scenario. In your analysis, include the rights of the student, parents, and school under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
As the principal, what recommendations would you make for Eric’s placement and services? What factors influence your recommendations?
Competencies
Use effective writing and composition skills to achieve desired results and/or school goals. (1.3d)
Demonstrate the capacity to evaluate the impact of policies, addressing when a decision disproportionately impacts a historically marginalized group. (3.5a)
Evaluate, communicate about, and advocate for ethical and legal decisions. (3.5b)
Checklist for Success
Before you must ensure high-quality responses:
Refer back to the course competencies and school law readings for this assessment to formulate your paper so that you are demonstrating your understanding of the different leadership behaviors and legal doctrines discussed throughout the course.
Use the language of the competencies to help formulate your answers. Ask yourself, “Does my work showcase my understanding and application of this leadership behavior?”
Please include references and citations, specifically of case law and course materials, throughout your submission.
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“BCBA Interview and Reflection: Gaining Insight into Applied Behavior Analysis”
For specific details required in this assignment, as well as the scoring grid, please review the BCBA Interview & Reflection Overview.
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Title: “Adding Value to the Guest Experience: A Unique Strategy in the Hospitality Industry” The hospitality organization that I have chosen to discuss is Marriott International, specifically their luxury brand, The Ritz-Carlton. The Ritz-Carlton
Your assigned readings this week focus on adding value to the hospitality experience and competitive strategies in the hospitality industry. For this discussion, find, post a link, and summarize an example of how a hospitality organization is adding value to the guest experience in a unique way.
Be sure to include in your summary the segment of the hospitality industry in which this organization is operating, the unique strategy, and your opinion of whether or not this will be successful in the long term.