News, events, articles http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu Thursday, 6 May 2013 7:00:00 CST Thursday, 6 May 2013 7:00:00 CST When gearing up for a job search, there are plenty of details to think about. But how much time are you spending on developing and communicating your personal brand? http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/top-places-to-brand-yourself-in-your-job-search.aspx topplacesbrand Thursday, 6 May 2013 7:00:00 CST Molly Kunstman worked on more than a tan last summer. A University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh nursing student, Molly earned college credit, met her English requirement, and benefited from a tuition waiver through the UW Independent Learning program. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/about/news-and-events.aspx makesummercount Thursday, 18 April 2013 10:00:00 CST Social media is one of the most powerful networking tools at our fingertips today. It can help us find, connect to and engage with the people who can help us land that next big break. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/5-steps-for-successful-networking-with-social-media.aspx collegenoclass Tuesday, 2 April 2013 10:10:00 CST The University of Wisconsin System announced today the first degree programs that will be offered under its innovative UW Flexible Option starting in Fall 2013. The UW System is expected to be the first public university system in the nation to offer this kind of competency-based, self-paced learning option. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323301104578255992379228564.html collegenoclass Thursday, 31 January 2013 11:57:00 CST Students are invited to enroll in the University of Wisconsin Flexible Option pilot program. It is the first public university competency-based, self-paced pilot in the country. Tuition for this pilot program will be covered by full scholarships for the first 100 participants. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/about/News_Release_Flex_Pilot_Enrollment.pdf flexoptionenroll Thursday, 3 January 2013 8:57:00 CST The University of Wisconsin–Extension has developed a new Master of Science in Sustainable Management, answering student demand for business strategies that are profitable, improve local communities, and protect the environment. http://sustain.wisconsin.edu/assets/newsroom/news-releases/Masters-Press-Release.pdf sustainablemasters Tuesday, 11 December 2011 4:13:00 CST The University of Wisconsin System announced today the first degree programs that will be offered under its innovative UW Flexible Option starting in Fall 2013. The UW System is expected to be the first public university system in the nation to offer this kind of competency-based, self-paced learning option. http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2012/r121128.htm flexoption Wednesday, 28 November 2012 10:57:00 CST Jessica Regan shares her perspective on the benefits of an online degree and her experience as a student in UW-La Crosse Online's Masters of Science in Student Affairs Administration. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/benefits-of-an-online-degree.aspx benefitsonline Thursday, 18 Ocotober 2012 9:57:00 CST Even during the recession, as millions of jobs vanished, the number of people with bachelor’s degrees who had jobs did not decline. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/16/us/job-losses-persist-for-the-less-educated.html?_r=3&ref=education nytjobloss Wednesday, 22 August 2012 12:57:00 CST Wellness programs are becoming more common in the workplace to help offset the rising cost of health care.  According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 70 percent of work sites plan to make health-promoting changes in their work environment by 2012. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/lands-end-does-wellness-in-style.aspx landendstyle Thursday, 28 June 2012 8:00:00 CST Post-secondary education can be critical to career advancement and successful career change. However, it can be both physically and financially challenging for professionals to go back to college or grad school to earn their degrees while juggling work and family. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/top-ten-advantages-online-college-degree.aspx toponlinedegree Wednesday, 13 June 2012 8:00:00 CST Veterans now have access to higher education resources through their mobile devices. The University of Wisconsin System, University of Wisconsin-Extension, and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) released a smart phone–friendly version of the Veterans Education Portal. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/about/news-and-events.aspx veteransmobile Tuesday, 12 June 2012 8:00:00 CST Internships are all the rage these days. Not only has "internship" become a buzzword around college campuses, but these experiences have become an unofficial requirement for securing a job after graduation. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/virtual-internships-a-valuable-addition.aspx virtualinternships Wednesday, 4 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST A newly approved online program gives Wisconsin students the opportunity to earn a degree in one of the fastest growing professions – health information. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/about/news-and-events.aspx#article-healthdegree newhealthdegreeonline Wednesday, 4 Apr 2012 11:38:00 CST It's the time of year to begin the application process to receive financial aid for the 2012-2013 school year. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/how-to-apply-for-financial-aid.aspx/ applyfinaidseven Tuesday, 13 Mar 2012 8:38:00 CST Credibility is a combination of your accomplishments, your education and how others perceive you and your personal brand based on your previous words and actions. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/how-to-build-your-credibility-online.aspx credibilityonline Tuesday, 20 December 2011 8:00:00 CST A decade ago, if you heard the phrase "mobile computing," it probably conjured up images of corporate executives with BlackBerries and other assorted power users with expensive gadgets. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/top-5-surprisingly-underutilized-job-search-engines.aspx top5jobsearch Tuesday, 08 November 2011 8:00:00 CST A decade ago, if you heard the phrase "mobile computing," it probably conjured up images of corporate executives with BlackBerries and other assorted power users with expensive gadgets. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/top-5-surprisingly-underutilized-job-search-engines.aspx top5jobsearch Tuesday, 08 November 2011 8:00:00 CST There are many different job sites and job boards online today, so many in fact that it can be difficult and even overwhelming to know where to begin as a job seeker. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/mobile-computing-and-online-learning.aspx mobilecomponl Tuesday, 11 October 2011 10:00:00 CST No matter where you are on your career path, experience is invaluable, even if it is not directly related to the job you plan to apply for. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/informational-interviews-how-to-ace-them.aspx boostresume Monday, 12 September 2011 10:00:00 CST Last month, we discussed the power of informational interviews in your job search and how to effectively request them. Getting an informational interview is one thing, but the real challenge is acing it so you build a foundation for applying for jobs at that company. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/informational-interviews-how-to-ace-them.aspx infoace Wed, 6 July 2011 10:00:00 CST A partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Extension and UW-Eau Claire has yielded the new Bachelor of Professional Studies in Organizational Leadership and Communication. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/about/news-and-events.aspx#article-prostudies prostudies Tues, 21 June 2011 1:00:00 CST University of Wisconsin-Platteville adds three new online graduate degrees to its curriculum: organizational change leadership, distance education leadership and integrated supply chain management. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/about/news-and-events.aspx#article-plattethree plattethree Mon, 13 June 2011 1:00:00 CST If you take an online course with one of the University of Wisconsin campuses, you may be asked to access course readings and possibly videos or podcasts online, post to a class web forum, or take a quiz or a test online. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/video-games-and-the-changing-face-of-online-learning.aspx vidgamchag Thur, 28 April 2011 1:00:00 CST Networking is one of the most important -- if not the most important -- activities that you can leverage throughout your career. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/advanced-linkedin-job-search-strategies.aspx advlinkedin Wed, 13 April 2011 10:00:00 CST Networking is one of the most important -- if not the most important -- activities that you can leverage throughout your career. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/linkedin-job-search-strategies-for-beginners.aspx linkedinstrat Tues, 22 Mar 2011 10:00:00 CST Social media has undoubtedly helped countless students and professionals build and advance their online presence, and in some cases, helped them secure new career opportunities. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/will-social-media-get-you-a-job.aspx socmediajob Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:00:00 CST More and more people are talking about the importance of personal branding, both in career searching and in career development. http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/lighthouse-branding-model.aspx lighthouse Tues, 04 Jan 2011 10:00:00 CST Many professionals encounter times in their careers when they are overwhelmed by the workload on the job... http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/work-life-balancing-act.aspx worklifebalancingact Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:00:00 CST Career change is natural, and it happens more often than you would think. Studies have shown... http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/estudent-union/how-to-prepare-for-a-new-career.aspx howpreparenewcareer Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:00:00 CST