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School of Leadership and Professional Advancement
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
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Contents
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Dean’s Message From the beginning, the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA) has understood the importance of developing and supporting strong, ethical leadership in a modern world. We have built on this belief through the creation of new programs, the pursuit of new initiatives, and a focus on emerging new ideas, research and perspectives. This past year, along with our faculty, staff, students, alumni, clients and community partners, we have acknowledged achievements, been recognized for our work with veterans and celebrated milestones. We welcomed back alumni, forged new connections and came together to support philanthropic pursuits. As a result, our greatest successes have come from collaborations and partnerships. It is the strength of these relationships that continue to propel us forward and help us make a positive impact in not only the boardrooms across the country, but within the backyards of our communities. As a member of this community, you are invited to explore these pages and celebrate our commitment to furthering the understanding, the practice and the development of leadership for the betterment of individual leaders and for their communities.
Dr. Dorothy Bassett, Dean
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Leadership Development At the Leadership Breakfast Series more than 600 members of the local business community learned how to make positive contributions and/or changes to their organizations. Topics ranged from Leading Organization Change to Leading in a Global Environment.
Advancing Leadership For the first time, undergraduate students in the Humane Leadership program presented their research at Duquesne’s annual Undergraduate Student Research Symposium. They discussed scholarship with faculty, staff and peers, applied classroom knowledge and gained greater confidence in presenting in a professional setting. This venue provided a shared space where student ideas were discussed, generated, analyzed and explored.
Lynne Walicki (left) and Dean Dorothy Bassett at the Undergraduate Research Student Symposium.
In this interactive Breakfast Series workshop, participants learned to structure interactions to improve effectiveness.
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SLPA team members gathered to discuss and plan the new Leadership Challenge Certificate.
Members of the SLPA team, Dr. James Ulrich, David McGeehan and Mark Prestopnik collaborated to create the online Faculty Resource Center.
Progressive Leaders To prepare our students to be better leaders in a better world, we not only took inventory of our current offerings but of new perspectives, trends and ideas which can enhance textural thinking and help leaders navigate an ever changing business terrain. This led to the creation of a new Leadership Challenge Certification (LCC) program, to be introduced in 2014, which complements current offerings and provides a new challenge for leaders looking to take their skills to the next level.
Our Leaders Faculty and staff are always seeking ways to expand upon their skills and knowledge in order to better benefit those they serve. This past year, we celebrated the educational accomplishments of several of our own:
• Academic Advisor Anne Martin and Administrative Assistant Marion Shannon were both awarded SLPA degrees in August 2013.
• Mark Prestopnik, assistant director of Learning Management, completed the Certified Faculty Developer Training through LERN. This certification will enable him to train faculty on how to design and assess key engagement activities.
Facilitating Leadership • To facilitate leadership, our faculty is comprised of experienced professionals and industry
leaders who infuse real-world experience in to their lessons. To assist our faculty, we have launched the Faculty Resource Center, an online tool that provides faculty instructional support and materials.
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We Value Veterans
Serving Those Who Have Served Our commitment to supporting veterans and active servicemen and women is at the core of what we do. Our understanding of the deeper meaning behind words such as values, honor, mission and service is why we design programs with members of the military family in mind. We are proud to work with service members to help them accomplish their goals and overcome any educational obstacles that may arise. SLPA was gratified to see the success of our joint efforts repeatedly acknowledged over the course of last year.
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G.I. Jobs Magazine recognized SLPA in their Military Friendly Schools list for the fifth year in a row. This annual guide features the top 20 percent of schools nationwide that deliver the best experience for military students.
As a yellow ribbon school, SLPA was pleased to have Duquesne ranked among Top 25 Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report and included in the Military Advanced Education’s 2013 Guide to Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities.
More than 700 veterans and their guests came together to honor, remember and celebrate members of the U.S. armed forces at the annual Veterans Day Breakfast. This on-campus breakfast is one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its proceeds benefited the Veterans Leadership Program, Friends of Danang, Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship and Duquesne University’s Endowed Veterans Student Resource Fund.
Don Accamando, military program director for SLPA, is instrumental in helping current and potential military students navigate the academic process.
Veteran Tuition Calculator (VTC) Through an intense collaboration with other departments, SLPA developed the Veteran Tuition Calculator (VTC), an interactive admission tool that enables prospective military and veteran students to calculate their estimated college expenses. Since launched in June 2013, the VTC has been utilized by more than 350 students. This initiative was recognized by the University when team members were awarded the Duquesne University’s Team Award at its annual awards luncheon.
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Staff and friends volunteered at a local food bank.
The DBC held a Pirate’s Day fundraiser to support the Shawn Gearing Memorial Resource Fund.
The Duquesne Breakfast Club (DBC) is referred to as the volunteer arm of the School of Leadership. Each year they host various fundraisers, volunteer at local food banks and sponsor holiday coat drives for shelters. The DBC serves as a primary resource for alumni to stay connected with one another and with the Bluff.
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• Each spring, the campus community gathers to honor the life and service of Marine Sgt. Ryan Lane
who was killed in action in 2009. The Run for Ryan is a collaborative 5K run/walk sponsored by SLPA in partnership with the Office of Residence Life and organized by ROTC students. Proceeds contribute to a scholarship endowment in Ryan’s name that helps a deserving veteran student defray education expenses at Duquesne. To date, the effort has exceeded its initial goal and organizers are looking to maximize scholarship opportunities.
The Run for Ryan
Duquesne.
Don Accamando (left) and the planning team for the Run for Ryan.
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Our Academic Advisors are sensitive to the needs of
active members of the military and veterans.
Shawn Gearing
Your Advisor, Your Advocate The School of Leadership’s Academic Advisors are here to support student’s academic success through programs and resources tailored to their needs. SLPA is recognized across campus as offering the best student support services.
Advisors care about each individual student and it is evident in the lengths they go to support and encourage their academic efforts.
No advisor demonstrated this better than the late Shawn Gearing.
SLPA recently announced a New Endowed Memorial Fund in honor of Shawn Gearing. Gearing, a former academic advisor at Duquesne University who passed away in 2009, is remembered by former students and colleagues as having understood the financial hardships faced by those trying to better their lives through education—conditions often magnified by current economic challenges. This new fund will be used to assist SLPA students in securing text books and other educational resources.
Established at $25,000 as a resource fund, the goal is to grow the endowment to $50,000 then convert it to a scholarship fund capable of aiding students with financial need. The DBC is recognized as being the most consistent contributor to the fund.
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Boots: An Older Woman’s Trek to “It’s
Never too Late,” at a special alumni event.
Elizabet Rodriguez Dennehy (left) discussed her new book,
Can You Afford to Ignore Me? How to
Manage Gender and Cultural Differences
at Work, with SLPA friends and alumni.
Experienced, Published Faculty At the School of Leadership, students learn from the finest educators and with experienced members of the business community.
Our faculty’s achievements and their commitment to sharing their knowledge to educate the leaders of tomorrow is just one aspect of what makes SLPA faculty strong. They are educators dedicated to helping students fulfill their potential for success, but they are also scholars and researchers who use their experience to shape our world.
Last year, we celebrated the literary contributions of two members of the SLPA community.
• Donna Billings, a former Duquesne adjunct faculty member, past president of the Pittsburgh Coaches Association and co-founder of SLPA’s Professional Coach Certificate Program, presented excerpts from her book, Red and Purple Hiking Boots: An Older Woman’s Trek to “It’s Never too Late” at a special reception and book signing in July. Members of the University and local community came together to network and hear her message about pursuing life’s passions.
• Elizabet Rodriguez Dennehy, lead faculty for Duquesne’s Women’s Executive Leadership Program, discussed her new book, Can You Afford to Ignore Me? How to Manage Gender and Cultural Differences at Work at a special meet and greet. Her book helps executives at all corporate levels navigate the complexities of gender and culture in a global economy.
Audio: Hear an excerpt from Billing’s reading.
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Alumni Connections A special breakfast was served during Homecoming in SLPA’s new office building—Libermann Hall. The day included a tour of the new space, a check presentation to support a The Shawn Gearing fund, program announcements, good food and a chance for many friends to reconnect.
The Executive Certificate in Financial Planning Program has served the Pittsburgh region for over 10 years. In December, SLPA hosted its annual Certified Financial Planners Connection Event. More than 300 CFP alumni, financial professionals and other guests came together to network with instructors, students and colleagues. A special workshop, Professional Ethics for Financial Planners, was presented for attendees to gain the two hours of Continuing Education necessary for the CFP® certification renewal.
Dean Dorothy Bassett welcomed the panelists at last year’s Certified Financial Planners Connection Event.
Nearly 39 percent of those who apply to the School of Leadership do so based on recommendations from alums and students.
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Today’s Leaders for a Better Tomorrow
Class of 2013 United by a shared belief in the importance of developing strong, ethical leaders, the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement was proud to welcome another graduating class to its already distinguished ranks.
Nearly 200 students graduated from our undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students with a concentration in areas such as Business Ethics and Organizational Leadership entered the world with the skills needed to make a difference in the marketplace and in society.
Roughly 125 additional students graduated from the ABA approved Paralegal Program, the Coach Certification program and Certificate in Financial Planning course. The Paralegal Institute and certification programs provide students an opportunity to advance the skills and education they already possess.
Lynn Walicki, Class of 2013
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It was late one night in Duquesne University’s main administration building when an HVAC system union contractor finished another long work shift. Glancing down, he spied a pen inscribed with the words, ‘Duquesne Alumni’ and thought, “I want to be a part of that.” At that moment Steve Chesney made a personal commitment to himself and his family to earn a college degree that would empower him to do more. Several days later, a radio advertisement for the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement at Duquesne University reminded Steve of his commitment. He scheduled an appointment with an advisor to learn more about the school’s programs and enrollment process and to share his background and career goals and dream of becoming a lawyer.
Steve’s initial anxieties about starting school and juggling the responsibilities of work and family faded as he talked with School of Leadership staff. The school offered programs that provided flexibility and support, as well as relevant courses that would help get him to his goal. He took classes on Saturdays, pursing an undergraduate leadership degree with concentrations in communication and information technology. There, he found himself surrounded by classmates like himself, working adults gaining knowledge and credentials to achieve their professional aspirations. He also benefited from personal attention from his advisor and professors.
Steve commented, “The advisor didn’t try to sell the school, but focused on what was best for me.”
As Steve progressed through his degree program, he realized that he and his fellow students were taking classes not because they had to, but because they wanted to. His professors and classmates shared a great variety of professional and life experiences that diversified and enriched the learning process.
The advisor didn’t try to sell the school, but focused on what was best for me.
Degree Programs for Working Adults Help Fulfill Dreams, Change Lives
Completing his bachelor’s degree was the catalyst for his next goal. “My experience at the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement gave me a thirst for education. I wanted more.” He applied to Duquesne’s School of Law, noting that the School of Leadership prepared him well for the rigors of law school. His undergraduate experience, coupled with his own hard work and dedication, allowed him to attain his dream of becoming a lawyer. He is now employed as an associate at Meyer, Unkovic & Scott, LLP.
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Connect with Us! While countless associations are made each year through School of Leadership programs, special events, webinars, session and classes, opportunities to stay connected to the SLPA community through technology are growing each day. We are always adapting our content to various social media platforms.
Through social media channels, webinars and blog posts, SLPA is able to quickly share knowledge and connect multiple users. Through our sites, we have the opportunity to interact with constituents down the street to those living across the world.
At present our student population is drawn from 33 states and three counties—Germany, England, Philippines. With such diverse geographics, a blended framework of communications is needed to support and nurture leadership growth among our on-campus and online constituents.
In this past year alone, 10 webinars were broadcast to augment leadership development and nearly a dozen blog articles published. Facebook and Twitter sites have grown in popularity and users have gained access to quick, snippets of information that keep them informed and connected.
We invite you to join our community of users and get connected today!
600 Forbes Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15282
[email protected] | 412.396.5600 | www.duq.edu/leadership
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
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Contents
An internet connection is required to view certain content of this pdf.
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Dean’s Message From the beginning, the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA) has understood the importance of developing and supporting strong, ethical leadership in a modern world. We have built on this belief through the creation of new programs, the pursuit of new initiatives, and a focus on emerging new ideas, research and perspectives. This past year, along with our faculty, staff, students, alumni, clients and community partners, we have acknowledged achievements, been recognized for our work with veterans and celebrated milestones. We welcomed back alumni, forged new connections and came together to support philanthropic pursuits. As a result, our greatest successes have come from collaborations and partnerships. It is the strength of these relationships that continue to propel us forward and help us make a positive impact in not only the boardrooms across the country, but within the backyards of our communities. As a member of this community, you are invited to explore these pages and celebrate our commitment to furthering the understanding, the practice and the development of leadership for the betterment of individual leaders and for their communities.
Dr. Dorothy Bassett, Dean
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Leadership Development At the Leadership Breakfast Series more than 600 members of the local business community learned how to make positive contributions and/or changes to their organizations. Topics ranged from Leading Organization Change to Leading in a Global Environment.
Advancing Leadership For the first time, undergraduate students in the Humane Leadership program presented their research at Duquesne’s annual Undergraduate Student Research Symposium. They discussed scholarship with faculty, staff and peers, applied classroom knowledge and gained greater confidence in presenting in a professional setting. This venue provided a shared space where student ideas were discussed, generated, analyzed and explored.
Lynne Walicki (left) and Dean Dorothy Bassett at the Undergraduate Research Student Symposium.
In this interactive Breakfast Series workshop, participants learned to structure interactions to improve effectiveness.
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SLPA team members gathered to discuss and plan the new Leadership Challenge Certificate.
Members of the SLPA team, Dr. James Ulrich, David McGeehan and Mark Prestopnik collaborated to create the online Faculty Resource Center.
Progressive Leaders To prepare our students to be better leaders in a better world, we not only took inventory of our current offerings but of new perspectives, trends and ideas which can enhance textural thinking and help leaders navigate an ever changing business terrain. This led to the creation of a new Leadership Challenge Certification (LCC) program, to be introduced in 2014, which complements current offerings and provides a new challenge for leaders looking to take their skills to the next level.
Our Leaders Faculty and staff are always seeking ways to expand upon their skills and knowledge in order to better benefit those they serve. This past year, we celebrated the educational accomplishments of several of our own:
• Academic Advisor Anne Martin and Administrative Assistant Marion Shannon were both awarded SLPA degrees in August 2013.
• Mark Prestopnik, assistant director of Learning Management, completed the Certified Faculty Developer Training through LERN. This certification will enable him to train faculty on how to design and assess key engagement activities.
Facilitating Leadership • To facilitate leadership, our faculty is comprised of experienced professionals and industry
leaders who infuse real-world experience in to their lessons. To assist our faculty, we have launched the Faculty Resource Center, an online tool that provides faculty instructional support and materials.
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We Value Veterans
Serving Those Who Have Served Our commitment to supporting veterans and active servicemen and women is at the core of what we do. Our understanding of the deeper meaning behind words such as values, honor, mission and service is why we design programs with members of the military family in mind. We are proud to work with service members to help them accomplish their goals and overcome any educational obstacles that may arise. SLPA was gratified to see the success of our joint efforts repeatedly acknowledged over the course of last year.
“
”
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G.I. Jobs Magazine recognized SLPA in their Military Friendly Schools list for the fifth year in a row. This annual guide features the top 20 percent of schools nationwide that deliver the best experience for military students.
As a yellow ribbon school, SLPA was pleased to have Duquesne ranked among Top 25 Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report and included in the Military Advanced Education’s 2013 Guide to Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities.
More than 700 veterans and their guests came together to honor, remember and celebrate members of the U.S. armed forces at the annual Veterans Day Breakfast. This on-campus breakfast is one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its proceeds benefited the Veterans Leadership Program, Friends of Danang, Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship and Duquesne University’s Endowed Veterans Student Resource Fund.
Don Accamando, military program director for SLPA, is instrumental in helping current and potential military students navigate the academic process.
Veteran Tuition Calculator (VTC) Through an intense collaboration with other departments, SLPA developed the Veteran Tuition Calculator (VTC), an interactive admission tool that enables prospective military and veteran students to calculate their estimated college expenses. Since launched in June 2013, the VTC has been utilized by more than 350 students. This initiative was recognized by the University when team members were awarded the Duquesne University’s Team Award at its annual awards luncheon.
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Staff and friends volunteered at a local food bank.
The DBC held a Pirate’s Day fundraiser to support the Shawn Gearing Memorial Resource Fund.
The Duquesne Breakfast Club (DBC) is referred to as the volunteer arm of the School of Leadership. Each year they host various fundraisers, volunteer at local food banks and sponsor holiday coat drives for shelters. The DBC serves as a primary resource for alumni to stay connected with one another and with the Bluff.
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• Each spring, the campus community gathers to honor the life and service of Marine Sgt. Ryan Lane
who was killed in action in 2009. The Run for Ryan is a collaborative 5K run/walk sponsored by SLPA in partnership with the Office of Residence Life and organized by ROTC students. Proceeds contribute to a scholarship endowment in Ryan’s name that helps a deserving veteran student defray education expenses at Duquesne. To date, the effort has exceeded its initial goal and organizers are looking to maximize scholarship opportunities.
The Run for Ryan
Duquesne.
Don Accamando (left) and the planning team for the Run for Ryan.
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Our Academic Advisors are sensitive to the needs of
active members of the military and veterans.
Shawn Gearing
Your Advisor, Your Advocate The School of Leadership’s Academic Advisors are here to support student’s academic success through programs and resources tailored to their needs. SLPA is recognized across campus as offering the best student support services.
Advisors care about each individual student and it is evident in the lengths they go to support and encourage their academic efforts.
No advisor demonstrated this better than the late Shawn Gearing.
SLPA recently announced a New Endowed Memorial Fund in honor of Shawn Gearing. Gearing, a former academic advisor at Duquesne University who passed away in 2009, is remembered by former students and colleagues as having understood the financial hardships faced by those trying to better their lives through education—conditions often magnified by current economic challenges. This new fund will be used to assist SLPA students in securing text books and other educational resources.
Established at $25,000 as a resource fund, the goal is to grow the endowment to $50,000 then convert it to a scholarship fund capable of aiding students with financial need. The DBC is recognized as being the most consistent contributor to the fund.
1111
Boots: An Older Woman’s Trek to “It’s
Never too Late,” at a special alumni event.
Elizabet Rodriguez Dennehy (left) discussed her new book,
Can You Afford to Ignore Me? How to
Manage Gender and Cultural Differences
at Work, with SLPA friends and alumni.
Experienced, Published Faculty At the School of Leadership, students learn from the finest educators and with experienced members of the business community.
Our faculty’s achievements and their commitment to sharing their knowledge to educate the leaders of tomorrow is just one aspect of what makes SLPA faculty strong. They are educators dedicated to helping students fulfill their potential for success, but they are also scholars and researchers who use their experience to shape our world.
Last year, we celebrated the literary contributions of two members of the SLPA community.
• Donna Billings, a former Duquesne adjunct faculty member, past president of the Pittsburgh Coaches Association and co-founder of SLPA’s Professional Coach Certificate Program, presented excerpts from her book, Red and Purple Hiking Boots: An Older Woman’s Trek to “It’s Never too Late” at a special reception and book signing in July. Members of the University and local community came together to network and hear her message about pursuing life’s passions.
• Elizabet Rodriguez Dennehy, lead faculty for Duquesne’s Women’s Executive Leadership Program, discussed her new book, Can You Afford to Ignore Me? How to Manage Gender and Cultural Differences at Work at a special meet and greet. Her book helps executives at all corporate levels navigate the complexities of gender and culture in a global economy.
Audio: Hear an excerpt from Billing’s reading.
2014
Blues
30.328388
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Alumni Connections A special breakfast was served during Homecoming in SLPA’s new office building—Libermann Hall. The day included a tour of the new space, a check presentation to support a The Shawn Gearing fund, program announcements, good food and a chance for many friends to reconnect.
The Executive Certificate in Financial Planning Program has served the Pittsburgh region for over 10 years. In December, SLPA hosted its annual Certified Financial Planners Connection Event. More than 300 CFP alumni, financial professionals and other guests came together to network with instructors, students and colleagues. A special workshop, Professional Ethics for Financial Planners, was presented for attendees to gain the two hours of Continuing Education necessary for the CFP® certification renewal.
Dean Dorothy Bassett welcomed the panelists at last year’s Certified Financial Planners Connection Event.
Nearly 39 percent of those who apply to the School of Leadership do so based on recommendations from alums and students.
1313
Today’s Leaders for a Better Tomorrow
Class of 2013 United by a shared belief in the importance of developing strong, ethical leaders, the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement was proud to welcome another graduating class to its already distinguished ranks.
Nearly 200 students graduated from our undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students with a concentration in areas such as Business Ethics and Organizational Leadership entered the world with the skills needed to make a difference in the marketplace and in society.
Roughly 125 additional students graduated from the ABA approved Paralegal Program, the Coach Certification program and Certificate in Financial Planning course. The Paralegal Institute and certification programs provide students an opportunity to advance the skills and education they already possess.
Lynn Walicki, Class of 2013
14
It was late one night in Duquesne University’s main administration building when an HVAC system union contractor finished another long work shift. Glancing down, he spied a pen inscribed with the words, ‘Duquesne Alumni’ and thought, “I want to be a part of that.” At that moment Steve Chesney made a personal commitment to himself and his family to earn a college degree that would empower him to do more. Several days later, a radio advertisement for the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement at Duquesne University reminded Steve of his commitment. He scheduled an appointment with an advisor to learn more about the school’s programs and enrollment process and to share his background and career goals and dream of becoming a lawyer.
Steve’s initial anxieties about starting school and juggling the responsibilities of work and family faded as he talked with School of Leadership staff. The school offered programs that provided flexibility and support, as well as relevant courses that would help get him to his goal. He took classes on Saturdays, pursing an undergraduate leadership degree with concentrations in communication and information technology. There, he found himself surrounded by classmates like himself, working adults gaining knowledge and credentials to achieve their professional aspirations. He also benefited from personal attention from his advisor and professors.
Steve commented, “The advisor didn’t try to sell the school, but focused on what was best for me.”
As Steve progressed through his degree program, he realized that he and his fellow students were taking classes not because they had to, but because they wanted to. His professors and classmates shared a great variety of professional and life experiences that diversified and enriched the learning process.
The advisor didn’t try to sell the school, but focused on what was best for me.
Degree Programs for Working Adults Help Fulfill Dreams, Change Lives
Completing his bachelor’s degree was the catalyst for his next goal. “My experience at the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement gave me a thirst for education. I wanted more.” He applied to Duquesne’s School of Law, noting that the School of Leadership prepared him well for the rigors of law school. His undergraduate experience, coupled with his own hard work and dedication, allowed him to attain his dream of becoming a lawyer. He is now employed as an associate at Meyer, Unkovic & Scott, LLP.
“ ”
15
Connect with Us! While countless associations are made each year through School of Leadership programs, special events, webinars, session and classes, opportunities to stay connected to the SLPA community through technology are growing each day. We are always adapting our content to various social media platforms.
Through social media channels, webinars and blog posts, SLPA is able to quickly share knowledge and connect multiple users. Through our sites, we have the opportunity to interact with constituents down the street to those living across the world.
At present our student population is drawn from 33 states and three counties—Germany, England, Philippines. With such diverse geographics, a blended framework of communications is needed to support and nurture leadership growth among our on-campus and online constituents.
In this past year alone, 10 webinars were broadcast to augment leadership development and nearly a dozen blog articles published. Facebook and Twitter sites have grown in popularity and users have gained access to quick, snippets of information that keep them informed and connected.
We invite you to join our community of users and get connected today!
600 Forbes Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15282
[email protected] | 412.396.5600 | www.duq.edu/leadership
