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Vice Chancellor Enrollment and Student Success, Sean Nemeth, welcomes you to Spring 2. I am pleased to welcome you all to Spring 2 and looking forward to another productive term at Brandman University. As we embark on a new academic term, your persistence and determination are very inspiring to Brandman’s faculty and staff. You are pushing forward with your education while balancing family, work, financial needs, and all of the many challenges that go along with keeping your... loved ones safe and healthy during a pandemic. And yet, you are ready to take on a new slate of classes. If you need additional support, Academic Advisors and One Stop Specialists are available for calls or virtual meetings. They are here to provide guidance and keep you on track for graduation. As a Brandman student and future graduate - you will be fulfilling dreams, opening up new career possibilities, and finding opportunities to help others in your profession. You can be an inspiration to anyone you come across.

Happy International Women's Day! Anna Munoz shares how she is making a difference with her education for her son and challenging those who say, "this is all we can do we're sorry." She is inspiring others to lead the way. Share the positive contributions of a woman currently enrolled at Brandman University who deserves to be recognized for the difference she is making in her community. We will send two randomly selected nominees to receive a small reward. ... All the legal stuff. Nominees must be a woman currently enrolled in Brandman University 18 years or older United States resident Nominations must be in Facebook comments of the designated post between 3/8/2021 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM PST. Prizes cannot be substituted or redeemed for cash. Two (2) women currently enrolled in Brandman University will be chosen randomly on 3/9/2021only one entry per student. The (2) two winners will be announced on Facebook. Winners have 24 hours to claim their prize by sending a direct message with their name and Student ID number to Brandaman Facebook. By entering, you agree to all rules and regulations. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Don't miss this month's Extended Education Webinars Register now: https://bit.ly/2ZvuS0G Business Webinar: Speaking with Authority, Confidence and Impact... March 16 | 11AM-12PM Pacific K12 Webinar: Strategies to Build Digital Literacy Into Your Classroom Online or In-Person March 16 | 4-5PM Pacific Behavioral Health Webinar: Conflict Management and Resolution for Behavioral Health Professionals March 17 | 11AM-12PM Pacific GIS Webinar: Careers of Women in GIS: How to Discover Your Career Niche - Featuring Dr. Maria Fadiman March 29 | 11AM-12PM Pacific

March is Social Work Month! It is a time to celebrate this essential profession. A lot goes into a career like this, and much of it comes from on-the-job experience. We spoke to three inspiring practitioner professionals who shared why they chose social work. As you read these stories, consider how your own might unfold: https://bit.ly/37yspqq

Few things in the professional world are as exciting as being promoted to a managerial position. Advancing to a more senior role usually involves receiving a salary increase, acquiring more decision-making power and gaining recognition. It’s really the highest form of praise for a job well done. For employees who’ve always been individual contributors, becoming a manager is both exhilarating and a bit nerve-wracking. You want to be a good leader and hit organizational goals. ...But you also want to make sure you’re being respectful of the team members who were just recently your peers. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to ensure a smooth transition. Dr. Kammy Haynes, organizational leadership expert and instructor at Brandman University, says that mastering some essential skills can help you swiftly become an effective team leader. But before getting into these critical competencies, it’s important to first acknowledge that there can be some bumps along the transition from peer to manager. Continue on with the link below to learn 5 tips to help new managers successfully supervise former peers

Register: https://bit.ly/3qgrzq5 Join us on January 20 to learn how to ask powerful questions and apply discovery listening to enable employees to increase their self-confidence and become more resilient.

Register: https://bit.ly/3jS9Hh2 Join us on January 13 to learn about tools, strategies, and evidence-based practices that can be used in virtual and on-ground settings that can make teaching and learning more effective and enjoyable.

Happy Holidays! Holiday administration office hours: Tuesday, December 24 - Monday, December 28: CLOSED Tuesday, December 29 - Wednesday, December 30: OPEN... 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday, December 31 - Sunday, January 3: CLOSED See more

Leonard Ward is the first of his family (first-gen) to achieve a college education, let alone two master’s degrees. After feeling he was missing out on a better title and pay due to a lack of education and certification, he decided to go ahead with school. Working towards his special education degree gave Ward the confidence and knowledge he’ll need to pass his board exams and receive the title and pay he deserves. Ward has attended both a traditional college and Brandman’s ...online master’s program. He found that Brandman’s professors were more accessible, encouraging student questions through emails and texts. Though he didn’t interact with his classmates in a physical classroom, Ward found peer support through Brandman’s online community, where he was able to study and learn with fellow Brandman students. Is something holding you back at your job? Your story could be just like Ward’s. Begin the path to achieving your professional goals. Visit https://bit.ly/37pLg7v to learn more about our online master’s programs.

Know someone who is considering transferring? Share this list of factors they may not have thought of.

On this #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we thank the men and women of the Irvine Police Department, Orange County Fire Authority, and Cal Fire who have been on the... frontlines of the #SilveradoFire. We are grateful for the bravery, sacrifice, and hard work they have demonstrated as they keep our community safe this week and throughout the year! See more

#SilveradoFire Update

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Register: https://bit.ly/3mEqNl5 Join us on November 4 to learn how business owners and landlords benefit from implementing ai technology.

Stay up to date about evacuation zones using the City of Irvine's ArcGIS maps. Stay Safe.

First time using Blackboard or need a refresher? Watch tutorials now: https://bit.ly/2EeHP7n

Register: https://bit.ly/3cgbla2 Join us on October 28 to examine the concept of cultural humility and gain strategies to practice it in the workplace. The speaker will give specific examples that illustrate cultural humility and demonstrate how it fosters a more inclusive environment.

Find important Silverado fire updates from the City of Irvine below. Stay safe.

Today is the beginning of Fall II! Share the image representing where you are on your educational journey so your friends and family can celebrate with you.

Register: https://bit.ly/3mEzgVp Join us on November 5 to learn how to understand, identify, and address microaggressions in order to foster an inclusive organizational culture.

Register: https://bit.ly/2FGe0y1 Join us on November 18 to explore how UDL decreases the barriers that exist in traditional lesson design by enabling flexibility in how students access and engage with the curriculum. Learn how to create a high-quality universally designed lesson.

Celebrate Filipino American History Month by learning why it is in October. #fahm

Fall II starts Monday! How are you preparing? : @lagringuitadesheyo I’m going back to school for a Masters in Teaching!... A week from Monday I begin online classes at Brandman University. It’s been a long process to prepare for grad school, especially because we’re moving at the speed of cash, but I’m finally beginning work towards a CA Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish and Masters of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education. It’s gonna be an adventure!

Learn More: https://bit.ly/33cJvIM Become an effective manager by understanding your management style. This online certificate is self-paced so you can move at your own pace as your schedule allows.