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Self-Care Strategies for Social Workers

March 8, 2021 

At once immensely rewarding and enormously challenging, social work is one of the most honorable professions a person can pursue. But the stress and pressures of the job can be draining. In March 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked both child and family social worker and clinical social worker among the 25 most stressful jobs in the country Fortunately, the social work profession has begun to recognize how self-care for social workers can alleviate some of the stress that comes with the job. By incorporating self-care into their regular routines, social workers can maintain a healthy perspective and continue […]

Future of Video Games: Trends, Technology, and Types

March 4, 2021 

Table of Contents Types of Video GamesVideo Game Graphics DesignThe Video Game Development ProcessGaming Industry Trends Driving InnovationAI in Video GamesVR in Video GamesWhat Will Shape the Future of Video Games? The future of video games is bright, with billions of gamers worldwide and revenues in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Some key statistics: The games and interactive media marketearned more than $120 billion in 2019, according to SuperData; mobile games generated more than half that PC and gaming consoles generated $29.6 billion and $15.4 billion, respectively.There were 7 billion gamers worldwide in 2020 — about 35% of the world’s population — according to […]

Maryville Online Bachelor’s in Business Administration Information Session

March 4, 2021 

This recorded webinar provides an overview of the online Bachelor’s in Business Administration program at Maryville University. Faculty guest speaker: Dr. Christopher Gourdine, Assistant Dean for Business Administration This includes: An overview of the program including curriculum informationThe Maryville Online learning and student experienceAdmission and tuition informationQ&A with Dr Gourdine and enrollment advisors Transcript Sofia Angelov: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Maryville online bachelor’s in business administration session. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to participate. We’re very excited to have you here. Before we begin, there are a few logistics to cover. You are in a […]

How to Stand Out as a Career Nomad

March 2, 2021 

Employment trends have changed drastically over the past several decades. While workers in the 1950s and 1960s often stayed at the same company for their entire careers, job-hopping has become the norm today. A 2018 study conducted by the job website LiveCareer found that the average amount of time an individual spends with an employer drops with each generation: Baby boomers average 8 years with an employerGeneration X: 5.4 yearsMillennials: 2.4 yearsGeneration Z: 1.2 years With job-hopping on the rise, it’s crucial for career nomads to learn how to brand themselves to employers as desirable candidates. Why Younger Generations Job […]

College Student Wellness Guide for Remote Learners

March 2, 2021 

The typical college life portrayed in movies and on TV became anything but in 2020. Whether living on campus or attending classes remotely, college students faced new challenges as federal, state, and local authorities reacted to health threats due to the spread of COVID-19. Going off to college has always been a time for traditional students to revel in their independence and discover who they are. These are a college student’s most social years, where they make contacts in their field and friends that can last a lifetime. Staying healthy — both mentally and physically — during the pandemic has presented […]

Improving Community Safety Through Social Work

March 1, 2021 

Social work jobs are experiencing faster-than-average growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS projects the employment of social workers to increase 13% between 2019 and 2029. Social workers are everywhere — protecting families, assisting in schools, helping people struggling with health conditions, advocating for the marginalized and underrepresented, and building safer communities. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Social Work program. Social workers are key to healthy communities The National Association of Social Workers calls social work a “helping profession” that’s focused on the well-being of others. Social workers […]

3 Hearing Loss Types: Effects and Common Treatments

March 1, 2021 

Table of Contents Three hearing loss typesSensorineural hearing lossConductive hearing lossMixed hearing lossEffects of hearing lossGradual and sudden hearing loss treatments Disabling hearing loss affects 5% of the world’s population — 466 million people, more than the population of the U.S. — and the World Health Organization (WHO) expects that figure to nearly double by 2050. Hearing loss types differ according to their causes. The three hearing loss types are sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. The effects of hearing loss go beyond difficulty with hearing, affecting everything from how people interact to financial demands […]

Soil Conservation Guide: Importance and Practices

February 26, 2021 

Soils in all climates, including Arctic ecosystems, are essential to the global carbon cycle. The BBC reports that the thawing of permafrost — a type of soil in the Arctic that holds an estimated 1.5 trillion tons of carbon (more than Earth’s atmosphere and forests combined) — is releasing both carbon and poisons, such as toxins and diseases, into the atmosphere. As this Arctic soil continues to thaw, it further accelerates climate change, creating a harmful cycle that will impact future populations. What is soil conservation? Soil provides the nutrients essential for plant growth, animal life, and millions of microorganisms. […]

How to Maintain a Healthy Workplace Post-COVID-19

February 25, 2021 

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on businesses and workplaces, forcing many to close or operate remotely. Yelp reported that over 65,000 U.S. businesses listed on its site were marked temporarily closed in August 2020. By October, after many states and cities lifted stay-at-home orders, Gallup reported that 66% of businesses that went remote had all or some of their employees return to on-site work. As more businesses begin to reopen their offices, they must have new protocols and strategies in place to promote a healthy workplace and protect the safety of their employees. As PwC found in a 2021 survey, fewer […]

The Role of Political Psychology in Diplomacy

February 23, 2021 

Fundamentally, psychology is focused on better understanding the human mind and human behavior. Political psychology seeks to apply the same principle to the world of politics, examining the interplay between how people think, feel, and act — and the impact that has on how they approach political considerations. Through political psychology, individuals can gain deeper insight into different political ideologies, personalities, and policies — both for the public and political figures. What is political psychology? While political science typically focuses on institutions and systems of governance, political psychology is more interested in understanding individual motivations and behaviors. Much of the […]