NACElink Brings Job Opportunities and Employer Networking
Inaugural Honor Society and Organization Recognition Ceremony
Getting Involved: Student Organizations are Looking for You!
Celebrate at the Class of 2010 Commencement Ceremony
“Study Tip of the Day” Twitter Feed Launched
How Online Students Can Beat Burnout
Join the Official Alumni Facebook Group
Fantasy Football Storms APUS and Crowns its First Champion |
The Office of Career Services at American Public University System (American Military University | American Public University) is excited to announce the launch of the APUS NACElink network. The NACElink network is a national recruiting network and suite of Web based career services tools serving the needs of colleges, employers, and job candidates, allowing students and alumni the ability to connect with employers, and manage their career service needs. The NACElink Network, already utilized by over 800 schools across the U.S., is a completely safe and secure platform for students seeking employment. NACElink users can search job and internship announcements, upload their resume and cover letter and apply for positions posted by employers that have partnered with APUS. Additional features of NACElink allow users to participate in our virtual career fairs, attend information sessions, and easily consult APUS’ Career Service staff about career opportunities.
To register, visit the student login page in NACElink. Once you are an approved user, login to NACElink and begin completing your profile. Enter information about your academic history, past employment experiences, and set your privacy preferences. Also, feel free to upload your resume by clicking on the “Documents” tab and then clicking on “Add New.” If you would like to have your resume reviewed before uploading it to NACElink, please contact the Office of Career Services by e-mailing resumehelp@apus.edu. To search for jobs being offered by APUS-partnered employers, click on the “Jobs” tab and then click on the “APUS Sponsored Jobs” link located on the dropdown menu. To search NACElink’s extensive jobs database for additional employment opportunities, click on the “Jobs” tab and then click on the “NACElink Network Jobs” link located on the dropdown menu. If, after reviewing NACElink, you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Career Services staff by e-mailing NACElink@apus.edu.
Return to Top The Office of Student Affairs is preparing to hold its inaugural Honor Society and Organization Recognition Ceremony at 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The ceremony will be an opportunity to honor the accomplishments of graduates who participated in an approved honor society or student organization while studying at APUS.
Invitations are extended to the Class of 2010 graduates, who are current members of any APUS approved honor society or student organization, that will be participating in the ceremony. The Class of 2010 includes the following conferrals: August 15, 2009, November 15, 2009, February 15, 2010, and May 15, 2010. If you would like to attend, please denote this on the Class of 2010 Commencement R.S.V.P. form. Students must be fully cleared by the Office of Graduations in order to attend. If you have already submitted your Commencement R.S.V.P. form and still wish to attend the Honor Society and Organization Recognition Ceremony, please contact studentaffairs@apus.edu.
We hope that you will be able to join us as we make the Honor Society and Organization Recognition Ceremony a tradition at APUS. For a list of frequently asked questions regarding the ceremony, please visit the Commencement Web site or contact the Office of Student Affairs at studentaffairs@apus.edu.
Return to Top If you are looking for a social, professional, political, or cultural connection to other APUS students, then the Student Affairs Department may have just what you are looking for! APUS offers various academic and interest-based student organizations designed to help propel your interests, goals, aspirations, and ambitions. For a full listing of all APUS recognized student organizations, you can visit the Student Affairs Center. Don't see what you are looking for? Consider taking the steps to establish an organization at APUS by contacting studentaffairs@apus.edu. To honor graduating members of our recognized organizations, we will hold the inaugural Honor Society and Organization Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. This event will provide an opportunity to acknowledge all graduating members of each APUS recognized honor society and student organization. Check out what some of our organizations are up to: Golden Key International Honour Society
The APUS Golden Key chapter inducted its largest class ever this fall; over 1,200 new members. Additionally, the chapter established officer roles and they are currently working on receiving “Gold” status, the highest level awarded by Golden Key’s headquarters. The chapter is planning a community service project in May at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington D.C.! Sigma Iota Rho (International Relations Honor Society)
Chartered in June 2009, Sigma Iota Rho’s Gamma Omega chapter was established to promote and reward scholarships and service among students of international relations, international affairs, and global studies programs. The newly chartered chapter inducted 50 founding members in 2009!
International Association of Emergency Managers
The APUS IAEM chapter was recognized at the National IAEM Conference as the “2009 IAEM Student Chapter of the Year.” In December, the chapter hosted their first Masters of Disaster (MOD) monthly Guest Speaker Series. Speakers have thus far included the likes of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, Professor Emeritus Joe Scanlon, and Professor Emeritus Thomas Drabek.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
In January, the SHRM chapter received provisional status from APUS and is currently working to obtain national recognition. The chapter recently selected chapter officers in January to lead the chapter through 2010.
Student Veterans of America (SVA)
The APUS chapter of SVA recently received confirmation of their recognition as one of 230 student chapters across the country. Currently, the chapter is developing ways to serve as an advocate for student veterans on the local, state, and national levels. Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honor Society)
The Kappa Kappa Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma recently held the officer elections for the 2010 calendar year. At the recent Alpha Phi Sigma National Conference held in February, the organization announced that students pursuing degrees in Homeland Security, Security Management, and Legal Studies would now qualify for Alpha Phi Sigma membership. Epsilon Pi Phi (Emergency and Disaster Management, and Homeland Security Honor Society)
The Epsilon Pi Phi chapter was recently awarded provisional chapter status by the Office of Student Affairs. The chapter is currently working to achieve national recognition. Dr. Chris Reynolds and Professor Micheal Kemp will serve as faculty advisors for the chapter.
Return to Top Congratulations to the Class of 2010! The American Public University System, Office of Student and Alumni Affairs, would like to welcome graduates, families, and friends to the Class of 2010 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2010, at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall, in Washington, D.C. Commencement is the culmination of years of hard work, service, and sacrifice, both personal and financial, for students and their families. It is the most significant academic event for the students and the University. The 2010 Commencement Ceremony will celebrate and recognize those who have dedicated their time to learning and academic achievement.
In addition to the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 21, 2010, APUS will also hold an Honor Society and Organization Recognition Ceremony, an Academic Awards Ceremony, and a Reception for the Class of 2010. These events take place at the Sheraton National Hotel on Thursday, May 20, 2010. For more information on these events, please visit the Commencement Web site! The APUS Class of 2010 includes any student in the following conferrals: August 2009, November 2009, February 2010, and May 2010. Graduates must R.S.V.P. to attend all of the Commencement Events. Those eligible to attend will receive a formal e-mail invitation. For more information on the Class of 2010 Commencement Ceremony or any of the events listed here, please visit the Commencement Web site or contact our Commencement Officer, April Airhart at commencement@apus.edu.
The APUS Office of Student and Alumni Affairs is busy planning a beautiful and memorable Class of 2010 Commencement Ceremony. We hope that you and your family will be able to share this special occasion with us.
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Sign up for the OnlineLearningTips.com exclusive Twitter feed delivering one helpful study tip each day to provide you with a little extra inspiration and motivation as you tackle your courses. You can sign up directly at Twitter via our handle “tips4learning” or simply visit OnlineLearningTips.com for a link on the right side of the page. Some example tips include:
“Study in Small Sessions Rather Than Cramming”
As soon as you start learning about the material covered in the course, begin to study efficiently for the mid-term and final. Many courses also have other tests and pop quizzes, so by doing a small amount of studying every day, you’re preparing yourself for whatever your professor throws your way. Even just 15 minutes every night before you go to sleep can help you retain material. Come finals week, you’ll have a very good base of knowledge before you ever crack open a book to prepare for the exam.
“Don’t Take on Too Much Too Soon”
Although you may want to sign up for as many classes as possible, taking only one or two in the beginning is the best way to go. That way you’ll be able get a feel for how many hours you need to dedicate to your classes each week. By starting slow, you’ll learn to pace yourself without being overwhelmed as well as what other life commitments will just have to go in order for your online learning experience to be a success.
It’s easier to add additional courses the next semester than it is to drop or fail out of one now. Remember, online college classes are just as challenging and time consuming as the classes at a campus university. It definitely won’t be a walk in the park.
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Pursuing a college degree can be quite stressful, especially when the efforts are made by distance learning. When a person becomes stressed or frustrated, it is easy to become overwhelmed and feel as if the candle is burning at both ends. Such “burnouts” can manifest by way of emotional exhaustion, indifferent responses towards others, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.
John D. Moore, Ph.D., professor of health sciences at APUS has written a poignant article concerning the effects of academic burnout in an effort to educate students. This article offers insight on how to identify and manage burnout, as well as ways to maintain a healthy priority balance.
To view Dr. Moore’s helpful tools for beating the burnout, you can visit his Online Learning Tips. Return to Top The Office of Alumni Affairs has launched the official AMU & APU Alumni Facebook group. This new Facebook group is APUS’ trusted and secure alumni online community. Becoming a member of this community will enable you to maintain contact with your classmates and keep up to date about the latest university and alumni news. If you are an AMU or APU alumni join us today.
Return to Top Fantasy Football is a game built on brain more than brawn. Players study statistics, the draft, injury reports, and watch ESPN, a lot of ESPN All in hopes of putting together a team that will out run, out catch, and out throw their opponents. It may be a game, but it is a game that has continued to gain National Football League (NFL) interest and catapulted NFL players to a level of popularity like never before. Fantasy Football transforms a sports fan into a player instead of just a spectator. Players pick their team, set their roster, and then become a part of the game as they watch their players rack up points. The sport was relatively new six years ago but now it has invaded our homes and our school. APUS piloted a Fantasy Football league in the fall of 2009. The league invitation was sent to active students in all the sports degree programs. Only 88 lucky students and 8 faculty members would have the opportunity to flex their fantasy sports brainpower and compete for the championship. Brian Freeland, Program Director for the Sports and Health Sciences and Sports Management programs stated, “Conducting a 96 team online draft and league was not easy as there are several ways to play fantasy football. However, the league proved to be very successful as positive comments began to pile in after the league was established.” The league had 96 individual teams, 8 divisions, but only one winner would prevail. After 17 grueling weeks, Eric Gerosa’s “Bronx Bombers” took home the Inaugural APUS Fantasy Football League (FFL) trophy. It was also Eric’s inaugural season playing FFL, but he had several strategies that brought home the win. He trusted his best players and relied heavily on his tight ends. Eric, who is in his first semester at APUS stated, “I never dreamed that my team would win it all, but luck just happened to fall my way.” Congratulations on your win Eric!
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