In This Together: How We’re Staying #HealthyatHome During Coronavirus

By Ashley Jefferson | April 20, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment

The coronavirus has undeniably uprooted lives around the world. And the lives of our team here at UofL Online Learning are no exception.

We may all still be engaged and ready to help anyone looking to get started with online education at the University of Louisville — but we’re also working remotely, from the safety of our homes. And that means, like everyone else, we’re practicing good social distancing and doing our best to stay #healthyathome. And also dealing with new and slightly more unruly co-workers that look a lot like our kids, spouses and pets…

Here’s what we’ve been up to these past few weeks.

They say life is all about balance, right? For me, staying #healthyathome has meant finding a good balance between supporting my emotional health through chips and Oreos (#doublestuffedFTW) and my physical/mental health through bike rides through the neighborhood with my daughter and home yoga workouts.

Ashley J., Marketing

Working from home has certainly been a change of pace. One of my new coworkers howls every time someone walks by and the other is constantly leaving her hair all over the place—weirdos. I’ve been staying healthy at home and supporting #TeamKentucky by reading all. the. books. I’ve also discovered some new Netflix gems (no one else has watched Ozark yet, right?) and learned to French-braid my hair.

Caitlin H., Marketing

With plenty of hobbies and nice weather, I’m enjoying my time at home. I’ve been sewing, using Steam to play cards with friends online and getting outside to play Pokemon Go. My home office stool is generally uncomfortable, but I get up from my desk to stretch as needed.

Danielle E., Administrative Systems

During the workday, I set a timer to remind myself to get up and stretch every hour. I occasionally do some jumping jacks or walk the stairs a few times. I love walking my dog on lunch breaks and my cat is a relaxing presence in my home office. Outside of work hours, I video chat friends and family as much as possible. We’ve discovered we can even play Jackbox Games virtually!

Erin E., Enrollment

For me, staying #healthyathome has meant long walks with my dog, Beau. It has also meant catching up on all of my favorite Bravo reality shows and snacking on way too many Reese’s.

Macy B., Recruitment

Keeping positive during the work-from-home order at the University of Louisville has been easy. I’m still connected to students and to my family with the help of virtual tools. Frequent walks in my neighborhood are refreshing and audiobooks keep my mind sharp.

Meredith Wright, Enrollment

For me, staying #healthyathome has meant finding ways to keep my spirits up. I like getting mid-day hugs from my two little boys as a pick me up. Having a one year old and two year old, getting fresh air and exercise has been key to keeping our house sane. We try to get outside any day that is nice and spend the evenings going for walks or playing in the yard.

Samantha Barnes, Marketing

My family is staying healthy at home (and sane) by spending as much time as possible outside—creating chalk masterpieces in the driveway, going on walks, bike rides, playing in the backyard or just sitting and talking on the patio. I am personally using this time to improve on my mediation and yoga practices and may have slightly increased my wine intake.

Sara M., Marketing

For me, staying #healthyathome has been trying to focus on being present. Cooking a good meal, getting in a solid home workout, or taking a nice walk in the sun all help me slow down and focus on the now. Pictured is a green tofu curry dish I whipped up!

Tristan B., Enrollment

My #healthyathome routine includes; good shows, good food and a good sweat! I’ve been enjoying staying inside and doing some extreme self-care by watching some binge worthy shows, eating my favorite foods and closing all of my rings via my apple watch through yoga and getting some miles in around my neighborhood.

Veronica J., Enrollment

Comment and let us know how you’ve been staying #healthyathome. Or, if you’re looking for more information about UofL’s online programs, reach out and let us know!

online student submitting college transcript request at computer

Requesting Official Transcripts Online: How To [Infographic]

By Ashley Jefferson | March 24, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment

So, you’ve decided to take the next step in your education. And after browsing the various program options available to you, you’ve found the one for you and submitted your application. (We know, we know… It’s never quite that simple.) Then, while attempting to capitalize on your forward momentum, you found yourself at a roadblock. Often times, the next step most online institutions will ask you to do is submit an official college transcript from all previously attended institutions.

And you may just find yourself asking… how do you go about that?

Infographic: Submitting an Online Request

Submitting an online request for college transcripts can often feel like a daunting or intimidating task, especially for anyone who has been out of school for years. All these questions may start popping up in your head…

Where do you go to submit your official transcript request? Where do you send transcripts after requesting them? How should you send transcripts to colleges you’re interested in?

The last thing we want is for you to loose momentum on a task that feels scary but can really be simple. Which is why we’re here to help. We created a “How To” infographic that empowers you to take on the task of requesting your transcripts without hesitation by taking you step-by-step through how to request transcripts from colleges.

Download the Transcript Retrieval Guide by filling out the form below.

Note: Our guide targets the future UofL student, but should be loosely applicable to all transcript requests… regardless of where you’ve chosen to continue your education.

Online Transcript Request: Step-by-Step

While transcripts can be requested online, in-person or by mail, the recommended method is to order transcripts online through the institution website.

Steps to request official college transcript(s) online:

Search the web for “[Your School’s Name Here] transcript”
Visit the Registrar’s or Transcript Order page found at the top of your search results*
Submit the web request for your official transcripts
Send college transcripts directly to the university you want to attend
Repeat for all institutions you’ve attended in the past

* Don’t see a viable link in your results? Try adding “request” or “order” to your search terms!

This process should also be effective for high school transcript requests.

We’re Here to Help Request Your Transcripts (and More!)

As our guide states, every student’s journey is different. If you’re an adult student, you’re probably juggling a lot of other responsibilities. In light of that, tasks like transcript requests can often feel like a burden. But we don’t want it to; we’re here to help you feel excited as you take these steps, not overwhelmed.

UofL has designated enrollment counselors that are here to help you understand how to request your transcripts (and so much more!).

If you have questions or comments before/during/after you work through our guide, let us know! If you’re just now getting started determining which award-winning online UofL program is right for you, we’re here to help with that too. Comment below, call us at 1.800.871.8635 or shoot us an email at online@louisville.edu.

Whether your a future online Card or using our guide to get started at another higher education institution, best of luck on your upcoming education journey.

Winter ’20 Newsletter: Online Engineering Management Program

By Ashley Jefferson | February 12, 2020

Learn more and apply today for UofL’s online Master’s in Engineering Management.

Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Sandra Miller
Lecturer, Engineering Management

What classes do you teach?
I teach Human Resource Management, EM 624.

What do you like most about teaching in the engineering management program?
Working with the bright and interesting people in the program is a joy. But, if I had to pick my favorite part of teaching this course, it would be surprising people who thought they knew about Human Resource Management. Students often comment that they have a fuller appreciation for the complexity, breadth, and potential impact of effective human resource management.

What is your favorite topic to teach?
My favorite topic to teach has always been Leadership/Management and this class aligns with that perfectly. I tell the students that “Human Resource Managers don’t manage human resources, line managers do”. The class is structured to teach people how to be better managers and how to be better consumers of the products, processes, and services they get from the HR department.

Where would you like to travel to next?
If money, time, and space were no issue, then my next vacation would be in July to see the annual migrations in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Of course, in reality, it will likely be to visit my daughter in Chattanooga, TN – a close second.

What is your favorite TV show?
I am kind of a news junkie, so my favorite TV show is the PBS News Hour.

Student Spotlight
Christopher Uko
Student, Engineering Management

What was your favorite EM class?
Decision and Risk Analysis was my favorite class in the EM program. I enjoyed utilizing quantitative and qualitative concepts to assess, develop, evaluate, decide, plan, and implement organizational improvements of a process. The Decision and Risk Analysis course at the University of Louisville prepared me for restructuring systems by identifying value, alleviating bottlenecks, ensuring reliability, and sustainability.

How are you using EM in your work?
Applying 5S lean principles and methodologies from the EM program, allows me to organize, coordinate, and control processes during product development. Also maximizing inventory capacity, regulating waste, and optimizing manufacturing productivity within the laboratory environment.

What made you choose the UofL EM program?
The UofL EM program offers a unique experience and culture for its students, that encourages learning, conceptualizing information, and applying book-based knowledge in a real-world scenario via distance learning.

What are you most looking forward to in 2020?
Looking forward to graduating from the University of Louisville and attaining a Master of Engineering Degree in Engineering Management in May 2020.

Spring Term 2 starts February 25
Summer Term starts May 11
Fall Term 1 starts August 17
Fall Term 2 starts October 8

Career Coaching

The JB Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville offers a one stop shop for all students in terms of their professional plans. Our staff can provide career coaching in terms of resume and cover letter preparation, practice interviews (in person or over the phone), LinkedIn profile reviews, graduate school applications, and salary negotiation.

Students that are taking online courses are also eligible for these services. In addition, we can provide information on relocating, new graduate salary statistics for UofL engineering students (mostly local offers), and job search strategies.

If you have any interest in utilizing these services, please reach out to Mary Andrade.

Mary Andrade
Engineering Career Services
Associate Director mary.andrade@louisville.edu
502-852-3196

Know someone who’d excel at the online Engineering Management program?

We’re always looking for new engineers who we can help take their career to the next level. Refer a friend by emailing elizabeth.gentry@louisville.edu and receive a small prize.

Read about other faculty and students in previous editions of the MEEM newsletter.

UofL launches online leadership programs for healthcare and higher ed

By Ashley Jefferson | February 6, 2020

UofL is proud to announce the launch of two new online leadership programs. Both programs deliver current and future leaders of either the healthcare and higher ed industry skills they need to further their career.

Read on for details on the newly launched Master’s in Health Administration and Cert. in Organizational Change in Higher Ed.

Master of Science in Health Administration (Executive)

The healthcare industry continues to grow and change, with everything from advancements in technology to changes in the standards of patient care regularly shifting.

And it’s today’s health administrators who are responsible for leading the charge in embracing these changes.

The executive MSHA online program prepares healthcare professionals with 5+ years of experience to take on that challenge.

Healthcare is evolving. You should be too.

The curriculum expands on expertise in healthcare management areas like HR, economics, marketing and policy, as well as deepens understanding of processes, environments, structures and strategies that are disrupting the industry.

Notably, the program places a strong focus on assessments that emphasize solving authentic, real-life problems these executive-level students face within your current role.

Health Admin, Health Leadership, Lee Bewley, UofL Faculty

“This is the ideal time to pursue the online MSHA at UofL. We created this program to provide health care leaders with a high-quality learning experience. We focus on the most critical competencies necessary for effective organizational leadership and population health management.”

Lee Bewley, Ph.D., FACHE
Program Director, Associate Professor

Students can complete the 21 required courses in just 2 years.

If you’re ready to lead the future of health administration, learn more at the MSHA program page.

Offered through UofL’s School of Public Health and Information Sciences.

Certificate in Organization Change in Higher Ed

The Organizational Change in Higher Ed graduate certificate explores the skills needed to understand, manage and influence organizational change in college and universities.

Lead change within your university.

The coursework prepares post-secondary administrators, staff and faculty members to better understand and manage areas important to org changes in higher ed including legal issues, resource management, diversity and organizational improvement.

Higher Ed Cert, Org Change Higher Ed, Casey George, UofL College of Ed

“This program considers the vast amount of challenges universities face today. This certificate provides professionals in academic settings with the skills and experiences needed to become more effective administrators, while also encouraging data-driven decision making and assessments – the ideal ways to instigate change in postsecondary education.”

Casey George, Ph.D.
Program Director, Assistant Professor

The certificate is comprised of 4 graduate courses (12 credit hours), which students can complete in just under a year.

If you’re interested in taking on leadership roles in a higher ed organization, or know someone who might be, learn more at the certificate program page.

Offered through UofL’s College of Education and Human Development.

UofL Online Programs

The University of Louisville offers degrees and certificate programs 100% online, delivering quality online education to non-traditional students and professionals who need alternative learning delivery methods and want to earn a college degree or certificate to start or advance their career — from wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for them. Read more about our programs in our featured blog posts.

Author: Ashley Jefferson