Conner Mackowiak, Author at UofL Online Programs

Make Your MBA Stand Out With The Cardinal Choice Assignment!

By Conner Mackowiak | June 6, 2024 | Comments 0 Comment

Make your MBA stand out from the rest. UofL’s 100% online MBA program features a unique offering that helps you curate your online MBA experience to focus on the career, industry or issue that matters most to you through completion of the Cardinal Choice Assignment. Before graduating, you will have a completed deliverable that you can use to show future employers how the skills and tools you learned in your MBA can directly translate into meaningful change.

Watch the video below and hear from UofL’s online MBA Program Director, Zac Goldman, as he breaks down what this assignment can mean for you as you work toward taking the next steps in your career with UofL’s 100% online MBA!

Want to learn more about our online MBA program or the Cardinal Choice Assignment? Click here and learn how to get started today!

Hear From Online MS In Health Professions Education Program Director and Students!

By Conner Mackowiak | May 13, 2024 | Comments 0 Comment

UofL’s 100% online MS in Health Professions Education (HPE) is designed to help practicing clinicians prepare for a new role as educators for the next generation of healthcare heroes. As the healthcare industry continues to grow, more and more healthcare providers need qualified and experienced individuals to bring real-world career experience to the classroom.

We had an opportunity to speak with the online MS HPE Program Director, Dr. Staci Saner, and an MS HPE graduate and student, Dr. Russ Farmer and Dr. Jennifer McGowan! In speaking with them, we were able to learn a little more about the program, and what it can do for clinicians looking to take the next step in their careers. Watch the videos and hear their thoughts below!

Thank you Dr. Saner, Dr. Farmer, and Dr. McGowan for your feedback! You can learn more about our 100% online HPE program here.

New Online Program: The Undergraduate Certificate in Climate, Equity and Opportunity in the Workplace

By Conner Mackowiak | May 1, 2024 | Comments 0 Comment

UofL Online is proud to announce our newest offering, the Undergraduate Certificate in Climate, Equity and Opportunity in the Workplace (CEOW). This certificate can provide students with the DEI theory and tools they need to make a positive impact in their workplace or community.

Completing the Undergraduate Certificate in CEOW can create a variety of opportunities. Companies and organizations across various industries are actively looking for individuals with DEI experience who can improve their hiring practices and create more vibrant, diverse workplaces where every voice is heard and respected.

When asked about the benefits of this certificate, Program Director Randy Whetstone, EdD, had this to say: “The CEOW certificate is a tremendous way to upskill for any professional. By taking an interdisciplinary approach to DEI, graduates will be able to assess and evaluate the climate, equity and opportunities in their workplace. With the ever-changing set of personnel talent and perspectives, any field will benefit from professionals who are CEOW-trained as they work to understand the differences that exist in the workplace, policy development, norms and governance that dictate theory and practice.“

Elevate your undergraduate education and create more opportunities for yourself in the workplace and beyond. Click here and learn how to apply for this certificate!

Find Your Community with UofL’s Online MBA Program

By Conner Mackowiak | April 8, 2024 | Comments 0 Comment

One of the common shortcomings of an online degree is the lack of community-building. Many pursuing an online graduate degree often prioritize completion speed for to grow their careers, but consequently, these students miss out on some of the socialization and networking opportunities available to those in traditional or seated programs. An important component of education is creating bonds with classmates; learning and growing with those in your cohort.

This key element—creating bonds with your cohort members and professional colleagues—was taken into close consideration when constructing our 100% online MBA program, ensuring that while you may be online, you are not alone.

Our online MBA offers some unique incentives designed to make your degree a memorable experience, and not just another step you take on the path to success. Besides growing close with your MBA working group members, you can benefit from shared experiences like:

Welcome and orientation week: start your program off on the same page as everyone else in your cohort with a special welcome box and orientation in your first week of classes.
10-Day international business trip: make memories that will last a lifetime by traveling to locations around the world with your cohort members!
Graduation dinner: Conclude your online MBA experience with a trip to Louisville, KY, and graduate with your cohort in the Derby City!

By completing your online MBA at UofL, you become a part of something bigger than yourself. Click the link below and learn more about how our online MBA program can help you build relationships that can last a lifetime!

Find your community!

Author: Conner Mackowiak