Category: Online Student Resources

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Student Spotlight: Healthcare Leadership Student Answers 5 of Our Questions

Student Spotlight: Healthcare Leadership Student Answers 5 of Our Questions

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Jenna Braden is a UofL Online student pursuing a BS in Organizational Leadership & Learning, with a track focus in Healthcare Leadership. She is also currently employed at Humana as a Manager for HPS Clinical Formulary Administration. Today, we’ll be reviewing her answers to some of our student spotlight questions to better understand her program and how it will prepare her for future career success! As Jenna notes, “This program was designed to transform the learning and college experience, making a degree possible for anyone, at any stage of life.”  

Let’s dive into her responses to our questions!  

  1. Why did you select the HCL program? I am currently in a Healthcare Leadership role and was looking for a degree program that would directly tie back to my career aspirations. While my college background was in Biology/Chemistry, I didn’t feel that continuing down that degree path would be as meaningful to my future success. The HCL program focus was exactly what I was looking for in a degree, so I knew right away it was the right program for me.

  2. What are you enjoying most about the program? The professors. The support and encouragement from the staff are outstanding. While I also love learning from the courses, I am most driven by how obvious it is that my professors also care about my success. They are great at giving direct, meaningful feedback and are thoughtful and encouraging in their responses. While I am motivated to succeed for my own career and personal growth, the support and motivation from the HCL staff makes it even easier to push myself to get there.

  3. Do you feel the program is providing the skills you need to be successful in your career? Definitely. The content covered in the program is specifically designed to help you develop skills rather than just learn information. The coursework helps you understand how to apply those skills in real ways, and the professors are great at guiding you through the content and application.  

  4. Would you recommend the program? Why? I would absolutely recommend the program, and I actually have recommended it to many of my colleagues and friends. The flexibility and applicability in the design of the program make it a great option for anyone looking for a career in healthcare leadership. It is tailored to individuals already in the workforce which is a unique quality of this program. It gives you the freedom to balance your life, job, and schoolwork in a way that works best for your lifestyle. In addition to the schedule flexibility, it is made up of course content that can and will be applied in a healthcare leadership role, another quality of the program that is not always as apparent in other programs.  

  5. Any additional comments you would like to share! For anyone out there in the workforce with no degree but wanting more from their career and for themselves, take the leap. I put it off for years, overwhelmed by the thought of being in school while raising a family and working full-time. I wish I had done it sooner. There is no better time than now! Don’t be scared or intimidated. This program was designed to transform the learning and college experience, making a degree possible for anyone, at any stage of life.    

Curious about the Healthcare Leadership track? Click here and learn more!  
We Thrive Together – Top 6 Centers and Resources for Online Students:

We Thrive Together – Top 6 Centers and Resources for Online Students:

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The University of Louisville offers a wide array of resources for our students, whether they are on-campus or online.  Check out this list of the top 6 resources available to students at UofL:

  1. Cultural Center – The vision of the Cultural Center is to offer an inclusive and accepting campus climate free of bias and hate where students, faculty, staff, and alumni work together to create positive change in the community.  The Cultural Center offers both in-person and virtual programs to help our students work together to create a positive change in the community. Some events offered by the Cultural Center include:
    • September – Celebrating Latinidad
    • October – Celebrating Pride
    • November – Celebrating Indigenous Heritage
    • January – Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
    • February – Celebrating Black History Month
    • March – Celebrating Women, Femmes and Non-Binary People
    • April – Celebrating AAPI History
  2. Disability Resource Center – In recognition of disability as an important part of the diversity of our community, the Disability Resource Center fosters an inclusive campus climate through education, service, collaboration, and outreach to the University of Louisville community.  The center provides support for students with documented disabilities by promoting equal access to all programs and services.
  3. International Center – The mission of the International Center is to promote and enhance the University’s goals by creating a community that appreciates global interdependence. The overarching goal of the International Center is to increase the number of international students at all academic levels; expand the number of students participating in study abroad programs; facilitate graduate student and faculty international research and travel; and provide quality services in support of these and other international initiatives.
  4. LGBT Center  – The University of Louisville LGBT Center is committed to dismantling CIS-heteropatriarchy and other systems of oppression. The Center strives to affirm LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty through an anti-racist lens, rooted in social justice and intersectionality.
  5. Women’s Center  – Established in 1991, the Women’s Center serves as a resource on women’s issues and works to promote an atmosphere of diversity for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The Women’s Center assists the University in achieving its goals by implementing programs that enhance, support, and empower women on campus and online.  The Center and its programs are open to all students without regard to gender. 
  6. Four Career Service Centers – The University of Louisville offers a broad array of career services through several offices on campus.  Whether you are a current student, alumni, or staff member, the Career Services Center offers resources to enhance career opportunities and programs designed to prepare everyone to make the transition from college to their careers.  The four Career Centers to help our students find employment post-graduation include:

No matter where you are on the journey to complete your degree, the University of Louisville wants to make sure you never feel alone. Our resources are available to all students in the hopes that you get involved – whether you are on-campus or remote.
[Video] Debunking myths with interesting facts about online education

[Video] Debunking myths with interesting facts about online education

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Misconceptions about online learning are everywhere.

Online learning is on the rise, but there remain a lot of questions surrounding it. Let’s debunk five common online education myths with true, interesting facts about the reality of education in an online environment, especially at institutions like the University of Louisville (UofL).

Myth #1 - “Online degrees don’t have the same value as traditional degrees.”

The truth is, online degrees are real degrees. Studies, including one completed by the Department of Education, find that there is no significant difference in learning outcomes when compared to face-to-face programs. You may wonder, “What will employers think about an online degree?” At UofL, you receive the same degree online as you would on campus, with no indication of course format on your diploma. In other words, employers won’t know how you earned your degree unless you choose to tell them. Plus, most employers value the time management skills that online students must master to balance education with work, family life and other priorities. 

Myth #2 - “Online students are not held to the same standards as traditional students.”

According to the U.S. News and World Report, job recruiters are more concerned about the legitimacy of the institution you receive your education from than the format of your program. One important part of this is the accreditation of your chosen university. New programs at universities like UofL undergo a thorough review process before approval in order to ensure that their online degrees meet the same high standards as their face-to-face degrees. Feeling secure in where you earn your education will give you confidence as you pursue career advancement.

[Want to know more interesting facts about online education? Check out our FAQ video: What are the benefits of online learning?]

Myth #3 - “Online classes are easier than traditional classes.”

An online program is a simpler, abbreviated version of a traditional program, right? Wrong. In an online program at UofL, you will have the same expectations, the same courses and the same faculty as you would on campus. You are expected to engage and work toward the same curriculum as the equivalent on-campus programs. Group projects, proctored tests and field assignments can be accomplished in an online setting too. The format may look different, but that doesn’t make it any easier. 

Myth #4 - “You have to teach yourself.”

You aren’t physically sitting in a classroom, but that doesn’t mean you’re in this alone. Technology is a beautiful thing. In an online classroom setting, your teachers will communicate regularly through videos, discussion boards, group work, interactive activities, assignment responses, and more. They’re also available by email and for scheduled one-on-one appointments, as needed. 

Myth #5 - “It’s hard to build a network in an online setting.”

In an increasingly competitive job market, the relationships you build throughout your education are essential.  You can still make important connections with other students in an online setting. Online students are often working adults, returning to start or finish their bachelor’s degree or earn an advanced education through a master’s degree or certificate. In fact, many graduates of UofL’s online programs worked for Fortune 500 companies while earning their education. Because of the unique life and job experience the typical online student brings to the classroom with them, these connections are even more invaluable. At UofL, these experiences are often integrated into the lessons, allowing you to learn directly from your peers. You’ll also have the opportunity to network beyond your local area, with online students at UofL coming from across Kentucky and around the world. 

[Check out the featured news section on our blog to see what online programs UofL recently launched!]

GET STARTED TODAY!

If these interesting facts about online education helped you realize online learning would fit your life, take the next step with confidence at UofL. We offer more 50+ online bachelor’s, master’s and certificates across a variety of fields and industries, all designed to help you take the next step in you education with confidence and ease. Visit our site for more information and to get started today!
[Video] FAQ: Is online learning right for me?

[Video] FAQ: Is online learning right for me?

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Most online students are in the exact same position as you.

It’s been a long time since they were in a classroom, completed coursework, wrote a paper… and it can feel intimidating to think about doing any of that again.

But with online programs, it doesn’t have to be!

One of the best things about online learning is that some of the typical classroom pressures and anxieties are not present in an online environment.

Learning online allows to think, work, share knowledge and experiences with professors and peers in a non-judgmental environment that is highly conducive to collaboration.

Blackboard: Courses Designed With You in Mind

Our classes use an internet-based platform called Blackboard, and our team strives to make the course layouts as user friendly and intuitive as possible.

Right within the tool you’ll be able to review course materials like your syllabus and some readings, watch videos and interact with your classmates and instructor through forums, posts and more.

Best of all, since you can complete the work on your own time, whenever it best fits your schedule, the pressure of having to be in a specific place at a set time is alleviated too.

You can take the time you need to learn the tool at your own pace.

The other thing is that the faculty and staff of an online program are prepared to help you through. They know the struggles you’re probably facing, have had a student with the same concerns in the past and understand that there are going to be unique circumstances that may make you hesitant in the class room.

GET STARTED TODAY!

Ready to take advantage of these great benefits?

If online learning seems like it would be a good fit for your life, take the next step with confidence at UofL. We offer more 40+ online bachelor’s, master’s and certificates across a variety of fields and industries, all designed to help you take the next step in you education with confidence and ease. Visit our site for more information and to get started today!

HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?

We’re producing FAQ videos like this one on a regular basis to address some of the common questions we see from prospective online students. If there’s a question you’d like to have answered and/or see addressed in a future video, please comment below and let us know, or reach out to the online enrollment team at online@louisville.edu.

[Video: Check out our first FAQ video, which answers the question “What is online learning?”]

WHO IS MACY BUNN?

Featured in UofL’s new online programs FAQ video series, Macy Bunn is a Recruiter for online programs at UofL, part of our enrollment team. Macy’s dedicated to establishing connections and building relationships with prospective online UofL students.

[Blog: Find out more about Macy in our first FAQ blog post.]

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