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Campus Chronicle
KEISER UNIVERSITY West Palm Beach
August
* Term A Begins - 31
September
* Graduate Seminar—3
* Labor Day (Campus Closed) - 7
* Blood Drive—8
* PTK Induction—15
* Constitution Day—17
* Term B Begins—28
October
* Term C Begins - 26
* Scare Fair—28
* Graduate Seminar—29
November
* Blood Drive—3
* Advisory Board Meeting—4
* Veterans Day (School Closed) - 11
* Term D Begins—23
* Thanksgiving Break—26 & 27 (No Classes)
December
* Graduate Seminar—10
* Winter Break—December 21—January 10
Keiser University
2085 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33411
www.keiseruniversity.edu
561-471-6000
Fall Semester 2020
The existence of Covid-19 has greatly changed the world. The impacts are
significant, some positive and negative. Keiser University recognizes today’s
vastly altered and unique circumstances, in response to COVID-19, The
Greatness Leadership Initiative was created to aid our Campus Communities
to, “Transform the World in the Face of Change.”
Keiser University is gifting students, staff, faculty, and alumni the
opportunity to grow during these challenging times by providing a unique,
comprehensive inaugural 16-week leadership course hosted by well-known,
bestselling author Don Yaeger.
This fun, interactive program will teach students, staff, faculty, and alumni
how to use the 16 characteristics of true champions to leverage change in
order to transform themselves and the world in a post-pandemic environment.
Further, each campus will offer its participants the opportunity to engage
with each other in applying what they've learned in the program in relevant
local events and service projects.
This added value program will start on August 31st and be delivered through
our Blackboard learning management system. The interactive experience will
include live sessions with Don Yaeger (see biography below), thought
provoking discussions, integrated weekly journals, and other weekly
activities.
This program not only offers professional development, but these learned
skills are to help you better your career as well as your overall life. Countless
individuals invest large sums of money to enroll in programs, seminars,
conferences, and coaching in order to gain this significant information and to
improve their leadership capabilities, however, Keiser is offering this for free
to benefit our community. Take advantage now.
To enroll: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GreatnessLeadershipInitiative
For additional questions about the program please contact:
Dr. Kristin Brittain, Writing Studio Coordinator
Andraes Alexander, Business Administration Program Director,
What Happens to the Money?
Do you ever ask yourself the question, where did the money go each month? Maybe you ask why you are
falling short financially or struggling to get ahead. What do you need to do financially to be at least on
even terms with your money at the end of each month? Or, are you just trying to figure out how to move
yourself forward financially to achieve your monetary goals? If you are asking yourself these questions,
establishing a budget can help you track your spending and get you on track to meet your financial
goals. Creating a budget may not be “fun,” but it can help empower you when it comes to your money.
To set up a budget, there are a few steps that you need to take. Each step is important to the process, so
don’t skip any, or the budget you build may not find the success you seek!
Step 1; determine your goals. What do you want to accomplish with your money and your budget? Start
with shorter term goals; saving for emergencies (especially right now), getting through the semester
with some money left over, buying a new car, a vacation, paying off debt, or making sure you are
breaking even at the end of the budget period. Also consider your long term goals such as a new home, a
child’s college, retirement. Prioritize your goals and determine what you will need to save to reach them.
Using SMART goals can help:
S for Specific; clearly defined and concise. M for Measurable; create measuring points to make sure you
stay on task. A for Attainable/Realistic; something you can reach or complete. R for Relevance; what is
important to you as an individual. T for Time-framed; establish a time to complete the goal.
Step 2; identify your income and expenses. To build a budget that meets your financial behaviors but
still accomplishes your goal, you need to clearly understand what money you have to work with. Track
your monthly income; wages, salary, tips, allowances, child support, or any other forms of earnings so
you know what you have to work with.
Next track down all your expenses, from housing (rent, mortgage) down to the vending machine
beverage you bought with lunch. To help find where you can make some changes in your spending,
divide the expenses into 2 categories; fixed (do not change month to month like savings (“pay me first!!”)
housing, insurance, child care) and variable (items you can adjust your spending on with changes in
behavior like food, coffee, utilities, cable TV, phones, entertainment.) Keep in mind out-of-pattern
expenses like house repair, car repair, holiday gifts and so on. A spending diary is a priceless tool to
track your expenses!
Now do the math. Income less expenses determines your net discretionary funds. To get ahead, you
should be making more than you are spending. If you are spending more than you are earning, it’s time
to make some changes to how you are spending your money! Go back to the variable expenses and
change some behaviors!
I will be hosting webinars covering more details on this
subject (budgeting), credit and student loans throughout
the semester. Check your Student Services calendar on
Blackboard for details on dates and times for each topic.
I can be reached directly at [email protected]
or 904-238-3099.
Contributed by Geoff Stam, Director of Default
Management and Financial Literacy
MARLENE R WOLF, MD, FAAFP Innovative Speaker & Columnist President, Sailfish Toastmasters
Adjunct Assistant Professor Keiser University College of Chiropractic Medicine
Email: [email protected]
It is Time to Listen: The Talking Stick and The Gavel
It is time to listen! The meeting is called to order. A symbol dictates the organization’s rules of engage-
ment and meeting decorum. The symbol for a Toastmaster meeting is a gavel. The symbol for the Native
Americans is the talking stick. Two different symbols from two cultures but with one meaning.
The Toastmaster gavel symbolizes the Toastmaster core values of integrity, respect, service, and excel-
lence. The gavel is used to start and end Toastmaster meetings. The gavel says to everyone, listen up,
one brain focused, two ears open, one mouth closed.
The Native Americans’ symbol is their talking stick. The talking stick is brought to the tribal meeting by
their chief. The talking stick is decorated with feathers, symbolizing courage, and wisdom, calling up the
spirits of their ancestors for guidance. The colors represent Native American values of wisdom, prayer,
clarity, focus, life, happiness, and sharing.
The speaker holds the talking stick, giving their sacred point of view. Everyone else listens intently and
mindfully. Listening to the point of truly understanding the subject. No interruptions, unsolicited ad-
vice, comments, or challenges. When the speaker finishes, the talking stick is passed to another mem-
ber. Everyone is guaranteed a time to speak, when the other attendees listen intently.
The talking stick and gavel are reminders that cooperation is valued over competition and all points of
view are sacred. Engage, educate, to be empowered. Be a mindful listener. Sailfish Toastmasters em-
braces these ideas, meeting virtually every Friday 12 noon- 1 PM. All guests are welcomed! Zoom link on
our homepage at https://6512963.toastmastersclubs.org/
Constitution Week 2020
Constitution Day is observed each year on September 17the to
commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, The
law establishing the present holiday was enacted in 2004. On this day, all
federal agencies and publicly funded educational establishments are
required to provide educational programming on the history of the
American Constitution.
Monday, September 14th @ 6:30 pm—“Women’s Suffrage” by the League of Women Voters
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96844769741?pwd=MzdlaDhRU2JuTjlnNkxXOUxESFovQT09
Meeting ID: 968 4476 9741, Passcode: 910688
Thursday, September 17th @ 6:30 pm—“Bill of Rights” by Gary Chapman, Esq. Legal Studies Program Director
Join on Blackboard: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/e78d8778731a4bec8033cbd01357168f
+1-571-392-7650, PIN: 710 526 6460
The Spine Care Clinic of Keiser University We are pleased to announce the Keiser University Spine Care Clinic has been reconfigured to adhere to CDC guidelines to keep everyone safe and healthy while providing quality chiropractic care.
Keiser University Spine Care Clinic provides a variety of chiropractic therapies such as spinal manipulation, Cox Flexion Distraction, Class II Laser Therapy, physiotherapy modalities, and therapeutic exercises. As a teaching clinic, ser-vices are administered by interns under supervision of licensed chiropractic cli-nicians.
The KUCCM Spine Care Clinic also sells products that are supplementary to the chiropractic care patients re-ceive. We offer pain-relieving gels such as Biofreeze and China-Gel, as well as home exercise equipment, TheraBands, and Standard Process vitamins.
Please call 561-273-0099 to schedule an appointment and learn how you can improve your health and overall well-being. The KUCCM Spine Care Clinic is located at 2081 Vista Parkway in West Palm Beach. We look forward to your visit!
Leading the Way
My name is Imani Gordon and I currently serve as the President of Student Government Association (SGA) and Strong Women Inspiring Interdisciplinary Fortitude and Trans-formation (SWIIFT).
SGA provides an educational and social environment on campus that helps to foster the learning, professional development, social awareness, and leadership skills of students. One of my highest achievements as President of SGA is creating The President’s Table. It is a meeting held once per semester amongst the officers of all Keiser University’s student organizations to communicate and collaborate with each other on a higher level.
SWIIFT serves as an organization that empowers, inspires, and unites women in all healthcare professions. Its purpose is to encourage and promote sisterhood, community service, collaboration, and knowledge through an interdisciplinary support system. SWIIFT also provides scholarships, mentorship, leadership, and internship opportunities for its members.
Serving as the President of SGA and SWIIFT has been a true honor. Assuming leadership roles in these two wonderful organizations has allowed me to broaden my horizons, open doors of opportunity for myself and students on campus, and has provided me with a sense of direction as it relates to being a great leader. The role of President of SGA and SWIIFT has taught me to be humble, lead by example, create pathways that once were not existent, and the importance of leaving a legacy.
I am always reminded of a quote from John C. Maxwell, which states, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” I have truly learned that leadership is not about the position but about one’s actions. It’s about being a positive influence in the lives of others and putting one’s words into motion.
As I continue to serve as President of these two organizations, I am excited to see what new roads lie ahead of me as it pertains to the
development of my leadership skills. I am also very optimistic about the future of SWIIFT and the difference it will make in the lives of many students.
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A Foot in the Door
Many companies like to hire or promote from within so it sometimes pays to get a “foot in the door” at a company. Research indicates that 30% of filled positions come from internal transfers and promotions. Here are four possible ways to get your foot in the door and try to prove yourself.
1. Volunteer – More appropriate in non-profits since for-profit companies do not usually accept volunteers.
2. Internship
3. Part-Time Job
4. Entry-level Full-Time Position
While there are no guarantees any of these approaches will lead to your ideal position, you will expand your network, gain experience, and meet people who will give you good references.
KU Fall Virtual Career Expo
October 2020
College Central Network, the nation’s largest network of college job seekers is also the online career site for all Keiser University students and alumni.
Create and post online resumes and portfolios
Receive help with your resume
Search and apply to employment opportunities
Obtain free career resources
Register and upload your resume at www.collegecentral.com/keiser to get started today.
Resume Assistance and More
The PTK National Honor Society will host it’s
induction ceremony:
Wednesday, September 15, 2020
Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa Honor
Society recognizes academic achievement of
college students and provides opportunities for
them to grow as scholars and leaders.
Associate and bachelor’s degree students who
have completed 12 hours of college-level
coursework with a 3.0 GPA or above are eligible
for membership.
If you believe that you meet these criteria and did not
receive an invitation by email, or if you have questions:
Advisor: Dr. Kristin Brittain
Email: [email protected]
Phi Theta Kappa inductions are hosted in January, May,
and September each year.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Looking to add a little more fun to your college experience? Want to make new friends? Need something to show leadership skills on your resume? Join SGA!!!!
Our mission is to bring fun and community to our campus by providing the student body, faculty, and staff with creative activities devoted to helping others.
Thursday, September 3, 2020 @ 5:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88026957938
Meeting ID: 880 2695 7938 Password: WPBSGA
(Meetings occur every other Thursday)
President: Imani Gordon
Vice President: Johnathon Musgrave
Secretary: Marie Charleus
Treasurer: Rodrick Canty