The CCSU Continuing Education Blog

Having a more diverse workplace brings tangible benefits. Diversity is valued because it gives opportunities to those who may not have had them before. At its core, diversity is an equalizing force that lifts up our society to a new level of fairness and mutual...

Dr. Bridget Cooper is a cage rattler, change strategist, consciousness raiser, speaker, coach, and best-selling author of four books on communication, conflict, change, and empowerment. We recently asked for Dr. Cooper's insight on the importance of learning soft...

Kim Phillips provides strategic marketing and creative services for clients in a broad range of industries and in the nonprofit field. She is a marketing consultant for the marketing firm Tiny Creative House, formerly Lucid Marketing. You've got over 30 years of...

Being an alum of a school like CCSU keeps me connected to the roots of my profession while also giving me an opportunity to be a part of a community of people wanting to learn more, discover new ways of experiencing life while being connected to a whole new generation...

Michael Bungay Stanier is the Senior Partner and Founder of Box of Crayons, a company that gives busy managers the practical tools so they can coach in 10 minutes or less. We recently sat down with Michael to hear his thoughts on how to learn, grow, and succeed as a...

The HR Professional Certificate Program made me not only more confident in my ability to work with others, but also more confident in myself… I also met some amazing people through the course that I keep in touch with to this day! Alana Bowman Graduated from the...

Dr. Marcia Reynolds, president of Covisioning, is a behavioral scientist who helps organizations uplift their cultures and increase results through connections and conversations. We recently checked in with Marcia to learn about the role emotional intelligence (EI)...

It’s never too late to enhance your skills and create a new beginning for yourself. CCSU’s Continuing Education program can guide you on any path you wish to take! -Todd Larese   Todd Larese graduated from the Continuing Education Department’s Geographic...

Medical interpreters can help doctors ensure quality care for their patients. Medical interpreters and translators must not only understand multiple languages, but be able to convey both medical language and complex ideas to patients and families that may be feeling...

Soft skills are valuable to many employers. Most people focus on learning a subject and related skills when they seek to develop their careers. While it's obviously important to have the skills needed to do your job, there are other skills -- known as soft skills --...