The CCSU Continuing Education Blog

Human resources has become a complex field requiring a great deal of knowledge. Becoming certified by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) is an important step for HR professionals. Here are some reasons that HR certified employees become an asset to their...

“We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience.” --John Dewey Experiential learning has gained prominence in recent years as an effective way for students to learn both inside and outside the classroom. Focused around students' experiences,...

Geographical Information Systems have been around for a few decades, but their true potential is only now being realized. Initially, GISs were used to create maps and collect spatial data. After that process was established, users discovered that the systems could be...

The "forgetting curve" is the rate at which people typically forget new information they have learned, such as information taught to them in school. The 19th century researcher Herman Ebbinghaus developed the concept of the forgetting curve after he tested himself to...

There are many benefits to creating a learning culture in the workplace. When employees continually learn, their job performance improves, and they may even develop needed skills to advance to higher positions. Efficiency also increases,  and employees may begin to...

Emotional intelligence is the ability to know your own emotions as well as those of other people, evaluate them and manage them. Emotional intelligence rests in various personal characteristics like perseverance, self-control and interpersonal skills that enable you...

Human beings are always learning from our environments and life experiences, but having some intentionality about what we are learning can greatly improve the quality of what we learn and its benefits for our lives. It is possible to learn something new that is of...

In today’s marketplace, having a social media presence has many benefits for businesses. An effective social media presence with the right kind of interactions can help companies spread the word about their products and services, generate positive word of mouth, and...