As a manager, the departure of an employee can be a stressful time. The event means lowered productivity, extra time and energy spent seeking a replacement, and even uncovering difficult truths about the work environment they’ve left. While employees leave jobs for a variety of reasons, it’s crucial for managers to understand those considered most…
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Brescia University’s Master of Social Work Program Granted Accreditation
During the February 2019 meeting for the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA), Brescia University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program was granted Initial Accreditation for 4 years. Initial Accreditation for 4 years is the common amount of time this type of accreditation is granted. Brescia University’s MSW Program Director, Dr.…
Empty Bowls Now Accepting Applications
The Empty Bowls Committee is currently accepting applications from area soup kitchens and food pantries to be considered as a recipient of this year’s event funds. The deadline to submit an application is March 6th. Empty Bowls is a local organization that is dedicated to the national effort of feeding the hungry. Funds are raised…
Brescia University Announces Contractor for New Residence Hall Addition
Martin Custom Building Inc., of Owensboro, has been chosen as the general contractor for the residence hall addition on St. Ann St. The residence hall is third construction project in the “Campaign for Brescia University: Gateway to Our Second Century,” and carries a total cost estimated to $2 million. Construction will be complete by July…
What Are the Different Types of Accounting?
Students and career-changers may be surprised to learn about the different types of accounting jobs. To the average person, accounting is a relatively straightforward employment area. There is little variety in the field’s career titles and day-to-day tasks that accountants perform. That’s hardly the case. Accountants do more than prepare and examine financial records. They…
2018 Fall Academic Dean’s List
The following students from Brescia University were named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List for completing at least 12 credit hours with a 3.5-4.0 GPA. Kentucky Auburn: Devin Roche, Sophomore, Social Work; Bardstown: Savannah Jackson, Freshman, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Toni Keeling, Sophomore, English, History; Daniel Steele, Junior, Business: Emphasis in Finance and Economics; Beaver…
Understanding Community Organizing Models
For ordinary people to effectively build systems of change, strategic and cooperative work is often necessary. Enter community organizing. As a field concerned with generating grassroots political power, it is and continues to be a primary method for individuals, neighborhoods and the public at large to fulfill collective unmet needs. Community organizing is defined as…
Brescia University Presents: One God the Father, or One God the Trinity?: An Eastern Orthodox Perspective on the Monarchy of the Father and the Philosophy of the Trinity
Brescia University will host an upcoming public lecture titled “One God the Father, or One God the Trinity?: An Eastern Orthodox Perspective on the Monarchy of the Father and the Philosophy of the Trinity”. This lecture will be presented by Dr. Beau Branson, Ph.D. on Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 PM in Taylor Lecture Hall…
The Importance of Manager Ethics
Employees, managers and executives should share a common goal: improve how the workplace operates. Improving operations doesn’t always mean by increasing sales or strategizing the organizations’ next business move. Sometimes, it can mean focusing on employee engagement and satisfaction, both of which depend on ethical topics and can lead to enhanced performance. Many organizations understand…
Brescia University to Host the Fourth Event of the St. Ann Visiting Writers Series
Brescia University will host the fourth event of the St. Ann Visiting Writers Series on November 8th at 7:00 PM in the Little Theatre located in Bartholomy-Taylor Hall. This installment of the series will be a Craft Coffee Workshop with authors Jessica Easto and Andreas Willhoff. The event is offered at no cost and is…
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