A Successful Journey
Once per semester, Carla Stewart is treated to her work’s greatest reward: graduation. As the academic advisor for the School of Professional Studies, Stewart’s days are filled with the planning and...
View ArticleMaking a Way
In a competitive job market, it is important to seize every available opportunity; for Matt Davidson, that opportunity happened to take the form of a thank you note. Davidson, who had recently obtained...
View ArticleNavigating Osbstacles
When considering enrolling in the School of Professional studies, prospective students will find an invaluable ally in Ashley Riser. Riser, the Associate Director of Admissions, has enjoyed working...
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College of Charleston to Open new Military and Veteran Center
The College of Charleston currently serves approximately 100 military veterans, most of whom are non-traditional students. In an effort to meet the unique needs of these students – and to improve the...
View ArticleThe SPS supports Pink Tea. You should, too!
On October 27th, the College of Charleston School of Professional Studies co-sponsored the Pink Tea, an event hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), a leading cancer...
View ArticleResume Writing for Non-Traditional Students: The Basics
Resume writing can be a somewhat overwhelming topic, with boundless tips and advice for recent graduates posted across the web. However, few of these articles take nontraditional students into...
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A Passion for International Trade
Twelve years ago, while engaging in missionary work in Malaysia, Kelli Thompson encountered a woman who was working with former prostitutes in Thailand, helping the women to become self-sufficient....
View ArticleFulfilling a Dream
Tammy Williams is walking on a cloud. Fulfilling a goal a quarter-century in the making, that walk is taking her across the stage – in a College of Charleston graduation ceremony. Williams, a devoted...
View ArticleEmbracing Opportunities
A busy executive recognized as one of SAVOY magazine’s “Top 100 Influential Women in Corporate America,” April Kelly-Drummond may not appear to fit the profile of a non-traditional student. However,...
View ArticleResume Writing for Non-Traditional Students: Arrangement and Content
In the previous installment in our job-search series, we looked at resume writing basics – applicable to most job seekers. In this second installment, we give consideration as to how unique life...
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