Carol B. Aslanian
Carol B. Aslanian is Senior Vice President for Market Research at EducationDynamics and founder of Aslanian Market Research. Over the course of a 30-year career, she has assisted nearly 300 colleges...
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J. Brent Gibadlo is Director of Real Estate Development, for MWV Community Development and Land Management. In this role, he is responsible for the development of Nexton, which is a 4,500 acre master...
View ArticleUnderstanding Financial Aid
Original post written by Ashley Riser, Associate Director of Admissions and Assistant Registrar When making the decision to return to school, finances are often a primary concern. Therefore, learning...
View ArticleCreating Balance: Tips for the Non-Traditional Student
Original Post by Carla Stewart, Academic and Career Advisor Returning to school and dedicating oneself to obtaining a degree can be an exciting time – but managing such a large shift in priorities can...
View ArticleMapping Out the Road to Discovery
Original Post written by Carla Stewart, Academic and Career Advisor Oftentimes when reaching milestones, such as the beginning of a new year, people are taken to reflecting on their lives: tallying...
View ArticleThe Sky Is the Limit!
A retired Air Force Reserve member, Aaron Cook was on leave from his work as a contractor in Afghanistan when he noticed a billboard beckoning: “Finish Your Degree.” The billboard was part of an...
View ArticleThe Balancing Act
Jessica Lawless knew that a bachelor’s degree was central to achieving her personal goals, but with her responsibilities as a single working mother, she wondered if such an achievement was within her...
View ArticleA 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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