An Interview with Professor Norma Juma Professor Juma is the Associate Professor of Management for Washburn’s School of Business. She presides over classes such International Business and Strategic Management ("Norma Juma”). She was a very good choice for my interview since she is a professor for the School of Business and I plan on pursuing a degree with the School of Business. I could have picked any of the qualified faculty members of the school, but Professor Juma stood out to me in many aspects. The fact that she taught upper level division courses was very intriguing to me, but also because she was a woman in a predominantly male taught sector of the school. The fact that she was also was born in Kenya and pursued her BBA and MBA in India was even more of a reason to choose her as my interviewee ("Norma Juma”). Her many different experiences she has gained through the years is something I could not have talked about with another professor.
Why should a student choose Washburn?
Washburn is well known for its academics, and Professor Juma believes this is very key for students when choosing a University. She believes one of the biggest advantages it has is its small class sizes (Schauf). According to Washburn University’s website "Facts You Should Know", “40 percent of undergraduate courses have fewer than 20 students”. This further backs Professor Juma’s claim that Washburn has small class sizes. Being part of a class and just not a number will help the student
For my STU professor interview, I chose to interview my psychology professor Dr. Heidi Dempsey. Dr. Dempsey has worked at Jacksonville State University (JSU) for nine years and teaches several intro and specialty psychology courses, including Principles of Psychology, Honors Principles of Psychology, Social Psychology I, II, Human Sexuality, and Psychology of Emotion.
The class size is surprising to most students because the tuition is so reasonable. While classes aren't as small as those of a leading private university, many have as few as twenty students. In a smaller class, professors have the opportunity to learn more about their students. Likewise, students will find their teachers more accessible and can get assistance when they need it.
Overall, my interview with Mari Jo Turner worked out better than I had anticipated, she was able to deal with me for 30 mins and explain the history of how the Hispanic League took a lead in our society. I was fortunate enough to have experienced many of their events and programs. The passion and devotion the staff members, board members, and the executive director display are performances not taken for granted nor will it because you can experience the testimonies of other Hispanic/Latinos that have been touched by this organization. I could tell Mrs. Turner cares about what she does to enhance the academic performance of the Hispanic/Latino students and its community. She is passionate and devoted to her job regardless of the obstacles they
I started off the interview by getting to know a little bit more about Schelzia. She received her undergraduate degree from Baylor University which is a private Christian university and a nationally raked research institution, located in Texas. She also received her graduate degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University. When she moved out to Wisconsin, she applied to UW-Waukesha and has been working in her current position for almost two years. She applied to this position because one thing that peaks her interest is student retention.
We had the interview on Craven Community College campus in her office. We spoke for approximately one hour and twenty minutes. I asked the questions that are in the syllabus and we spoke of other things about her religion. The site study and interview that I have chosen is that of the Muslim religion.
Students will still learn the same way, whether there are a lot of students or a little. Smaller class size do not make a student perform better, that is up to the student, not the class size. Students can learn in any type of environment; class size does not matter when it comes to a students learning ability. Learning is not about where the knowledge is learned, it is about how it is learned and if a student is willing to learn it. Some might also oppose that colleges should not make students take liberal arts classes.
I think Washburn is a good college because they have a lot of activities there.For example last friday was sibling day. And for a little treat they had a scavenger hunt around campus.my family was 7th place out of 83 groups!
For my faculty member interview, I chose my historical perspectives professor, Jim Coons. In conducting the interview, I learned many interesting things about Mr. Coons and gained some insight on his views of college life.
I chose to interview Jamie Schoenherr, an assistant athletic trainer/head of education at Buena Vista University. She finished her undergrad degree at BVU then continued her education at Western Illinois University. Here she received her master’s degree while working for a grad assistantship. Her first job was with the University of Wyoming. From here she moved closer to home to work at a hospital/help with three different high schools. Jamie then decided to return to BVU where she still works to this day. She has been employed with BVU since 2013. The reason I selected Jamie was because of her overall friendly attitude and how approachable of a person she is. When meeting all BV’s athletic trainers, Jamie stuck out the most. She always has
Nurse Educator Interview-Leslie Hinson The purpose of the nurse educator interview, is to get an idea of the credentials that are required for a nurse educator, research the responsibilities of being a nurse educator, learn the personal path of a current nurse educator along with finding out the accomplishments and joys of their job as an educator, and to determine what has influenced me in the interview to continue with my path of becoming a nurse educator. I will be discussing what I learned from Leslie Hinson, who is the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. I will be discussing her credentials, responsibilities, personal path, challenges of the current role, accomplishments and what I have learn and taken from the interview of Leslie Hinson. Leslie’s contact information is: office (210) 575-8731, office cell (210) 788-4065, and her email address is leslie.hinson@mhshealth.com.
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Management is a “process, comprised of social and technical functions and activities, occurring within organizations for the purpose of accomplishing predetermined objectives through human and other resources.” In order to achieve the desired objectives of the organization, managers carry out technical and interpersonal activities and work through and with other people. PPG 4. This paper will summarize my interview with such manager, along with the description of the purpose of interview, brief introduction of the interviewee and his organization. The paper will also relate ideas and topics covered in the interview with the management principles in healthcare and finally explain what was learnt in this process.
Post University’s Malcolm Baldridge School of Business aims to give students a greater understanding and appreciation for what it takes to be a successful leader in today’s rapidly changing business environment (The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business, 2015). Founded on the philosophy and core values of Malcolm Baldridge (The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business, 2015), the undergraduate business administration degree plan is comprised of a variety of courses that take students through the assorted elements of operating a business, from classes designed to explain the macro environment that affect organizations to how a business should manage its finances. As the capstone course for this degree, the Business Policy Seminar required that I utilize all of the knowledge I have gained in my previous degree work and apply it towards planning, developing and implementing organizational strategies. However, the course was also an application of the core values upon which it was founded. This reflective paper sets out to explain how I believe the Baldridge Core Values were represented and discussed during the course of this seminar.
The definition of ‘management’ is controversial and subject to much debate. There have been many contradictory views on what the term ‘management’ means and accordingly how one should correctly manage an organisation. These theories have been put forward by several highly regarded management scholars over time. By taking into account past knowledge and contemporary views on management, we are able to ‘’explore how thinking has changed through time’’. (Brooks, 2006). Moreover, businesses have, and can continue to be able to adapt these theories and put them into practice. Successfully applying correct management practices is especially vital in a global business environment which is becoming very competitive. ‘’Most management theories, even those that do not resonate comfortably with the prevailing mood, have attractive and valid elements to them.’’ (Robinson, 2005). For example, some of these theories can be seen flourishing in fast food chains like McDonalds.