Personal destacado de Excelsior: Khamel Abdulai

Publicado el por Jenna Kerwin

Preguntas y respuestas con Khamel Abdulai, Director Ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos y Gesti贸n del Talento

Como director ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos y Gesti贸n del Talento en la Universidad Excelsior, Khamel Abdulai aporta estructura y liderazgo a las iniciativas de formaci贸n y desarrollo, y colabora estrechamente con los empleados para garantizar que dispongan de todo lo necesario para alcanzar el 茅xito.

驴Qu茅 es lo que m谩s usted de su trabajo en la Universidad Excelsior?

Me siento incre铆blemente afortunado de trabajar para una instituci贸n que cuenta con una larga historia y tradici贸n a la hora de ayudar a las personas a descubrir su propio potencial y las posibilidades que ofrece el mundo que les rodea. Esto es tan cierto para nuestros estudiantes como para nuestro profesorado y personal.

Mi trabajo en recursos humanos es un medio fant谩stico para ayudar y empoderar a quienes, a su vez, ayudan y empoderan a nuestros estudiantes, y nunca resulta aburrido ni est谩tico. Ya sea ofreciendo oportunidades de formaci贸n y desarrollo, colaborando con nuestro dedicado equipo de RR. HH. para fomentar un ambiente de trabajo positivo para nuestros empleados, o trabajando con los l铆deres para alcanzar nuestros objetivos institucionales, tengo el envidiable privilegio de trabajar cada d铆a con personas incre铆bles y de aprender cosas nuevas por el camino.

Me siento orgulloso del trabajo que realizamos como universidad y a煤n m谩s orgulloso de la comunidad que hemos creado. Este es un lugar fant谩stico para trabajar, y resulta gratificante saber que nuestros esfuerzos marcan la diferencia, tanto para nuestros empleados como para nuestros estudiantes.

驴Qu茅 novedades interesantes hay en el mundo de la formaci贸n y el desarrollo?

El mundo de la formaci贸n y el desarrollo 鈥攜, en general, el 谩mbito de los recursos humanos鈥� est谩 en constante evoluci贸n. Prestamos cada vez m谩s atenci贸n a los factores que influyen en el bienestar general de nuestros empleados y tratamos de comprender c贸mo crear el entorno de trabajo m谩s propicio. La forma en que las personas se presentan al trabajo depende en gran medida de su vida familiar, su salud f铆sica y mental, y sus preocupaciones cotidianas. Desde la perspectiva del aprendizaje y el desarrollo, no se trata solo de formar a las personas para que realicen su trabajo, sino tambi茅n de ayudarles a aprender a cuidar de su bienestar general.

Esto me entusiasma porque requiere un enfoque interdisciplinario: que todos trabajemos juntos para apoyar a los empleados, de modo que puedan desarrollar todo su potencial. Como mencion茅 anteriormente, no se trata de una sola cosa importante, sino de prestar atenci贸n a los muchos peque帽os detalles que afectan a las personas en su d铆a a d铆a.

驴Por qu茅 son importantes la formaci贸n y el desarrollo para una organizaci贸n?

Las organizaciones exitosas son aquellas que hacen hincapi茅 en una cultura del aprendizaje y en la transferencia de conocimientos. Una organizaci贸n que aprende es aquella que pone 茅nfasis en la mejora continua y la reflexi贸n, as铆 como en la adquisici贸n constante de nuevas formas de pensar y actuar. En otras palabras, usted crecer si usted las cosas de la misma manera, y ustedhaci茅ndolas as铆 si no se adquieren y difunden nuevos conocimientos.

驴Cu谩les son algunos de los retos que plantea la puesta en marcha de iniciativas de formaci贸n y desarrollo en una organizaci贸n? 驴C贸mo usted y mitiga esos retos?

La mayor oportunidad es tambi茅n el mayor reto. Tantos cambios y tanta incertidumbre. El panorama est谩 evolucionando r谩pidamente, y en ning煤n 谩mbito es esto m谩s cierto que en la educaci贸n superior.

La forma en que las personas aprenden, el valor que otorgan al aprendizaje y nuestra comprensi贸n del mundo que nos rodea han cambiado de maneras que no siempre comprendemos. Un ejemplo es el cambio tecnol贸gico y c贸mo este influye en la forma de aprender de las personas. Mediante el uso de la IA (inteligencia artificial), usted crear res煤menes y planes de aprendizaje sobre pr谩cticamente cualquier tema del mundo. Esto plantea muchas preguntas e inquietudes, pero tambi茅n pone un poder incre铆ble en manos de las personas.

En la educaci贸n superior y en el 谩mbito de los recursos humanos, es importante mantenerse lo m谩s informado posible, al igual que ser proactivo a la hora de buscar conocimientos e informaci贸n. Contar con una 芦estrella polar禄, es decir, un conjunto de valores y principios rectores, ayuda a mantener usted . Adem谩s, es mejor intentar algo que fracase y aprender de ello que permanecer inactivo.

驴Qu茅 es lo que m谩s usted de dirigir las iniciativas de formaci贸n y desarrollo del personal?

隆Me encanta mi trabajo porque aprendo much铆simo cada d铆a! En una instituci贸n de educaci贸n superior como la Universidad Excelsior, usted con personas que poseen amplios conocimientos, sienten pasi贸n por lo que hacen y est谩n encantadas de compartirlo. Siempre he cre铆do que los educadores pueden aprender tanto, si no m谩s, que sus alumnos. Es un privilegio trabajar con mis compa帽eros y una satisfacci贸n colaborar con toda la instituci贸n.

驴Qu茅 temas para cursos y talleres de aprendizaje en l铆nea resultan especialmente 煤tiles en estos momentos?

Recomiendo cursos sobre comunicaci贸n y colaboraci贸n, sobre el uso de la tecnolog铆a y las herramientas digitales para trabajar de forma m谩s eficaz con los dem谩s, sobre la resiliencia y sobre c贸mo desarrollar una mentalidad de crecimiento. Todav铆a existe incertidumbre sobre qu茅 habilidades necesitaremos en el futuro a largo plazo 鈥攕alvo la capacidad de aprender nuevas formas de hacer las cosas y de desaprender aquellas que han quedado obsoletas鈥�, por lo que cualquier cosa que potencie el aprendizaje como competencia es importante.

En el mundo actual, comprender la IA y saber c贸mo las herramientas de IA generativa pueden usted su trabajo son competencias fundamentales. Como suele decir mi colega Tynan Oppenneer: 芦No tema que la IA le quite el trabajo; preocupese m谩s bien de que alguien que sepa utilizar la IA le quite el trabajo禄. Creo que es una observaci贸n acertada.

Por 煤ltimo, le recomendar铆a que dedicara algo de tiempo a explorar contenidos relacionados con el bienestar; la atenci贸n plena y el cuidado personal son fundamentales.

驴Cu谩les son las tres razones por las que todo el mundo deber铆a dedicar tiempo al aprendizaje y al desarrollo?

  1. El desarrollo profesional y el aprendizaje pueden estar relacionados con la satisfacci贸n laboral general. Nuestra sensaci贸n de bienestar profesional se ve reforzada por la oportunidad de aprender y aplicar nuevas habilidades.
  2. Ser proactivo y dedicar tiempo a la formaci贸n y al desarrollo profesional aumenta la eficacia de los esfuerzos. Al planificar y enfocar con determinaci贸n el tiempo usted al desarrollo profesional, usted al m谩ximo los beneficios de la experiencia. Nadie quiere aprender a toda prisa o a 煤ltima hora.
  3. El trabajo y la vida suelen avanzar a un ritmo que escapa a nuestro control. Cada d铆a, algo que conocemos queda obsoleto o deja de ser adecuado para el contexto actual. Dedicar tiempo al desarrollo profesional le permite mantener sus competencias al d铆a.

Bas谩ndose en su propia experiencia profesional, 驴qu茅 ha usted sobre la importancia del desarrollo profesional?

Somos seres sociales en un mundo complejo. Nuestro entorno cambia constantemente y, si no se adopta una mentalidad de aprendizaje, es f谩cil quedarse atr谩s. La 煤nica lecci贸n que he aprendido es que existe una clara distinci贸n entre los entornos que dan prioridad al desarrollo profesional y aquellos que no lo hacen, en detrimento de estos 煤ltimos.

驴Qu茅 autor, libro o l铆der intelectual usted inspira y por qu茅?

No es una pregunta f谩cil para m铆: 隆hay tantos grandes l铆deres intelectuales por ah铆! Debo decir que el libro que m谩s me ha influido es 芦Shackleton鈥檚 Way禄. Es un libro magn铆fico sobre la importancia del buen liderazgo en tiempos turbulentos. Ernest Shackleton y su tripulaci贸n se enfrentaron a dificultades casi insuperables, pero gracias a su liderazgo pr谩ctico y comprometido, a su inteligencia emocional y a unos objetivos bien gestionados, todos y cada uno de los miembros de su tripulaci贸n regresaron a casa sanos y salvos.

Tambi茅n comparto el valor de 脕frica Oriental conocido como 芦Ubuntu禄: 芦Soy porque somos禄. En tiempos de incertidumbre, es importante que recordemos que nuestros destinos est谩n m谩s entrelazados de lo que solemos pensar.

Hace poco le铆 芦Essentialism禄, de Greg McKeown, un libro muy bien escrito que usted ayudar谩 usted su vida en torno a lo que m谩s importa: dedicar su tiempo de forma sensata y productiva.

驴Cu谩l es el mejor consejo profesional, o el m谩s memorable, usted recibido?

Prometa poco y cumpla con creces. Suena a t贸pico, pero es, en esencia, el mejor consejo sobre c贸mo gestionar las expectativas que he recibido. Otro consejo (extra) que intento aplicar es centrarme siempre en las relaciones. Nuestra eficacia depende directamente de las relaciones que construimos y cultivamos. Por 煤ltimo, c茅ntrese en usted controlar. Es f谩cil perderse en la tentaci贸n de responsabilizar a los dem谩s de nuestro propio 茅xito. Tengo que agradecer este consejo a mi actual jefe.

驴Cu谩l es su lema?

芦Los peque帽os pasos conducen a grandes logros禄. Cada d铆a es una oportunidad para aprender algo nuevo, adquirir un nuevo h谩bito o abandonar uno malo. Nunca subestime el poder del progreso gradual.

Acerca de Khamel Abdulai

Khamel Abdulai fue ascendido a director ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos y Gesti贸n del Talento en octubre de 2024, tras haber ocupado el cargo de director s茅nior de Desarrollo del Talento, donde supervisaba las iniciativas de formaci贸n y desarrollo profesional. Trabaja en la Universidad Excelsior desde 2015.

Abdulai obtuvo un 惭谩蝉迟别谤 en Administraci贸n de Empresas por el College of Saint Rose, una Licenciatura en Geolog铆a por la Universidad de Albany y un certificado general en Educaci贸n Art铆stica por el St. Augustine鈥檚 College.

La evoluci贸n de la ciberseguridad

Publicado el por Personal de Excelsior

The evolution of cybersecurity has been driven by the evolution of cybercrime. Unfortunately, technology advances also bring advances in cyberattack tactics and methods. Cybersecurity is now a fully integrated priority in today鈥檚 interconnected digital world鈥攁nd is big business.

Given the increasingly complex cyberthreats in today鈥檚 world and the fact that they are growing in number and sophistication, the demand for experts in cybersecurity continues to grow. If you鈥檙e thinking of a career in digital security, here鈥檚 a bit of history about the field, along with some key trends and opportunities to keep in mind.

Early Cyberthreats and Defenses

Security was less of a consideration when the first internet was created. The U.S. Department of Defense created it as part of its Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), thus the name . Since the original idea was to connect research institutions with the military, trust was assumed. As users quickly discovered, with no way to authenticate those with access, no encryption of data, and no way to detect an intruder, ARPANET was vulnerable.

The first cybercrime was perpetrated by German hackers who and sold sensitive information to the Soviet Union鈥檚 KGB, the former country鈥檚 intelligence agency and secret police, in 1986. A few years later, a graduate student at Cornell University perpetrated the first large-scale cyberattack, called the , infecting APRANET. Following these incidents, developing security protocols like firewalls, encryption, and authentication access controls to protect systems became a priority.

Ocupa tu lugar en la primera l铆nea de la ciberdefensa con un t铆tulo en ciberseguridad de Excelsior.

The Evolution of Cybersecurity from Individual Systems to the Internet

When the closed systems of the Department of Defense evolved into the public World Wide Web, cybercrime followed. As businesses started adopting online services, attacked:

  • The first ransomware exploit was the that locked people out of their听files.
  • The first online cyberattack on a bank was when Russian hackers broke into Citibank鈥檚 network in 1994 and from account holders.
  • One of the first uses of malware, the , followed in 1999, using email to spread the virus to hundreds of thousands of computers.
  • The next year saw a major distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that , and others.

The evolution of cybersecurity made defending connected systems a critical focus. Companies like McAfee (1987), Trend Micro (1988), and Symantec/Norton (1990) began selling cybersecurity software. Commercial solutions such as Check Point Software (1993), Internet Security Systems (1994), and Palo Alto Networks (2005) offered large-scale cybersecurity expertise to enterprises and e-commerce companies.

Modern Threats and Cybersecurity Trends

A smartphone with a glowing lock and shield on the screen rests on the backlit keyboard of a laptop.

The evolution of cybersecurity continues to grow apace. The at $193.73 billion globally in 2024 and is projected to grow to $562.72 billion by 2032. The challenges are expanding, too:

  • Cloud computing puts volumes of sensitive data out there to tempt cybercriminals and even insider threats. It just takes a simple misconfiguration or slip-up in access for disaster to strike.
  • Hacktivism refers to political and socially motivated attacks. Bordering on cyberwarfare and espionage, well-funded and sophisticated attackers go after large enterprises, governments, and any vulnerability.
  • Data breaches are a huge threat to cybersecurity. Sometimes involving data theft, seeking ways to breach defenses, or sabotaging systems to bring down industries and infrastructure, these attacks are truly devasting.
  • Advanced persistent threats where attackers breach defenses and operate undetected for months and years lead to losses and destruction that are hard to quantify.

As fast as cybercriminals change tactics and targets, cybersecurity professionals respond to protect vital systems. Working in ethical hacking, those developing effective defenses, cybersecurity frameworks, cybersecurity tools, and digital security best practices aim to stay ahead of cybercriminals. Using AI in cybersecurity is another subfield seeing rapid听advances.

The Future of Cybersecurity with Excelsior

Beyond the use of AI in cybersecurity, quantum computing is the next technology breakthrough in digital defense鈥攁nd, of course, in cybercrime. The evolution of cybersecurity is arriving at a place where current encryption methods are likely to be obsolete in the face of massive computing power.

Earning a cybersecurity degree from 每日大瓜 will put you at the forefront of advances in this field. In addition to learning current cybersecurity best practices, you鈥檒l gain expertise in automation, resilience approaches, proactive defense, and emerging technologies. If you鈥檙e seeking leadership roles, Excelsior鈥檚 Master of Science in Cybersecurity gives you the educational foundation you need to take on more responsibility and drive the future of your organization and the听industry.

A career in cybersecurity and digital defense is constantly evolving and exciting. And regardless of whether you鈥檙e just starting out, advancing to the next level, or setting your sights on the C-suite, Excelsior鈥檚 world-class programs can give you the skills and confidence to achieve your goals and make your own mark on the history of cybersecurity.

Salvando las distancias para los estudiantes militares: Una mirada al compromiso de la Universidad Excelsior

Publicado el por David Schejbal

每日大瓜 President David Schejbal was interviewed for Militarily Speaking, a podcast dedicated to issues affecting the military community.

This episode details Excelsior鈥檚 commitment to serving military students through flexible online education, unique support systems, and innovative programs.

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贰苍蹿别谤尘别谤铆补 de respuesta ante cat谩strofes

Publicado el por Jenna Kerwin

Nurses have a demanding and stressful job. They dedicate their work to helping others recover from illnesses and improve their health. Sometimes, nurses work in extreme situations. Disaster response nursing is a unique field where nurses provide medical care support before, during, and after critical emergencies.

Before crises, nurses help create disaster plans, make sure resources are available, conduct training, and more. They provide emergency care, manage casualties, prevent disease outbreaks, and offer support during crises. After disasters, nurses help with community recovery and restoration. This role requires nurses to have resilience, adaptability, and strong leadership skills. Let鈥檚 explore this role more to see whether you could be right for this exhilarating and rewarding nursing career.

Nurses鈥� Role in Crisis Management

Disasters can be natural or human-made and can include chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive incidents. in crisis management and are skilled in handling disaster responses by following specific steps and rules. For instance, they critically assess a situation to determine the impacts on the public and what kinds of health care response there should be; they need to communicate with colleagues and affected individuals to ensure an appropriate course of action; they should be able to demonstrate leadership and teamwork in stressful situations; and they should be able to manage stress while also providing support to others effectively.

Nurses carry out specific steps and protocols before, during, and after emergencies. Let鈥檚 break these down further.

Before Emergencies

, nurses work with other health care team members, emergency responders, and community leaders to provide accurate information, promote emergency preparedness, and ease panic. They compile and assess medical supplies, monitor staffing, and consider the needs of vulnerable populations so that the appropriate resources can be deployed during a disaster. Additionally, nurses participate in , such as drills and simulations, to practice emergency plans and procedures. These steps proactively ensure that emergency responders and nurses are ready to respond to a disaster and that any risks and problems can be minimized.

Be the kind of nurse people turn to in a crisis with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing from Excelsior.

During Emergencies

When a disaster strikes, emergency nurses remain calm and prepared to provide care where needed most. Nurses offer first aid, assess and help injured patients, and deliver medications. They also offer disaster triage to prioritize patient care. They work closely with doctors, emergency medical technicians, and disaster relief teams throughout a crisis to ensure that victims receive adequate treatment and resources.

After Emergencies

A nurse鈥檚 job isn鈥檛 done when a disaster ends. Nurses have essential roles to play after crises, as well. Disaster response nurses help patients with long-term medical conditions or illnesses that may arise after the disaster, provide mental and physical health support services, offer counseling, or deliver primary health care like screenings and chronic disease management. They may also educate the community on best health practices to prevent further infections. Additionally, nurses may help first responders with rehabilitation efforts and help support recovery efforts in the community.

Comience su carrera de enfermer铆a con Excelsior

Like other nurses, a disaster response nurse is a registered nurse. You need to earn an appropriate degree in nursing and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to become an RN and move into the fast-paced and rewarding specialty of disaster response nursing.

In Excelsior鈥檚 Associate in Applied Science in Nursing program, you can expand on your knowledge as an LVN, LPN, or paramedic and work toward your RN license. The RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is an excellent opportunity to develop your nursing skills further and become an effective leader鈥攁n essential trait you鈥檒l need to have if you want to be a disaster response nurse. With the appropriate education and , you can be well on your way to a rewarding and exciting career in disaster nursing.

La Universidad Excelsior anuncia una nueva colaboraci贸n con OPSWAT Academy听听

Publicado el por Jason Bonafide



ALBANY, N.Y. 听鈥� La Universidad Excelsior y la OPSWAT Academy鈩�, l铆der mundial en formaci贸n en ciberseguridad para la protecci贸n de infraestructuras cr铆ticas (CIP), se enorgullecen de anunciar una nueva colaboraci贸n destinada a impulsar la formaci贸n en ciberseguridad en un panorama de amenazas globales en constante evoluci贸n. Esta colaboraci贸n brindar谩 al profesorado de Excelsior la oportunidad de entablar un di谩logo con los l铆deres del sector de OPSWAT para debatir los retos actuales en materia de ciberseguridad. Los empleados de OPSWAT, sus clientes y los estudiantes de la Academia OPSWAT鈩� se beneficiar谩n de esta colaboraci贸n, que incluye un descuento en la matr铆cula para los m谩s de 40 programas de grado y certificados en l铆nea de Excelsior.听

芦Esta colaboraci贸n refleja el compromiso de Excelsior de adaptarse a las necesidades de los estudiantes, tanto en lo educativo como en lo geogr谩fico, mediante programas innovadores que preparan para el mundo laboral禄, afirm贸 David Schejbal, presidente de la Universidad de Excelsior. 芦Nuestra colaboraci贸n contribuir谩 a formar a la pr贸xima generaci贸n de profesionales de la ciberseguridad, combinando los programas de grado en ciberseguridad de Excelsior, reconocidos a nivel nacional, con la formaci贸n pr谩ctica impartida por l铆deres del sector en la OPSWAT Academy鈩⒙�.听

La Universidad Excelsior ha sido recientemente designada de nuevo como Centro de Excelencia Acad茅mica en Ciberdefensa por la Agencia de Seguridad Nacional, lo que subraya a煤n m谩s su compromiso con la formaci贸n en ciberseguridad.听

Los conocimientos b谩sicos sobre ciberseguridad son fundamentales en m煤ltiples campos de estudio de Excelsior, entre los que se incluyen las profesiones sanitarias auxiliares, la enfermer铆a, los negocios y la tecnolog铆a. Esta colaboraci贸n permitir谩 a los estudiantes de los programas de Excelsior acceder a la experiencia de aprendizaje inmersivo de OPSWAT Academy鈩�. Los estudiantes y antiguos alumnos de Excelsior podr谩n optar a una formaci贸n especializada a trav茅s de , dise帽ado para mejorar las habilidades necesarias para hacer frente a las amenazas emergentes a la ciberseguridad de las infraestructuras cr铆ticas. Esto contribuir谩 a reforzar las capacidades tanto de los profesionales actuales como de los futuros l铆deres en ciberseguridad.听

OPSWAT Academy鈩� es una plataforma de aprendizaje en l铆nea de primer nivel especializada en formaci贸n en seguridad de TI y TO para profesionales del sector de la infraestructura cr铆tica (CIP). Dise帽ados por expertos del sector, los cursos ofrecen una experiencia pr谩ctica que prepara a los alumnos para los retos del mundo real. Iniciado como una iniciativa educativa de OPSWAT, el programa se dedica a transformar la formaci贸n en ciberseguridad de la CIP. Al ofrecer programas educativos inmersivos, OPSWAT Academy鈩� se esfuerza por reducir la brecha de competencias en ciberseguridad, cultivar una red mundial de expertos competentes en ciberseguridad y reforzar la protecci贸n de las infraestructuras cr铆ticas globales.听

Irfan Shakeel, vicepresidente de servicios de formaci贸n y certificaci贸n de OPSWAT, declar贸: 芦Esta colaboraci贸n refleja nuestro compromiso com煤n con una educaci贸n centrada en el alumno y orientada a la carrera profesional. Al colaborar con la Universidad Excelsior, ofrecemos a los estudiantes y antiguos alumnos valiosas oportunidades para mejorar su formaci贸n mediante cursos pr谩cticos de ciberseguridad. Juntos, nuestro objetivo es dotarles de las habilidades necesarias para progresar en este campo tan din谩mico禄.听

Los empleados de OPSWAT, sus clientes y los alumnos de OPSWAT Academy鈩� tendr谩n la oportunidad de cursar los programas de titulaci贸n de Excelsior, tales como la Licenciatura en Ciencias y el 惭谩蝉迟别谤 en Ciencias en Ciberseguridad, la Licenciatura en Ciencias Empresariales, el 惭谩蝉迟别谤 en Administraci贸n de Empresas (MBA) y el nuevo MBA Ejecutivo. El programa de reconocimiento de cr茅ditos por aprendizaje previo de Excelsior puede otorgar cr茅ditos universitarios por la formaci贸n del Paquete Avanzado de Ciberseguridad para la Protecci贸n de Infraestructuras Cr铆ticas de OPSWAT Academy鈩�, lo que permite a los estudiantes aprovechar estas competencias profesionales para obtener un t铆tulo de Excelsior, ahorrando as铆 tiempo y dinero. El profesorado de Excelsior evaluar谩 otros cursos de OPSWAT Academy鈩� para determinar posibles oportunidades de transferencia de cr茅ditos.听

La orientaci贸n de OPSWAT Academy鈩� se ajusta a la oferta formativa de la Universidad de Excelsior en materia de ciberseguridad y tecnolog铆as de la informaci贸n. Esta alianza abre nuevas v铆as de colaboraci贸n en los sectores a los que prestan servicio ambas organizaciones, entre los que se incluyen el 谩mbito empresarial, el gubernamental y el acad茅mico, creando nuevas oportunidades tanto para estudiantes como para profesionales.听

Para obtener m谩s informaci贸n sobre la colaboraci贸n, visite /partner/opswat.听听听

Contactos para los medios de comunicaci贸n听听

Universidad Excelsior:
Jason Bonafide, director de comunicaciones, jbonafide@excelsior.edu, 518-608-8446听

OPSWAT:
Kat Lewis, vicepresidenta de marketing y comunicaciones globales,听kat.lewis@opswat.com听

OPSWAT Academy鈩�:
听Irfan Shakeel, vicepresidente de servicios de formaci贸n y certificaci贸n,听irfan.shakeel@opswat.com听

Acerca de la Universidad Excelsior
La Universidad Excelsior es una instituci贸n en l铆nea acreditada y sin 谩nimo de lucro dedicada a ayudar a los adultos a completar sus estudios y avanzar en sus carreras profesionales. Excelsior contribuye al desarrollo de una sociedad diversa, formada y preparada para el mundo laboral, valorando el aprendizaje permanente y haciendo hincapi茅 en atender a personas hist贸ricamente infrarrepresentadas en la educaci贸n superior. Fundada en 1971, Excelsior se adapta a las circunstancias de los estudiantes 鈥攖anto acad茅micas como geogr谩ficas鈥� eliminando los obst谩culos que impiden alcanzar los objetivos educativos de los adultos que desean continuar su formaci贸n y completar sus estudios. Nuestros pilares son la innovaci贸n, la flexibilidad, la excelencia acad茅mica y la integridad.鈥���听

Acerca de OPSWAT Academy鈩�听

鈩�, una iniciativa educativa de OPSWAT, se dedica a transformar la formaci贸n en ciberseguridad, ofreciendo experiencias de aprendizaje pr谩cticas y de vanguardia que capacitan a las personas y a las organizaciones para defender eficazmente las infraestructuras cr铆ticas.听

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Noche de cine "Food for Thought": Un debate interprofesional basado en las humanidades y centrado en la inseguridad alimentaria

Publicado el por Zeketra Grandy

Zeketra Grandy, part-time instructional faculty for the 每日大瓜 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, co-authored the article 鈥淔ood for Thought Movie Night: A humanities-based, interprofessional discussion focused on food insecurity,鈥� published in the Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice.

The article is based on Interpersonal Education requirements at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, through facilitation of professional development workshops for students on improving patient care through collaboration. The piece provides a literature review and findings from data collected during a workshop on food insecurity and patient care and the role of the health care team in addressing the issue as it relates to the patient鈥檚 health.

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驴Qu茅 es la T茅cnica Pomodoro?

Publicado el por Caitlin Abram

Los tomates son deliciosos y nutritivos, pero usted tambi茅n pueden ayudarle a trabajar con mayor rapidez? 驴Le parece sospechoso? 隆No se preocupe! La t茅cnica Pomodoro, cuyo nombre proviene de la palabra italiana para 芦tomate禄, es una forma sencilla pero sorprendentemente eficaz de mejorar la concentraci贸n, gestionar el tiempo y ser m谩s productivo.

En la d茅cada de 1980, el estudiante universitario Francesco Cirillo se encontraba agotado. Al igual que muchos estudiantes abrumados por los plazos y las tareas acad茅micas, le costaba mantener la motivaci贸n. En su b煤squeda de una forma m谩s eficaz de mantenerse concentrado, Cirillo se inspir贸 en el temporizador de cocina con forma de tomate que ten铆a en su apartamento y aprendi贸 por su cuenta a estudiar de manera eficaz, dividiendo el trabajo en intervalos espec铆ficos de 25 minutos (denominados 芦pomodoros禄) y utilizando breves descansos como recompensa.

Hoy en d铆a, la t茅cnica Pomodoro es muy popular tanto entre estudiantes como entre profesionales, y resulta perfecta para cualquiera que desee mejorar la gesti贸n de su tiempo a lo largo del d铆a y entrenar su mente para ignorar las distracciones 鈥斅in necesidad de tomates de verdad!

驴Cu谩les son los pasos de la t茅cnica Pomodoro?

M谩s all谩 de ser un simple truco para estudiar, la t茅cnica Pomodoro puede ayudar a mejorar la concentraci贸n, aumentar la productividad y reducir la procrastinaci贸n. Todo usted para empezar es un temporizador y algo con lo que escribir, y ustedlisto para su primer pomodoro siguiendo estos sencillos pasos:

  1. Elija su tarea.
  2. Ponga el temporizador en 25 minutos.
  3. Trabaje durante los 25 minutos completos, ni m谩s ni menos.
  4. T贸mese un descanso de cinco minutos para descansar y recargar energ铆as.
  5. Despu茅s de cuatro ciclos Pomodoro, t贸mese un descanso m谩s largo.
  6. Lleve un registro de cada pomodoro y de las tareas en las que usted .
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Reglas de la t茅cnica Pomodoro

requiere disciplina, pero una de sus ventajas es que puede adaptarse si usted asignar diferentes intervalos a su trabajo y a sus descansos. Sea cual sea la duraci贸n de su pomodoro, hay algunas reglas clave que debe seguir para asegurarse de ustedal m谩ximo su tiempo.

Divida las tareas grandes

Al elegir una tarea, piense en peque帽o. Esto usted ayudar谩 a mantener sus sesiones de trabajo centradas y productivas. Si usted realizar una tarea compleja, utilice sus 芦pomodoros禄 para dividirla en partes m谩s manejables.

Combine las tareas peque帽as

Dedicar un solo pomodoro a completar varias tareas breves es una buena forma de eliminar esos peque帽os asuntos que pueden convertirse en distracciones a lo largo del d铆a.

Recuerde: un Pomodoro es indivisible

El temporizador debe seguir en marcha hasta que termine. Si usted parar a mitad de camino, rein铆cielo y vuelva a empezar desde el principio de un nuevo periodo de 25 minutos (o el tiempo usted ). Si usted la tarea antes de que se acabe el tiempo, dedique el tiempo restante a revisar su trabajo, en lugar de empezar algo nuevo o tomarse un descanso m谩s largo.

Aproveche bien sus descansos

Los descansos del m茅todo Pomodoro son tan importantes como las sesiones de trabajo, y su objetivo es que sus ojos y su mente descansen, as铆 que aseg煤rese usted levantarse y alejarse usted de su trabajo.

Aplique esta t茅cnica en la Universidad Excelsior

El aprendizaje en l铆nea requiere una buena gesti贸n del tiempo, sobre todo si el lugar y la forma usted dependen totalmente de usted. Aplicar el enfoque estructurado de la t茅cnica Pomodoro a sus cursos, con sus sesiones de trabajo concentradas y sus breves descansos, puede usted m谩s usted y usted sentirse m谩s satisfecho a usted cada pomodoro. Adem谩s, los breves descansos entre los intervalos de estudio permiten que el cerebro , lo que se traduce en una mejor retenci贸n de lo que ustedaprendiendo.

Si la t茅cnica Pomodoro usted ha usted inspiraci贸n, la Universidad Excelsior usted ofrece a煤n m谩s consejos para estudiar y recursos para triunfar en la universidad.

Obtenga m谩s informaci贸n sobre Excelsior y empiece hoy mismo.

C贸mo optimizar su sistema de gesti贸n de relaciones con los clientes

Publicado el por Personal de Excelsior

Your customer relationship management system, or CRM for short, is a vital tool in contact management that helps you increase customer engagement. From lead management to nurturing ongoing profitable relationships, a well-optimized CRM helps you manage the customer life cycle and grow your听business.

But simply having a CRM isn鈥檛 enough. When you can optimize your customer relationship management system, you can build strong and durable relationships, keep customer satisfaction high, automate workflows, and streamline communication, all while creating valuable data you can track to fuel continuous improvement. You鈥檒l have efficiency, valuable data, and the ability to personalize customer interactions on your side. That鈥檚 good for productivity and ultimately boosts revenue鈥攁nd what you can personally earn.

5 Tips to Fine-Tune Your Customer Relationship Management System

These tips, based on proven best practices, can help you get the most out of your customer relationship management system. Used correctly, your CRM can automate time-consuming repetitive tasks, support your increasing efficiency, and give you valuable insights about your customers and potential customers. Here are some essentials to keep in mind.

Integrate with Other Tools

Getting the most from your customer relationship management system means connecting it to or integrating it with an email platform, a database, and perhaps other software. When everything is integrated, you can automate lead management, run outreach campaigns, and ensure that follow-ups are timely. You can easily access data and share it across departments.

Use Effective Communication Strategies

Expert communication builds trust and keeps you and your customers in the loop. It鈥檚 about more than following up, answering questions, offering helpful information, and remembering important dates. When you also connect with customer care, you can make sure customers get what they need in a timely manner and that everyone on the team understands where the customer is in the life cycle to better serve them.

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Cater Your Strategy to Your Data

A data-driven approach to your CRM gives you useful information about customer preferences, past purchases, schedules, budgets, and patterns in behavior. You can tailor your marketing efforts and cater to individual needs. The right messaging at the right time with proactive support builds relationships and customer loyalty.

Have a Follow-Up Strategy

If you don鈥檛 follow up, your customers may think you don鈥檛 care and are not interested in their business. Following up shows a willingness to help. Whether scheduling next steps after a meeting, reminding customers of deadlines, or offering timely information, you keep the conversation going. Engagement through your CRM may use methods such as phone calls and , , , and even traditional paper mail.

Keep It Clean and Up to Date

Customer data needs to be kept current. People change jobs, retire, or move on to other companies. For accurate keep-in-touch data, lead management, and business strategy information, you should regularly scrub the CRM to remove duplicates, outdated information, and empty fields. You鈥檒l enjoy more productivity and usefulness.

How You Can Do More with 每日大瓜

Lead management, customer engagement, and uncovering opportunities through data analysis are all made easier by your CRM. However, as invaluable as this software is to modern business, like any tool, it鈥檚 only as good as the people who use it. How you optimize your customer relationship management system depends on the kind of knowledge, skills, and insight you possess鈥攖he kind on offer in 每日大瓜鈥檚 MBA听program.

Take your career to the next level with a 100% online program that fits into your busy life; there鈥檚 no need to pause your career or your other commitments to earn your degree. And if you already are a seasoned professional, consider Excelsior鈥檚 executive MBA program, an excellent option for those looking for a unique hybrid learning experience that can be completed in 12 months.

Relationships with customers are the heart of business administration at every level and function. An optimized CRM ensures you鈥檙e doing your best to engage and nurture them. And with Excelsior as your education partner, you can be confident in the decisions you make to improve customer relationships, your business, and your career.

驴Es la carrera de 笔蝉颈肠辞濒辞驳铆补 adecuada para usted?

Publicado el por Jenna Kerwin

Are you interested in human behavior and how and why people think, feel, and act the way they do? Do you often find yourself trying to help others navigate everyday challenges? A career in psychology could be right for you. Psychology isn鈥檛 just about studying the mind; it鈥檚 about understanding people on a deep level and helping to make an impact in their lives. You can follow many different paths in this career field, from counseling to research and lots more in听between.

But how can you be sure this field is for you? Let鈥檚 take a closer look.

What Does a Psychologist Do?

Psychologists by observing and interviewing patients as well as conducting studies and tests. They diagnose and treat psychological, emotional, and behavioral conditions and disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other issues using psychotherapy, behavior modification techniques, and听assessments.

There are many different types of psychologists that specialize in various fields. Clinical and counseling psychologists diagnose and treat mental health disorders, industrial-organizational psychologists help in workplaces, school psychologists focus on educational and developmental behaviors, and forensic psychologists work on legal cases. What specific kind of psychology you should pursue depends on your career and goal aspirations.

6 Signs a Career in Psychology Would Be Right for You

Empathy and active listening are two of six important skills you need for a career in psychology.

A career in psychology can be a rewarding way to make a meaningful impact on other peoples鈥� lives. Let鈥檚 explore some of the skills and traits that make for a good psychology professional.

You Are Curious

Being naturally curious is a good trait to have if you want to be successful in psychology. It drives your desire to understand human thoughts, emotions, and actions and pushes you to explore patterns of behavior and seek answers to complex questions about mental health. Being inquisitive is a positive indicator that psychology is the career path for you.

You Are an Active Listener

It鈥檚 essential in psychology to be a good listener. It helps you build trust; you spend a lot of time listening to a patient鈥檚 problems and concerns and need to analyze and interpret their words carefully before responding. Active listening makes for productive communication and therefore effective diagnosis and treatment.

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You Are Empathetic

Psychologists are masters at empathy and showing genuine concern. Through their active listening and body language, they can create a safe place for patients. They are also able to notice subtle clues in their patients鈥� tone of voice and body language so they can respond appropriately to put them at ease.

You Are a Great Confidant

If you鈥檙e the friend everyone turns to for reliable advice, you鈥檙e likely a trustworthy person. This is an important trait to be successful in psychology. Building trust with clients is essential. A psychologist鈥檚 ability to maintain confidentiality and offer nonjudgmental support helps foster strong relationships and leads to better insights and treatment.

You Are Open-Minded

Open-mindedness is an excellent way to build trust and offer effective care as a psychologist. In this role, you must approach each client without bias and remain open to diverse perspectives and be able to adapt to novel ideas. Being easy to talk to can be a strong asset for you.

You Are a Great Communicator

Strong communication skills are essential for psychologists. Effective communication allows you to explain and share complex ideas, build good rapport, and ensure patients understand their treatment plans. If you鈥檙e skilled at expressing yourself clearly and reading other people鈥檚 verbal and nonverbal clues, you are likely able to build strong therapeutic relationships.

Start Your Career with 每日大瓜

If you鈥檙e interested in helping others live and feel their best, a career in psychology might be for you. The first step is to earn the right degree. 每日大瓜鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Psychology program can prepare you to enter the psychology field by teaching you about basic psychology and human intelligence principles, cognition, personality theories, and more.

At Excelsior, our Career Readiness team helps students move from interest to action. We guide learners in exploring psychology-aligned pathways, navigating graduate or licensure requirements, and discovering related roles through tools like , , , and . We also help students translate their unique experiences into strong resumes and professional narratives so they can confidently pursue opportunities that fit their goals.

If you鈥檙e ready for a fulfilling and dynamic path in understanding human behavior and helping others, contact an Excelsior admissions counselor and get started on your psychology career.

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Certificaci贸n en aprendizaje autom谩tico con AWS

Publicado el por Personal de Excelsior

Machine learning certification opens many exciting doors. of IT leaders found that 94% of them agreed that certified team members provide added value above and beyond the cost of certification. Some 73% of them are with skills in artificial intelligence (AI). AWS has added three new certifications and resources to help you prepare for these exams. Given the high demand for these skills, there鈥檚 never been a better time to get certified.

The growth of artificial intelligence and specifically machine learning (ML) is revolutionizing nearly every field. It has the potential to reshape the world and every aspect of information technology. If you want to be part of this AI revolution, AWS machine learning certification makes sense to include in your education journey. You have a choice of AWS machine learning certifications, each with different .

The 3 Levels of AWS ML Certification

Amazon Web Services offers three levels of AI/machine learning certification. Which one is right for you depends on your knowledge and experience.

AWS Certified AI Practitioner

This is a that gives you a foundational understanding of core concepts in artificial intelligence and machine learning and how to use them in the AWS environment.

What You Need to Know Ahead of the Exam

Key knowledge areas covered by the exam include:

  • AI concepts and terms with practical use cases
  • Machine learning concepts, including the distinctions between supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcing learning
  • How to use common ML algorithms
  • What generative AI is
  • Using generative AI with AWS services
  • Core AWS AI and ML services and performance metrics
  • Ethical considerations around AI and ML

Tasks You Won鈥檛 Be Expected to Perform

Since this is a basic certification, you won鈥檛 be diving into the technical details such as:

  • Implementation through model development or writing code
  • Designing algorithms and their mathematical intricacies
  • In-depth AWS AI and ML services configuring
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AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer 鈥� Associate

takes your AI and ML knowledge to the next level in developing, deploying, and managing applications using AWS services.

What You Need to Know Ahead of the Exam

The exam to earn this machine learning certification covers the following:

  • Data engineering processes like ingesting, transforming, and getting data ready for ML models
  • How to use AWS data processing services, including AWS Glue and Amazon S3
  • Analysis and visualization of datasets
  • Extracting data insights, identifying patterns, and finding anomalies
  • Selecting algorithms appropriate to business problems
  • How to train, tune, and evaluate ML models
  • How to engineer and implement features
  • Operationalizing ML models
  • Maintaining and optimizing ML applications
  • Monitoring performance metrics
  • Using for continuous ML model integration and delivery

Tasks You Won鈥檛 Be Expected to Perform

You won鈥檛 be expected to design algorithms and understand the mathematical foundations of ML. Although it helps to have some knowledge of coding at a basic level, you won鈥檛 be doing in-depth programming on the test.

AWS Certified Machine Learning 鈥� Specialty

is currently the highest level offered, intended for people with at least two years of experience working on ML apps on AWS. You鈥檒l need to demonstrate your expertise in building, training, tuning, and deploying ML through AWS services.

What You Need to Know Ahead of the Exam

You will need to show proficiency in:

  • Creating data repositories, including data warehouses and data lakes
  • Implementing ways to ingest data into ML models
  • Transforming data for ML
  • Understanding data characteristics and visualizing data
  • Framing business problems as ML tasks and training models
  • Techniques for statistical analysis and data visualization
  • Selecting and optimizing algorithms and performance metrics
  • Deploying and other related AWS services
  • Continuous integration and delivery pipelines for ML workflows

Tasks You Won鈥檛 Be Expected to Perform

You won鈥檛 be tested on:

  • Deployment automation
  • Deep MLOps pipelines
  • tools like Terraform or Kubernetes
  • Writing ML models from scratch

Which AWS Certification Is Right for You?

A certification in machine learning opens doors and helps you stand out as a job candidate. Which is the best credential for your career goals? The AWS Certified AI Practitioner is for beginners with some familiarity with AI/ML tech and solutions on AWS; it will help you find entry-level jobs. If you have a year or so of AI or ML experience, and you seek a role as a software, MLOps, or data engineer, earning your AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer 鈥� Associate is a great option. If you have two or more years and want to roll up your sleeves designing ML solutions or working as an AI data scientist, choose the AWS Certified Machine Learning 鈥� Specialty credential.

How to Prepare for a Career in Machine Learning?

Machine learning and AI roles are in high demand, making them an attractive career path in the field of computer science. A bachelor鈥檚 degree program in computer science, particularly one with a concentration in artificial intelligence, gives you not only the knowledge and skills you need to pass AWS machine learning certification exams but also a solid foundation for a variety of roles, setting you up for a career of steady advancement in the field.

Given the central role that artificial intelligence and machine learning will play in nearly all technology roles across industries, getting certified makes sense for your career. Each of the three levels of certification offered by AWS validate your skills and knowledge while helping you stand out in the job market. If you want to thrive in the AI-powered future, these certifications open a pathway.

Desbloqueando los beneficios educativos para los veteranos: Universidad Excelsior

Publicado el by Patrick Adcock

Patrick Adcock, 每日大瓜鈥檚 associate director of military outreach and veteran partnerships, was interviewed on an episode of the VET S.O.S. podcast titled 鈥淯nlocking Education Benefits for Veterans: 每日大瓜.鈥� In the episode, Patrick shares his journey from Army service to higher education advocate, and discusses ways that Excelsior supports service members, veterans, and their families.

7 puestos de trabajo en el 谩mbito de la justicia penal, aparte de la labor policial

Publicado el por Jenna Kerwin

When most people think of criminal justice, they probably think of police officers patrolling the streets or well-dressed lawyers prosecuting criminals in courtrooms. These are apt examples of careers you can land with a criminal justice degree, but while noble pursuits, they aren鈥檛 the only jobs available in the field. In fact, there are plenty of other careers that don鈥檛 relate to police work or courtrooms at all that you can set your sights on with a criminal justice degree in hand.

What Jobs Can You Get with a Criminal Justice Degree?

If you have your heart set on earning a criminal justice degree but want to explore other careers besides the common ones in law enforcement, don鈥檛 worry; there are plenty of roles to choose from. From forensics to intelligence, you鈥檙e bound to find the position that meets your interests and goals.

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Cryptologists use encryption and decryption tools and software to ensure secure communication. They encrypt data, design and analyze surveys, interpret and present data, create visual aids for decision-making, and apply mathematical theories to solve problems. Unlike cryptographers, who only create codes, cryptologists create and break them.

Forensics Specialist

A forensics specialist collects, analyzes, and preserves evidence at crime scenes or in labs. They work with law enforcement to identify, document, and ensure that evidence is usable in court. Some forensics specialists might focus their work in areas like forensic psychology or DNA analysis. They may also testify in court to explain their findings.

Agente de libertad condicional

If you鈥檙e interested in helping the incarcerated population reintegrate with society, a career as a parole officer might be right for you. Parole officers make sure that individuals released from prison follow parole conditions. They help parolees return to society by regularly meeting with them, overseeing drug testing, securing housing, assisting with employment or education, and connecting them to substance abuse treatment programs. They may also conduct home searches and make arrests.

Agente de libertad condicional

Probation officers also work with criminal offenders, but in a slightly different way. Probation officers supervise individuals serving community-based sentences, making sure they follow court-ordered conditions. They develop supervision plans, conduct drug testing and home visits, and provide counseling and support services. The difference between probation officers and parole officers is that probation officers work with unincarcerated people serving community sentences, whereas parole officers work with people who have already served part of their sentence in prison.

Defensor de las v铆ctimas

If you would prefer directly helping victims of crimes, a career as a victim advocate might be for you. support victims of crimes by providing emotional support, information on rights, and assistance with resources and legal processes. They often support victims through criminal justice proceedings. Some advocates may even be survivors themselves.

Analista de inteligencia

monitor and analyze data to identify security threats and develop risk mitigation strategies. They monitor forms of communication for breaches, create filtering programs to identify risks, conduct risk assessments, and create reports with security recommendations. They often work with law enforcement agencies, the government, the military, private intelligence agencies, and more.

Fraud Investigator

analyze credit card and insurance fraud cases. They work in industries like finance, insurance, and government. Their job is to identify threats, develop fraud prevention systems, and collaborate with banks and law enforcement. Their work includes investigating security breaches, creating fraud analysis models, documenting cases, and interviewing suspects.

7 puestos de trabajo en el 谩mbito de la justicia penal, aparte de la labor policial

How to Start Your Criminal Justice Career

You don鈥檛 have to become a police officer to follow a career path in criminal justice. There are myriad career opportunities for you to explore, from forensics specialist to victim advocate. All these careers have one thing in common, though: a criminal justice degree. The right program can teach you the psychological, sociological, and criminological theories of criminal justice, as well supply you with the knowledge and skills you need to start a career anywhere in the field鈥攅ven if it鈥檚 not with your local police department.