University of Northern Colorado HESAL

Doctoral HESAL alumnus:
Dr. Kim Poast

Dr. Kim Poast is a leader at the Colorado Higher Education Department. She is the Chief Student Success and Academic Affairs Officer. She is part of the DHE Leadership & Senior Staff.

Dr. Poast was quoted on Inside Higher Ed in the article Colorado Bill Seen as Model for Improving Credit Transfer:

“If I’m a student, I know that I can save a lot of money by taking two years at a community college, or entering the military and getting a military occupation credential of some kind.”

“And it’s a pathway that I think institutions are starting to recognize as beneficial to, honestly, their bottom line and the overall success of the institution.”

Read the full article:

Blake, J. (2024, May 7). Colorado Bill Seen as Model for Improving Credit Transfer. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/state-policy/2024/05/07/colorado-bill-could-be-model-improving-credit-transfer

Interested in HESAL?
LET US KNOW!
Our Online Class is Forming-Fully Online

Earn Your Degree Online

Learn more about our HESAL M.A. online program. Visit the web or scan the QR code.
extended.unco.edu/hesal

Leadership & Humor
HESAL alumnus & Guest Lecturer:
Paul Osincup: Keynote Speaker and author of the humor habit

Thank you for visiting our HESAL leadership Class this semester!

Paul spoke about humor and leadership with our HESA 671 leadership class on April 23, 2024.

He was also in Denver on Friday evening at Tattered Cover bookstore for a signing session.

Paul talked to our leadership class about the significance of humor in leadership.

Humor can:
-Deepen connections with teams in the workplace.
-Enhance creativity and innovation.
-Strengthen the resilience of team members.
-Improve the sense of belonging for organizational members.
-Increase expressed authenticity.
-Increases work engagement.

Paul gave us ways to use humor appropriately and effectively as leaders in higher education and our work with students.

Paul talked about the personal benefits of humor:
-Reduces stress
-Increases immunity
-Increases likelihood of living longer
-Decreases pain
-Decreases Burnout
-Increases social connection

Learn more about Paul at https://www.paulosincup.com/

Interested in HESAL?
LET US KNOW!
Our Online Class is Forming-Fully Online

Earn Your Degree Online

Learn more about our HESAL M.A. online program. Visit the web or scan the QR code.
extended.unco.edu/hesal

The Graduate School has an opening for a Graduate Assistant for Degree Compliance. The application deadline is May 31. https://buff.ly/2RmK2Vc

Congratulations to Melissa Lafferty! 🎉

UNC Ph. D. Graduate student, Melissa Lafferty has been recognized at the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Honors Convocation for her academic excellence.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

How to Complete the HESAL Program in a Cohort Model

You will complete the program in a cohort model, finishing in two years with students who start the program with you.

You will take two academic courses each term, including Summer.

Each course will feature a synchronous learning session (where the professor and students meet online at the same time) every other week, which means you will meet online once a week.

You will take coursework to facilitate field experiences (completed at your current institution if you are employed in the field, or we will help you arrange opportunities near you). These credits can be spread out over multiple terms.

You will complete a comprehensive exam that will be a reflection of your semesters spent in the program and what you would like to achieve professionally after graduation.

This program allows for enrollment flexibility. If you have to miss a course or term, you will have options to adapt your course of study to reach graduation.

Save this post if you find it useful & share with friends who might be interested! 🐻

How to Complete the HESAL Program in a Cohort Model

You will complete the program in a cohort model, finishing in two years with students who start the program with you.

You will take two academic courses each term, including Summer.

Each course will feature a synchronous learning session (where the professor and students meet online at the same time) every other week, which means you will meet online once a week.

You will take coursework to facilitate field experiences (completed at your current institution if you are employed in the field, or we will help you arrange opportunities near you). These credits can be spread out over multiple terms.

You will complete a comprehensive exam that will be a reflection of your semesters spent in the program and what you would like to achieve professionally after graduation.

This program allows for enrollment flexibility. If you have to miss a course or term, you will have options to adapt your course of study to reach graduation.

Save this post if you find it useful & share with friends who might be interested! 🐻

Thank you to all who joined our information sessions! It was great meeting you all.

Reminder! Join us on April 24

HESAL M.A. is hosting Online Zoom Information Sessions on Wednesday April 24 at 4 and 6 p.m. (mountain time).

Join us to learn more!

Please register through the link below and receive the Zoom invitation
extended.unco.edu/hesal

We look forward to meeting you!

HESAL M.A. is hosting Online Zoom Information Sessions on Wednesday, April 24 at 4 and 6 p.m. (mountain time).

Join us to learn more!

Please register through the link below and receive the Zoom invitation
extended.unco.edu/hesal

We look forward to meeting you!