AAF District 10’s Post

I had a great time facilitating a workshop entitled, "Practical Metacognitive Strategies for the College Classroom" at the 2024 Teaching, Learning, & Technology Conference (TLTCon 24). Many thanks to attendees for the great thoughts you shared throughout the session! 😊 #TLTCon24 #Metacognition #HigherEd #FacDev #EdDev

Honoring Leo Vinton Butts Leo Vinton Butts was the first African-American graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and the first African-American to play for the UW varsity football team. A World War I veteran and activist, Butts later owned and operated a pharmacy and, in his UW Ph.D. thesis, was one of the first to document the history of African-Americans in pharmacy. Learn more about Leo Vinton Butts here: https://lnkd.in/eSZpiSP5

Proud to be an Alumni of Consumer, Apparel, & Retail Studies Department at UNCG! Congratulations Class of 2024. It's hard to believe that I graduated over 33yrs ago from the "G." I was literally the first Auto-cad Computer class. We literally with the teacher had to figure it out together. That experience taught me that it's not what you know, that always gets you to the next level but that you have the aptitude, inquisitiveness and that you are willing to find a way in the dark. The professor was transparent and admitted that she had not been trained on the program. She thought it was a great display of team effort to create our own mode of operation and push each other into the 21st Century of Tech. Around that same time "Prodigy" was the brain child of Sears and Roebuck company that attempted to move into the age of the internet but they were too early and only had a hint of what was to come. Had they forged that path a little longer they may have become the Amazon of today. Sears formerly was the King of Retail Communication sending out the infamous Christmas Sears & Roebuck catalog every year. They almost remained the King of the Hill. Lesson: Into the dark we all may go but he who creates the flashlight or a flash of light will become the bolt that drives your mission into the next dimension. #foodforthought #sears #amazon #retail #missiondriven #uncg #whatsnext #innovation #ingenuity #human #thoughleaders #brainstorming

Want to understand how to streamline AI adoption? Check out Brian Casey's conversation with deepc's Arno Koldewee and King's College London's M. Jorge Cardoso to see how to test, deploy, and use AI at scale.

TOMORROW! Join the Graduate School and GSA tomorrow at 1:50 in the Student Center for games, conversations, and more information about John Carroll's Graduate Programs!

Do you have a no D!£%head policy? Turns out it’s good for business. Yesterday I had the privilege of listening to the Chair of the Welsh Rugby Union Richard Collier-Keywood talk eloquently about the important Welsh cultural asset he is now responsible for and the need for it to serve all stakeholders i.e. benefit society beyond the bottom line. In business it’s known as CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) which emerged as a concept in the 1960s. Back then it was seen as an altruistic means of doing more with a business than just making money, but it was assumed it would involve sacrificing profit to achieve it. The growing evidence shows this is not the case. Being environmentally responsible, inclusive and serving of all stakeholders (customers, employees, investors, the environment and wider society) builds a strong brand, customer engagement, profit and also investment opportunities. The All Blacks have an NDH (No D!£%head) policy. They clean their own dressing rooms, carry their own bags and essentially show humility, accountability and a recognition of all the stakeholders in their organisation. For me, corporate social responsibility boils down to common sense, respect and humility. It’s good to see those leading our national game going forward aspire to the same ethos. And at a time of such high attrition in business in general, would it not be best to have a smart business model that ensures that everyone in the eco system is incentivised to see the venture succeed?  

Goes well beyond what happens on the Football field.

Throwback to our roots! 🕰️ This classic shot reminds us of the strong foundation laid by our founders. It's the dedication of people like these, donned in FBS pride, that has built our company's success. Here's to the past and future builders of Franklin Building Supply! Learn more about FBS history: https://lnkd.in/gviAeGa5

Lincoln University: Where Legacy Meets Lit and Futures Are Forged: Learn about Lincoln University, P.A.'s impact and growth from Dr. Hamilton Raymond, championing diversity and education excellence. The post Lincoln University: Where Legacy Meets Lit and Futures Are Forged appeared first on HBCU Lifestyle – Black College Living.

Three weeks into this year’s #BCorpMonth, we’re reflecting on why being a B Corp is important every month of the year. At Cube Group, our #BCorp certification is a badge we wear with pride. It’s an external indicator of the core values that make us who we are – a purpose-driven consultancy with a strong vision for a better future. Our decision to become a B Corp in 2017 was a natural extension of our foundational reason for being—to make a meaningful difference in the community. One of the ways we live the B Corp values and strive towards positive change is by embracing curiosity. This means listening intently, learning about the challenges our clients face, asking questions, and exploring options and possibilities. We think deeply about the sectors we operate in, the services we offer, and the projects we work on. Our approach is grounded in the belief that – through curiosity – every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and innovation. During B Corp Month each year, we take time to reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and look forward to the paths of improvement and innovation that lie ahead. But we don’t just celebrate our own certification; we amplify a movement of organisations using business as a force for good. #BCorpMonth2024 is an opportunity to reflect on the power of collective action and the impact of aligning business practices with the greater good. We’re excited to continue our journey - driven by curiosity, guided by our commitment to positive impact, and strengthened by the accountability and values of the B Corp certification.