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As part of my philanthropic and social impact work, this past Monday evening I spent some time with the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Accounting Post Graduate students who are aspiring Chartered Accountants. I shared my story as well as lessons/tips I’ve collected during my journey that they should consider as they look to begin their careers next year. The lessons that I shared with the more than 60 students in attendance include the following: - understand your ‘why’ as it is central to everything that you do in both professional and personal aspects. - Self awareness is key. Know your strengths, values, vision, purpose and ensure that the activities you do daily are in alignment with these. - Be deliberate in your actions so that you consistently progress towards your vision with purpose. - Nobody knows everything therefore don’t be pressured into thinking that you should know it all. Even people you may consider role models don’t know a lot of things. - Be curious as that reduces your ‘unknown’ box and increases your knowledge base. - Focus on what you can control and have fun! I’m grateful to the UFS’ Kobus Swanepoel for the platform. I look forward to seeing the students have a positive impact in society. #socialimpact #leadership

Working in higher education can be weird y'all. If we get an award for our work it usually looks like this: someone nominates you, you receive notice of nomination, you have to prepare "proof" that you the most worthy of said award. This often takes HOURS out of the time we are doing the actual work that we are getting said award for. Isn't that odd? It's why I love awards like this. It just arrived in the mail yesterday. It says to me "Someone recognized you are doing great things - thank you and keep it up!" It didn't require me to take time away from my students - it simply recognized my work and effort. We need to do better on this process, higher ed. More of this, less of that. #awards #service #impact #pantherfirst #attitude #focusonstudents

Dear LinkedIn community, The next few weeks I will take you along on my journey through the course Diversity, Inclusion & Future of work RSM. We have completed two weeks so far. The first week was introduction week. Our professor introduced us to the course and the different themes it entails. In the first lecture I realized that diversity is actually all around us. We did an activity during the lecture that involved harmless statements which we had to answer by a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ by standing on opposite sides of the room. When doing this exercise some statements resulted in a noticeable split of people by gender or nationality. I thought this was a very fun way to bring diversity to light in a light hearted way. The second week, my classmates and I had the first workshop of our course Diversity, Inclusion & Future of work. This was held at the Erasmus Hub and was a very interactive session. What stood out to me was that every activity had a underlying hidden purpose. For instance, we started of with a harmless game of 2 truths and 1 lie. While playing the game we realized that this harmless game is solely based on stereotyping and assumptions. I became aware of my biased thinking patterns when trying to make up my mind about which statement was a lie. When our professor explained afterwards how these kind of stereotypes and assumptions influence people in their daily lives and/or professional careers, I couldn’t help myself but feel a little ashamed. This just shows how important this course is, I am looking forward to next week and hopefully gaining new insights once again. #DIFWRSM

The year 2023 has been a landmark year for HBCU Business Schools, a period of significant achievements and innovative transformations. This retrospective offers a deeper look into the pivotal milestones that have not only challenged but also reshaped the educational landscape at these historic institutions. Howard University's introduction of a fintech-focused curriculum, blending traditional finance with emerging technologies, to equip students for the digital finance sector. At Florida A&M University, groundbreaking research in sustainable business practices led to the development of a Green Business Certification program, pioneering eco-conscious business education. Tuskegee University's Business School launched an initiative to increase female representation in executive roles, hosting leadership workshops and mentorship programs. Morehouse College's collaboration with a major tech company to provide internships and live project experience, offering students invaluable industry exposure. Spelman College’s business school expanded its international programs, offering students opportunities to engage in global business studies in Europe and Asia. Looking Ahead to 2024: The upcoming year promises continued growth and innovation. HBCU Business Schools are preparing to launch new global partnership programs and expand their digital learning platforms, ensuring that their students are at the forefront of business education. The journey through 2023 reaffirms the resilience and excellence of HBCU Business Schools. As they continue to break barriers and set new standards, the future of business education looks brighter than ever.

With the current politics surrounding DEI, I expected our enrollments at Sarah Jane Academy to drop. Instead, we've seen an uptick. This surprised me, but I think I know why... 1. Regardless of the rhetoric, people will ALWAYS want to learn how to work better together. DEI provides unique insights through layers of social science and change management techniques. 2. The DEI movement in 2020 revealed unprecedented insights about our work and life experiences. There's no turning back. True people-oriented professionals want to dive deeper. 3. Global teams need guidance on cultural humility and inclusion. DEI offers the best strategies to achieve this. ******************************************************************************* We've been rated in the top ten for DEI certifications by the Academy of HR Innovation. More importantly, we have an incredible 99% value rating. Our next cohort starts August 12. Join us.

What is the role of faculty in advancing job readiness for college students? At Hunter College and other #CUNY campuses, the Career Success Faculty Fellows program, under the leadership of Felix Matos Rodriguez and Lauren Andersen Cathy N. Davidson Rachel Stephenson inspires and supports faculty to expand their own capabilities in this critical area. It’s a powerful step in the right direction of knitting together careers and curriculum, faculty and students, employers and higher education. #futureofeducation

Meet our Alumni highlight of the week, Kennedy Armstrong! Kennedy graduated from UNT in 2020 with a degree in Business Integrated Studies: Accounting and Economics. Kennedy is currently an Assurance Associate in Manufacturing and Distribution for CLA. A prideful moment Kennedy has had is when: “I passed my first CPA exam on the first attempt. You study and prepare but you never know if your efforts were enough until you get that score back so it was nice to have that confirmation that I had worked hard enough.” Fun fact about Kennedy: She went to a Texas Rangers game this year. So, hopefully she will be able to to say she went the season they won the World Series! Some advice Kennedy would like to offer members recruiting is:  “You’ll learn everything you need to know on the job. When you’re interviewing, they are usually looking to see if you are coachable and if you’re able to identify your strengths and weaknesses and what you need to do to improve, so focus on that. Nobody is ever going to ask you to book an entry during an interview!” #Accounting #CLA #BetaAlphaPsi

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