Should You Be Onboard With Being On A Board?
Serving as a board member can help you professionally, but joining a board is a big decision that deserves careful consideration. Before you join, ask:
Miquela Rivera, PhD is a licensed psychologist in Albuquerque with years of clinical, early childhood and consultative experience. Dr. Rivera’s column, “Priming the Pump” appears in each issue of Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. She lives in Albuquerque.
Serving as a board member can help you professionally, but joining a board is a big decision that deserves careful consideration. Before you join, ask:
A dedicated, lifelong health care provider does not view their work as a job; it is a calling... Do you feel called to help others – even under trying conditions?
Politics – not the partisan kind, but the thinking, actions and policies of people in any setting aimed at getting power or taking control – will impact your actions and outcomes at work. The following guidelines may help you stay ahead of the game:
How do you know a prospective place of employment is a good place to work? That is a critical question whether you are starting your career or considering a change.
Good news: You are heading to the job market with graduate training in the latest research, theory and principles. Get your resume, work samples and your job pitch ready. Here are a dozen tips for a successful interview.
Helping Your Child Handle Social Media Responsibly
What You Need To Know Before You Begin
The best summer vacations start in the winter – if you want a meaningful three-month break for Latino students once the school year ends. Too many idle hours of summer vacation can result in academic decay – a loss of knowledge by students due to nonuse. It’s intellectual atrophy – knowledge once acquired not actively used since becomes less meaningful or accessible. Too much unstructured time can also result in behavior problems like loss of motivation and self-control. And for teens needing a summer job, winter is the time to start looking.
Recognizing and Overcoming Familia-based Nerd Bullying
