Achieve Academic Excellence: Harnessing the Power of SMART Goals for College Success


Setting clear and actionable goals is essential to academic success. However, not all goals are created equal. To maximize your chances of success, it’s important to adopt a systematic approach to goal setting. One highly effective framework for goal setting is SMART goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. College students can … Keep Reading

Building Your Back-to-College Support Network: Tips for Adult Online Learners


Returning to college as an adult can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re pursuing further education to advance your career, fulfill a personal goal, or explore new passions, having a strong support system in place can make all the difference in your success and well-being. As an adult learner enrolled in an online college … Keep Reading

Recognizing and Overcoming Burnout A Guide for Adult College Students


As an adult learner juggling multiple responsibilities, including navigating the demands of coursework, job responsibilities, and personal life, can be challenging. While pursuing your degree is a rewarding endeavor, it’s essential to be mindful of the signs of burnout and take proactive steps to address it. Let’s explore the signs of burnout in adult learners … Keep Reading

Managing Stress: Strategies for Adult Online College Students


As an adult student navigating the demands of online learning while juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, it’s no surprise that stress can sometimes feel overwhelming. Balancing coursework, deadlines, and personal commitments creates a lot of pressure, leaving many adult learners feeling stressed and exhausted. Managing stress effectively is essential for maintaining your well-being and … Keep Reading

Creating an Effective Student Success Plan for Your Online Education


In the dynamic world of online education, success isn’t just about attending classes and completing assignments—it’s about crafting a strategic plan to navigate the virtual learning landscape and the requirements of your degree effectively. As an online college student, you have the flexibility to shape your educational journey, but it also requires proactive planning and … Keep Reading

Tips for Being an Exceptional Communicator with Brenden Kumarasamy


Our accomplished webinar host, Dr. Heather Frederick, invited the founder of MasterTalk, Brendan Kumarasamy, to share his insight on becoming an excellent communicator.  Many of you are well on your way to completing your doctoral degree; in doing so, you’re preparing yourself to be exceptional leaders in your field. Brendan’s tips will help you not … Keep Reading

The IRB: Friend or Foe?


What is an IRB? IRB stands for Institutional Review Board, and it is a federally required, formal committee of at least 5 people with specific qualifications who oversee and review research. IRB is a common term used, but it’s important to know it may be called something else in a different organization. This is important … Keep Reading

Master the Basics of APA


On this week’s episode of the 2022 Doctoral Student Support Webinar Series, Dr. Heather Frederick welcomes Aspen University’s professor, Dr. Andrea Novak, to discuss everything you need to know about APA.  Dr. Novak teaches in Aspen’s MSN and DNP programs. She has a Ph.D. in Public Health, and her background is in Emergency Nursing and … Keep Reading

Graduate Support in the Virtual Library


*Note: The information presented in this webinar is specific to Aspen University and United States University. Our guest, Samantha Sinanan, is a member of Aspen University’s team of virtual librarians who are passionate about teaching information literacy and research skills that students can carry through their academic careers and beyond.  Overview:  Library Databases – Best … Keep Reading