Walking the stage at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Spring 2022 commencement ceremony was a moment Chandi Duran had been waiting for since she graduated from high school — not just since she completed her project management degree in January 2020. Her plans to attend commencement that year were derailed due to COVID-19, and it wasn’t the first time Chandi had wanted to walk the stage and couldn’t. 

Leadership is essential in any business or industry, but in the field of early childhood education, your responsibility and influence as a leader extend far beyond what you would typically face in a professional environment. 

As a leader in Early Childhood Education (ECE), you’re setting the tone for your staff and the students under your supervision. To that end, your impact will be measured for years to come, so it’s critical that you consistently evaluate and improve your leadership style.

Breianna Martinez’s story is one of perseverance and triumph. She just graduated from the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), the first in her family to get a degree, and is determined to continue her education to become a defense attorney. She wants to help those who have been wrongly convicted of a crime — namely her father. 

You might say working with young children is a calling for graduate student Heather Salas, even though she wasn’t sure she’d ever earn a bachelor’s degree, let alone be on the way to achieving her master’s degree. 

It wasn’t until much later in her life when she sought higher education, but Heather let her love of children and guiding them through their own learning lead her every step of the way.

“I volunteered to teach religious ed classes at my church,” she remembers. “I absolutely loved it!” So began her online education journey. 

The academic research paper is the most common type of paper you’ll write in college. Whether you’re new to writing a research paper or have quite a few behind you, writing an academic research paper is an endeavor that will benefit from effective project management. 

Project management helps you create an organized plan that ensures you complete all the steps and meet all deadlines. What you may like most is the time saved and reduction of unnecessary work. Read on for some advice on the process of completing a college academic research paper.

For college students, and especially adult learners balancing work and school, it’s never too soon to start planning for a post-graduation career. If you’re a student at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), you don’t have to plan alone. While the University has long offered the assistance of a robust Career Services team, UAGC has implemented a new career management platform called Handshake, and it’s revolutionizing the way students are able to connect with prospective employers.

There are many reasons why you might want to start a preschool. Maybe you love working with children and want to help them succeed in school and life. Maybe you’re passionate about learning and want to help make a difference in the lives of very young children. Whatever your reasons, if you’re interested in starting a preschool, there are a few things you need to know. Read on for in-depth information on how to start a preschool.