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The View from the Top
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Strategic management is about running the entire organization. It’s the view from the top. While some Bethel MBA students are entrepreneurs and already understand the complexity of strategy, this represents a change of perspective for many others. They typically bring a diversity of technical skills and middle-management experience into the course, but haven’t yet faced the challenges associated with directing an enterprise. My job is to shift their focus from what’s best for their departments to what’s best for the organization. Continue reading
Congratulations to Our Newest Bethel Graduates!
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Bethel University held graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 10, 2014 on the school’s McKenzie campus, in the Rosemary and Harry Crisp II Arena. Seven hundred two students were Spring 2014 graduates while 504 students were graduates from the December 2013 ceremonies that were cancelled due to inclement weather. Three ceremonies were held throughout the day to accommodate the large number of graduates. The following degrees were awarded: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration. Continue reading
Finding balance is part of life and learning for Dr. Adina Scruggs
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As a working parent, I often find myself prioritizing tasks, assignments, and other time demands. That same organizational skill of time-management is critical to success in Bethel’s MBA program or any educational pursuit. Continue reading
MBA students experience a lifelong “marketing field trip”.
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One of the pleasures of facilitating Bethel’s MBA classes is the wealth of experiences, both personal and professional, adult students bring to the table. I am always amazed at how candid and open students are willing to be. In marketing classes especially, these experiences enrich the weekly discussions. Continue reading
Dr. Whiteman is putting leaders on track to successful careers.
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Healthcare administration is a challenging field which requires a leader to fine-tune skills that meet the rapidly changing landscape of the healthcare industry. In order to succeed, healthcare leaders must have a strong academic preparation in the nuances of the industry, coupled with learned leadership skills and high moral/ethical values. Continue reading
Bethel University campus celebrates move to its new Clarksville location!
Clarksville, TN – Bethel University will host an Open House and ribbon-cutting ceremony of its new Clarksville location beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23. Continue reading
Dr. Mirabella: “BE well-rounded and think for yourself.”
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As the lead professor of Statistics in Bethel University’s MBA program, I have done my best to teach students that my course is not about crunching numbers or learning complex formulas, but rather it is about thinking. Statistics is at the core of what an MBA graduate should be able to do successfully. As with any subject, you will forget a lot of technical material, but our hope is that you remember the major concepts, that you can use your knowledge to think and make wise decisions, and that you appreciate the value of each subject in business and in life. Continue reading
A Wealth of Experience Creates Teaching Opportunities
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Growing up in rural West Tennessee in the 1960s and 1970s, there were few if any opportunities for employment. After graduation from Huntingdon High School, I went directly into the Air Force. After basic training, I became an F4 jet aircraft mechanic. Upon successful completion of the training, my first duty station was Clark Air Base, Philippines. Continue reading
Bethel CPS Hiring Positions in Memphis & Nashville!
Recruiter – Memphis
Bethel University has an immediate opening for a Recruiter position for the Memphis TN area. This position will be located at the Memphis campus.
The Recruiter will recruit students for the undergraduate degree program in Organizational Leadership (delivered online) or Organizational Management on campus. This position will attend, organize, and execute various recruitment events, including education / career fairs, open houses, information sessions, corporate development activities and relationship marketing. The recruiter will manage partnership follow-up and maintain record of events and prospect conversions in order to increase student enrollment for the University. The recruiter in this position will facilitate and develop internal and external partnerships as well as create and implement new recruitment strategies to assist in the continued growth of the university. Evening, weekend hours and some overnight travel is required. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; minimum of two years of customer service, sales, recruitment, higher education and project management or related experience in a fast past work environment preferred; candidate must possess excellent communication, organizational, presentation and relationship-building skills; must have the ability to work independently, as well as, with other colleagues, and possess the aptitude for detail-oriented tasks and time management.
Application process: Please submit resume and salary requirements to cpsresumes@bethelu.edu In the subject line add Recruiter.
Online Advisor – Nashville, TN
Bethel University College of Professional Studies, Nashville, TN campus as the following position available;
The Advisor is responsible for communicating with students by defining and implementing a plan that assist students to stay on track to fulfill their undergraduate educational goals; resolve student concerns in order to ensure the overall educational experience is effective and efficient; create an environment that is professional, student-centered and efficient while meeting the objectives, mission and goals of the university. The scope of the position requires occasional weekend and evening work particularly during scheduled orientation periods.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. At least six months of experience in customer service, higher education preferred or working in an administrative environment. Sense of urgency, attention to details, strong oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must be a team player, computer savvy and have organizational and time management skills. Must have the ability to maintain student records in a confidential manner, knowledge and ability of insuring that all rules outlined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) are observed and ability to work independently is required.
Application procedure:
Send salary requirements and resume to cpsresumes@bethelu.edu Add Advisor in the subject line.
Both positions will be filled immediately.
Company Description
Founded in 1842, Bethel University is a private, liberal-arts college with an annual enrollment of approximately 6000 students. Bethel is the only university affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The traditional campus is located in McKenzie, TN with satellite campuses for the College of Professional Studies (CPS) located in Paris, Nashville, Memphis, Jackson, Clarksville and Chattanooga. The College of Professional Studies provides undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business and Leadership to working professionals with the option to attend classes online or on campus. Bethel is chartered by the State of Tennessee and accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Bethel University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bethel University does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, familial status, non-limiting physical handicap or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services and activities in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C. 2000d). All employees are initially hired on a 90- day probationary period.
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