Issue No.13         September 2017
Trident University International provides an exceptional online educational experience for its students – diverse adult learners including current and former members of the military family.
Adhering to the highest standards of academic excellence, faculty and staff foster a learning community where students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills to enhance their lives and advance their careers.

Message from the Dean 

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by Dr. Heidi Gilligan, Dean of the College of Education
 
The College of Education continues its mission to develop educators, leaders, and scholars. The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership programs continue to thrive with a large 2017 graduating class and a revised Masters of Arts in Education program begins next year.
 
Under the direction of Dr. Wenling Li, 23 students completed the Ph.D. program in 2017. And 17 students successfully completed the Ed.D. program. Twenty of our doctoral graduates attended the commencement and hooding ceremony in July. The achievements of our doctoral students would not be possible without the support of our Doctoral Mentors, Dr. Allison Deegan, Dr. Carey Ford, and Dr. Michael Wesolek.
 
Dr. Shari Farris, Department Chair of Education, is leading the development of a revised 30-unit Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.D.) program. The program will begin in 2018 and includes updated courses on educational history, policy, leadership, and organizational theory. We are excited to provide a core curriculum and concentration options to better prepare our graduates to positively influence education practice and policy in K12 and post-secondary settings.
 
The College of Education will continue its work to revise the curriculum and enhance the student experience in the classroom. An immediate goal is the implementation of formative evaluations of the Ed.D. and M.A.E.D. programs which will include feedback from our students, faculty, and alumni to inform our decisions on future program development and improvement.
 
As Dean, I look forward to the next year and recognize that the achievements outlined above would not have been possible without the support my outstanding Trident colleagues and the Trident Community.
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Trident in the Community

Join Trident at any of the following events in your local community:
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Get a Good Hold on the REINS of Your Transition - your Resume, your Education, the Interview, Networking, and Serving

by Mark Weedon

Very recently, I made the always-bragged-about but ever-scary leap from the comfortable confines of the military, over the cliff of retirement, and into the pool of civilian life. I enjoyed 29 years of a steady income, steady and free medical insurance, extremely low cost life insurance, and a structured work environment (outside of the occasional chaos of combat). All that, and the predictable command and controlled hierarchy, along with a comradery felt by no other organization in the world taught me some important lessons.

There are five fundamental areas I want to talk about: your Resume, your Education, the Interview, Networking, and Serving. I call these the REINS of successful transition from military to civilian life.

The process for successful transition should begin almost immediately upon a new assignment or job/career. That’s right, every time we start a new position, we should always be preparing for when it will come to an end. This isn’t a green light to not give 100% to your current role; it just means you should always expect change will come. That change could come at anytime, from shortly after it begins, to 2 or 3 years down the road, all the way up to 20 or 30 years or more. It doesn’t matter how long it lasts, a good exit strategy will always put you in a better position to make the transition as smooth and beneficial as possible for all involved.

Over the next five issues of Trident TODAY, we will take the deep dive into each of the 5 REINS, and I will share my experience and training. If implemented, this information will put you way ahead of your peers and much better prepare you for your next transition, whatever that may be. Stay tuned!
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Student Experience

Trident University has a long-standing commitment to consciously improve the student experience. Recently, Trident University has created a “Support Center” where students have a dedicated team to support them throughout their path to graduation.
 
Trident believes in building trust and a strong relationship with the students with subject matter experts. The support center takes a personal approach to show students their main point of contact. Some of the features of the support center gives students the opportunity to read more about their advisor, office hours, and a convenient link to make an appointment with their support.

Academic Spotlight

Trident University is proud to announce the addition of a SAS Joint Certificate in Business Analytics!
 
This is a graduate professional certificate program that introduces big data analytics to business professionals to meet an organization’s objectives. Graduates will acquire statistical, quantitative, technical, and critical thinking skills by applying concepts, tools, and real-world data.
 
Graduates will be able to provide organizations with data driven solutions upon completion of this certificate program. To ensure students learn the industry standard tools, this program is co-developed and offered with SAS, the industry leader in business analytics.

Trident in the News

Trident University and Knott’s Berry Farm Honor Military at Snowball Express Community Event
August 25, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) recently held its second annual Snowball Community Event at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA. Snowball Community Events are part of non-profit Snowball Express. Since 2006, Snowball Express and its events and programs have provided hope and new happy memories to the children and [...]
 
Military Veteran Joins Trident University’s Outreach & Partnerships Team
August 24, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International’s (Trident) Outreach & Partnerships department would like to announce the addition of Israel Reyes as Regional Manager of Strategic Military & Community Relations. He assumed this position in June and oversees the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the U.S. In this role, Reyes will work [...]
 
Trident University International Names New University College Deans
August 21, 2017 – Cypress, CA – Dr. Lisa Mohanty has been named Dean of Trident University International’s (Trident) University College, effective August 14th. Dr. Mohanty, who joined Trident in 2008, previously served as Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and New Programs. Prior to that she was Department Chair for Student Orientation and Social [...]
 

Faces of Trident

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Ronald T. Riling now serves as the Commanding General’s personal advisor on all matters relating to enlisted Soldiers with the emphasis on training, safety and quality of life.
Ronald T. Riling, Hall of Distinguished Alumni - Class of 2006
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"The most fulfilling experience within the military was helping my soldiers get promoted and achieve their goals and completing any mission we were given."
Deena Mullins, Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations
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Dr. Dwight is a part-time faculty member of TUI since 2010, where he has taught undergraduate, masters and graduate courses in public health, research and policy.
Dr. Ryan H Dwight, Part-time Faculty
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Career Center Corner

We would like to introduce you to Symplicity, a virtual center where you can create a profile, upload or create a resume, conduct a job search, and much more. Simply register at https://tui-csm.symplicity.com. Find your dream job among over 50,000 opportunities.
 
Emanuel Sepulveda, Manager of Center for Career Planning is always happy to assist you with your questions and serve you in your career needs, so don’t hesitate to contact him at Emanuel.Sepulveda@trident.edu or 561-351-6433.
 
CAREER FAIR
Trident University will hold its first Alumni Career Fair on September 28th in Springfield, Virginia. The intent of this event is to align Veterans possessing valuable skills with employers seeking high quality candidates. The Career Fair is open to all area Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve military personnel, Veterans, and their families. Job seeker experience will range from business administration and education to health sciences, information technology, and other areas.
 
DATE: September 28, 2017
TIME: 10am - 2pm
LOCATION: American Legion Post #176 6520 Amherst Avenue Springfield VA 22150
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Alumni Community

Who doesn't love saving money?

As a member of the Trident Family, you have access to a growing collection of exclusive local and national savings with companies like Amazon, Apple, Wall Street Journal, and GM! Savings are just one of the many benefits available to you as a Trident Graduate. Your Alumni Association is working hard to provide an array of opportunities to enhance your life after graduation. Remember to visit the Alumni Association page of our website often as new benefits and savings are added and updated regularly. We want you to be a good steward of your hard-earned money and give you a reason to celebrate your savings. Have a discount to share? Email alumni@trident.edu with your recommendation, so other Trident students and Grads can take advantage! 

RETAIL

  • Amazon Student Program - For Trident and all college students, Amazon offers students a free six-month trial of Amazon Student to those with a valid .edu e-mail address (or you can provide proof of your student status). It includes free two-day shipping, deals and promotions exclusively for students, and a $10 credit when you refer a friend. After six months, you get a discount on Amazon Prime ($49 instead of $99 a year), which adds unlimited video streaming and the ability to borrow books on a Kindle. 
  • BenefitHub - Take advantage of our BenefitHub Discount Program. Once you sign up you’re just a point and click away from savings on thousands of brands at hundreds of retailers. 
  • BestBuy.com - For college students, Best Buy has discounts on computers and lots of other accessories; currently, you can get $100 off MacBooks, and $120 off certain all-in-one computers. Lots of deals include free shipping. Sign up with your .edu student e-mail address, and the store then sends coupon codes that you enter online at checkout. Right now, when you sign up for College Student Deals, you could win cash and product prizes, up to $100,000. 
  • General Motors (GM)- The GM College Discount allows recent college graduates (who have graduated no more than two years ago), graduate students, and college students from any two- or four-year school to purchase or lease eligible, new vehicles at a special discounted price below MSRP. Plus, you can combine the discount with most current offers to save even more. When you build a vehicle to your exact specifications on this site, you can view MSRP and the GM College Discount price. 

EDITORIAL

  • New York Times - Print delivery at education rate is available to students currently attending colleges in the United States. 
  • The Economist - Reduced subscription rate options for weekly delivery in print, digital or print +digital.
  • Wall Street Journal - Get over 84% off regular rates. Print and digital options available.

TECHNOLOGY

  • Apple Store for Education - For college students and their parents. Buy a Mac for school and get a $100 App Store Gift Card, plus additional education discounts up to $200. Buy an iPad for school, and get a $50 App Store gift card. And for a limited time, you can apply (along with a co-applicant with good credit) to pay no interest and make no payments for 90 days on your school supplies, via RBS Citizens bank.
    • For $199, the Pro Apps Bundle for Education is available, offering Final Cut Pro X ($299.99), Logic Pro X ($199.99), Motion 5 ($49.99), Compressor 4 ($49.99), and MainStage 3 ($29.99); saving students $430 compared to purchasing each app individually. 
  • Dell University - Trident students can use this link to save on your next computer, TV and monitor! 
  • DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket - This package allows verified Trident students to stream live, out-of-market NFL regular season games every Sunday afternoon on their computer, tablet, phone, game console or connected streaming device. Verified students have access to exclusive features including RED ZONE CHANNEL and DIRECTV FANTASY ZONE at an exclusive discount. 
  • HP Academy - Trident Students save up to 20 percent on HP products and get free shipping. HP offers an online tool called PC MatchLab to help you choose the best computer for your needs.
  • Lenovo Academic Purchase Program - Students must select Trident as their school and then agree to meet Lenovo’s student criteria to browse available discounts of up to 25% on laptops, tablets and computers. 
  • Microsoft Store for Education - Trident student discounts start at 10 percent for all Windows PCs and accessories.
  • Norton Anti-Virus - Students get a 90-day trial of our best protection so you can write papers in stride. Protect up to 5 devices with one simple plan that includes real-time protection, app scanning, password management, and more. 

TRAVEL

  • StudentUniverse - Provides students with exclusive travel deals on airfare, hotels, tours, and more. Save up to 50% on cheap student flights.
  • STA Travel - Created just for students, STA shares special pricing for student travel. This is a full-service travel company that offers deals on flights, hotels, hostels, tours, rail, travel insurance, and more. 

Additional Savings - Visit our Student & Alumni Perks Website and take advantage of additional savings now! Go to www.gwperks.com and use organization code 700077 when prompted during the sign up process.
    
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