Case Study 5.2: California’s High-Speed Rail ProjectA goal of the Obama administration has been to promote high-speed rail across the most populous and geographically-dispersed states in the United States. The idea is to adopt more energy-saving initiatives while also helping to improve state’s infrastructure.  It is with this in mind that the Federal Government made billions available to various states in the 2008–2010 budget cycles.  […]

   Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts. Respond by 09/08/2021 to at least two colleagues with a description of whether you see social workers as being proactive or reactive in the policy arena. Describe what steps could be taken to enhance the influence of the social work profession in defining social problems and creating social policy. Provide two suggestions on how social workers can […]

  This course differs from other research courses in that it emphasizes the proper and appropriate application of research skills specific to the public and nonprofit sectors. While many research courses cover similar concepts, this course affords students with the opportunity to apply these concepts through the construction of an evaluation design. Learning effective research skills is important, but being able to apply these skills […]

Discussion Assignment Instructions   The student will complete four Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 450 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must then post two replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their […]

  Part 2 Prior to beginning this assignment, you must complete the Assessing Organizational Challenges: First Draft (Peer Feedback) discussion and have received feedback. Review the discussion threads you, your classmates, and your instructor posted. Make note of any constructive suggestions you can integrate into your own analysis of organizational challenges inherent in the Week 6 Southglenn Physical Therapy Clinics Case Study, and incorporate feedback […]

   Do 5-7 for this week.   Assignment: Professional Portfolio A professional Portfolio is a collection of documents that provides evidence of your education, skill sets, accomplishments, goals, competencies, professional background, your dedication to life-long learning, and anything else that validates your commitment to your profession. A professional Portfolio is a tool to help you prepare and plan your career as well as assist you in […]

Each state has its own set of guidelines regarding ECE. Explore your own state guidelines concerning practices, teacher/child ratios, room sizes, fire codes, health and hygiene guidelines, and so on. Pay particular attention to whether or not your state has guidelines that address physical education and nutrition requirements. Share your findings with your peers. 

  Review the response you gave for the second discussion in Unit 1 regarding your own personal strengths and skills in relation to early childhood education. After all your reading and work in this course, how do you feel your initial statements regarding your own strengths will help you? Do you see any personal areas that you need to strengthen in preparation for this role? […]

  Due Day 3  Estimating cash flows isn’t difficult, but it is complicated, as there are a lot of little details to keep track of. Having a systematic approach to handling and arranging details is key to successful finance management and advancing organizational goals. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: Discuss a business example that shows how depreciation and accelerated depreciation […]

  You need to cite 2-4 sources in APA format, including a website with proverbs and 2-3 folktales, for this assignment. Read over your notes from analyzing the proverbs in Lesson 4. Consider what this analysis reflects about the relationship between language, culture, and diversity. Explore this site, perusing folktales from different cultures: http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/folk.html Find 2-3 folktales that you see as connected in some way (for […]