Author: Barry

Submitted by: LuAnn Smith

Several of our UACRAO members were able to attend the annual PACRAO conference in November. This year PACRAO was held in Newport Beach, California. Not only did we enjoy the warm California temperatures, we also enjoyed a wonderful conference. The conference theme was Sailing Toward Success, Welcome Aboard! There was a broad selection of sessions for everyone to attend, everything from professional development to FERPA. Everyone had their favorites. Several session presenters were our own amazing UACRAO members. PACRAO is always good for renewing our energy by networking with old friends and making new ones. And in our business, it’s always good to have friends. If you are able to attend, mark your calendar for November 7-10, 2010...PACRAO in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!

Author: Barry

By Dr. Dan Freigang, PhD (from Local Healthcare Today Magazine)
submitted by: Crystal Giordano

Have you ever met anyone who "has it all?" These people seem to have an amazing quality of life, raising successful children, maintaining strong marriages, contributing to their communities and looking forward to work every day. On the other hand, some people who seem to have it all-beautiful family, wealth and a good job-are hindered by procrastination and high anxiety. What separates these two types of people?

The answer may surprise you. The difference is their ability to cope and deal with difficult situations in a positive way. We call this set of skills resiliency. We aren't born resilient-resiliency is learned. Successful people in sports, business and other areas achieve because they are resilient. Let's look at the components that create winning mindsets for individuals and groups:

(see complete aritcle by clicking http://www.localhealthcaretoday.com/article.aspx?aid=118&mid=50)

Author: Barry

By Karen Birchard (from The Chronicle of Higher Education)
Submitted by: Crystal Giordano

It took a Canadian college to say it: Students are slobs, but that's OK.

While recruitment brochures and billboards typically depict well-groomed, preppy students, Toronto's Centennial College has gone for a decidedly casual look-tongue studs, sloppy duds, and messy hair-to appeal to local high-school students.

"We felt there was a disconnect with those traditional clean-cut images," says Malcolm Roberts, of the ad agency Smith Roberts Creative Communications. "These ads say: We get you. We understand who you are. We know you can change the world."

Surprisingly, most parents find the ads "reassuring," says Mr. Roberts. "Parents have such high hopes for their child when they are young and then fear their teen's look is the end of the dream," he says. "There's a huge sense of relief when they see these ads saying that we recognize the potential in every kid."

The image ads have been placed in transit shelters, at subway stations, and in buses, trams, and subway cars.

President Ann Buller says the college's campaign has caused a buzz among her peers at other institutions. But whether they'll flatter Centennial by copying it remains to be seen.