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  • greenleaves

    The Greening of SDSU Summer Courses

    San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies is offering three courses in its Professional Certificate in Green Building Construction Online program this summer. All of these online courses are available 24/7 from wherever a student has computer access. Building Green Buildings – The Contractor’s Perspective,...

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  • bothello

    Instructor Profile – Project Management – Pam Bothello

    Q. What is earned value as it pertains to projects? Most people don’t know that there is a difference between project accounting and earned value management.  Most students tell me on the first day of class that they are already using earned value because they track...

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  • efficiency

    University Business Magazine Honors College as ‘Model of Efficiency’

    San Diego State University is one of 11 colleges and universities nationwide recognized by University Business magazine’s “Models of Efficiency” program, which recognizes innovative approaches for streamlining higher education operations through technology or business process improvements. “Efficient business operations translate into better experiences for students...

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  • University Business Magazine Honors SDSU’s Extended Studies

    University Business Magazine Honors SDSU’s Extended Studies

    San Diego State University is one of 11 colleges and universities nationwide recognized by University Business magazine’s “Models of Efficiency” program, which recognizes innovative approaches for streamlining higher education operations through technology or business process improvements. “Efficient business operations translate into better experiences for students...

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  • Greening Careers

    Greening Careers

    Green careers are certain to increase in the coming years. SDSU’s College of Extended Studies was the first accredited university in the country to offer Green education and the programs are still going strong. For proof, check out such publications as Yahoo, American Consumer News,...

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  • Green Programs Continue to Sprout

    Green Programs Continue to Sprout

    Green jobs are expected to continue to be on the rise. In President Obama’s recent State of the Union address, he revealed his plans for the Better Building Initiative, a program designed to increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings by 20 percent over the next...

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  • Top 10 Reasons to Attend the SDSU Writers’ Conference

    Top 10 Reasons to Attend the SDSU Writers’ Conference

    David Letterman has his Top 10 lists. So do attendees of the San Diego State University Writers’  Conference. Check out the Top 10 list of Connie Flynn from last month’s SDSU Writers’ Conference, who already has had five requests to see her fantasy manuscript.

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  • Study Abroad Opportunities Abound this Summer

    Study Abroad Opportunities Abound this Summer

    Would you like to study abroad this summer? SDSU’s College of Extended Studies offers short-term (3- to 6-week) programs to help you. Programs are offered for academic credit and may fulfill study abroad/major requirements. Applications are now being accepted on a space available basis. For...

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  • In Search of Coaching at SDSU Writers’ Conference

    In Search of Coaching at SDSU Writers’ Conference

    Not everybody comes to the San Diego State University’s Writers’ Conference simply with the thought of being published in mind. One individual came down from Newport Beach last month to have the Conference kick off a Creative Coaching Career. For the experience, here is the...

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  • Meeting and Event Planning: The Possibilities are Endless

    Meeting and Event Planning: The Possibilities are Endless

    Becoming a meeting and event planner offers numerous possibilities on your career path. As an example, you could be the detailed expert in planning a wedding. This would include your responsibility to hire a broader staff that also entails designers, caterers, and administrative coordinators, among...

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