Many organizations and nonprofits seek to make a positive impact on the people they serve by providing programs and services. Significant resources, including time, staffing, and money, are invested in providing programs and services intended to bring upon certain outcomes. While observation can be an effective tool in assessing the successful fulfillment of outcomes related to a program or service, other methods of research and … Continue reading Using Research for Program Efficacy and Improvement: A Conversation with Kappa Alpha Order

When looking up examples of oxymorons I expected to see the term ‘Holiday Stress’ at the top of the list right next to ‘sweet sorrow’ and ‘passive aggressive’.  But what I’ve come to realize is that for many people, the terms ‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘Happy Holidays’ are likely more synonymous oxymorons. If you’re like me, holiday stress has become a natural part of the season. … Continue reading Managing Holiday Stress

Finishing a race. Reaching the top of the mountain. Mastering a new skill. Big or small, achieving a goal is exhilarating. Beyond a sense of accomplishment, setting and achieving goals can have positive psychological outcomes such as increased energy, persistence, and motivation (Locke & Latham, 2012).  The benefits of good goal setting do not just apply to individuals, but organizations too. Goal setting has been … Continue reading Developing 2021 Goals Backed by Research and Data

By: Callie Verderosa The practice of inclusion in the workplace, classroom, and community is not new. Though, recent social unrest and concerns across the United States have quickly sparked a fire in many communities and organizations to have diversity, equity, and inclusion as a more prevalent part of the culture in which we live and work. The act of dismantling systems and policies that are … Continue reading Steps Towards Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organizational Culture: A Conversation with Krystal Clark