You have a voice, and we want to help you share it. Capella Commons is a network for Capella’s learners, faculty and staff to share your blogs, podcasts and more with others in the Capella community. Let your voice be heard. Enjoy.
Many of the library databases added additional journal content recently. Most include large year ranges (e.g. 2000 to present) or entirely new titles: Advances in accounting Advances in international accounting ALTER - European Journal of Disability Research Asian Journal of Psychiatry Brain, behavior, and immunity Computer Law & Security Report ... [Link]
After all the work you've been doing on your dissertation, you need to prepare for the defense. Actually, the entire time you are working on the dissertation, at whatever stage, you are preparing for the defense. In thinking back to my experience with the defense of my dissertation, I was ... [Link]
How do you challenge yourself? Webster’s Dictionary provides a number of definitions for challenge in its various parts of speech. Perhaps the “To call to a contest of any kind” is one of the definitions that might apply to a doctoral learner. But what exactly is the contest? Is the ... [Link]
This is definitely the time of year when individuals conscientiously formulate new strategies for their upcoming new year! Many of us spend these next few days thinking about the past year - what went well, what didn't go as smoothly? What could you (would you) have changed? This is a ... [Link]
RENEWAL AND SELF-CARE AT HOLIDAY TIMES 'Tis the season to be jolly' - and yes, sometimes the jolly turns into a pure folly. With all the demands and stresses that holidays bring, there may be a sense of overwhelm, fragmentation and a loss of joy... Let's consider that most of ... [Link]
Quick reminder: Reference services will be closed from 12/24/08 through 1/4/2009. Of course all of the Capella Library databases, guides, and other resources will remain online and available for you to use as you need, but the Librarians will be unavailable by phone and email. Try our Guides & Tutorials ... [Link]
In 2007, Capella University was designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Capella is one of only 94 higher education institutions to receive this designation. You can learn more about the benefits, requirements, and ... [Link]
The library recently added a number of books to its Gale Virtual Reference Library database. One book that has a little something for everyone is Social Change in America: The Historical Handbook. As the description states, “Topics covered in Social Change in America include family life; work and employment; housing; ... [Link]
Its almost race day. You've trained as best as you can. Now is the time to rest. To vision your race. To review and replay the race route. And most importantly, to vision the finish line, seeing yourself cross the line. How can you be sure you are ready to ... [Link]
A report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS),“Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency”, suggests that cyber-security is now a major security problem and a national approach is needed – but at the same time needs to balance security and civil liberties. While a government-private partnership is needed, ... [Link]
We encourage all members of the Capella community to express themselves through their own blogs or other social media. To that aim, we have just launched a new blog service at blogs.capella.edu to provide blog hosting to to all interested Capella University learners, staff, faculty and alumni.
