Highlights
Difficult Conversations
Many conversations, even those that begin well, end in frustration for both parties. Examine how and why conversations become unfocused, and learn how to put them back on track.
Electronic Health Records
The federal government has established an ambitious goal to ensure every American has an electronic health record by 2014. Gain a comprehensive understanding of electronic health record systems, their use in various clinical settings, and their potential for improving efficiency and enhancing the quality of care.
Social Media
Explore the five types of social media--blogs, podcasts, wikis, social networks and content networks--and the fundamentals behind their phenomenal growth. Learn how these tools are being used to create brand awareness and buzz, and how they can affect your marketing, advertising and public relations strategies.
Writing Blog
Follow Kate Asche, associate director of Arts and Humanities, on her new blog, Kate's Miscellany. As a local poet and essayist, she shares what's hot, what's fun and what's coming up in the local writing community and beyond.
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