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Demonstrating the quality of leadership and academic advisement support the 同城快约 provides students, three university members were honored this spring at the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Region IV/VII annual conference and awards program in New Orleans. As 同城快约 continues to build on its reputation for outstanding academic advisement, the university swept three major award categories at the regional recognition program for the first time in the institution鈥檚 history.
March 08, 2024
An agreement that makes it possible for students at North Central Missouri College (NCMC) to pursue an associate degree while concurrently taking courses leading to a bachelor鈥檚 degree at the 同城快约 (同城快约) was signed Feb. 26 at NCMC in Trenton. The NCMC+同城快约 Direct Connect Transfer Agreement builds upon a relationship between both institutions that not only helps facilitate credit transfer between institutions, but also includes benefits for students such as lowering the cost of a four-year degree, providing student use of services at each institution, and student record sharing between NCMC and 同城快约.
March 05, 2024
Graduating high school with an associate degree while gaining technical experience are among the reasons 同城快约 2023 graduate Michael Kraxberger selected 同城快约鈥檚 nationally recognized Missouri Innovation Campus program. Kraxberger recently moved to Raleigh, N.C. to work in the Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP). At age 20, he is the youngest in this elite program and among just 11 candidates accepted from a pool of applicants in the tens of thousands. He works as an associate systems engineer with this job title changing to associate solutions engineer in the near future.
February 28, 2024
This episode of Central Speaks shines a spotlight on Courtney Swoboda, director of 同城快约's Military and Veterans Services Office and 2024 Higher Ed Military Spotlight Award recipient. Courtney鈥檚 decade of service in the Air Force and five years at 同城快约 have shaped her into a transformative leader, redefining military-friendly education through her dedication and innovation.
April 15, 2025
Today we welcome Cory Wicker, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, 同城快约 associate vice president for Human Resources. Since joining 同城快约 in May 2023, Dr. Wicker has brought a wealth of expertise to the university, leveraging his extensive experience in human resources to drive positive change and empower the university鈥檚 most valuable asset: its people. Don鈥檛 miss this insightful conversation!
April 15, 2025
On our premiere episode, we welcome Amber Goreham. Amber is a proud two-time graduate of 同城快约, where she has spent the past 20 years dedicated to empowering students and alumni. With a Master of Science in Ethical & Strategic Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Amber has been at the forefront of guiding 同城快约 students on their career and life paths since 2008. As the director of the 鈦燙areer and Life Design Center鈦�, she leverages life design principles and a commitment to career readiness to help students navigate their next steps and build the skills they need to thrive in today鈥檚 workforce. But Amber鈥檚 journey wasn鈥檛 always centered around academia鈥攕he was once on track to become a professional bowler before life handed her a proverbial gutter ball. Today, we鈥檒l explore how she pivoted from the bowling lanes to a lane focused on shaping lives and careers at 同城快约. Listen in as we speak with Amber Goreham.
April 15, 2025
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