Articles written by Paul Hummel

Students who practice Stephen Covey's 5th habit, "Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood" are effective learners. Learn why.

Feb 2, 2011 - Paul Hummel

Learn how successful students practice Stephen Covey's 4th habit, "Think Win/Win," and why that benefits them.

Jan 1, 2011 - Paul Hummel

Learn how successful college students apply Stephen Covey's 3rd habit for highly effective people and "Put First Things First."

Dec 31, 2010 - Paul Hummel

Learn why accreditation is important and how to avoid the potentially devastating consequences of choosing a college that lacks appropriate accreditation.

Dec 8, 2010 - Paul Hummel

What is servant leadership, and what are the characteristics of servant-leaders?

Nov 23, 2010 - Paul Hummel

Steven Covey wrote that the 2nd habit of highly effective people was to "begin with the end in mind." Why is that so important for college students?

Oct 17, 2010 - Paul Hummel

Be proactive. Learn how college students can apply the first of Steven Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."

Oct 15, 2010 - Paul Hummel

Does the application of Bloom's Taxonomy to teaching help students learn at a higher level? The answer is yes. It can turn a student into a thinker.

Sep 11, 2010 - Paul Hummel

What are the characteristics of a good college instructor?

Aug 14, 2010 - Paul Hummel

For the unemployed and those seeking a career change, help is often as close as the local community college.

Aug 4, 2010 - Paul Hummel

No matter what one wants to learn, chances are that a two-year college can help. Find out why everyone should get to know their local community college.

Jul 11, 2010 - Paul Hummel

They are often referred to as "junior colleges," but there is nothing junior about them. Community Colleges offer a wide array of high quality programs.

Jun 26, 2010 - Paul Hummel

College students must approach summer courses differently. Failure to do so may result in an unpleasant surprise, possible even a failing grade.

Jun 21, 2010 - Paul Hummel

YouTube videos are online resources that can be incorporated into classroom instruction to provide effective learning opportunities for college students

Jun 21, 2010 - Paul Hummel

Find out what colleges and universities look for when hiring part-time (a.k.a. adjunct) college instructors and how they go about that process.

Jun 19, 2010 - Paul Hummel

Learn what parents can and cannot do to help their college students and how to avoid becoming a "Helicopter Parent."

Jun 5, 2010 - Paul Hummel