by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Apr 3, 2014 | 0 All
As you head towards the end of the spring semester, (and if you haven’t already), now is a good time to plan for the summer and begin plans for the fall. Yes, I know. You are really busy right now. Still, it is possible to focus on this semester AND get a head start...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Apr 1, 2014 | 0 All, Courses
In my last post, Course Evaluations “Should Be” Us, I extolled the virtues of participating in course evaluations. In case your program doesn’t share the results or you are skeptical about how they are used, here is another option for course evaluation...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 27, 2014 | 0 All, Courses
Course evaluations are a necessary (and perhaps annoying) opportunity in which I encourage every student to participate. Here’s why. Professors and instructors are people, too. I know. Hard to imagine. As people, professors can only fix what we know is not working or...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 25, 2014 | 0 All, Mentoring
Interested in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering or mathematics)? Looking for a mentor? Check out this interesting and perhaps wave of the mentoring future resource: MentorNet. Though MentorNet has been around since 1997, they are in the process of...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 20, 2014 | 0 All
Please excuse Dr. Mebane from her Thursday blog post for today. She has temporarily succumbed to March Madness and Spring Fever. I prescribed walks in sunshine, offset by hours of watching tournament basketball. She will be back in fine form for her regular post on...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 18, 2014 | 0 All, Admissions
In the midst of March madness…basketball and this end of winter beginning of spring roller coaster weather nonsensicalness…students all over the world are also dealing with so-called rejection letters from colleges and universities. Fear not, brave fellows. There is...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 All, About Public Health, Careers
Some scientists and other experts think that advocacy is a “dirty” word. Why focus on persuading policymakers, drawing the public’s attention to “obscure” issues via a talk show or disseminating information via journalists? Let information and knowledge speak for...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 6, 2014 | 0 All, Admissions
As a mentor for several students in college or pursuing advanced degrees, this time of the year can be very exciting. Right about now, some of them are starting to get a good idea of their prospects, i.e., where they have been accepted. For some of these students,...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 27, 2014 | 0 All
If I had a dime for every time a student told me they needed a break after their spring break, I would be, ok not rich…more financially secure. Whether your Spring Break (SB) involves traveling to party heartily, providing services to poor communities in another...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 25, 2014 | 0 All, Finances
If you are in high school and beyond and are planning for or considering additional training and education, GradSense is a useful resource on finances. Created by the Council of Graduate Schools (an association for deans of graduate schools) and in collaboration with...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 18, 2014 | 0 All
Even in the midst of one of the coldest, “snowiest” (lol) and most challenging winters in recent memory, I see runners out there doing their thing. Know what the most challenging part of running in wind chill factor temperatures or on icy sidewalks? That first step...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 11, 2014 | 0 All
Yes, I know. We have barely begun the year 2014, and I am already talking about planning ahead. Well, being able to think ahead and plan ways to tackle your goals is a hallmark of successful people….and blogs. So, I am planning to blog for your success! I am...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 30, 2014 | 0 All, Writing Theses (Papers)
Whether you are working on a proposal, thesis or paper, studying for comps or learning about a new subject for a course or work, there are some great software packages that can help you collect and report your sources or references. And, some of the new online tools...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 23, 2014 | 0 All
As a student and teacher of health policy and politics, I am often frustrated by the attention paid to “national” elections. Yes, it’s great that folks get excited and engaged every couple of years about the presidency and congressional candidates....
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 21, 2014 | 0 All, Careers
Yesterday (January 20) was a federal holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging Americans to “celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions.” (Martin...
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by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 16, 2014 | 0 All, Professionals
NOTE: The following points apply to all professional fields. You can find legitimate heroes among them. For the past 16 years, the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health has recognized people and organizations that have made positive contributions...
