DR. PATRICK NELSON
Interim
College
Charting the Course of Educational Excellence!
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Wearedelightedtowelcomeyoutoaveryspecialeditionof“The10Influential EducationLeaders,2023"fromTheEducationMagazine.Inthismeticulouslycrafted issue,wehaveassembledanexceptionallineupofeducationleaders,eachofwhomhas leftanindeliblemarkontheworldofacademia.Together,theyexemplifythe transformativepowerofeducationinshapingourfuture.
OurcoverstoryforthiseditionisatributetoDr.PatrickNelson,theInterimDeanofthe CollegeofArtsandSciencesatLawrenceTechnologicalUniversity.Dr.Nelson's unwaveringdedicationtoacademicexcellenceandinnovationhaspropelledLawrence Techtonewheights.Hisleadershiphasnotonlyinspiredtheacademiccommunitybut alsofosteredacultureofcreativityandinclusivity.
InadditiontoDr.Nelson,wearehonoredtopresentprofilesofseveralothereducation luminarieswhocontinuetodriveprogressinthefield:NidoR.Qubein,Dr Timothy Mottet,Dr.BradfordSims,Dr.JamelWright,andacouplemoreonthelist.
Thisissueservesasawindowintotheinnovativestrategiesandenduringprinciplesthese leadershaveemployedtoshapetheeducationlandscapeforthebetter.Theircollective wisdomandexperiencesofferinvaluableinsightsforeducators,students,andallwho believeinthetransformativepoweroflearning.
Aswecelebratetheseteninspiringeducationleaders,wehopetheirstorieswillserveas beaconsofinspiration,ignitingapassionforeducationandpositivechangeinallour readers.Theirremarkablejourneysremindusoftheincredibleimpactonecanhave througheducation.
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DR.PATRICK NELSON PioneeringTransformations
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Dr.PatrickNelson(InterimDeanofthe CollegeofArtsandSciences,Lawrence TechnologicalUniversity),aprominent figureinacademia,hasembarkedonaremarkable journeyfilledwithpivotalmomentsthathaveshaped hispathasascholarandeducator.Hisstoryillustrates thetransformativepowerofseizingopportunitiesand theprofoundinfluenceofinfluentialmentors.His journeybeginswithapivotaldecisionthatwould ultimatelyshapehisfuture:choosingacareerin mathematicsoverbusiness.However,itwasthe subsequentseriesofchances,eachembracedwith unwaveringdetermination,thattransformedDr.Nelson intotheaccomplishededucatorandresearcherwe knowtoday.
Dr.Nelson’sacademicjourneytookhimfromhisearly aspirationsofpursuingabaseballcareerandhisinitial jobatCarl’sJr.toafatefulcoinflipthatdirectedhim towardsmathematicsratherthanbusiness.Withthese fortuitousturns,heembarkedonapaththatpositioned himattheforefrontofmathematicalbiologyand infectiousdiseasemodeling.
Throughouthisacademicodyssey,Dr.Nelson encounteredremarkablementorswhoplayed significantrolesinhisdevelopmentasascholarand educator.FromhisinspiringPh.D.Advisoratthe UniversityofWashington,ProfessorJamesD.Murray, tothededicatedguidanceofDr.AlanPerelsonduring histenureatLosAlamosNationalLab,andthe transformativementorshipofDr.MikeReedatDuke University,Dr.Nelson’sacademicfoundationswere strengthenedbytheirwisdomandmentorship.
Dr.Nelson’scontributionsextendbeyondtherealmof academia.HisworkonHIVdynamics,supportedby prestigiousawardsandgrants,propelledhimto becomeaninfluentialfigureinthebattleagainst infectiousdiseases.Hecontinuedtoevolve professionally,transitioningintotheUniversityof MichiganMedicalSchool’sCenterforComputational BiologyandMedicineundertheguidanceofDr GilbertOmenn,markingyetanotherpivotalturning pointinhiscareer
NavigatingEducationalLeadership
Dr.PatrickNelsonhasheldmultipleleadershiprolesat theLTU,contributingtohisdiverseacademic experiences.Overthepastsixyears,heservedasthe
ChairoftheMathematicsandComputerScienceDepartment, andinDecember,heassumedtheroleofInterimDeanofthe CollegeofArtsandSciences.Hehasgainedaunique perspectivebyholdingthesepositions,allowinghimtoobserve andengagewithvariouspersonalitiesandleadershipstylesin theeducationfield.
Dr.Nelsonexhibitedseveralkeyqualitiesinhisleadershipas ChairoftheMathematicsandComputerScienceDepartment. Patience,avaluableattribute,allowedhimtonavigatecomplex academicterrainwhilefosteringanenvironmentconduciveto learningandcollaboration.Asaleader,heunderstoodthe importanceofactivelyandempatheticallylistening,welcoming amultitudeofperspectives,thoughts,opinions,andbeliefs, evenwhentheysignificantlydivergedfromhisown.This commitmenttoinclusivityandopendialoguecreatedaspace whereallvoiceswereheardandrespected.
OneofDr.Nelson'sdistinctivestrengthsasaneducational leaderishiswillingnesstotakecalculatedrisks,whichhas beeninstrumentalindrivingpositivechangeandinnovation withinthedepartment.Bypushingboundariesandencouraging creativethinking,hehasfosteredanatmosphereofcontinuous improvement.
AsInterimDeanoftheCollegeofArtsandSciences,Dr. Nelson'sleadershipresponsibilitieshaveexpandedto encompassabroaderscopewithintheinstitute.Inthiscapacity, hefacestheintricatechallengeofharmonizingdiverse disciplinesandacademicpursuitswhileupholdingthe university'sMissionandValues.Hiscommitmenttothese institutionalprinciplesisunwavering,servingasaguiding compassforhisleadershipdecisions.
Dr.Nelson'sjourneyatLTUexemplifiesadynamic approachtoeducationalleadership,characterizedby patience,inclusivity,risk-taking,andanunwavering dedicationtotheinstitution'scoreprinciples.Ashe continuestoleadandshapetheeducational landscape,hisleadershipwillundoubtedlyleavea lastingandpositiveimpactontheacademic communityandthefuturegenerationsofscholars andstudentsheguides.
AdaptingtotheChangingHigherEducation Landscape
Dr.PatrickNelsonrecognizesthatweareinthe midstofaprofoundtransformationinhigher education,wheretraditionalparadigmsface challengesinarapidlyevolvinglandscape.Inthis dynamicenvironment,studentrequirementsand expectationsareshifting,demandingaresponsive andforward-thinkingapproach.Dr.NelsonandLTU activelyadapttomeetstudents'evolvingneeds.
Oneoftheforemostchallengeshighereducation institutionsfaceisdecliningenrollments.Thistrend promptsareevaluationofthetraditionalhigher educationmodel,oftenassociatedwithahighcostof attendance.Dr.Nelsonacknowledgestheimportance ofaddressingaffordabilityandaccessibilitytoensure educationremainswithinreachforall.Byexploring innovativesolutionsandseekingwaystoreduce financialbarriers,heandtheinstituteworktomake educationmoreattainable,especiallyforunderserved populations.
“Wemaybeatthemost transformativetimefor highereducationinourhistory. Challengesarecoming atusinalldirections.”
GenerativeAI,atransformativeforceinacademia,isanotherareaofchangereshaping howstudentslearnandengagewitheducationalcontent.Dr.Nelsonrecognizesthe potentialofAItoenhancethelearningexperienceandactivelyexploreswaysto integrateAI-driventechnologiesintotheeducationalframework,providingstudentswith cutting-edgetoolstofacilitatetheiracademicjourney
Issuesrelatedtoraceandadmissionsalsotakecenterstageinhighereducation discussions.Dr.Nelsonunderstandstheimportanceofcreatingadiverseandinclusive learningenvironmentthatmirrorstherichnessoftoday’ssociety.LTUiscommittedto implementingequitableadmissionpracticesandfosteringacampusculturethat embracesdiversity,ensuringthathighereducationremainsaplacewhereallvoicesare valuedandheard.
Mostimportantly,Dr.Nelsonemphasizestheneedtoreaffirmthedistinctivenessofthe U.S.highereducationsystemintoday’sglobalizedworld.Astheeducationallandscape becomesincreasinglycompetitiveonaglobalscale,Dr.NelsonandLTUarededicated toshowcasingtheuniquestrengthsandadvantagesoftheU.S.highereducationsystem. Thisinvolvesprovidingstudentswithacomprehensiveandholisticeducational experiencethatextendsbeyondacademicstoencompasspersonalgrowth,critical thinking,andglobalawareness.
Inresponsetotheseevolvingstudentrequirementsandthechallengesfacing highereducation,Dr.NelsonandLTUaretakingproactivesteps.Theyactively recruitfacultymemberswhoarewillingtotakechancesandbepartofthis transformativejourney.Byassemblingateamofforward-thinkingeducators, LTUpositionsitselfattheforefrontofinnovationandadaptation,ensuringit remainsrepresentativeoftoday'sstudentsandcommunity
LTU:ACatalystforEducationalTransformation
TheestablishmentofLawrenceTechnologicalUniversity(LTU)isfirmlyrooted inacommitmenttobringabouttransformativechangeintheeducational landscape,particularlyintheSouthfieldandDetroitareas.LTUrecognizesits uniquepositionandproximitytoDetroitasanopportunitytoignitechange withintheeducationalsystem.Thiscommitmenttochangeisgroundedina strongfocusonSTEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,andMathematics) education,withtheaimofbridgingthegapbetweenlocalhighschoolsandthe university.Thisefforttobuildbridgesopensupunprecedentedopportunitiesfor studentsintheDetroitarea,ultimatelywiththegoalofenhancingeducational outcomesintheregion.
LTUiscurrentlyundergoingasignificanttransformationwhichisbeingledby ourPresident,Dr.TarekSobh,evolvingfromprimarilyanundergraduate institutiontoanR2institutionwhereresearchandteachingtakecenterstage. Thistransformationunderscorestheinstitution'sdedicationtocreatingan environmentwherecutting-edgeresearchandhigh-qualityteachingworkhand inhand.FacultymembersatLTUarenotjusteducatorsbutalsoactive contributorstotheresearchlandscape,propellingtheinstitutiontonewheights.
TheCollegeofArtsandSciencesatLTUservesasahubofdiversity, encompassingawiderangeofdisciplines.Amongthevariousareasofstudyare computerscience,mathematicalbiology,cognitivepsychology,media communications,physics,biology,chemistry,anddatascience,tonameafew. ThisdiversearrayofdisciplinesreflectsLTU’scommitmenttoprovidingawellroundededucationthatequipsstudentsforvariouscareerpathsandgraduate studies.
WithintheCollegeofArtsandSciences,thecomputerscienceprogramshines, equippingstudentswiththeskillsandknowledgenecessaryforsuccessinboth industryandgraduateschool.Theprogramofferscutting-edgeopportunitiesin areassuchasgamesoftwaredevelopment,artificialintelligence,cybersecurity, textmining,dataanalytics,andautonomousvehicles.Thesespecializedareasof studypreparestudentsfortherapidlyevolvingtechnologicallandscape,ensuring theircompetitivenessintheirchosenfields.
Furthermore,LTU’sCollegeofArtsandScienceshousestheUniversityCore,a foundationalcomponentofthecurriculum.TheUniversityCoredelivers essentialcoursesinhumanities,socialsciences,naturalsciences,and mathematics,guaranteeingthatstudentsreceiveacomprehensiveandwellroundededucation.Beyondimpartingknowledge,theUniversityCorefosters thedevelopmentofcreativewriters,criticalthinkers,andproblem solvers—qualitieshighlyvaluedintoday’scomplexworld.
EnhancingEducationalAccessibility
Dr.PatrickNelsonenvisionsthefutureofLawrenceTechnologicalUniversity (LTU)withastrongcommitmenttoinnovation,inclusivity,andacademic excellence.AsheguidestheCollegeforward,severalkeyplansandaspirations shapethetrajectoryofLTU’sfuture.
Attheheartofhisvisionisthecommitmenttoimproveeducationalaccessibility. Dr.Nelsonrecognizestheimportanceofmakingeducationattainableforawider rangeofstudents.Heplanstoreducefinancialbarriersandprovideopportunities forstudentsfromdiversebackgroundstopursuetheiracademicgoals.
Inaneraofrapidtechnologicaladvancement,Dr.Nelsonaimstoharness technology’spowertoenhancetheeducationalexperienceatLTU.Hispriorities includeintegratingcutting-edgetoolsandresources,suchasonlinelearning platformsandvirtualclassrooms,tocreatedynamicandinteractivelearning environmentsforstudents.
Inaddition,heplacesastrongemphasisonfosteringadiverseandinclusive campuscommunity.Hisplansinvolvedevelopingprogramsandinitiativesthat promotediversity,equity,andinclusion,ensuringthatLTUisawelcomingand supportiveplaceforstudentsandfacultyfromallbackgrounds.
LTU’sproximitytoDetroitoffersauniqueopportunitytoengagewiththelocal communityandcontributetoregionaldevelopment.Dr.Nelsonenvisionsthe universityasacatalystforpositivechangeintheDetroitarea,tacklinglocal educationalgapsandforgingcommunitypartnerships.
RecognizingLTU’sglobalreach,Dr.NelsonseesLTUmakingasignificantimpact onaglobalscalethroughresearch,collaboration,andtheeducationoffuture leaderspreparedtoaddresscomplexglobalchallenges.Thiswillincludealigning academicprogramswithevolvingindustrydemandsandfosteringongoing collaborationwithindustrypartnerstoensureLTUgraduatesarewell-preparedfor thejobmarket’sdemands.
Ultimately,Dr.PatrickNelsonseesthefutureofLawrenceTechnological Universityrevolvingaroundaholisticvisionofeducationalexcellence,inclusivity, technologicalinnovation,andcommunityengagement.Hisleadershipaimsto positionLTUasadynamicandforward-thinkinginstitutionthatnotonlyprepares studentsforsuccessbutalsoplaysapivotalroleinshapingthefutureofeducation, research,anditsbroadercommunity.Thefaculty,staff,andadministratorsatLTU arepoisedtoembracethechallengesandopportunitiesofthefuturewithresilience andcreativityandthetimecouldn’tbebetterforthistransformation.
Dr.Nelsonhasbeenmarriedfor25yearstoDr.TrachetteJackson,whoisthe currentAssociateVPofResearchattheUniversityofMichigan.Theymet30 yearsagoinamathclassatArizonaStateUniversity.Theyhavetwoamazing boys,Joshua(24)andNoah(21).JoshuaplayedbaseballatWayneState UniversitywherehegraduatedinMay2020andNoahisenteringhis4thyearat theUniversityofChicagowherehealsoplaysbaseball.Myfamilyiseverythingto meandIwouldn’tbethepersonIamtodaywithouttheirsupportandlove!
DR. BRADFORD SIMS DR. BRADFORD SIMS
A Multifaceted Leader developing Careers in STEM
Educationalinstitutionstodayoperatein complexenvironments.Thus,foreducation leaderstocompletetheirmissionof educatingstudents,theymustbeabletoleadmore thanjustaclassroomlesson.Today'seducators mustdeveloptheleadershipskillstodirect organizationalchange,craftcooperative agreementswithotherstakeholders,andnavigate challengesattheschool,local,state,andfederal levels.
Tickingalltheseboxesofasuccessful21-century educationalleader,Dr.BradfordSims(Presidentof CapitolTechnologyUniversity)isimmensely contributingtothesuccessoftheuniversity.Anagileand multi-dimensionalleader,Dr.Simsisrecognizedfor makingameasurablecontributionthroughinnovative thinkingandsuccessfuleducation.Courtesyofhis invaluablecontributionstohighereducation,heisknown asoneofthemostinluentialeducationalleadersinthe UnitedStates.
ConstructionManagementtoHigherEducation
Dr.Simscompletedabachelor'sinconstruction managementfromPurdueUniversityandmovedaroundthe U.S.buildingindustrialfacilities.Atthatpoint,henever thoughthewouldgoforanadvanceddegreeorworkin highereducation.Afterseveralyearsintheindustry,he constructionmanagementattheUniversityofFlorida.
Whilethere,Purdueaskedhimtoreturnasagraduate instructorwhileprovidingapaiddoctorate.After completingthedoctorate,severaluniversitiesinvitedDr SimstointerviewforAssistantProfessorPositions,sohe changedhisfocustohighereducation.Heworkedatseveral universitiesbuildingprogramsandadvancinghis administrativecareerpath,leadinghimtobecomethe PresidentofCapitolTechnologyUniversity(CapitolTech).
TheHistoryofCapitolTech
CapitolTechnologyUniversitywasfoundedin WashingtonD.C.astheCapitolRadioEngineering Institute(CREI)in1927byEugeneH.Rietzke,aNavy veteranandradiooperatorwhosawtheneedforan advancedschoolforradioandelectronicstechnicians. CREIbeganasacorrespondenceschool,however,its popularityledtoa1932openingofaresidencedivision, allowingstudentstoworkhands-oninlaboratories. FollowingWorldWarII,CREIbecameoneofthethree technicalinstitutesaccreditedbytheEngineers'Council forProfessionalDevelopment.
Theuniversityhasbeencontinuouslyprovidingstudents accesstocareersandcareeradvancementsindesired STEMgraduatedegrees.Inareportreleasedby GeorgetownUniversityranking4500collegesonreturn oninvestment,Capitolwasranked213witha20-year NPV;141aftera30-yearNPV;and120overa40-year lifetimeofwork.
ComprehensiveStudentSupportPrograms
Asasmalluniversity,CapitolTechofferscomprehensive supportprogramstostudentswhoareneverjustanumber forfacultyandstaff.Studentshaveaccesstonumerous academicservicesincludingtutoring,careercounseling, internshipplacement,writingandinterviewtraining,and resume&skillsworkshops.
TheCareerServiceDepartmentatCapitolTechoffersa full-serviceCareerCenterwithStaffdedicatedtohelping studentscomprehensiveCareerConferencetwiceayear Duringtheconference,studentsattendpresentationsand workshopsfromindustryleadersfocusedonresume writing,jobsearch,onlineapplication,andinterviewing techniques.EachCareerConferenceincludesanemployer fareduringwhichemployersseekingtohiregraduatesare connectedwithstudentsseekinginternships.
“As many of our graduates pursue work with government agencies and contractors requiring security clearances, we also provide training on completing the security clearance process paperwork,” assertsDr.Sims.
Dr. Bradford Sims
President | Capitol Technology University
Headdsthattheuniversityalsooffersundergraduate studentswiththe“CapitalCommitment”whichspeci thatstudentswhodonotreceiveajobwithin90daysof graduationcanreceiveupto36additionalgraduate credits—tuitionfree—whiletheycontinuetheirjob searchwithassistancefromtheuniversity'scareer servicesdepartment.
Extra-curricularOpportunities
CapitolTechsponsorsandhostsaplethoraofstudent groupswithacademicinterestsincorporatedsuchasthe cyberbattleteamandroboticsteam,whichallow studentstoapplytheirlearnedknowledge,participatein nationalcompetitionsandcollaborateonpresentations withpeersandfacultyinaprofessionalenvironment.
“Forinstance,atthe2017GrassHopperconference, CapitolTechstudentZalikaDixonwonthirdplaceinthe MicrosoftsponsoredACMStudentResearch CompetitionforherprojectonUVradiationmonitoring whichsheworkedonunderthesupervisionofaCapitol Techprofessor,”addsDr.Sims.
CapitolTech'sstudentsalsohadtheopportunitytobuild CACTUS-1,aCubeSatthatwaslaunchedinJanuary2021
forNASA'sCubeSatLaunchInitiative (CSLI)program.CACTUS-1student contributorsworkedonamultidisciplinary teamresemblingthosetheywouldproject requirements,andpracticedreal-time problem-solving.
PromotingandCelebratingDiversity
“Ourinstitutionpridesitselfonpromoting andcelebratingdiversityinour community,”saysDr.Sims.InFall2020, thecampus'totalethnicandracialminority populationwas48%,and56.8%when includingfemalesinSTEMasan underservedpopulation.CapitolTech's undergraduatepopulationconsistedof nearly50%minoritystudents;wasover awerePellGranteligiblewithtwo-thirds receivingsomekindoffederalaid.On average,Master'sstudentswere33years old,50%minority,and29%female,and doctoralstudentswere46yearsold,46% minority,and29%femalein2019.
Tosupportitsdiversepopulationintheiracademicand extracurricularinterests,theuniversityestablished studentgroupsfocusedonspecitheNationalSocietyof BlackEngineers(NSBE),SocietyofWomanEngineers (CWE),andWomeninCybersecurity(WiCys).The universityactivelyrecruitsfromspaceswithadiverse populationsuchastheGraceHopperCelebrationof WomeninComputingconference.
KeepingupwiththeTrends
Duringthe1990s,USuniversitiesbegantoprioritize researchtakingfocusfromappliedtechnicalprograms. However,afterthe2008recession,studentsbeganto focusmoreonthereturnoninvestmentoftheirdegree. “Now,COVID-19hascausedanothershiftinhigher educationbyacceleratingtheshifttoonlinelearning whenuniversitiesweresuddenlyrequiredtooffermany traditionaldegreeseithercompletelyonlineorina hybridmodelwhilesimultaneouslymaintainingquality offerings,”commentsDr.Sims.
Headdsthatbeingatechnologyuniversitywith establishedonlineandon-campuscourses,CapitolTech continuallyevaluatestheavailablesynchronousand
To The Students
With an education laser-focused on STEM careers, Capitol Technology University uniquely positions students for top Note
asynchronoustoolstoprovidestudentsthebest educationalexperience. “We also have access to adjuncts who are working daily in technical areas and bring their expertise to the classroom to the bene,” hecontinues.Whiletheeconomicimpacts ofFall2021areconcerningforeveryone,the universityisconinitsabilitytopersevereand succeed.
SeekingtheBest
Dr.Simsbelievesthatwhenconsideringoptions for
choosingacollege,studentsshouldalwayscheck toseeiftheuniversity'sdegreeoptionsleadtoa stablecareerthatcanprovideforthemselvesand theirfamilies.Moreover,studentsshouldalso consideriftheuniversitypromotesandprovides networkingopportunitiesbothoncampusand acrosstheindustriestheyareworkingin.Headds thatstudentsshouldtakeintoaccountifan institution'sacademicspromoteteamwork, collaborating,risk-taking,andproblem-solving whileintegratingpresentationskillstohelp studentspreparefortheirfuturecareers.
10 Best EV Companies
you’ll wish You Knew Sooner
Didyouknowtheglobalelectricvehicle(EV)
marketisexpectedtoreach$823.75billionby 2028?Withtheincreasingdemandforfueland environment-efficientvehiclesrising,moreandmoreEV companiesareemerging.Butwhichonesarethebest?This blogpostwillexplorethetop10EVcompaniesyoumay havemissedoutonandshouldknowabout.These companiesareleadingthewayininnovationand technology,andtheyaresuretomakeabigimpactonthe futureoftransportation.
HereareafewfunfactsaboutEvs:
● Thefirstelectriccarwasinventedin1834.
● Thelongest-rangeEVonthemarketistheTesla ModelSPlaid,whichcantravelover520mileson asinglecharge.
● ThefastestEVonthemarketistheRimacNevera, whichcanacceleratefrom0to60mphinjust1.85 seconds.
TypesofElectricVehicles
Herearethe10bestEVcompanies:
● Founded:2004
● CEO:ElonMusk(2008)
● TypeofVehicle:BEV
● No.ofEVModels:04
Teslaisonthelistofthetopautomobilecompanies globally ThecompanymanufacturesBEVs,EVchargers, Inverters,andRenewableEnergy ThisAmerican automotivebrandhasachievedamilestonebyselling 1,313,581carsalonein2022.Ithasfourcarsonthelist ModelS,3,Y,andX.Tesla’sfirstcar,theRoadster,was discontinuedin2012aftertheintroductionoftheModelS. Thecompanyhasplannednewmodels;TeslaCybertruck, Semi,Model2,andRoadster2ndGen,tolaunchsoon.It servestheglobalmarketwithadominantpositionintheEV industry,withsalesof4,061,776vehiclesfrom2008toQ1 of2023.
2. BYD
● Founded:1995
● CEO:WangChuanfu(1995)
● TypesofVehicles:BEVandPHEV
● No.ofEVModels:7+4
BYDhasbeenaChineseautomobile manufacturerintheindustrysince2003.In 2015,itannouncedafullMarketEVstrategy withsevenconventionalandfourspecialized vehicles.Thecompanyhaselectricpassenger vehicles,electricbusesandcoaches,Trucks, RailTransit,Batteries,andElectronic productsinitsportfolio.BYDstandsnextto TeslaregardingEVsalesintheGlobal Market.Itsold1.86millionelectricandpluginhybridvehiclesin2022.Thecompanyis workingonfournewtypesofvehiclesfor airports,warehouses,mining,andports.
3.Hyundai
● Founded:1967
● CEO:JaeehoonChang(2022)
● TypesofVehicles:BEV,PHEV, HEV,andFCEV
● No.ofEVModels:4(BEV),3 (PHEV),4(HEV),1(FCEV)
Hyundaiisasignificantplayerintheglobal automotivesectordedicatedtoongoing expansionandinnovation.Thecompanyis increasingitsworldwidemanufacturing presencebyinvestingsignificantlyinthe latestinnovationslikeautonomousdriving andelectrifiedcars.Hyundaifirstoffered electricvehiclesin2011.Hyundai’sfirst electriccarmodel,theBlueOn,wasonly availableinSouthKorea.Lastyear,in2022, thecompanysoldmorethan240,000electric cars,withalmost195,000beingbatteryelectricvehicles(BEVs).Thecompany aggressivelyplanstobethelisttopperofev companiesinthenearfuturewithits ambitiousfleetofEVs.
1.Tesla
4.BMW
● Founded:1916
● CEO:OliverZipse(2020)
● TypesofVehicles:BEVandPHEV
● No.ofEVModels:4(BEV),5(PHEV)
DidyouknowthatBMW,amultinationalGerman automotivemanufacturer,begansellingelectriccarsin 2013withthedebutoftheirbattery-electriccar,theBMW i3?Lastyear,in2022,BMWsold215,755battery-electric carsglobally,a108%increasefromthepreviousyear However,thecompany’splug-inhybridelectricvehicles (PHEVs)salesdecreasedby3%year-over-year,with 218,040soldduringthesameperiod.By2040,BMWplans toofferonlyelectriccarsaspartofitscommitmentto electrifyitsfleet.Amongthenewelectriccars,thecompany hasintheworksarethei7,iX1,andiX2.
5.Volkswagen
● Founded:1937
● CEO:OliverBlume(2022)
● TypesofVehicles:BEV
● No.ofEVModels:7(BEV)
Volkswageniscurrentlytheworld'slargestautomakerin termsofsales.They’vebeensellingelectricvehiclessince 2013,startingwiththee-Golf,anelectricversionofthe Golfhatchback.Volkswagenhasexcitingplanstolaunch newelectriccarsliketheIDsoon.Aero,asedanthatcan travelupto435miles,andtheID.Life,asmallSUVwitha startingpriceofonly$20,000.BasedontheVolkswagen MEBplatform,theseelectricvehiclesareunder Volkswagen’sIDfamily Thisplatformisspecifically designedforelectricvehiclesandallowsVolkswagento offerdifferentelectricvehiclesatvaryingpricepoints.In 2022,Volkswagensoldanimpressive325,100BEVs globally.
6.Nissan
● Founded:1933
● CEO:MakotoUchida(2019)
● TypesofVehicles:BEV
● No.ofEVModels:5
Nissanwasoncetheleaderintheelectriccarindustry,but Teslatookoverin2014.However,Nissanstilloffersthe Leaf,theirmostpopularEV.In2022,theLeafwasthetopsellingelectriccarworldwide,with51,800unitssold.The
Ariyawasthesecond-bestsellerwith23,400unitssold, whilethee-NV200cameinthirdwith13,000unitssold. Nissan’ssalesofelectricvehiclesincreasedby80%from 2021to2022.
7.Volvo
● Founded:1927
● CEO:JimRowan(2021)
● TypesofVehicles:BEVandPHEV
● No.ofEVModels:4
Volvoisaluxuriouscarbrandrenownedforitsinnovative technologyandtop-notchvehicleconstruction.In2018,the companyintroduceditsfirstBEV,theXC40Recharge,and hassinceexpandeditselectricvehicleportfolio.Despitea 12%decreaseinoverallsales,Volvosawaremarkable11% increaseinelectriccarsales,selling66,749unitsin2022. TheXC40Rechargewasthebest-sellingmodelforVolvo duringthisperiod.
8.Rivian
● Founded:2009
● CEO:RJScaringe(2009)
● TypesofVehicles:BEV
● No.ofEVModels:2
RivianisoneofthepromisingAmericanEVcompanies basedinIrvine,California.Witharobustteam,ample funding,andagoodrangeofproducts,Rivianisamongthe mosthighlyanticipatedEVstartups.Thecompanyboasts animpressiveportfolio,includingtheR1Tpickuptruckand theR1SelectricSUV,makingitwell-positionedtobecome amajorplayerintheEVmarket.In2022,Rivianproduced andsold24,337and20,332EVs,respectively
9.Audi
● Founded:1910
● CEO:MarkusDuesmann(2020)
● TypesofVehicles:BEV
● No.ofEVModels:3
Audicurrentlyoffersthreebatteryelectricvehicles(BEVs) initscollection:thee-Tron,Q4e-Tron,ande-TronGT, eachwithuniquespecifications.In2022,Audiachievedits firstsix-figuresalesresult,selling118,196all-electric vehiclesworldwide,representingaconsiderableincreaseof 44.3%fromthepreviousyear(81,894).Additionally,the percentageofBEVssoldbyAudigrewfrom3.9%to7.3%
comparedtolastyear.Audiplansto introducemoreelectricvehicles,suchas theQ6e-TronandtheA6e-Tron,inthe yearsahead.
10.Renault
● Founded:1903
● CEO:LucadeMeo(2022)
● TypesofVehicles:BEV
● No.ofEVModels:6
RenaulthasemergedasEurope’sthirdlargestsellerofelectricvehicles,with 228,000vehiclessoldin2022.The companyiscommittedtosellingover65% ofelectrifiedvehiclesby2025,establishing Europe'smarketastheworld’sgreenest.In contrasttotheindustryaverageof31%, Renault'sE-Techrangeofbatteryelectric andhybridpowertrainswillcontribute
39%ofsalesofRenaultpassenger vehiclesinEuropein2022.Moreover, theMeganeE-TechElectricwill completeitsbattery-electricvehicle offeringinEuropeinthesecondhalfof 2022.With33,000sales,itwillquickly emergeasoneofthemostsought-after BEVvehiclesintheretailmarket,with mosthigh-endmodelsboastinga450kmrange.
Byreadingthisblog,youmayhave learnedabouttherecentgrowthofthe automotiveindustryduetonewplayers andtheincreasingdemandfor environmentally-friendlyvehicles.We encourageyoutofollowustostay updatedonthelatestdevelopments.We hopethisbloghasprovidedinsightinto the worldwide. top10EVcompanies Thankyouforreadinguntiltheend.
Highereducationhaschangeddramaticallyin thepastdecade.Someofthischangehas coincidedwiththechangesin technology—othershiftsaredriven,byincreasing workforcegaps.Thedemographicsofthestudentshave alsoshifteddrastically.Asigni_icantamountofwellsettledadults—withfull-timejobsandfamilies—are nowoptingforhighereducation.Dr.JamelSanta CruzeWright thePresident EurekaCollege , of understandstheimplicationsofthesemodernchallenges intheeducationsystem.Shehasdevisedunique
administrativeandinstitutionalmethodstoaddressthe needofthehour
Dr.Jamelwasa_irst-generationstudentwhostudied Communicationat Missouri Western State University and University of Kansas, laterwenttothe whereshe obtainedhermaster’sandPh.D.incommunication.She isaknowledgeable,_inanciallyastute,andhighly collaborativehighereducationadministrator A respectedanddecoratedvisionary,educator,and transformativeleader,Dr.Jamelpossessesovertwo
decadesofexperienceasanacademicadvisor, administrator,andfacultymemberatreputable institutions,including Boston College, Saint Louis University, andthe University of Kansas.Sheisalso the_irstwomanandAfrican-Americantoleadthe prestigiousEurekaCollegeinitshistoryofmorethan 166years.
“At Eureka, we are serving the needs of the students as well as the communities of today and tomorrow,” assertsDr.Jamel.
ADISTINGUISHEDLEADER
Aftergainingexperienceasaprofessor,Dr.Jamel joinedEurekaCollegein2014asaspecialassistantto thePresident.ShesubsequentlyservedastheVice PresidentofStrategic&DiverseInitiativesbefore becomingPresidentin2016.
Dr.Jamelisahighlyrecognizedprofessionaland communitymember,bothlocallyandnationally An author,trainer,andconsultant,sheisalsoarecipientofthe ‘2018AfricanAmericanHallofFameMuseum’inPeoria, Illinois.Shehasreceivedthe‘2019Mayor’sCommunity ServiceAward’fromPeoriamayor,JimArdis.In2019,she wasawardedthe‘2019DistinguishedAlumniAward,’by MissouriWesternStateUniversity
Jamelalsoservesonseveralboards,includingthe Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities, Association of Colleges of Illinois, Carle BroMenn/Eureka Hospital, and Easterseals.
Dr.Jamelandherteamhavebeensuccessfulinensuring the_inancialhealthandstabilityofthecollege,evidenced byconsistentlymeetingtheDepartmentofEducation compositescoreandpayingdownnearlyone-thirdofthe college’sdebt.
HONORINGTHEVALUESOFTHEINSTITUTION
EurekaCollegewascharteredin1855,byabolitionistsin Illinois.Thefoundersoftheinstitutionwerecommittedto providingabroadliberalartseducationtostudents.They believedinaneducationinfusedwithvaluesasthebasis forleadershipdevelopment.Dr.Jamelbelievesinthe deeplyrootedvaluesofEurekaCollegeandisdedicatedtoits futurebydevelopinganadaptive,innovativeand entrepreneurialcampusculturethatcultivatestransferable skillsandcon_idenceinthestudentswhilecontinually promotingtheliberalartsandlifelonglearning.
“Our focus is on sustainability, strategic partnerships and maintaining a distinctive higher education experience that is student-centered and accessible to diverse populations of students,” revealedDr.Jamel.
Asaresult,97%ofEurekaCollegegraduatesare employedorcontinuingtheireducationwithin6months ofgraduation.
EurekaCollegewasthe_irstinstitutioninIllinoisto educatewomenandmenasequalsatatimewhenfew othercollegesintheUShadaco-educationsystem. Gradually,Eurekabecamearecognizedhighereducation institution,withitsalumnioccupyingleadershippositionsin different_ieldsandorganizationsnationwide. ThecollegealsohasformerUSpresident,lateRonald WilsonReagan,asanalumnus.
THE“10ESSENTIALS”CURRICULUM
Thesignaturegeneraleducationcurriculumatthecollege isdistinctbecauseitallowsstudentsthecustomizetheir educationalexperiences,fosterricherclassroomdiscussions, andprovideshands-onexperiencethatenhancesthevalueof theeducationreceived.EurekaCollegehasmethodically devisedacurriculumthatisdesignedtoinculcate10 essentiallifelongandtransferableskillsthatthestudents needandemployerswant,including–intellect, communicationskills,aestheticawareness,cultural awareness,understandingofthenaturalenvironment,health andphysicalpersonalresponsibility,values,andleadership.
EMBRACINGDIVERSITY
Diversity,equity,andinclusionareattheheartofEureka College’sfoundingandanintegralpartofitscorevalues andcampussustainabilityefforts.Anexampleis IntergroupDialogue,whichblendstheoryand experientiallearningtofacilitatestudentlearningabout socialgroupidentity,socialinequality,andintergroup relations.Theprogrampreparesstudentstoliveandwork inadiverseworldandeducatestheminmakingchoices thatadvanceequity,justice,andpeace.
“Some of our efforts include identifying an inclusive excellence director, creating programs that expose the
campus community to different lived experiences and practices, and continuing to commit to ongoing education on diverse issues,” mentionedDr.Jamel.
DEDICATEDTOAHOLISTICAPPROACH
Dr.Jamelbelievesintheholisticdevelopmentofthe students.Shesays, “Co- and extracurricular activities provide students an opportunity to explore, experience, and reinforce the learned lessons to the real world.”
EurekaCollegehasover30clubsandorganizations, whichallowseverystudenttouniqueniche.Thecollege hasarichathletictraditionwith12NCAADivisionIII athleticprograms—whichincludefootball,volleyball, soccer,basketball,baseball,softball,golf,andcross country
ENCOUNTERINGCOVID-19
DuetoCOVID-19,thehighereducationsectorhadto undergoseveraldramaticchangesandchallenges, includingremotelearning,decliningenrollments,
Financialdistress,strictcampusprotocolslackofinpersoninteractionandevents.Butoneofthemost significantseveralpreviouslyforeseenchanges.Given themanychallenges,Dr.Jamelsaid,thebusiness modelassociatedwithhighereducationmustundergo acompletetransformation.Collegesmustuseradical imaginationtoensurethepositivedisruptivechange neededtosurviveandthrive.
ShementionedthatthewayEurekaCollegehas navigatedthepandemichasshownthenimblenessand resilienceofthecollegeandtheimportanceofits sustainablepractices.
ADAPTINGTOTHEDIGITALNORM
Technologyrepresentsoneofthemostsigni changesinhighereducation.Jamelsaysthatthecost ofhighereducationhasincreased,inpart,inorderto meettheexpectationsoftechnologicaladvancements. InstitutionslikeEurekaCollegehaveinvestedinthe enhancementofitscampustechnologicalcapabilities. Whenthepandemicbegan,ECprovidedanAIChatbot thathelpsthestudentsaccessinstitutionalresources
andconveychallenges.TheChatbotisusedtomonitorthe performanceofthestudents—bothmentallyand academically.Italsohasthecapabilitytoguidethe studentsthroughthecampus–meetfacultyandlocate differentofstudentsengagedwiththeChatbotthroughout thepandemic.
STEPPINGINTOTHEFUTURE
BasedonthelateststateandCDCguidelinesregarding COVID-19,classesatEurekaCollegeare,onceagain,setto commenceon-campusinthefall2021.Asthevaccinesare becomingreadilyavailableandCOVID-19positivityis declining,ECishopefulandoptimistic. “We are looking forward to being able to host more in-person events with more guests in attendance,” saidDr.Jamel.
UndertheguidanceofPresidentJamelWright,Eureka Collegeisstrategicallypreparedtofacethemodern challengesofhighereducation,andispositionedfor futuregrowthandsuccessasaninstitution.Eureka Collegeissettolaunchseveralnewinitiativesand programs,alongwithrenovationprojects,inthenearfuture.
E-Waste Recycling
A Practical Guide to Build Wealth and Sustainable World
E-waste,whichstandsfor
electronicwaste,refersto discardedelectronic devicesandgadgetsthathave reachedtheendoftheirusefullives. Thiscategoryincludesold computers,smartphones,TVs, refrigerators,andotherelectronic equipment.Globale-waste productionhassoaredastechnology advancesrapidly,causingcritical environmentalandhealthconcerns.
Theglobale-wastecrisisisa pressingissuethatrequires immediateattentionandcollective action.Recognizingthedangersof impropere-wastedisposaland embracingresponsiblerecycling practicescanmitigatethe environmentalimpactandprotect humanhealth.Governments, industries,andindividualsmust collaboratetoestablisheffective recyclingsystemsandpromote awarenessaboutthebenefitsofewasterecycling.Onlythrough concertedeffortscanwepavethe waytowardasustainablefuture wherewemanageelectronicwaste responsiblyandconservevaluable resourcesforgenerationstocome.
ACauseforConcern
In2023,theglobale-wastegenerationreachedastaggering 53.6 millionmetrictons,reflectinga4.2%increasefrom 2022.Despitegrowingawarenessaboutresponsiblee-waste disposal,theworld’se-wasterecyclingratestillneeds improvement.In2023,peoplerecycledonly17.4%ofthe world'se-waste,leavingastaggering82.6%unaccounted forinlandfillsandincinerators.Thissituationcallsfor urgentactiontopromoteeffectiverecyclingpracticesand sustainablesolutions.
ProblemwithE-Waste
Thesurgeine-wasteposesnumerouschallengesandrisks toourplanetanditsinhabitants:
● EnvironmentalHazards:E-wastecontainstoxic substanceslikelead,mercury,cadmium,andflame retardants.Whenpeopledisposeofitimproperly inlandfillsorincinerateit,theseharmful chemicalsleachintothesoilandwater, contaminatingtheenvironment.
● HealthImpacts:Informale-wasterecycling practicesinsomeregionsexposeworkersto hazardoussubstances,leadingtoseverehealth problemssuchasrespiratoryissues,skindiseases, andneurologicaldisorders.
● ResourceDepletion:Electronicsoftencontain valuablematerialslikegold,silver,andrareearth metals.Failingtorecyclee-wastemeansmissing anopportunitytorecoverandreusethesevaluable resources.
BenefitsofE-WasteRecycling
Amidstthee-wastecrisis,responsiblerecyclingoffers significantadvantages:
● EnvironmentalPreservation:Recyclinge-waste helpspreventtoxicsubstancesfrompollutingthe environment,safeguardingecosystemsand wildlife.
● ResourceConservation:Recyclingreducesthe needforextractingrawmaterialsfromtheearth fornewelectronicproducts,whichconsumesvast amountsofenergyanddepletesnaturalresources. Itconservesvaluablematerials.
● EnergyEfficiency:Producingelectronicdevices fromrecycledmaterialsrequireslessenergy comparedtomanufacturingfromscratch, contributingtoenergyconservationandreducing greenhousegasemissions.
● JobCreation:Formale-wasterecyclingfacilities cangenerateemploymentopportunities,providing safeandsustainablelivelihoodsforworkers involvedintherecyclingprocess.
RecyclingE-Waste:FromCollectiontoEndMarket
Astheglobale-wastecrisisintensifies,weincreasingly needawell-structuredandefficientrecyclingchain.The journeyofe-waste,fromcollectiontopreparationforthe endmarket,playsacrucialroleinmitigatingenvironmental hazardsandconservingvaluableresources.Let’sexplore theessentialstepsinthee-wasterecyclingchain.
● Collection
Thefirststepinthee-wasterecyclingchain involvescollectingelectronicdevicesthathave reachedtheendoftheirlifecycle.Various stakeholders,includingindividuals,businesses, andmunicipalities,participateinthisprocess. Theysetupcollectionpoints,drop-offcenters,and recyclingeventstoencouragepropere-waste disposal.Theresponsiblecollectionensuresthat wedivertdiscardedelectronicsfromlandfillsand informalrecyclingpractices.
● Processing
Oncewecollecte-waste,specializedrecycling facilitiesprocessit.Duringthisphase,they disassemblethedevicesandcarefullyextract hazardousmaterialssuchaslead,mercury,and cadmium.Thegoalistopreventtheseharmful substancesfrompollutingtheenvironmentduring furtherrecyclingordisposal.
● DataDestructionandSecurity
Datasecurityisacriticalconcernduringe-waste recycling.Wetakepropermeasuresto permanentlyeraseanysensitiveinformationstored onthedevices.Certifieddatadestruction techniquessafeguardindividualsandbusinesses frompotentialdatabreaches.
● ComponentRecovery
Afterprocessing,therecyclingfacilityfocuseson recoveringcomponents.Weextractvaluable materialslikegold,silver,copper,andrareearth metalsfromelectronicdevices.Recoveringthese resourcesreducestheneedforrawmaterial extractionandconservesvaluablenatural resources.
● PreparationforEndMarket
Thefinalstageinthee-wasterecyclingchain involvespreparingtherecoveredmaterialsforthe endmarket.Manufacturerspurchasethese materialsandusethemassecondaryrawmaterials toproducenewelectronicproducts.Proper preparationensuresthattherecycledmaterials meetqualitystandardsandaresuitablefor manufacturingprocesses.
TacklingtheHurdles:TheChallenges
Astechnologycontinuestoevolveatanunprecedented pace,thegenerationofelectronicwaste,ore-waste,also increases.Disposingofelectronicdevices,rangingfrom smartphonestocomputers,hasbecomeapressingglobal concern.Whilerecyclinge-wastepresentsapromising solution,severalchallengeshinderitseffective implementation.
● LackofAwareness
Oneoftheprimaryobstaclesinthee-waste recyclinglandscapeisthelackofawareness amongconsumersandbusinessesalike.Many individualsremainunawareoftheenvironmental andhealthhazardsposedbyimproperdisposalof electronicdevices.Consequently,peopledispose ofmanydiscardedelectronicsinlandfills,leading toharmfulchemicalsseepingintosoilandwater sources.
Solution:RaisingAwarenessCampaigns
● PoorInfrastructure
Inadequateinfrastructurefore-wasterecycling posesasignificantchallengeinmanyregions. Someareaslackdesignatedcollectioncentersor recyclingfacilities,makingitdifficultfor
individualsandbusinessestodisposeoftheir electronicwasteresponsibly Therecyclingprocess canalsobecomplexandrequirespecialized equipmentandtechnologies.
Solution:StrengtheningRecyclingFacilities
● IllegalDumping
Oneofthemostconcerningchallengesine-waste recyclingisillegaldumping.Someunscrupulous entities,drivenbycost-cuttingmotives,chooseto disposeofelectronicwasteinenvironmentally sensitiveareasordevelopingcountrieswithlax regulations.Thisdangerouspracticeharmsthe environmentandposeshealthriskstovulnerable populations.
Solution:StrengtheningRegulationsand Enforcement
BetheChangeinRecycling
Addressingthechallengesofe-wasterecyclingrequires collectiveaction,andasindividuals,weallhaveacrucial roletoplayincreatingasustainablefuture.Wecanmakea significantdifferenceinmanagingelectronicwaste responsiblybytakingsimpleyetimpactfulsteps.
● RecycleYourE-Waste
Thefirststeptowardsresponsiblee-waste managementistorecycleyourelectronicdevices properly.Insteadofdiscardingoldorbroken gadgetswithregularhouseholdwaste,find certifiede-wasterecyclingcentersordrop-off locationsinyourcommunity.Recyclingcenters anddrop-offpointsinyourcommunitywill preventhazardousmaterialsfromendingupin landfillsandensurethattheyrecoverandreuse valuablecomponentsandmaterials.Rememberto wipeyourpersonaldatafromdevicesbefore recyclingthem,ensuringyourprivacyisprotected. Manyrecyclingcentersofferdatawipingservices orprovideguidanceonhowtodoitsafely.
● SupportCompaniesCommittedtoRecyclingEWaste
Whenpurchasingnewelectronicdevices,choose productsfromcompaniescommittedtosustainable
practices,includingrecyclinge-waste.Lookforbrands thatoffertake-backprograms,wheretheytake responsibilityforrecyclingtheirproductsattheendof theirlifecycle.Supportingsuchcompaniessendsa powerfulmessagethatresponsiblee-wastemanagementis aconsumerpriority.Additionally,consideroptingfor productsmadefromrecycledmaterials,contributingtothe demandformoreeco-friendlymanufacturingpractices.
● AdvocateforBetterRecyclingPolicies
Asconsumers,ourcollectivevoicecandrive change.Advocateforstrongere-wasterecycling policiesatlocal,national,andinternational levels.Supportorganizationsandinitiatives workingtowardsimprovingrecyclingregulations andenforcingstricterpenaltiesforillegal dumping.Engagewithyourlocalgovernment representatives,attendtownhallmeetings,and raiseawarenessabouttheimportanceof responsiblyrecyclinge-wasteinyourcommunity Themorepeopleareawareoftheissue,themore likelypolicymakerswilltakeaction.
OpportunitiestoGrab
Thee-wasterecyclingindustryisagrowingindustrywith severalopportunities.Theglobale-wastegenerationrateis expectedtoincreaseinthecomingyears,creatinganeed formorerecyclingfacilitiesandservices.Byinvestingin thisindustry,youcanhelptoreducetheenvironmental impactofe-wasteandconservenaturalresources.
Herearesomeoftheopportunitiesintheindustry:
● Collectionandtransportation:Companiescan collectandtransporte-wastefrombusinessesand individualsthroughcurbsidecollectionprograms, drop-offcenters,andbuybackprograms.
● Processingandrecycling:Industriescanprocess andrecyclee-wastebyremovinghazardous materialsandrecoveringvaluablecomponents.
● Disassemblyandrefurbishment:Organizations candisassembleandrefurbishe-waste,extending thelifeofelectronicdevicesandreducingthe amountofe-wastethatneedsrecycling.
● Manufacturingofrecycledmaterials:Thereis agrowingdemandforrecycledmaterialsfrome-
waste,whichcanbeusedtomakenew productssuchasbatteries,circuit boards,andplastics.
● Researchanddevelopment:The e-wasterecyclingindustryneeds researchanddevelopmenttoleadto newandimprovedmethodsfor collecting,processing,and recyclinge-waste.
Herearesomespecificexamplesof companiesthataretakingadvantageofthe opportunitiesintheindustry:
● Envirocycle:Thiscompany collectsandrecyclese-wastefrom businessesandindividuals,boasting anetworkofover10,000collection pointsintheUnitedStates.
● TESRecycling:Itprocessesand recyclese-wastewithastate-of-theartfacilityinTexascapableof processingover100,000tonsofewasteannually
● SimplyGreen:Itrefurbishesewastewithateamofexpertswho disassembleandrefurbishelectronic devices,extendingtheirlifespan andreducingtheamountofe-waste thatneedsrecycling.
Thesearejustafewexamplesofthemany companiestakingadvantageofthe opportunitiesintheindustry.Ifyouare lookingforawaytoinvestinagrowingand sustainableindustry,thee-wasterecycling industryisagreatoption.
E-wasterecyclingisasharedresponsibility, andeveryindividual’sactionscount. Together,wecanpositivelyimpactthe environment,conservevaluableresources, andprotectourplanetfromthegrowing challengeofelectronicwaste.Letustake actiontodaytocreateabettertomorrowfor futuregenerations.Wehopethisbloghas helpedyouunderstandtheimportanceof recyclinge-waste.
Dr. Timothy Mottet
Epitomizing Visionary Leadership to Design Innovative Educational Curriculum
Clearvisionplaysacatalytic roleintheeducationalsector
Visionaryeducationalleaders inspireandinfluencestudentsto harnesstheirstrengthsandskills.They alsohelpdevelopavisionforthe educationalinstitutionsandsupportthe staffinaccomplishingit.Theyalways possessaclearpictureofwhatthey seekfortheirinstitutionsandstudents. Theyhelppaintaninfluential environmentforstudentstoseek innovativeandcreativeacademic goals.
Emphasizingthenecessityof upholdingaclearvisioninthecurrent generation,Dr.TimothyMottet (PresidentatColoradoState University,Pueblo)hashelped developaboldvisionfortheuniversity andhaspropelledittotheheightsof success.Asahighereducationleader, Dr.Mottetisrecognizedfordesigning innovativelearningsystemswhich enablestudentstoachievesuccess.
SagaofPursuingMeaningfulCareer
Dr.Mottet’sjourneycommencedwith adecade-longcareerintheairline industry.Hewasanoperations managerandopenedandmanaged flightattendantdomiciles.Although
Dr.Mottetwasveryfondofhiscareer, itreachedaturningpointwhenhewas askedbyafellowfriendwhetherhis workwasstillmeaningful.
Withinafewmonths,heleftalucrative careerandenrolledingraduateschool atBostonUniversity,andfundedapart ofhiseducationthroughagraduate teachingassistantship.Afteradayof teaching,Dr.Mottetrealizedthathe wouldbecomeaprofessor.Currently, heisthe15thpresidentofColorado StateUniversityPueblo.
ServingCommunityandResponding toNeeds
ColoradoStateUniversityPueblohasa longhistoryofservingthecommunity andrespondingtothegrowingneedsof highereducationinitsregion.The universitywasestablishedin1933and officiallybecameafour-yearuniversity in1975.Itwasofficiallynamed ‘ColoradoStateUniversityPueblo’in 2003.
Throughoutitsjourney,CSUPueblo hasevolvedintoaninnovativeand responsiveregionalpublicuniversity. Itoffers26baccalaureateandsix master’sdegreeprograms.Thisyearit launcheditsfirstdoctoralprogramin
Nursing.Theuniversityservesnearly 4,000studentsfromvariousstatesand countries.Overthepast75years,CSU hasgraduatedmorethan40,000 studentsfromaroundtheworld.
ExperientialLearningModel
Theuniversityhasforalongtime, emphasizedexperientiallearningand work-relatedcomponentsasan importantelementofitseducational strategy Thework-relatedcomponents includeseveralbenefactorssuchas internshipsandpracticumswhich immersesstudentsinexternalreal-life experiences.Moreover,italsoincludes practical,capstone,andresearch projectsinspiredbyindustryneedsand students’futurecareers.
Studentsareexposedtoexpertsfrom thefieldthroughseminars,guest lectures,companyvisits,andutilizes practitionersfromrespectivefieldsas facultymembers.CSUPueblo’s programsofferarichexperiencethat betterpreparesstudentsforwork.The universitystrivestocontinue enhancingthework-related componentsasawaytogetstudents readyfortherapidlychanging industriallandscape.
Dr.TimothyMottet President ColoradoStateUniversity,Pueblo
A VISIONARY LEADER
RewardingAcademic Experience
Dr.Mottet’sprofuseexperience andextraordinaryvisionhave earnedCSUPuebloseveral accoladesandrecognition.CSU Puebloisthefirstuniversityinthe stateofColoradoandoneofthe firstintheUStoattainanet-zero electricityefficiencywith renewableenergyona23-acre solararray Theuniversityhas beennationallyrecognizedforits COVID-19managementandhas beenprofiledin Forbes magazine. Ithasalsoearnedimmense recognitionforlaunchingaunique setofstudentexperientiallearning opportunitiesthatwilldifferentiate theuniversityamidstthecrowded highereducationmarketplaceand mapsittobeingaHispanic ServingInstitution.
WhileProvostatNorthwest MissouriStateUniversity,priorto hispresidencyatCSUPueblo,Dr Mottethelpedtheuniversity
Being at the helm of the university, Dr. Mottet is entrusted with several roles and responsibilities.Heprovidesacleardirectionfortheuniversityandhelpsremoveobstacles. He also provides necessary resources and helps students inspire and recognize opportunities.
AteveryinstitutionwhereDr.Mottethasserved,hehasinvestedtremendouseffortstokeep thefocusonstudentlearning.Hebelieves,“Thefocusmakesallthedifference.”Dr.Mottet hasalwaysworkedtodeveloppolicies,processes,andpracticeswhicharecompatiblewith student learning. He has a record of success in developing high-performing educators, aligning people and processes to enhance organizational sustainability, facilitating and implementingstrategicplanningprocesses,andbuildingconsensusamongadiversegroup ofindividuals.
Dr.Mottethasvastexperienceinundertakinghigherexecutiverolesatvariouseducational institutes. In his tenure as a dean, he planned and opened new performing arts centers, including raising building funds, managing donor relations, staffing new positions, and manymore.Asadepartmentchair,hehelpedreduceadvisingerrorsbyimplementinganew advisingprogramandcreatingandstaffinganewOfficeofUndergraduateAdvising.
achieveseveralremarkable achievements.Theseinclude
• Maintainedenrollmentgrowth despitea2.6%declineincollege enrollmentsthroughoutthe Midwest,increaseddomestic underrepresentedstudentsby14%, andincreasedinternationalstudent enrollmentsby23%overtwo years;
• Receivedthe2017Top30 Technologists,Transformersand TrailblazersAwardfromthe CenterforDigitalEducation;and
• Facilitateddesign,development, andopeningofanInnovation Campusinitiativecommittedto reducingcostandtimetodegree throughaneducational consortium.
EvaluatingStrengthsamidst Challenges
TheCOVID-19pandemichadasevere impactontheeducation
sector—especiallyonthefunctioning ofseveraluniversitiesandcolleges.It causedapunctuatedevolutiononCSU Pueblo’scampusintermsofcourse modalitiesandtheprofessional developmentoftheuniversity’s faculty
CSUPueblo’sinitiativeofenabling mostofitscoursesonlineordelivering themusingablendedmodalityallowed theuniversitytobettermeetthe students’needs.RemarkingonCSU Pueblo’spandemicmanagement, Dr Mottetasserts, “We need to carefully monitor remote learning to ensure we have the right learning and support systems in place to ensure student success.”
RemodelingVision
Dr.Mottetisrecognizedasa distinguishededucationleaderwitha pristinevisionforacademicsand education.Hisvisionhashelped changethedynamicsofCSUPueblo.
Note to Students
“You must have a clear vision for your leadership and a “relentless” determination and discipline to ensure that it comes to fruition through engaged listening and adaptation.”
Hisvisionaryleadershiphasalso contributedtothereformationof curriculumandacademicservicesat theuniversity.Heassertsthathewould ensureallemployeesinhigher educationhaveamorethorough understandingoflearningandhowto teachanddevelopvariouswayswhich aremorecompatiblewithhowstudents processinformation.
Dr.Mottetremarksthatthecurrent generationleadersmustpossessaclear visionfortheirrespectiveuniversities witharelentlessdeterminationand disciplinetoensurethatitcomesto fruition.Seniorleadersneedtorecruit, invest,develop,andretainaleadership teamcomposedoftalentedindividuals whocandriveresultswhilecultivating meaningfulrelationships. “It’s easy for learning to get lost if we don’t continuously remind people that we are learning organizations,” mentionsDr Mottet.
