Dalton Tolliver ’15 was named the America East Conference Volleyball Rookie of the Week for matches ending October 2, 2011.
Tolliver amassed a team-high 28 kills in two matches and hit .323 in a 3-0 win over Binghamton and a 3-2 setback versus Albany. She totaled one solo block and recorded four assisted blocks. Her 16 kills versus Binghamton tied a season high.
She is the second Retriever freshman to earn the first-year player award in 2011. Hannah Schmidt ’15 was the league’s recipient on August 29 and September 6.
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]]>In today's competitive environment and global economy, an organization's success depends on the full contribution and productivity of every person. Achieving optimal results for your organization requires full engagement of the diverse perspectives which represent your market place as well as your workforce.
The true potential of all people, regardless of their color, race/gender, their sexual orientation and/or their disability can only be achieved through the equal acceptance of all in our society. Allowing people to confidently share and express their ideas, thoughts and strengths without fear will only improve productivity on both a personal and corporate level.
Team building, effective communication and strong leadership are just a few of the topics that will be discussed during this highly professional presentation. The organization's ability to be open-minded and to raise positive awareness comes from within each individual. However, fostering the ideals of this enriching environment must begin with a strong commitment from the top executives.
Let your employees, your colleagues, suppliers and your customers know that you fully support a diverse workforce. It is time to let go of the stereotypical and inaccurate views that are held by so many, preventing the true success of your organization. Open communication, employee involvement and awareness will only have the most positive return.
This interactive presentation is the perfect opportunity to share this vision with all of your workforce. It is especially effective if given prior to implementing a diversity strategy or when working to improve your present diversity program. A great presentation for your next Annual Shareholders Meeting, sales conference, trade show, or your own "Diversity Days" - celebrating your company's continued improvements in recognizing all aspects of its workforce.
Unique presentations tailored to your organization's diversity needs can also be discussed. Continued involvement and on-going consultation is available for all topics.
“When an older family member needs supportive housing, there’s often a rush to find a place with the ‘best quality,'” wrote Leslie Morgan, professor of sociology, in a Baltimore Sun op-ed. “But what is quality?” she asked. “Do family or friends value the same things as the future assisted-living resident?”
In searching for assisted living for a family member, Morgan recommends looking beyond a facility’s cosmetic factors to attend to the individual habits, interests and needs of the person who will live there. “What are their priorities?”; “How important is flexibility in their daily routine?”; “What about continuing lifelong behaviors, like having a drink before dinner, attending religious services or spending time outdoors?”
To learn more, read “Questions to Ask Before Choosing Assisted Living.” Leslie Morgan is UMBC’s Lipitz Professor of the arts, humanities and social sciences for academic year 2011-2012 and one of the nation’s foremost scholars on aging.
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