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Pat holds a Ph.D. in Integral Studies, with a concentration in Transformative Learning and Change, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Transformation, both from the California Institute of Integral Studies. The Ph.D. program was cross-disciplinary,

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Education > College Courses & Majors Deciding if a business degree is right for you: 4 of 39
There are three things to think about when deciding whether to pursue a degree in business: your motivation, disposition, and underlying interests.The most important consideration is to look deeply and honestly at what your motivation is. Many people think that just by having a degree, their resume will become more interestin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Setting a timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq is a terrible mistake: 9 of 80
The arguments against setting a time-table trouble me more than anything, because they are illogical and irrational. I'm not sure which frightens me more, the fact that the administration uses such irrational arguments, the idea that they might even believe what they are saying, the fact that so many of the American people bu... More..
Education > Distance Learning Are online college degree programs helpful to your career?: 1 of 6
Referred to as "the wave of the future" just before the millennium change, a plethora of dot-com-like companies sprouted a tremendous competition for the best online learning platform. Sadly, the competition of platforms did not result in a similarly wide range of degree programs.Those, like myself, who joined the online lear... More..
Education > Education (Other) Producing e-learning materials: 1 of 4
Producing e-learning materials, a non-specialized modelAs institutions move rapidly into the online format, it is increasingly the case that professors have to transition into the eLearning territory without the support of a specialized team of designers. This article gives some basic guidelines for professors as they design ... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 84 of 317
Gay couples should be allowed to have a legal marriage, with all the rights and privileges afforded to heterosexual couples.While no argument can be made that according to Christian tradition, homosexuality is not considered a sin (just as pre-marital, extramarital, and even masturbatory sex is), the United States is a countr... More..
Sciences > Zoology Guide to the branches of zoology: 2 of 6
"Guide to the branches of zoology"There are two basic types of branches of zoology: specialization by types of animals, and specialization by processes or functions of animals.Specializations across types of animals may be broad categorizations of animals, or may become very specialized to just a few or even one species. For ... More..
Sciences > Zoology A guide to understanding animals' scientific names: 4 of 7
In order to appreciate how animals have been named, it is first important to understand that there is a classification system by which all living organisms are categorized.Carolus Linnaeus first devised the system during the 1700's that is still in use today. Linnaeus understood the importance of having a standardized means o... More..
Education > Education (Other) Study tips for students: 10 of 14
Effective study skills boil down to one key: understanding how you learn best. Every learner is unique, just like fingerprints are unique. As you progress through your education, you will learn more and more about yourself as a learner, and you can start that process right away by paying attention to yourself.There are severa... More..
Education > Distance Learning Are online colleges legitimate: 6 of 8
Are online colleges legitimateThere are two arguments to be made as to the legitimacy of online colleges. The first is whether, as a modality, online learning is legitimate. The second is whether all colleges that offer online learning are legitimate. I would argue that both aspects have to be considered separately in order t... More..
Education > Distance Learning The difference between an online degree program and a campus program: 22 of 22
The difference between an online degree program and a campus program- points and counter points.Agreed Points:Content of an online program should be comparable to the classroom equivalent. Accreditation standard require this to be the case.Learners do have to demonstrate self-motivation, and an increased intrinsic drive to su... More..