Spirit Magazine - February 2014 - (Page 114)

Flip through Spirit at home. EDUCATION PROMOTIONAL SERIES Auburn University Introducing our new digital flip book. N E W! To get started, go to spiritmag.com and CLICK ON VIEW OUR FLIP BOOK. The program's two major offerings are the Executive MBA (EMBA) and Physicians Executive MBA (PEMBA), both of which are 21-month, cohortbased programs that are applied and emphasize the message "learn today and use tomorrow." The face-to-face advantages of five short on-campus residencies of 4 to 5 days and a 10-day international study trip are combined with the convenience of distance-based education that doesn't require being in front of a computer at specific times. Dr. Michael Washington, medical director of the emergency department at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital in Mississippi, earned a promotion to an administrative position through his coursework even before he received his Auburn MBA. "The thing that separated me from the other candidates, people who were similarly qualified otherwise, was my pursuit of this degree," Washington says. One prime advantage of graduate study is the availability of high-level instruction in smaller, more focused environments that allow students to hone their understanding in a given field. With a student/faculty ratio of 9:1, Trinity University offers largeschool resources in a small-school setting as students collaborate with some of the best minds in the country at both the undergraduate and graduate level. In addition, the University places a high priority on global understanding and incorporates an international focus on many levels, an objective that is enhanced by Trinity's diverse metropolitan location of San Antonio. For 22 straight years, the university has been ranked No. 1 in the West by U.S. News & World Report. Real-life experience that integrates conceptual and experiential learning marks the rigorous curricula built into Trinity's top-ranked graduate degree plans, which include five programs: Accounting, Health Care Administration, School Leadership, School Psychology, and Teaching. Designed to empower students to grow and discover within their field, Trinity's graduate programs are characterized by strong support from faculty, as well as alumni and other professionals that are dedicated to mentoring students in and out of the classroom. The goal? Establishing lifelong relationships and strong leadership skills that prove valuable in creating a professional network in your field of study. St. Mary's University, a Catholic liberal arts university in San Antonio, promotes its values of academic excellence, faith formation, and service to society in a learning environment that graduates ethical leaders. In the AACSB-accredited Bill Greehey School of Business, students http://www.spiritmag.com http://www.spiritmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - February 2014

Spirit Magazine - February 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Revel in rum
Cozy up to Chicago
Wise Guide
Learn to slow down
The Numbers
Get briefed on Oscars history
Entertain (with) a proposal
Keep your company current
Business
Cut down on insurance confusion
Digitize your doorman
Seek success with fun and games
Go loco for Lego
Building Lego
A Fighting Chance
Your Adventure In Miami
Promotional Series: Focus on Health for All Seasons
Promotional Series: Focus on Education
Promotional Series: Focus on Franchises
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - February 2014