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Danica Spriggs
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Danica Spriggs is an Instructor in the Leadership and Professional Development Program for East Carolina University, College of Business. She teaches the Freshman course, BUSI 1200 Strategy First in traditional and virtual formats. Prior to entering academia, Danica served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 2016 as a Senior Master Sergeant, First Sergeant. She received her master’s degree in Management and Leadership and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. Danica and her husband, Fulton, currently own and operate multiple small business franchises in Eastern North Carolina.
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Sep 22, 2022
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Aug 16, 2022
Many interconnected activities are essential to increasing veteran degree attainment. University departments must work together for military-affiliated student success.
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Currently, there is a significantly low number of higher education institutions registered as participating partners for the DoD SkillBridge Program. Higher education institutions can provide significant opportunities for transitioning veterans through this program. Is your institution utilizing this program?
HigherEdMilitary
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Are you a veteran in an academic job search that needs to prepare and submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV)? If you aren't familiar with what a CV is, check out this overview and advice on creating one.
HigherEdMilitary
Jun 2, 2022
Did you miss the May HigherEdMilitary Careers and Coffee session? Check out this brief overview to see where the discussion went!
HigherEdMilitary
May 17, 2022
There are various military positions that align with academic teaching. Have you contemplated becoming a faculty member in higher education? Here's what you need to know.
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