American consumers are worried: They want to know whether their economy is improving, worsening or unchanging. Ben Liebman, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, says economists will look to holiday spending to gauge the economy’s health.
The rumors swirling about health care reform are as sizeable as the 1,000 pages of proposed legislation. Of particular concern to George P. Sillup, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical marketing at Saint Joseph’s University, is the misinformation floating across the Internet, and over the airways, about how health care reform will affect Medicare.
The premise is simple: to receive a fair wage for hard work. The fair trade movement, which began shortly after the Cold War, has regained momentum recently. A 2008 Fair Trade Federation Interim Report stated there was a 102 percent growth in U.S. and Canadian sales for Fair Trade products between 2004 and 2006.
Despite President Obama’s congressional address on health care, many Americans still lack a true understanding of the proposed changes and what a final bill might look like. According to Jack Newhouse, Ph.D., assistant professor of health services at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, it seems that Congress wants the impossible.
It's natural for first-year students to encounter challenges associated with the transition to college life. For many students the academic demands are great, dorm life may be their first experience sharing a living space, and there is unstructured time to manage. This can also be a difficult transition for parents who feel inclined to comfort their student who is missing home.
This fall, Jeffrey Hyson, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, will transform his freshman Western Civilization I classes into fascinating games. Hyson will use an innovative pedagogy developed at Barnard College called Reacting to the Past (RTTP).
A dorm room is a limited space. So while the flat screen, couch and love seat fit comfortably in the U-Haul, students may encounter challenges cramming all of that stuff into the new dorm. Here are items NOT to bring to college this fall.
As kids make their way back-to-school, incidents of bullying will inevitably arise. Whether you’re the new kid at school or a past victim, there are many steps that can be taken to avoid or stop bullying, says Sally Black, Ph.D., an assistant professor of health services at Saint Joseph’s University.
Preparing to send a child to college can be a busy, nerve-wracking and emotional time for parents. But what most parents don’t spend enough time doing is preparing their child to deal with the reality of college drinking.
As kids make their way back-to-school, incidents of bullying will inevitably arise. Whether you're the new kid at school or a past victim, there are many steps that can be taken to avoid or stop bullying, says Sally Black, Ph.D., an assistant professor of health services at Saint Joseph's University.
History Professor Jeffrey Hyson, Ph.D., of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, will transform his Western Civilization classes into fascinating games by using a unique pedagogy called Reacting to the Past.
Sally Black, RN, Ph.D., associate professor of health services at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, was particularly happy to see the American Association of Pediatrics' newly released policy statement on preventing youth violence. She was even more elated that for the first time ever the statement specifically addresses the issue of bullying, which Black has long been researching and advocating against.
Concerns about a Swine flu outbreak lowered retail stocks on Monday. According to food safety expert Nancy Childs, Ph.D., pandemic reactions create consumer distrust in the safety of the retail environment. "Any potential for further slowdown in global economic activity is a concern," she says.
Research about autism is growing, but not fast enough to keep up with the need. According to Michelle Rowe, Ph.D., professor of health services at Saint Joseph's University, one in 150 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism, and every day the list of potential causes grows.
This year, Earth Day falls on April 22, and for its 39th anniversary, the eco-minded among us will be taking stock of advancements made by the green movement, as well as the challenges that remain. "It is great news that the public has become more aware of the damage we are causing to our ecosystems, but Earth Day should also be an opportunity for us to think about the social costs associated with global warming," says botanist Clint Springer, Ph.D., of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
The deadline for filing taxes is quickly approaching and Saint Joseph's University accounting professor Dennis Raible has some money-saving tips for late filers.
With tight budgets and economic uncertainty, departments in corporations nationwide are becoming more accountable for measurement. To meet these measurement expectations, successful businesses employ software and personnel with the acumen to translate the information in a way that speaks to the organization's strategic goals. The business that aren't obtaining this kind of business intelligence, according to an expert at Saint Joseph's University, are "operating below the curve."
New rules will make it easier for consumers to know whether their food was imported or not. However, food labeling expert Nancy Childs, Ph.D., advises lawmakers to go beyond the new policy, which identifies whether or not food is of a domestic origin. "Knowing a product is USA-sourced is a plus but not as powerful as knowing it's locally grown," she says.
Considering all the layoffs, downsizes and cutbacks reported in the news these days, it's not surprising to learn that the news itself is being cut back.
When the NCAA men's basketball tournament begins later this month, millions of fans across the country will be looking to follow the games, which take place mostly during the workday, on their phones, at lunch or at their desks through the streaming online video service offered by CBS, the NCAA's official network. Claire Simmers, Ph.D., professor of management at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, believes that watching the games during the day can provide a challenge to employers and employees alike.
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