Student Finds Opportunity in Major League Soccer

Erika Spudie has spent the last five months on a big stage. Spudie, a senior student from Perrysburg, Ohio, began work with the Columbus Crew, a professional soccer team which competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), in July and concluded her time there at the end of November

Women in Power: Examining the Pathway to the Top

As more women begin to enter the upper management ranks of the business world, researchers have recognized several patterns in terms of common factors which influence career paths and choices. Based on this, I conducted a study with the purpose of identifying those influences and traits which women in the field most attributed to their individual success. This information could thereafter be used as a guide for young women such as myself who are about to begin their own career paths within this field. Through the use of survey and individual interview, my findings indicated that individual background, family support, education, and activities were shown to be the most influential aspects of professional development, while key personality traits necessary to success as noted by the participants included a mixture of both individual (self-motivation, perseverance, etc.) and interpersonal (communication, compassion, etc.) abilities. Advice offered by respondents again emphasized the need for individual motivation combined with the strong interpersonal skills which facilitate professional relationships

McKnight Foundation - 2004 Annual Report: Concept Into Reality

Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grant and project highlights, financial statements, and list of board members and staff