Robert Pearl Starks

Robert Pearl Starks

Location: phoenix, arizona

About me

Robert Starks Jr. is a Performance Consultant for MaxKnowledge, Inc. Robert has 10 years of experience in higher education and has led teams responsible for career services and alumni relations programming, as well as community outreach and public relations initiatives. Robert was recognized for his leadership and exceptional results by Career Education Corporation (CEC) with the "Above and Beyond" award for developing his institution's first alumni relations program in its 32 year history. Under Robert's leadership, his former career services team was recognized with four consecutive Best Placement Practice Awards from the Arizona Private School Association (APSA) among its 56+ member schools in the state which contributed to his institution also being recognized as School of the Year by APSA in 2008 and 2012. Additionally, the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) recognized Robert in 2013 with the Associate Member of the Year award. 

Robert holds a Master of Science in Management, a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, and a minor in Sociology. Robert currently serves on the board for the Arizona Private School Association. Robert is the former Director of Media & Technology and former Membership Chair for the Arizona Career Development Association (ACDA). Additionally, Robert is the founder and publisher of Careertipster.com and serves on the Arizona Program Committee of the national non-profit, Boys Hope Girls Hope.

Interests

social media, career development, training, higher education, web 2.0/3.0, career services, leadership, marketing

Skills

social media, marketing, training, consulting, management, strategic planning

Activity

"Blogging is about writing and reading NOT about a technology platform.  When using a classroom or student blogs, a global learning community and communication center can grow to facilitate student learning for 21st Century skills and literacies."

@Taybrok : It's amazing how a simple thank you goes a long way.  I think you're right - demonstrating appreciation is a simple way to influence employees' work experience.  When you say this is one of the reasons there is a high rate of teachers in public education now, what reason are you referencing?  Also, do you believe there is a difference between public and private education in terms of employee engagement, retention and/or attrition?  Thanks for adding to the discussion.

 

Nearly 3.2 million students graduate high school annually and 80% of them use social networking sites.  What does this mean for colleges' and universities' enrollment strategies?

 

Recommendation as the New Advertising
Today's student represents the connected consumer.  The connected consumer is savvy and uses their social networks for research, using both public information available on the internet as well as word-of-mouth information gathered from others in their networks and even from strangers.  For example, if a student wants an opinion on a school, they won't necessarily call the school; they may post a question in a social network… >>>

As technology has enabled new ways for jobseekers to market themselves, will the resume be replaced?  Why or why not?  If so, by what?

Congrats on completing these courses.  I love your enthusiasm - I think it is particularly important that all in Higher Educaiton demonstrate the eagerness for continual life-long learning that we want to see in our students.  Thanks for sharing Lisa!

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