Human Rights
What Are Human Rights? Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled…
Protect vulnerable workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Latest advice on reducing COVID-19 transmission at work This page is up to date with the current position in England. You can check the latest advice on GOV.UK. There is different guidance for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our page on continuing to reduce COVID-19 transmission in workplaces outlines control measures. It includes links to advice from public health bodies and…
Student Right to Know
Federal regulations require that institutions provide specific consumer information to current students, prospective students and employees about the school and financial aid. All of the required disclosure information can be found through the links provided below. This information may also be obtained by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Student Services at (928)…
Discrimination in Pre-Employment Inquiries
The following information provides guidance for job seekers and employers about acceptable and unacceptable questions to ask on a job application or during a job interview. Inappropriate pre-employment inquiries may be used as evidence of Employment Discrimination. What You May Ask vs. What You Should NOT Ask National Origin/Ancestry: What you may ask: What is your current address…
Internet Addiction Disorder
Signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for those who may be addicted to the Web on their PC or smart phone. What Is Internet Addiction? Do you play video games on the Internet in excess? Are you compulsively shopping online? Can’t physically stop checking Facebook? Is your excessive computer use interfering with your daily life – relationships,…
Air pollution, explained
Despite decades of progress, the air quality in the United States has started to decline over the past few years, according to data provided in summer 2019 by the Environmental Protection Agency. The agency recorded 15 percent more days with unhealthy air in the country in 2018 and 2017 compared to the average from 2013 to…
Types of Logical Fallacies
Logical fallacies are flawed, deceptive, or false arguments that can be proven wrong with reasoning. These are the most common fallacies you should know about. Arguments and debates are an important part of college and academic discourse. But not every argument is perfect. Some can be picked apart because they have errors in reasoning and…
Tips for Maintaining Good Health
Everyone knows that eating a balanced diet, exercising and getting plenty of rest are key to maintaining good health. However, that can seem to be an impossible task while in college. Frequently, the appeal of sweets, fast food, caffeine and alcohol outweigh healthy options when you’re in the company of friends or under stress from…
Helping people, changing lives: The 6 health benefits of volunteering
Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in the lives of others. Oftentimes, they perform with the core intention of helping others. But did you know that volunteering can benefit your own health as well? Researchers have attempted to measure the benefits that volunteers receive including positive feeling referred to as helper’s high, increased trust in others…
Volunteering in Public Service: How to Gain Experience Through Giving Back
From firefighters and police officers to teachers and social workers, those who dedicate their lives to public service are usually answering a calling. It’s this calling to make their communities safer, healthier, more educated, and all around better that leads them to pursue careers in public service. If you have this same calling to do…