week 11

  According to the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, nations must “do what is necessary” to ensure that “we are able to solve the dramatic problems we face” (UN News, 1). Based on what you have learned in this course, predict whether the nations of the world will be able to come together and successfully address … Read more

one paragraph

 Discuss the social or political issues covered in this course that you believe will have a significant effect on the field of urban planning in the next ten years. Explain why you selected the area you addressed. 

one paragraph

  From the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have emphasized the importance of global partnership and equitable access to COVID-19 diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines. While there has been some attempt at a global partnership, it has not materialized. What are some of the obstacles that have prevented this from happening?

week 9

  In this informal reflective journal entry, you have an opportunity to consider your hopes for your learning in this course and engage in initial brainstorming for your assignments. Reflection is the necessary bridge in the learning process that takes place when you are involved in a learning experience. To prepare, you should use this … Read more

week 9

  Your textbook lists several goals of Comprehensive Planning (listed below). Based on the town/city where you live, rank the top two in terms of importance and explain why. Health Public Safety Circulation Provision of Services and Facilities Fiscal Health Economic Goals Environmental Protection Redistributive Goals

week 8

  Chapter 12 of the textbook, as well as two of the other resources “Correcting Media Myths About Refugees and Migrants”Links to an external site. and “What Europeans Really Want: Five Myths Debunked”Links to an external site. focus on the idea of myths about migration. Based on the facts and myths presented in these sources, … Read more

VA Home loans

EXPLAIN WHY THE VA HOME LOAN PROGRAM SHOULD BE THE PROGRAM OF CHOICE FOR VETERANS WISHING TO PURSUE HOME OWNERSHIP. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN THIS POSITION TO ENSURE THIS IS THE PROGRAM OF CHOICE FOR VETERANS PURSING HOME OWNERSHIP?

Communicating Bad News

Scenario: You are a middle manager at a large technology organization, and leadership has informed you that the company will be going through a reorganization. The company has been losing revenue, and immediate action is necessary. A mass downsizing is impending. Your job is not in jeopardy. However, you will lose team members in the … Read more

Discussion 1

Research the following websites to identify current vulnerabilities. Choose two current vulnerabilities. Discuss the risk the vulnerability creates and what would be needed to mitigate those vulnerabilities. https://www.rapid7.com/db/search https://securitytracker.com/ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity