After more than 10 years of dedicated service to the Turner College Dean’s Office, Danielle Navarrete has decided to pursue a new professional opportunity as a Data Analyst for Auburn University. During her tenure in the Turner College, she made significant contributions and consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence. In 2020, Navarrete was honored with the prestigious President's Staff Excellence Award, a testament to her exceptional work ethic and dedication. She also received the Turner College’s Olice Embry Award that same year. According to Turner College Dean Deb Kidder, “These accolades speak volumes about Danielle's commitment to serving students, helping faculty, and supporting the university. Beyond individual recognition, Danielle has played an integral role in our community and staff.” Additionally, Navarrete served on the CSU Staff Council for eight years, displaying strong leadership abilities and a desire to improve CSU’s work environment. During her tenure on the Council, she served as the Finance officer for two years, as the Secretary for two years, as well as serving as co-chair of the Fundraising Committee. Some of Navarrete’s many duties in the Turner College included helping with student issues, data collection for assessment and accreditation, providing technical support for the Turner College blog, advisor of the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society, as well as many, many other activities. “[Danielle’s] performance has made a significant contribution to our collective success, and I am grateful for all that she has contributed. Please join me in wishing her well as she pursues the next stage of her career,” Kidder concluded.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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