Here at Laurus College, we like to spotlight some of our amazing instructors. All our classes are presented in real-time meaning you’ll be interacting live with your instructor. Get to know Blake Monson, a Web Design Instructor with twenty+ years of experience in interactive development and graphic design. He specializes in developing computer-based training and social media applications…
Career-Focused Higher Education is Thriving on the Central Coast By Karen V. Edwards, Ph.D., Laurus College Access to bachelor’s degrees and specialized training is vital for those living on the central coast. Recently, Glen Morris (President and CEO of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce), published a very important article in the Santa Maria…
By: Vince Casas My name is Vince Casas and I’m proud to introduce the new Audio Video Production Department here at Laurus College. This program is designed to allow students to develop skills in audio and video recording, editing, and production by introducing them to techniques and methods of working with sound and video. Industry…
by: Greg Gardner Professionalism in the workplace is the behavior and attitude of someone in a work or business environment. It is essential to present yourself as a competent employee. Whether you work in a customer-facing position or not, the way you present yourself impacts the way your clients and co-workers perceive you. In this article, we’re going to…
By: Brad Koyak of Spectre Graphics In this series, we have taken an in-depth look into what is big data and the ethical dilemmas that surround the collection, storage, and use of big data. In my final blog in this series, we will take a look at how web designers and developers use big data to make sites more user-friendly and…
By: Juliana Ramirez of JR Bookkeeping We’re excited to bring you a series of articles written by Laurus College PAC members. In this post, Juliana Ramirez of JR Bookkeeping details 5 easy steps to better accounting for small businesses. Bookkeeping is the record-keeping part of accounting. It is a process that involves recording all the…
by: Brad Koyak of Spectre Graphics Ethics of big data is a topic that concerns us all. In my previous post, we discussed Big Data and the way it is changing the way businesses are run on a fundamental level. Big Data is the greatest advancement in marketing since television and is without a doubt a…