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7/13/23 What Respiratory Medical Devices Does a Respiratory Therapist Use? Over recent years, medical technology has grown tremendously to help and aid those in the hospital. As a respiratory therapist, respiratory therapy supplies are an essential tool needed during your career in the hospital, allowing you…

6/15/23 A respiratory therapist is a crucial role on every medical team. In an intensive care unit (or ICU), respiratory therapists find themselves a part of a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who are prepared to help…

Working with children from birth through adolescence is a great and enriching career, one where you can see how they emotionally, mentally, and physically develop. Each child needs varying degrees of assistance. Learning disorders in children are fairly common, and now more than ever before, Childhood Development…

  As a healthcare provider, a social worker’s knowledge of trauma-informed theory and practice will assist them in a variety of scenarios. Trauma is a deep and sensitive aspect of a client’s psyche, and getting them to open up, let alone being able to work through…

The presidents of St. Augustine College and Lewis University have announced plans to merge both institutions, with both Boards of Trustees unanimously approving the decision. St. Augustine College President Dr. Reyes Gonzalez, together along with Lewis University President Dr. David Livingston, recognize the institutions’ alignment of missions and values,…

If you’re curious about what makes a good childhood educator, the first step is creating an optimal environment for learning, one that will both help to encourage learning and still keep…

If you are interested in how the study of the brain in psychology works, a career in cognitive neuropsychology could be the choice for you. But when examining psychology vs. neuroscience, what divides them, and how…

How do we Define the Goals of a Social Worker? The role of a social worker can appear overwhelming at first glance, which is why social workers specialize in hyper-specific roles that focus on empowering others and the community they…

Do you want to learn about how to be successful in the hospitality industry? It starts by knowing about the four sectors of the hospitality industry. Each one of these–while focusing on making sure to provide a hospitable environment–provides a very different experience for the client, and is filled with…

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a February 23, 2023 roundtable at its Washington, D.C. office. The Roundtable brought together higher education leaders and officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including Dr. Reyes González to represent St. Augustine, to discuss Department priorities related to Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

We at Saint Augustine College are proud to announce a new $2,600,000 grant to further our efforts in building a long-lasting and durable community in the Chicago area, called the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.  The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program is a collaborative effort to bridge the digital…

If you’ve ever asked yourself what you can do with a social work degree, we are here to help you. Getting a bachelor’s in social work doesn’t only prove to employers that you are qualified to work in social work. A bachelor’s in social work can be a stepping stone…