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Walter's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
BS
University of the State of NY SUNY Albany
Graduate Degree
MA
Webster University
Doctorate
PhD
Walden University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Education Administrators, Postsecondary:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: BS
Graduate Degree: MA
Doctorate: PhD
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I served in the Air Force to gain skills in leadership, problem solving and cultural awareness.
2.
I worked in corporate America in various industries, to gain skills in a myriad of disciplines.
3.
I earned education in Mgmt, Psych, and Leadership. I also obtained specialized certifications.
4.
I started my own management consulting practice and non-profit organization.
5.
I served on boards for causes that I was passionate about and made a career change to higher ed.
6.
I created Walter McCollum Education Foundation to work on international development initiatives.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
'You are not going to be anything.' This was because the expectations were very low in the community in which I grew up. Education was not advocated.
How I responded:
Stay encouraged and seek mentors who can help align you with your goals. Set realistic milestones and establish a plan to get you to your end results.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Not having a blueprint for higher education, made it a little difficult for me to focus on a clear educational path. I worked with mentors throughout my career to encourage me and inspire me to earn education aligned to my passion.