The HBCU Career Center Newsletter
Monthly Career Newsletter for HBCU Staff - September 2009 - Vol 1 # 7 
- Greetings!
- 8 Career Articles for HBCU professionals
- HR Buzz - Age Descrimination vs. Obsolete Skills
- HBCU Job Openings
- Discount Code for 2 FREE job postings
- Get involved in your own professional development |
| Greetings! |
Chances are your fall semester is in full hectic swing! Whether you are planning job fairs, homecoming activities, hiring staff or working in the classroom, you are probably doing more with less staff, smaller budgets and just less resources.
As the semester rolls on, do not lose focus on your own skills and professional development. Remember, to work more effectively as we develop and transform our HBCU students and universities, we also need to develop our own skills, competencies and expand our professional networks.
Here are 3 things you can do this fall:
1. Sign up for an online class or seminar or attend a professional conference.
2. What work competency or skill do you want to master? Look for volunteer committees on your campus to build a new expertise.
3. Connect with other higher education professionals through a national association.
Make it a great fall semester!
Regards,
Marcie @ TheHBCUCareerCenter Email us or follow us on Twitter! |
In the case of Martino vs. MCI Communication Services Inc., the courts ruled that termination for obsolete skill set does not constitute age descrimination. Under the decision, it is not enough for a plaintiff to prove that age was one of the motivating factors of the adverse action. Instead plaintiffs must prove that but for his age, the adverse action would not have occured. Source - HR Magazine (October 09), SHRM 