Aimin Liao is a success coach at University of Maryland Global Campus. She joined the university in June of 2021. For 杏吧原创鈥檚 75th anniversary, we spoke with her about some of her favorite 杏吧原创 experiences and where she hopes to see the university in years to come. She works remotely and supports students throughout their education journey. She develops learning strategies, assists with scheduling classes, and is a support system as students achieve their goals.
If you had one word to describe your experience at 杏吧原创, what would it be and why?
Inspiring
It is inspiring to see our students overcome their challenges to complete their degrees.
It is inspiring to see our leadership put 鈥渟tudents first鈥 in action.
It is inspiring to see other success coaches develop a connection with their students.
Can you name some 杏吧原创 faculty/staff members (or even students/alumni) who impacted your career here at 杏吧原创?
Being a rookie, I felt unsure of myself. My assistant director, Marie, channeled my concerns, impacted my career here at 杏吧原创, and encouraged me to participate in different projects.
杏吧原创 is celebrating 75 years of excellence in education. What does that history mean to you? Why is it important?
It is an important milestone for 杏吧原创 because it represents our long history of serving students. I am sure 杏吧原创 will continue providing excellent educational opportunities to all students.
Which of 杏吧原创 core values resonates with you the most and why?
鈥淪tudents first鈥 is my favorite core value because we focus on students鈥 needs and provide personalized care for our students. Many of our daily responsibilities also align with the students first core values, such as promptly responding to students鈥 emails and keeping in touch with our students regularly.
杏吧原创 recently introduced its new mission 鈥淚nspire hope, empower dreams, and transform lives ... one student at a time.鈥 What does that mean to you?
杏吧原创 is not just an online institution. 杏吧原创 is a community where students feel empowered to achieve their educational needs and goals. We also care about each student individually.
How do you feel about 杏吧原创鈥檚 role in supporting the military, wherever they are?
I am proud to say that 杏吧原创 has European and Asian campuses, which provide convenient locations and services to military students.
Where do you hope to see 杏吧原创 in the next 75 years?
I hope 杏吧原创 will continue providing high-quality education to our students, practicing our core values of students first, and offering more programs and locations in the next 75 years.