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Course Design Document: Ethical and Cultural Competence for Adults (PAK 108)

Posted on November 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Program: Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK) Credits: 3 Delivery Mode: Hybrid / Online / In-person Duration: 12 weeks (or 8-week accelerated format) Prerequisites: None Instructor Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in ethics, philosophy, education, social science, or … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Ethical and Cultural Competence Adults Need but Are Seldom Taught

Posted on November 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In a globalized, plural, and digitally interconnected world, adults are expected to act with ethical judgment, cultural awareness, and empathy across diverse environments—workplaces, communities, nations, and digital spaces. Yet these abilities, while essential to functioning responsibly in modern … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Hudson River School of Art: History, Aesthetics, and Enduring Value for Collectors

Posted on November 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Hudson River School (c. 1825–1875) was the first distinctly American movement in painting. Its artists—most notably Thomas Cole, Asher B. Durand, Frederic Edwin Church, Albert Bierstadt, and Sanford Robinson Gifford—crafted large, luminous landscapes that fused close observation … Continue reading →

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Course Design Document: Practical Life Skills and Systems Navigation for Adults (PAK 107)

Posted on November 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Program: Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK) Credits: 3 Delivery Mode: Hybrid / Online / In-person Duration: 12 weeks (or 8-week accelerated option) Prerequisites: None Instructor Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in education, social science, public administration, or … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Practical Life Skills and Systems Navigation Adults Need but Are Rarely Taught

Posted on November 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Modern adulthood demands constant navigation of complex systems—financial, bureaucratic, legal, technological, and social—that determine access to opportunity, stability, and well-being. Yet, despite years of formal schooling, most adults leave education unprepared for the practical realities of managing life’s … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Check Engine Light Problem — Causes, Implications, and Paths Toward Vehicle Literacy and Systemic Reform

Posted on November 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Across North America and much of the industrialized world, the “check engine” light has become a near-universal sight on dashboards. Surveys and anecdotal evidence suggest that a significant proportion of vehicles on the road operate with this warning … Continue reading →

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Course Design Document: Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Literacy for Adults (PAK 106)

Posted on November 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

Program: Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK) Credits: 3 Delivery Mode: Hybrid / Online / In-person Duration: 12 weeks (or 8-week accelerated option) Prerequisites: None Instructor Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in public health, nutrition, medicine, psychology, or … Continue reading →

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Curriculum Design: The Columbia River School of Engineering Landscape Art

Posted on November 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

Institutional Philosophy The Columbia River School of Landscape Art is founded upon the belief that the act of painting the natural world is a sacred vocation. The artist’s task is not merely to imitate nature, but to interpret divine revelation … Continue reading →

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The Columbia River School: A Philosophical White Paper

Posted on November 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Introduction The Columbia River School is envisioned as a modern artistic movement and educational institution that draws its inspiration from the Hudson River School of 19th-century America. Like its predecessor, it seeks to express a profound reverence for nature, … Continue reading →

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Communication, Media, and Digital Literacy for Adults (PAK 105)Course Design Document:

Posted on November 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Program: Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK) Credits: 3 Delivery Mode: Hybrid / Online / In-person Duration: 12 weeks (or 8-week accelerated format) Prerequisites: None Instructor Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in communication, media studies, education, or digital … Continue reading →

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