Do Not Run

Susan Enyeart

Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center

Currently, manager of curriculum. In July 2007, it will be director of curriculum.

Manage the curriculum department and supervise the content development and design staff for all of the center's learning materials and products.

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"I haven't begun seriously thinking about it. I'm planning for it financially (I suppose I'll eventually retire), but I plan to continue working as long as I'm able to provide a meaningful contribution to the success of the organization. Besides, my new boss has told me that he's already lost one valuable person to retirement, so I can't even consider it. However, when I do retire, I'll definitely work in some capacity. I'll either contract, work part time, or do volunteer work."

"I can't imagine it—I love what I do. I've been working in the training and education industry for nearly 20 years. While during that time my career hasn't changed, the way I do my job, how training is conducted, the training needs of companies and individuals, and the training options available to individuals definitely have changed. If you stay in this industry long enough, you don't need the variety of changing careers."

"I'm fortunate that I work for a training company— and one that is steeped in educational values through our parent company, Rockhurst University. Our organization places a high value on training and education and encourages us to seek out and find not only ways to learn and develop skills but also opportunities to serve on educational committees, consortiums, boards, and other membership organizations."



Rocky White

Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center

Vice president of business development

Serves as part of the organization's leadership team focusing on providing training solutions for organizations throughout North America

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"Assuming I have the health and longevity of my ancestors, I intend to work until age 70. When I retire, I probably will be working part time."

"I intend to work in the same career until retirement. To date I have had six career changes over the last 37 years.

"Because we are a training organization, I am provided with all the training I desire. As an example, we recently developed a strategic plan for the business development group, and we were provided with the training and consultation to develop and implement the strategic plan."