Faculty and Staff Published Works

Podcast/Video Interviews


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Bridging Online and In-Person Learning

Posted on May 19, 2025 by

Excelsior University President David Schejbal spoke with Presidents Forum to highlight how Excelsior University is reimagining distance education through innovative hybrid programs that combine  online learning with strategic in-person experiences. …

Building Student-First Innovation in Higher Ed

Posted on April 15, 2025 by

Excelsior University President David Schejbal spoke with Presidents Forum to share insights on streamlining higher education processes while maintaining accountability and prioritizing the student experience. Watch the podcast here.

Bridging the Gap for Military Students: A Look at Excelsior University’s Commitment

Posted on April 7, 2025 by

Excelsior University President David Schejbal was interviewed for Militarily Speaking, a podcast dedicated to issues affecting the military community. This episode details Excelsior’s commitment to serving military students through flexible …

Journal Articles


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Pain, Anger, and Aggression: A Complex Interplay of Symptoms, Social Factors, and Behaviors

Posted on May 13, 2025 by

Excelsior University School of Nursing department chair Pervis co-authored an editorial in Pain Management Nursing titled “Pain, Anger, and Aggression: A Complex Interplay of Symptoms, Social Factors, and Behaviors.” The …

Detection of Brucella Ceti and Brucella-Associated Disease in Stranded Cetaceans in Hawaii, USA, 2000-24

Posted on May 12, 2025 by

Excelsior University liberal arts faculty member Ilse Silva-Krott co-authored an article titled “Detection of Brucella Ceti and Brucella-Associated Disease in Stranded Cetaceans in Hawaii, USA, 2000-24” in the Journal of …

Food for Thought Movie Night: A Humanities-based, Interprofessional Discussion Focused on Food Insecurity

Posted on April 3, 2025 by

Zeketra Grandy, part-time instructional faculty for the Excelsior University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, co-authored the article “Food for Thought Movie Night: A humanities-based, interprofessional discussion focused on food …

Conference Presentations


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Advocate to Support Training of Healthcare Workers Who Work With Refugees on Utilizing Culturally Congruent Care When Assessing for Grief

Posted on May 13, 2025 by

Excelsior University School of Nursing department chair Brian Pervis presented at Sigma Theta Tau’s Global Advocacy Academy. The presentation, titled “Advocate to Support Training of Healthcare Workers Who Work With …

Leadership Followership Dynamics in Startup Evolution: A Multifaceted Study

Posted on January 29, 2025 by

Leah Sciabarrasi presented findings from her study on leadership and followership practices in startup evolution, examining how these dynamics evolve as companies grow; and co-led a World Cafe workshop exploring …

Mind the Gap: A Compassionate Approach to Online Learners’ Mental Health from Mindfulness to Crisis Support

Posted on November 25, 2024 by

Brooke Morford, full-time faculty for Psychology, and Mary Berkery, department chair for Liberal Arts and Degree Completion, presented at the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate Conference in Orlando, Florida. Their …

Books


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Systemic Leadership: Leading Effectively by Leveraging Our Collective Intelligence

Posted on January 16, 2025 by

Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, founding director of the Center for Social Justice and chief diversity officer, published the book “Systemic Leadership: Leading Effectively by Leveraging Our Collective Intelligence.” The work encourages …

Workplace Leadership

Posted on October 9, 2024 by

Joe Levy, associate vice provost of accreditation and quality improvement, contributed a chapter to the book “Workplace Leadership,” edited by Robin Lindbeck and Vince Nix. Through an engaging selection of …

The Power of Strategic Accreditation: Driving Institutional Impact

Posted on October 7, 2024 by

“The Power of Strategic Accreditation: Driving Institutional Impact,” edited by Kristina Powers, includes a chapter contributed by Excelsior University chief of staff Lori Williams and an endorsement by associate vice …

Blog Articles


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Creating a Student-Centered Experience

Posted on May 28, 2025 by

Excelsior University President David Schejbal spoke with Jay Halfond of Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development as part of the Collegial Conversations series of interviews exploring the …

Online Education Booms in an Era of Lifelong Learning

Posted on April 29, 2025 by

Excelsior University President David Schejbal was interviewed for an article titled “Online Education Booms in an Era of Lifelong Learning” by journalist Michael James for the publication WorkingNation. The piece …

Leveraging Our Collective Intelligence For Informed Decision-Making

Posted on April 15, 2025 by

Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, founding director of the Center for Social Justice and Excelsior University chief diversity officer, published an article in Forbes Nonprofit Council titled “Leveraging Our Collective Intelligence For …

PhD Dissertations


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Considerations of A Tuition Reset at Small, Non-Selective Liberal Arts Colleges

Posted on April 1, 2021 by

Holt, L. (2019) Considerations of A Tuition Reset at Small, Non-Selective Liberal Arts Colleges [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of New England. https://dune.une.edu/theses/246/ Small, non-selective liberal arts colleges have been increasingly …

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