Faculty and Staff Published Works

Podcast/Video Interviews


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How Professional, Continuing and Online Units Can Leverage AI to Transform Student Engagement

Posted on September 16, 2025 by

Priyo Chatterjee, chief analytics officer for Excelsior University, was interviewed on the EdUp PCO podcast. In the episode, titled “How Professional, Continuing and Online (PCO) Units Can Leverage AI to …

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.

Journal Articles


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Lila’s Career Choice: Choosing the Best Career Path through Exploration: A Short Story

Posted on September 23, 2025 by

Zeketra Grandy, instructional faculty for Excelsior University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, published a story titled “Lila’s Career Choice: Choosing the Best Career Path through Exploration” in The Pinnacle: …

Analyzing Small Sample Sizes After Disaggregation: Exploring Observation Oriented Modeling for Assessing Learning Outcomes

Posted on September 15, 2025 by

Joe Levy, associate vice provost of accreditation and quality improvement at Excelsior University, co-authored a journal article in Research & Practice in Assessment titled “Analyzing Small Sample Sizes After Disaggregation: …

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 …

Conference Presentations


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Failing 101: How to Fail Well and Thrive in the Workplace

Posted on October 10, 2025 by

Sara Niemiec, advancement operations specialist for Excelsior’s Development and Alumni Engagement team, co-presented at Blackbaud‘s annual customer conference, bbcon, on Oct. 6, 2025. The presentation, titled “Failing 101: How to …

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 …

Books


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Foundations of Assessment: From Theory to Practice

Posted on September 15, 2025 by

Joe Levy, Excelsior University associate vice provost for accreditation and quality improvement, co-wrote the book “Foundations of Assessment: From Theory to Practice.” In the work, assessment experts Levy and Natasha …

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 …

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 …

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