Faculty and Staff Published Works

Podcast/Video Interviews


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Teaching Matters: Simulations and Games

Posted on November 17, 2023 by

Dr. Mary Berkery, department chair, Liberal Arts and Degree Completion, was featured on this episode of the NPR Teaching Matters podcast hosted by Dr. Scott Titsworth, Dean of the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University. Berkery discussed the use of games and simulations in teaching historical thinking skills in HIS350: World War I. The …

Teaching Matters: Food Games

Posted on November 17, 2023 by

In the second part of this two-part podcast interview on NPR’s Teaching Matters, Dr. Anna Zendell, teaching faculty for Excelsior University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, discussed a game-based learning initiative integrating games into two courses – one in history and one in a nutrition course. Excelsior faculty created these games to address specific …

IUPUI Leading Improvements in Higher Education Podcast Episode 2

Posted on June 6, 2022 by

https://assessmentinstitute.iupui.edu/overview/podcast-files/podcast-episodes-copy.html One of twelve inaugural episodes profiling partner associations and organizations of the Assessment Institute, this episode features two leaders from AALHE, the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education. Jane Marie Souza is associate provost for academic administration, chief assessment officer, and accreditation liaison officer at the University of Rochester. She served …

Journal Articles


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The Role of Nurse Informaticist in Higher Education

Posted on February 21, 2024 by

Kylie Ackerman, MSN-Ed, MS-NI, RN, CNEn, Associate Degree Nursing Faculty, has published an article on the role of the nurse informaticist in the RN Journal, Journal of Nursing. In her article, Ackerman highlights the potential impact of nursing-focused analysts in higher education, emphasizing how their insights and initiatives can enhance nursing programs and student success …

Addressing New Societal Expectations for Higher Education and Online Learning in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Posted on November 30, 2023 by

The article, “Addressing new societal expectations for higher education and online learning in the post-COVID-19 era”, authored by Dr. Leah Sciabarrasi (School of Business), will be published in the International Journal on Innovations in Online Education. View the article here.

Physical Activity Surveillance in the United States for Work and Commuting: Understanding the Impact on Population Health and Well-being

Posted on November 17, 2023 by

Whitsel, L. P., Huneycutt, F., Anderson, D. R., Beck, A. M., Bryant, C., Bucklin, R. S., Carson, R. L., Escaron, A. L., Hopkins, J. M., Imboden, M. T., McDonough, C., Pronk, N. P., Wojcik, J. R., Zendell, A., & Ablah, E. (2021). Physical Activity Surveillance in the United States for Work and Commuting: Understanding the …

Conference Presentations


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Innovative Online Learning in Criminal Justice

Posted on November 22, 2023 by

Gretchen Schmidt, JD, presented “Innovative Online Learning in Criminal Justice” at Criminal Justice Educators Association of New York State’s annual conference, Inspiring an Evolution of Education: Reforms, Advances, & Solutions in October 2023. View the presentation here.

Supporting the Adult Learner Through the Portability and Durability of Skills-Based Credentials

Posted on November 22, 2023 by

Dr. Scott Dolan, executive dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Leah Sciabarrasi, associate dean, School of Business, presented “Supporting the Adult Learner Through the Portability and Durability of Skills-Based Credentials” at the 2023 UPCEA Convergence Conference: Credential Innovation in Higher Education in October. View the presentation here.

The Strength is in the Collective: How Followers Can Help Organizations Build a Thriving Future

Posted on November 22, 2023 by

Dr. Leah Sciabarrasi, associate dean, Excelsior University School of Business, presented at the 2023 International Leadership Association Conference in the Followership stream: “The Strength is in the Collective: How Followers Can Help Organizations Build a Thriving Future” in October. View presentation here.

Books


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The Guide to COIL Virtual Exchange: Implementing, Growing, and Sustaining Collaborative Online International Learning

Posted on November 17, 2023 by

Guth, S., & Rubin, J. (Eds.). (2022).  The Guide to COIL Virtual Exchange: Implementing, Growing, and Sustaining Collaborative Online International Learning.  New York:  Routledge. Carrie Prior, associate dean, School of Graduate Studies at Excelsior University, published chapter 20 in this work and played a role as contributing editor. This is the authoritative guide to implementing …

Ever Upward: Building an Ecosystem to Support and Validate Lifelong Learning

Posted on November 17, 2023 by

Dolan, S., Paludi, M., Sciabarrasi, L., Zendell, A. L., & Schmidt, G. (2022). Ever Upward: Building an Ecosystem to Support and Validate Lifelong Learning. In A. Brower, & R. Specht-Boardman (Ed.), New Models of Higher Education: Unbundled, Rebundled, Customized, and DIY (pp. 409-428). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3809-1.ch020 In a world where skilling, upskilling, reskilling, and career …

The psychology of diversity

Posted on April 1, 2021 by

Paludi, M., Campbell, J., Bontempi, E., & Semmar, Y. (Eds.). (in production).  The psychology of diversity.  New York:  Springer. An overview of psychological issues with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion in a variety of organizations. Recommendations for policies, training programs and courses ae offered.  

Blog Articles


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How to Remain Mission-Focused as Your Nonprofit Grows

Posted on November 29, 2023 by

Scott Dolan, executive dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, contributed to the Forbes article “How to Remain Mission-Focused as Your Nonprofit Grows.” Dolan was one of 15 Forbes Nonprofit Council experts to share strategies for nonprofit leaders to manage organization growth while ensuring the mission remains front and center. View the article here.

3 Key Strategies to Leverage the Power of Our Diversity

Posted on November 29, 2023 by

In this article for Forbes, Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, Center for Social Justice founding director and Excelsior University chief diversity officer, provides key strategies to work on harnessing the strength of our diversity to seek a better reality. View the article here.

20 Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Posted on November 29, 2023 by

Scott Dolan, executive dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, contributed to the Forbes article “20 Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance.” Dolan was one of 20 Forbes Nonprofit Council experts to share key strategies for nonprofit leaders to avoid burnout and ensure they have the time and energy to continue leading …

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 caught in a cycle of deepening discount rates to ensure student enrollments while raising tuition rates to earn more funds from students paying the full …

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