Ward, C., Lamendola, J., Paludi, M., & Dolan, S. (2020, April). The Inclusion of Experiential Learning in an Online MBA Program. Presentation at the IACBE conference.
We presented an overview of experiential learning activities in curricular and co-curricular activities using Excelsior’s MBA curriculum as a backdrop.
Paludi, M., McCandless, B., deOliveira, C., & Cox, J. (2018, March). From Hill and Tailhook to Hollywood and Silicon Valley: Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention and Investigations. Presentation at the Capital Region Human Resources Association Conference, Albany, NY.
We presented an overview of workplace sexual harassment from several perspectives including legal, risk management, human resource management, and cultural. A major focus was on training and investigations of complaints.
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.
Denmark, F., & Paludi, M. (Eds.). (2018). Women and leadership. New York: Springer. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/978331972181 1
An overview of current research on women and leadership in a variety of disciplines; an overview of research on gender stereotyping, recommendations for organizations for eliminating discriminatory treatment of women leaders.
Denmark, F. & Paludi, M. (Eds.). (2017). Psychology of women: Handbook of issues and theories. 3rd ed. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. https://products.abc-clio.com/abc-cliocorporate/product.aspx?pc=A4977C.
An overview of career, health, mental health, education, and family issues in the psychology of women.
Estwick, A. (2020, Nov.) Virtual Fraud, Forensics, and Cybersecurity Panel hosted by Excelsior College and Sienna College
Press Release: https://www.excelsior.edu/article/cybersecurity-expert-panel-discussion/
Estwick, A. (2020, Oct.) Co-chair of the National Centers of Academic Excellence Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative.
Press Release: https://www.excelsior.edu/article/excelsior-college-takes-lead-in-initiative-to-establish-cybersecurity-pipeline/
Press Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNpzSN258g0
Estwick, A. (2019, May) Growing and Diversifying the Cyber Talent Pipeline. Witness presentation before a Congressional Hearing of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
https://www.congress.gov/event/116th-congress/house-event/109512
Description: We are at a critical point in the cybersecurity evolution. The United States’ strategic competitors are conducting cyber-enabled campaigns to erode U.S. military advantages, threaten our infrastructure, and reduce our economic prosperity. This panel of esteemed cybersecurity experts from industry and academia will discuss cross-cutting perspectives on complex technology, cyber, policy, and national security.
MODERATOR: Chris Brown, acting NGA chief information security officer
PANELISTS: Priscilla Moriuchi, security engineering and architecture at Apple, fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center; Major General (ret) Ed Wilson, president at Pinnacle Strategic Consulting and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy; Lauren Zabierek, head of the Cyber Project at Harvard and former NG, and Amelia Estwick, director of national cybersecurity institute.
Estwick, A. (2020, October) Next-Gen Cybersecurity Challenges: Is the National Defense Apparatus Prepared for the Future Cybersecurity Environment? Panel hosted by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
This review offers a perspective on the accuracy of history portrayed as in the show Mrs. America. The show, which portrays the fight for and against the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s, features a star-studded cast, including Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks, Tracy Ullman, and Sarah Paulson to portray activists Phyllis Schlafly, Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, and others.
Berkery, M. Hulu’s Mrs. America and the Real History of the Battle Over the ERA. Clio and the Contemporary. https://clioandthecontemporary.com/2020/10/08/hulus-mrs-america-and-the-real-history-of-the-battle-over-the-era/
This presentation examined the implementation, design and impact of a new, required online first-year experience seminar. The Cornerstone course is offered at the upper and lower levels to provide a pathway to successful degree completion for all Excelsior students.
Berkery, M. (2020, October) The Cornerstone: A Smart Start for Online Adult Degree-Completion Students. Presentation at the National Conference on Students in Transition.
This presentation examined the implementation, design and impact of a new, online required FYS. It also provided takeaways for institutions moving their FYS online due to COVID, and those adapting to the increasing numbers of adult students at their institutions.
Berkery, M. (2021, February). Supporting Non-Traditional Adult Students with an Online First-Year Seminar. Presentation at the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience.
