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Dr. Bucky McKenzie discusses his journey from All But Dissertation (ABD) to earning his doctorate through Northcentral University’s Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP).

Dr. Bobbi Maher discusses her journey from all-but-dissertation (ABD) to earning her doctorate through Northcentral University’s Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP) program while earning the coveted Dissertation of the Year award.

Throughout the month of October, NCU is offering all new doctoral students in any of their technology programs a $5,000 grant. All you need to do to be eligible is apply to NCU, enroll in a doctoral program in the School of Technology, and tell us in 100 words or less how your technology degree could make a difference in your life. 

A former Liberty University student, Katy Soong, describes her experience transferring into Northcentral University with Dr. Andy Riggle, Dean of the School of Education

Former Concordia-Portland University student Jamie Neibling discusses her transition experience with Dr. Andy Riggle, Dean, School of Education, into the doctoral program within the School of Education at Northcentral University.

Brian E. Connor, MHA, FACHE, Division Chief Operating Officer for Health First, a fully-integrated healthcare delivery network is featured in the Northcentral University Center for Transformational Healthcare Leadership podcast series. Brian discusses his journey from a clinical healthcare leader to a healthcare executive with Dr. Jacqueline Rogers.

Kirk Cizerle, Founder & CEO of RecoveryTrek, joins us to discuss managing data and information in remote and virtual environments. In this podcast, Kirk brings his 20 plus years of experience in information and technology management to the table to talk through using data to drive decision making, the differences between open-source software and paid, and opportunities to connect team members through data – all in the virtual environment. 

Executive Coach and Corporate Board Member Emily Green sheds light on the ways virtual organizations can overcome the challenges facing business today. In the massive shift online, how do leaders motivate teams and engage employees? What business resumption practices work when companies virtualize work processes and pivot in a turbulent market? 

Emily shares powerful insights about navigating a path through difficult times with strategies, such as ways to further resilience with your teams. The segment concludes with perspectives on leadership and career opportunities, helpful for people new to virtual work, and experienced professionals with ambitions to lead virtual organizations in the future.

Join Dr. Robert Clegg, Public Health Practitioner and Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Northcentral University, as he shares how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a virtual environment.

Dr. Mindi Mull, Associate Director of Faculty Support and Development in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences joins us to share about staying connected to your virtual colleagues and engaged with the work of the team (and how to do that) in order to experience greater job satisfaction, productivity, and happiness/contentment. Dr. Mull also shares tips for designing your work space along with other virtual work strategies for improving psychological well-being. 

The podcast reviews the options available in the cybersecurity field through the US and abroad. It describes how you can start a new career in cybersecurity or transform your existing skills to become far more valuable. Specific examples of support to students are provided, the facilities to aid success, and support to turn your efforts into earning a degree. The School of Technology at NCU pays special attention to support and communication options to close gaps and resolve problems.

When government restricts us with rules meant to protect us, how do we decide whether or not to comply? Dr. Erin Rae Hoffer, Public Administration Program Lead and Associate Professor in the School of Business, discusses research on public policy, COVID-19, and climate change. Her study combines models of health belief, altruism, and behavior intentions in search of useful insight for business leaders and policymakers. 

Increasing physical activity is a positive, proactive way businesses can contribute to their communities and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic while, at the same time, reducing costs through lowering health care spend, increasing productivity, and morale. While physical activity is shown to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system, socioeconomic disparities are clear as not everyone is physically able and not everyone has a safe place to exercise. Preliminary results of changes in nature-based physical activity and stress levels before and during the pandemic indicate mental health has declined, increased park use is due to new or displaced exercisers, and some increased neighborhood exercise is due to displaced park users. Further research in populations that can better capture the exasperation of inequality in access to nature for physical activity is needed for long-term health and economic implications in all populations.

The application of sport psychology and mental conditioning is highly individualized for athletes. While some athletes take advantage of this training to help their performance, other athletes may use it to help them transition from sport to 'normal life'. This podcast features a former Division I College Football player who speaks about his experiences as a highly recruited high school football player through his opportunity to try out for an NFL team. The discussion covers the challenges of the recruiting process, the intensity of playing at the Division 1 school, the realization that a football career would be coming to an end, and the process of transitioning into a new career. 

Dr. John LaNear, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Northcentral University and Dean Lisa Hutton of the JFK School of Law, discuss the JFK School of Law at Northcentral University, a CA Bar Accredited, fully online JD Program.

Robert Porr is the first guest featured in the Northcentral University Center for Transformational Healthcare Leadership podcast series. Robert discusses the new normal for healthcare post COVID with Dr. Jacqueline Rogers.

Dr. Maggie Broderick, Professor, School of Education - Northcentral University, offers advice to parents regarding K-12 at home on-line education.

Dr. Grayson Kimball, Program Coordinator - School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology, offers a look into the new Sport Psychology program at Northcentral University. The discussion centers on the educational and professional experiences of Dr. Grayson Kimball, the Program Coordinator as well as the role of a mental performance consultant in the current sport psychology landscape.

Dr. Alice Myers, NCU Director - Nursing Department, School of Health Sciences discusses overcoming challenges and how to remain positive in today's world.

Dr. Robert Clegg, NCU Faculty Senate Chair Professor - School of Health Sciences, discusses the role of professional organizations in the student academic journey.