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Joining VESC on this episode is Kevin Crouch, Director of EdTech at Western Academy in Beijing. With over 16 years of experience in IT and educational technology, Kevin describes strategies for using technology to personalize learning in the K-12 setting.

Effective virtual teamwork begins with having the right tools. Listen as Dr. Khatina Brunson, IT professional and adjunct faculty in the School of Business at NCU talks with Clinton Keith, coauthor of Remote Teamwork Tools, about tools and techniques to help virtual teams overcome challenges and improve team communication and collaboration. Learn more about his book at: http://clintonkeith.com/RTT.html

A discussion with Dr. Greg Robinson on the use of data science in health care to help solve for some of today’s crises.

A brief overview of some of the possibilities when considering careers in research in psychology.

School of Business’s Dr. Paul Markham discusses the benefits of NCU’s MBA program, with a spotlight on three new strategic marketing specializations: Marketing Change Leadership,  Marketing Science, and Marketing Economics.

Join Dr. Broderick, Dr. Gillenwater, and Dr. Kamm as we discuss their research about the experiences of online students completing their dissertations at Northcentral University during COVID-19. Through their interviews and surveys with Dissertation Chairs, this research team found relationships, social emotional support, and adapting research methods rose to the surface as essential strategies for working with doctoral candidates during the 2020 pandemic.  

Northcentral University's Dr. Kimberley Fatata-Hall discusses sharing and learning from people's lived experiences during COVID-19. Her website, Want, Wish, Need is a unique online opportunity to share your story and read the stories of others. Check it out at  https://www.wantwishneed.com/

Dr. Judith V. Boettcher is a nationally known consultant and author on online and distance learning.  She's published five books and developed numerous blogs and resources you can find on her website, Designing for Learning  Her third edition of The Online Teaching Survival Guide:Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips with co-author Dr. Rita-Marie Conrad is being released this month. In this episode, Dr. Boettcher talks about several principles for effective online learning and offers tips to educators from elementary school through higher education. You can learn more from Dr. Boettcher at http://designingforlearning.info/

School of Education alumni Dr. Gary Walker-Roberts discusses his doctoral journey, indicating the NCU supports and resources helping him to complete his doctorate.  From doctoral student to alumni to now Alumni Navigator for NCU, Dr. Walker also shares this progression as well as his latest role to assist other NCU students realize their goal of earning a doctorate.  Dr. Walker’s energy and personalization are both motivating and helpful for any student thinking about completing their doctoral journey at NCU.

Northcentral University’s Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Andy Riggle, discusses the new Doctor of Education grant opportunity. Listen in to Dr. Riggle as he provides information on how new students can apply for this new grant opportunity to help reduce the tuition cost of the School of Education’s most popular doctorate program, the EdD. NCU’s EdD is designed exclusively for today’s educational leader-practitioners. If you are considering earning an educational doctorate, this is a great time to contact NCU. Our Enrollment Advisors are standing by to assist with any questions you have and can help you get started today! Visit ncu.edu/edd-grants for more information and to learn more about this limited time grant opportunity.

Research shows that working from home and feelings of being “always on” and available through technology distorts the boundary between work and being off the clock resulting in stress and burnout. In this episode, Janice Litvin, author of Banish Burnout Toolkit, joins Dr. Carissa Smock from the School of Business at NCU to discuss ways to change your responses to stress from the inside out to prevent burnout. Strategies shared in this podcast may help combat stress to create a healthier remote work-life balance.

In this episode, listen as Catherine Mattiske, CEO and Founder of The Performance Company (TPC) and id9 Intelligent Design, chats with Dr. Samantha Hedgspeth about ways to utilize collaborative tools to connect with others by appealing to important preferences, developing a balanced presentation with clear messages, and using simple techniques that maximize attention and engagement in a virtual environment. Catherine is the 2021 CAVO Virtual Conference keynote speaker.

Recent NCU School of Education graduate Dr. Danny Chavez discusses his doctoral journey, providing supportive advice for current as well as potential NCU students to realize their dream of earning a doctorate.  Dr. Chavez provides many helpful tips, from receiving support from the writing coaches in the Academic Support Center to utilizing the online librarians when completing the dissertation.  He also explains how he was able to keep himself motivated, organized, and emotionally healthy throughout his entire experience at NCU.  But perhaps most importantly, Dr. Chavez describes what earning a doctorate has done for him personally and professionally, in his quest to fulfill his dream as well as to be a role model for other Hispanics.

Miranda Regnitz, MS, PMP is the Curriculum Project Manager for NCU's School of Education. She draws on her insights completing an online degree, experience working at an online university, and exceptional project management skills to provide you with tips for finding success and getting the most out of your virtual education. If you're in an online program - you don't want to miss this! 

Are you an emotionally intelligent communicator? Listen as Scott Warwick, author of Solve Employee Problems Before They Start: Resolving Conflict in the Real World, joins Dr. Stephanie Menefee from the School of Business at NCU as they discuss managing conflict in the virtual environment using emotional intelligence through empathic listening, parroting, and rewards. This fun and engaging conversation will cause you to think of managing conflict in new ways.

Guest Patrick York discusses online learning and the SHARE organization. SHARE is designed to support teachers with learning, resources, and an opportunity to connect with others. Find SHARE at www.sharetolearn.com

Just over a year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. The world of sports was not immune to the virus once normal life started to shut down. As we begin to reclaim our normal lives, many athletes of all ages have struggled to cope with the ripple effects of the pandemic. This podcast delves into the issues of COVID-19 and its impact on the motivation of athletes to continue training and performing, its effect on the athletic identity of the individuals, and the role a Mental Performance Coach can play in helping both athletes and coaches navigate and manage the challenges resulting from the pandemic. 

Dr. Rebecca Collins provides insight into federal and private grants including the process for submitting a grant application and opportunities for student involvement. 

Cybersecurity dangers for virtual organizations and workers are often overlooked or unaddressed. Listen as Drs. Allen, Smiley, and Jackson discuss some of the critical skills and best practices most often ignored or not addressed by virtual organizations. Learn how ethical hacking and network penetration testing are viable practices for organizations to test remote worker data 
 security. 

In this special edition episode, we're celebrating Women's History Month with a lively discussion on what it means to 'Take Up Space.' We're joined by panelists Dr. Shavonne Ekeledo, Dr. Samantha Hedgspeth, and Veronica Hill, who not only exemplify what it means to take up space but share how others can do the same - personally and professionally.