Month: October 2019
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Kenn Tacchino, Widener University – Rethinking The 4% Retirement Rule
On Widener University Week: The 4% rule of retirement withdrawal might need a re-write. Kenn Tacchino, professor of taxation and financial planning, explains why it may not work for all situations. Kenn Tacchino is a professor of taxation and financial planning and chair of the department of economics, finance and taxation at Widener University. He…
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Widener University Week on The Academic Minute (2019.10.21)
Widener University Week on The Academic Minute 2019.10.21 Monday, October 21st Kenn Tacchino discusses the 4% Retirement Rule. Tuesday, October 22nd Luke Ayers delves into what drives our food choices. Wednesday, October 23rd Yufeng Mao examines a Muslim view of China. Thursday, October 24th Mary Francis explores addressing gun violence through the perspectives of the…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.10.14-10.18
The Academic Minute from 10.14 – 10.18 Monday, October 14th Megan Gerhardt – Miami University Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace Megan received her doctorate at the University of Iowa in 2003 in organizational behavior and human resource management. She is currently a Professor of Management at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she also…
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JJ Ruscella, Shenandoah University – Virtual Reality and Job Interviews
Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming. J.J. Ruscella, associate professor of theater at Shenandoah University, logs into a new way to use this technology. An innovator in immersive learning and experience design, J.J. Ruscella leads the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning (SCIL) as Executive Director at Shenandoah University. Ruscella was tapped to found SCIL Labs…
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Thomas Adam, University of Texas at Arlington – From Public Good to Personal Pursuit
A college education used to be free. Thomas Adam, professor of transnational history at the University of Texas at Arlington, details the reasons why this changed. Thomas Adam is professor of transnational history at the University of Texas at Arlington. His research and teaching focusses on topics such as philanthropy, higher education, and holiday rituals…
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Lee Farquhar, Butler University – Happiness, Life Satisfaction, and Comparing Oneself to Others on Facebook
Social media matters in our happiness, whether we like it or not. Lee Farquhar, associate professor of entertainment media and journalism at Butler University, explores why. Dr. Lee Farquhar is an associate professor of Journalism and Sports Media. Prior to arriving at Butler, he worked for eight years at Samford University, teaching broadcast news and…
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Steve Joordens, University of Toronto Scarborough – Peer Assessment
You’ve got to think for yourself. Steve Joordens, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, discusses why critical thinking is vital for today’s students. Professor Joordens teaches a very large Introduction to Psychology course at the University of Toronto Scarborough. In addition, he is Director of the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab which is…
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Megan Gerhardt, Miami University – Managing Generation Differences in the Workplace
Diversity in an organization doesn’t just mean race or gender. Megan Gerhardt, professor of management and leadership at Miami University, examines how a wide variety of ages can also provide benefits. Megan received her doctorate at the University of Iowa in 2003 in organizational behavior and human resource management. She is currently a Professor of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.10.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.10.14 Monday, October 14th Megan Gerhardt of Miami University discusses how to manage different age groups in the workplace. Tuesday, October 15th Steve Joordens of the University of Toronto Scarborough delves into why critical thinking is important for today’s students. Wednesday, October 16th Lee Farquhar of Butler University reflects…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.10.07-10.11
The Academic Minute from 10.07 – 10.11 Monday, October 7th Camilla Nonterah – University of Richmond Healthy Behavior Change Camilla Nonterah is a counseling psychologist by training whose research and clinical interests focus on behavioral medicine. Nonterah’s research focuses primarily on physical and mental health in underserved groups and minority populations. She has a particular…