Month: February 2022
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Frederick Becker, York College of Pennsylvania – Attracting Employees to the Restaurant Business after COVID
How do restaurants attract employees after the Great Resignation? Frederick Becker, associate professor in the hospitality management department at York College of Pennsylvania, determines what potential employees are looking for in a work environment. Frederick Becker is an associate professor and Chair of the Hospitality Management Department at York College. He holds degrees from Paul…
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John Lefebvre, Wofford College – Fostering Resilience Among College Students
Leaving people to suffer alone has negative effects. John Lefebvre, professor of psychology at Wofford College, explores how bringing students together to talk, helps them heal. John Lefebvre is a professor of psychology at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Trained as a clinical psychologist, his teaching and research focus on topics related to physical…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.02.07)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.02.07 Monday, February 7th John Lefebvre, professor of psychology at Wofford College, explores how bringing students together to talk, helps them heal. Tuesday, February 8th Frederick Becker, associate professor in the hospitality management department at York College of Pennsylvania, determines what potential restaurant employees are looking for…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.01.31-2022.02.04
The Academic Minute from 01.31 – 02.04 Monday, January 31st Billi Bromer – Brenau University The Importance of Social Presence in Online Instruction Dr. Billi L. Bromer, is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She teaches a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Brenau’s online educator preparation…
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Gary Giumetti, Quinnipiac University – How Can We Stop Victims of Cyberbullying From Becoming Future Perpetrators?
Cyberbullying can cause a vicious cycle. Gary Giumetti, professor of psychology at Quinnipiac University, examines how to break this pattern. Gary Giumetti is a professor of psychology at Quinnipiac University. He teaches courses in industrial-organizational psychology, statistics, senior seminar/capstone, and research methods courses in the psychology department. His research interests include interpersonal mistreatment in the…
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Shaung-Ye Wu, University of Dayton – What to Expect With Rainfall as Climate Warms
Global warming is causing many changes to weather patterns. Shaung-Ye Wu, professor in the department of geology and environmental geosciences at the University of Dayton, examines some of the changes in precipitation. Dr. Shuang-Ye Wu is a climatologist working in the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at University of Dayton. Her research focuses on how…
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Elaine Howard Ecklund, Rice University – Varieties of Atheism in Science
Being a scientist doesn’t necessarily mean you’re an atheist. Elaine Howard Ecklund, professor of sociology at Rice University, explains why. Elaine Howard Ecklund is the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences, Professor of Sociology, and director of the Religion and Public Life Program at Rice University. As a sociologist of religion, science, and work,…
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John Logan, San Francisco State University – Why Are Unions Suddenly Such a Hot Topic and Does It Matter?
Union membership has dropped in the U.S., but the pandemic is giving unions new life. John Logan, professor of labor and employment studies in the College of Business at San Francisco State University, examines why employees are suddenly coming together. John Logan is Professor and Director of Labor and Employment Studies in the College of…