Category: Academic Minute
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The Academic Minute for 2017.9.25-9.29
Academic Minute from 9.25 – 9.29 Monday, September 25th Simon Haeder – West Virginia University Lessons From the Past on Healthcare Simon F. Haeder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science in the John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy & Politics at West Virginia University. His teaching and research interests include…
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R. Khari Brown featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1410), Bob has selected…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.9.25)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.9.25 Monday, September 25th Simon Haeder of West Virginia University discusses the rare occasions when the government has taken away healthcare. Tuesday, September 26th Abraham Rutchick of California State University Northridge examines if killing from afar is easier than being in the same room with the target. Wednesday, September 27th…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.9.18-9.22 – PARENTING WEEK
Academic Minute from 9.18 – 9.22 Monday, September 18th Kevin Shafer – Brigham Young University Engaged Fathers Kevin Shafer has been an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Brigham Young University since 2011. His work addresses men’s mental health, fathering, and how paternal mental health impacts father involvement and child wellbeing. Tuesday,…
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Donald Schaffner featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1409), Bob has selected…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.9.18) – PARENTING WEEK
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.9.18 Monday, September 18th Kevin Shafer of Brigham Young University explores how engaged fathers lead to healthier children. Tuesday, September 19th Anna Haskins of Cornell University discusses how an incarcerated parents affects children in many ways. Wednesday, September 20th Becky Dunn of Keene State College determines how a mother’s diet…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.9.11-9.15 – BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK
Academic Minute from 9.11 – 9.15 Monday, September 11th Stephanie Blackmon – College of William & Mary MOOCs Stephanie J. Blackmon, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education in the School of Education at William & Mary. Her research area is teaching and learning, with a current emphasis on technology integration in various higher…
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Sahana Mukherjee featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1408), Bob has selected…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.9.11) – BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.9.11 Monday, September 11th Stephanie Blackmon of the College of William & Mary explores whether open online courses can foster community between a university and its surrounding area. Tuesday, September 12th J. Michael Rifenburg of the University of North Georgia discusses how to better educate student athletes. Wednesday, September 13th…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.9.4-9.8 – JOBS WEEK
Academic Minute from 9.4- 9.8 Monday, September 4th Sarah Moore – University of Puget Sound Millennial Workers Sarah Moore is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Puget Sound. Since joining the faculty in 1993, her research has focused on the effects of work-related stressors, such as layoffs, reengineering, and…