Anna Haskins, Cornell University – Children with Incarcerated Parents
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Incarceration of a father can have lasting impacts on a child’s schooling. Anna Haskins, assistant professor of sociology at Cornell University, explores how this affects children in surprising ways. Anna Haskins’ scholarly interests are in the areas of educational inequality,…
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Kevin Shafer, Brigham Young University – Engaged Fathers
Engaged fathers lead to better children, so how do we make this more of a reality? Kevin Shafer, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Brigham Young University, delves into which work policies and societal changes could help…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Zachary McDowell, University of Illinois at Chicago – Wikipedia in the Classroom
Should you use Wikipedia in the classroom? Zachary McDowell, assistant professor in the department of communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago, discusses this common question. Zachary J. McDowell is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at…
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Ned Laff, Governors State University – Design Thinking
What is missing from a liberal arts education? Ned Laff, Director at the Center for the Junior Year and teaching faculty at Governors State University, examines how a different kind of thinking can transform how this education is perceived in…
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Tricia Seifert, Montana State University – College Student Success
The path to success for college students is a well-traveled one – graduate and find a good paying job. Tricia Seifert, associate professor of adult and higher education at Montana State University, explores whether a different path might be needed…
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J. Michael Rifenburg, University of North Georgia – Educating Student Athletes
How can we better educate student athletes? J. Michael Rifenburg, associate professor of English at the University of North Georgia, looks into how to use their minds in the classroom as they do on the field. Dr. J. Michael Rifenburg…
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Stephanie Blackmon, College of William & Mary – MOOCs
What are MOOCs? Stephanie Blackmon, assistant professor of higher education at the College of William & Mary, discusses whether these online courses can have a positive effect on higher education. Stephanie J. Blackmon, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Higher…