Tag: University of Indianapolis
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Kathryn Boucher, University of Indianapolis – Faculty’s Key Role in Student Success
Faculty have a large role to play in student success, but not just in the classroom. Kathryn Boucher, associate professor of psychology at the University of Indianapolis, explores how to make students feel included. Kathryn Boucher, PhD is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Associate Director of the Strain Honors College at the University…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.02.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.02.14 Monday, February 14th Lisa Bitel, professor of history and religion at the University of Southern California Dornsife, delves into the past to find St. Valentine’s origin story. Tuesday, February 15th Kathryn Boucher, associate professor of psychology at the University of Indianapolis, says faculty have a large…
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Amanda Miller, University of Indianapolis – Marriage
A wedding is one thing, the marriage is another. Amanda Miller, associate professor of sociology at the University of Indianapolis, discusses how communication is key to the latter. Amanda J. Miller is an associate professor of sociology and department chair at the University of Indianapolis. Her areas of academic focus include family, gender and relationships.…
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Christopher Schmidt, University of Indianapolis – The Teeth of Herculaneum
We’re still learning about the cities buried by Mount Vesuvius centuries ago. Christopher Schmidt, professor in the department of anthropology at the University of Indianapolis, explores the people of one of these cities and how we’re learning more about them from their teeth. Christopher W. Schmidt is Professor of Anthropology, Director of the Bioarchaeology Laboratory,…
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Aaron Kivisto, University of Indianapolis – States and Gun Laws
Do strong gun laws lead to lower gun violence? Aaron Kivisto, assistant professor in the college of applied behavioral sciences at the University of Indianapolis, discusses this question. Aaron J. Kivisto, Ph.D., HSPP is a forensic and clinical psychologist who maintains a private practice in Indianapolis and is a tenure-track assistant professor in the clinical…
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Laura Albright 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 (#1351), Bob has selected…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.08.01-08.05
Academic Minute from 8.1 – 8.5 Monday, August 1st Adrianne John Galang – De La Salle University Of Creativity and Psychopaths I have taught at the leading university in the Philippines (the University of the Philippines) and at De La Salle University (DLSU), the most productive private research university. I have taught undergraduate and graduate…
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Laura Albright, University of Indianapolis – Lurleen Wallace and Women In Politics
Studying women in politics helps us understand the past and how to improve the future. Laura Albright, assistant professor of political science at the University of Indianapolis, examines the life of a former female governor, and shows us how far we still have to go. Laura Albright is an assistant professor of political science at…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.08.01)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.7.25 Monday, August 1st Adrianne John Galang of De La Salle University discusses why creativity and psychopathy may go together. Tuesday, August 2nd Robert Edgell of SUNY Polytechnic Institute explores seeing in 3D. Wednesday, August 3rd Barbara Looney of Black Hills State University delves into re-learning conversation skills. Thursday,…