University Archive: Recent submissions

  • Managing The Multi-Generational Franchisee - The Impact of Age on Franchisee Success and Satisfaction 
    McDermott, Martin J.; Butler, David H. (Institute for Global Business Research, 2020-10-09)
    This quantitative study explores the influence of age on successful franchise business ownership. Franchising is a popular alternative to entrepreneurship. However, prior studies suggest one of the greatest challenges for ...
  • Zoom in (but fasten your seatbelt) 
    Fudge, Tamara; Williams, Lynne (International Conference for Media in Education 2020 (iCoME), 2020-08-17)
    The year 2020 has presented many challenges, not the least of which is the COVID-19 pandemic forcing schools to temporarily close for the spring semester. Along with the instant need for students to obtain computers and ...
  • Critical Thinking for the Legal Professional 
    Berube, John (2020-04-29)
    All professions require employees with critical thinking skills. These skills can be in greater demand, depending upon the profession. Although critical thinking can be taught on the job, most employers would prefer strong ...
  • A Team Mission: Online Team Discussions in Math 
    Derkacy, Carrie; Tacker, Tami; Meymaris, Kirsten (2020-04-30)
    Have you ever wondered what math discussions look like in an online classroom? Or how about GROUP math discussions in the online classroom? Now that is a challenge! It has long been recognized that teamwork and collaboration ...
  • Beyond Text: Video Presence with Express Kaltura 
    Hohensee, Peg; Meymaris, Kirsten (2020-04-29)
    It has long been observed and reported regarding the feelings of isolation and lack of community in online education. The Community of Inquiry (CoI) originally developed by Garrison, et al (2000), identified three ...
  • Benefits and Challenges of Student-Led Organizations - An Important Student Support System 
    Laman, Carol; Bass, Christina (2020-04-29)
    Studies indicate that engagement is a key component to student success. This engagement in the online community can occur when students build relationships with each other (Lohr & Haley, 2018; Oliphante & Branch-Mueller, ...
  • Understanding Student Learning Through Formative Assessment in Online Courses 
    Bianco, Michelle; Chiong, Tamara (2020-04-29)
    Formative Assessment: “Do You Understand?” “Got it!” “Okay, good!” What is formative assessment? How can it help in the classroom, both for you and your students? This presentation will discuss the fundamentals of formative ...
  • Corporations, Myths, and American Culture 
    Deaver, Linda; Caseldine-Bracht, Jennifer (2020-04-28)
    Since its inception, the U.S. has supported a tension between protecting the interests of the individual and agrarian community versus promoting the financial and industrial agenda of the corporate world. While corporations ...
  • Guidelines, Timelines, and Deadlines, Oh My! A Project Management Discussion 
    Scalise, Tonya; Themer, Amy; Johnson, Leslie (2020-04-30)
    "A successful technology project is one that is delivered on time, that comes within budget, and that meets or exceeds stakeholders' expectations." (Lehmann, 2017). Defining a successful project may be easy, but managing ...
  • Emotional Intelligence Modelling in Distance Education 
    Williams, Aprile (2020-04-28)
    This presentation will provide participants with strategies to model emotional intelligence (EI), through the understanding of the education model of Transformative Emotional Intelligence (TEI), to assist students in their ...
  • Diversity & Inclusion Across the University 
    Pelletier, Patti; Moody-Villarose, Larasz (2020-04-28)
    This presentation is focused on examining the Purdue University Global environment, including practices and policies that support individuals with diverse outcomes, resources, and curricula toward broadening equitable ...
  • Digital Connectivity and Students…Distraction or Deep Learning? 
    Aubuchon, Debora (2020-04-28)
    Today educators are going beyond where educators have been before. It is easy to take for granted the importance of everything digital. In 2008, The Atlantic published “Is Google making us stupid?” This question has yet ...
  • The Impacts of Climate Change 
    O'Neal, Christine; Torres-Roman, Julie; Furr, Annissa (2020-04-29)
    Most students have heard of climate change but few understand the data supporting it or the impact climate change could have on their lives. This research-based presentation will provide an introduction to climate change ...
  • Diversity and Inclusivity in the Classroom: Using MBTI to Interact Inside and Outside of the Classroom 
    Owens, Angela; Williams, Nikki; Howlett, Paulette (2020-04-28)
    “If educational interventions want to improve the learning efficiency of learners and have positive effects on learners, it is necessary to understand the individual differences of learners” (2018, Min, Chen, Liu, & Zuo). ...
  • Wellness Informed University 
    AuCoin, Dena; Orpustan-Love, Denise (2020-04-29)
    This Lightning Session will explore the concept of what it means to become a Wellness-Informed University. Inspired by the pioneering national movement to create trauma-informed education within universities, the Wellness- ...
  • Student Engagement for Both On-Ground and On-line Students 
    Gellens, Suzanne; Wachtel, Lois (2020-04-29)
    We will explore ways to engage students and increase interactions and relationships with the professor and colleagues to improve learning. Challenges to both on-line and face-to-face courses will be examined with discussion ...
  • Sustainability Approaches Across the Disciplines 
    Riley, Michele; Hall, Celine; Keathley, Michael; Hohensee, Peg (2020-04-30)
    The School of General Education’s Academic Chairs will host an interdisciplinary panel to explore sustainability from their respective fields of study including Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, and ...
  • Celebrating Diversity in the Women's Suffrage Movement 
    Riley, Michele; Scarpena, Kate; Collins, Stuart; Harrison, Jennifer; Muir, Kevin (2020-04-29)
    As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment this year, let us take a moment to explore the diversity within the women’s suffrage movement. The topics explored in this panel are as follows: ...
  • Exploration of Women in the Adult Classroom 
    Lark, JoLene (2020-04-28)
    There are differences in how women learn in adult education versus men and this is an issue that affects the United States as well as the rest of the world. Most traditional courses do not differentiate for gender and it ...
  • Language Learning and Lifelong Learners: A Call to Humility, Curiosity and Empathy 
    Erickson, Paige (2020-04-28)
    Language acquisition offers an opportunity for humility, new perspectives, and empathy. Language learning builds compassion for non-native speakers, and provides a sense of how adult students may approach their education. ...