Excelsior Life
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingExcelsior Life: Distance EDU on Demand is an academic podcast series exploring a variety of education, business, and technology topics. Individual shows include ‘Excelsior LIVE,’ an interview series, and ‘Today in Cybersecurity,’ a daily podcast show airing each October during National Cybersecurity Month.
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Today in Cybersecurity: How to Establish Effective Cybersecurity Metrics
October 28, 2014 14:52 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this podcast, Derek Smith provides a definition of security metrics, explains the value of these metrics, and provides seven steps for building a security metrics program. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Technology Project...
Today in Cybersecurity: The Importance of Security Awareness Training
October 28, 2014 14:12 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBIn this podcast, Derek A. Smith discusses the importance of organizations having a good security awareness program and provides seven tips to more effectively communicate and educate employees on the topic of security awareness. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Informati...
Distance EDU On Demand: Deborah Golden Alecson on Dying in America
October 24, 2014 15:05 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB, a faculty member in the Schools of Health Science and Nursing at Excelsior College, joins the show to discuss a September 2014 report issued by the Institute of Medicine called “Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life.” Alecson is faculty member in the Schools of Health Science and Nursing, an author, and one of Excelsior’s resident experts on death, dying and bereavement. 0:30 Top takeaways from “Dying in America” report. 4:55 “Most p...
Today in Cybersecurity: Cyber Stalking...Protect Yourself
October 24, 2014 14:33 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBCyber Stalking is a new occurrence that media and law enforcement have struggled to define. In this podcast, Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley will define cyber stalking, discuss its targets, what law enforcement is combating the problem, and present ways to protect yourself from cyber stalking. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a fellow at the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Techni...
Today in Cybersecurity: Preventing Online Identity Theft
October 24, 2014 14:19 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBIn this podcast, former Federal investigator Derek A. Smith offers several ways to protect your personal information while working online. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Technology Project Management, and B.S in Education. ...
Today in Cybersecurity: Are Public Wireless Networks Safe?
October 22, 2014 15:38 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBIn this podcast, Derek Smith highlights security threats you may encounter when using public wireless access points, and explains what you need to know to use wireless safely in public. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Techno...
Today in Cybersecurity: Cyber Investigations....What is the Procedure?
October 21, 2014 20:27 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses the topic of cyber investigations and various procedures that an investigator may utilize during a crime investigation. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a fellow at the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Technical Community College. Dr. Cranford -Wesley is a cybersecurity professional and has appeared as a subject matter ex...
Today in Cybersecurity: Cyber Risk Insurance
October 20, 2014 15:18 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBIn this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Derek A. Smith provides a brief overview of cyber risk insurance. He describes what cyber risk insurance is, talks about a few problems with this type of insurance and offers five considerations should you decide to purchase cyber risk insurance. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military l...
Today in Cybersecurity: Deanne Cranford-Wesley on Secure Software Development
October 16, 2014 18:55 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBIn this podcast, Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses the importance of secure code in the protection of data. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a fellow at the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Technical Community College. Dr. Cranford -Wesley is a cybersecurity professional and has appeared as a subject matter expert on Fox8 and Time Warner News discussing recent advances in cy...
Today in Cybersecurity: Zero Day Attacks
October 16, 2014 18:53In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Derek A. Smith discusses zero day attacks, attack vectors utilized to exploit zero day vulnerabilities, and steps to protect against such attacks. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Informat...
Today in Cybersecurity: Zero Day Attacks
October 16, 2014 18:53 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBIn this podcast, Derek A. Smith discusses zero day attacks, attack vectors utilized to exploit zero day vulnerabilities, and steps to protect against such attacks. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Technology Project Managemen...
Today in Cybersecurity: Robots and Zombies
October 15, 2014 15:54 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBIn this Podcast, Derek Smith provides a brief overview of Botnets – what they are, what can they do and how to protect against them. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Technology Project Management, and B.S in Education. He als...
Today in Cybersecurity: Medical Device Cybersecurity
October 14, 2014 19:01 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBIn this podcast, Derek Smith discusses the possibility of medical devices being hacked and the FDAs guidance on how to deal with such a threat. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Technology Project Management, and B.S in Educatio...
Today in Cybersecurity: Social Media Tricks and Tips
October 14, 2014 18:59 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBSocial Media is a great way to stay connected with others, but caution is essential when building a personal internet presence. In this podcast, Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses social media safety and tricks and tips to protect your online presence. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Biography Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a National Cybersecurity Institute fellow, and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Technical Community College. Dr. Cranford-Wesl...
Today in Cybersecurity: Derek Smith on Ransomware
October 09, 2014 18:00In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Derek Smith offers an introduction to ransomware, a type of malware that restricts access to an infected computer system and demands a ransom for the restriction to be removed. This podcast provides a brief introduction to ransomware, including specific programs like CryptoLocker, and steps organizations can take to combat an attack. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Sec...
Today in Cybersecurity: Derek Smith on Ransomware
October 09, 2014 18:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBIn this podcast, Derek Smith offers an introduction to ransomware, a type of malware that restricts access to an infected computer system and demands a ransom for the restriction to be removed. This podcast provides a brief introduction to ransomware, including specific programs like , and steps organizations can take to combat an attack. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. S...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. Michael Johnson on careers in energy
October 08, 2014 14:47 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBIn recognition of National Careers in Energy Week, Dr. Michael Johnson, faculty member, School of Business and Technology discusses recent developments in the energy industry, in-demand energy career pathways, and the importance of a degree to career advancement. Before arriving in academia, Dr. Johnson served in the U.S. Navy and worked for more than two decades in the nuclear industry. 2:20 Current in-demand energy careers. 3:25 How has the nuclear industry evolved over past decade? 4: 05...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. Michael Johnson on careers in energy
October 08, 2014 14:47In recognition of National Careers in Energy Week, Dr. Michael Johnson, faculty member, School of Business and Technology discusses recent developments in the energy industry, in-demand energy career pathways, and the importance of a degree to career advancement. Before arriving in academia, Dr. Johnson served in the U.S. Navy and worked for more than two decades in the nuclear industry. 2:20 Current in-demand energy careers. 3:25 How has the nuclear industry evolved over past decade? 4: 05...
Today in Cybersecurity: Deanne Cranford-Wesley on Network Attacks
October 07, 2014 14:30 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBIn podcast, Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses networks and the importance of instant communicating to our personal and business lives. The conversation touches upon the most common attacks conducted on networks as well as steps organizations can take to protect them, including access controls, management controls, and segregation of duties. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a fellow at the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) and is the Department Coordinator of the ...
Today in Cybersecurity: Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley on NIST Cybersecurity Framework
October 06, 2014 15:39 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses the , which was completed in February, 2014 by the in collaboration with law enforcement, federal agencies and industry. The Cybersecurity Framework is a set of industry standards and best practices to help organizations manage cybersecurity risks. This podcast discusses possible implementations of the cybersecurity framework. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Biography Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a National Cybersecurity Institute fellow, ...
Today in Cybersecurity: Derek Smith on Advanced Persistent Threats
October 02, 2014 16:44 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBIn this podcast, Derek Smith discusses Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Smith defines what APT's are and provides an overview of how Advanced Persistent Threat actors breach enterprises. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information...
Today in Cybersecurity: Deanne Cranford-Wesley on Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
October 02, 2014 15:57 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses incident response and disaster recovery and how an organization can effectively and efficiently develop an Incident Response to Disaster Recovery plan. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a fellow at the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Technical Community College. Dr. Cranford -Wesley is a cybersecurity professional and has...
Distance EDU on Demand: Jay Julian on combating cyber crime
October 02, 2014 14:16Jay Julian, a faculty member in the School of Public Service, discusses the difficulties in identifying and preventing cyber crime and steps to prevent from becoming a victim. Julian is a retired Nassau County Police Officer, U.S. marine, criminologist, and former Surface Transportation Security Inspector for Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Distance EDU on Demand: Jay Julian on combating cyber crime
October 02, 2014 14:16 - 1 minute - 836 KBJay Julian, a faculty member in the School of Public Service, discusses the difficulties in identifying and preventing cyber crime and steps to prevent from becoming a victim. Julian is a retired Nassau County Police Officer, U.S. marine, criminologist, and former Surface Transportation Security Inspector for Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Today in Cybersecurity: Cyber Threat Intelligence
October 02, 2014 13:57 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBIn this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Derek Smith provides a brief introduction to cyber-threat intelligence. The intent is to create awareness of the cyber security threat environment and discuss a few methods and means of collecting and reporting threat information for actionable intelligence and risk assessment analysis. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Sm...
Today in Cybersecurity: Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley on e-discovery Tools
September 29, 2014 20:57 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBDr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses e-discovery tools, their use within the investigation and litigation process, and how they compare with digital forensics toolkits. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a fellow at the and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Technical Community College. Dr. Cranford -Wesley is a cybersecurity professional and has appeared as a subject matter expert on Fox8 and Time Warner News discussing...
Today in Cybersecurity: Derek Smith on SCADA
September 26, 2014 17:46 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBThis podcast provides a brief overview of security issues related to Supervisory Control and Data Systems, or SCADA, security. Derek Smith of the provides a brief overview of what SCADA is, why it needs securing, and introduce a new SCADA network protocol for communicating and protecting SCADA controlled communications. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of ...
Today in Cybersecurity: Derek Smith on Cyber Forensics Tools
September 26, 2014 17:32 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBThis podcast provides a brief introduction to cyber and digital forensic operations. Derek Smith of the provides a brief overview of the field of cyber forensics and then discusses some of the most prevalent security tools used by cyber forensic professionals today. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds ...
Distance EDU on Demand: Jamie Rottmann on returning to school
September 17, 2014 15:55 - 1 minute - 954 KB2014 Excelsior College graduate Jamie Rottmann was honored at this year’s Commencement with the , given to a student who has achieved outstanding academic achievement while pursuing a degree in a nuclear technology program. Rottman, a senior nuclear instructor at Entergy Services, describes why he decided to return to school to pursue a college degree.
Distance EDU on Demand: Jamie Rottmann on returning to school
September 17, 2014 15:552014 Excelsior College graduate Jamie Rottmann was honored at this year’s Commencement with the Marvin Curling Memorial Award, given to a student who has achieved outstanding academic achievement while pursuing a degree in a nuclear technology program. Rottman, a senior nuclear instructor at Entergy Services, describes why he decided to return to school to pursue a college degree.
Distance EDU on Demand: 2014 Academic Partnership Forum
September 08, 2014 15:57 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MBChristina Yang, director of academic partnerships, discusses the 2014 Academic Partnership Forum to be held on Excelsior’s campus this Wednesday, September 10.
Distance EDU on Demand: $1 million federal nursing grant
September 05, 2014 18:29 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBDr. John Ebersole announces a $1 million federal grant awarded to Excelsior College to assist veterans pursuing a nursing career. U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) offers his own remarks on the importance of supporting the military and our veteran communities.
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. Robert Kinsinger on the nursing education revolution
July 18, 2014 14:23 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBDr. Robert Kinsinger,former vice president of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and a former chair of the Regents College Board of Overseers, joins the podcast to discuss his pioneering work on nursing education in the 1950s. Dr. Kinsinger discusses his collaboration with fellow nursing visionary Dr. Mildred Montag, whether reality lived up to their vision, and his thoughts on the future of the recently launched Institute for Nursing Excellence named in his honor. 1:21 Encountering Dr. Mildred Mo...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. Robert Kinsinger on the nursing education revolution
July 18, 2014 14:23Dr. Robert Kinsinger,former vice president of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and a former chair of the Regents College Board of Overseers, joins the podcast to discuss his pioneering work on nursing education in the 1950s. Dr. Kinsinger discusses his collaboration with fellow nursing visionary Dr. Mildred Montag, whether reality lived up to their vision, and his thoughts on the future of the recently launched Institute for Nursing Excellence named in his honor. 1:21 Encountering Dr. Mildred Mo...
Distance EDU on Demand: Commencement Stories with the Class of 2014
July 03, 2014 12:55 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this week’s special Commencement edition of the podcast, host Mike Lesczinski discusses this year’s graduating class and Excelsior’s upcoming Commencement ceremony on July 11. The episode ncludes a complete interview with , an administrative assistant who, wanting more out of life, headed back to school to pursue a nursing career and is now a clinical nursing supervisor. Malone talks about her decision to change careers, her educational journey, and her plans for the future. In addition, H...
Distance EDU on Demand: Commencement Stories with the Class of 2014
July 03, 2014 12:55In this week’s special Commencement edition of the podcast, host Mike Lesczinski discusses this year’s graduating class and Excelsior’s upcoming Commencement ceremony on July 11. The episode ncludes a complete interview with 2014 nursing graduate Maria Malone, an administrative assistant who, wanting more out of life, headed back to school to pursue a nursing career and is now a clinical nursing supervisor. Malone talks about her decision to change careers, her educational journey, and her pl...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. Patrick Jones on why online courses are superior to face-to-face classes
June 20, 2014 14:06 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB, vice provost and interim co-dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Excelsior College, joins the podcast to discuss why online courses are superior to face-to-face traditional classes. Dr. Jones, an assessment and course development expert, believes when it comes to access, faculty-student engagement, and assessment, online has the clear advantage. 0:50 Initial skepticism over whether a quality education can be delivered online. 3:29 Experiences teaching at a traditional college. 4:30 How doe...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. Anna Zendell and Carol Shenise on stress management strategies
June 06, 2014 15:06 - 15 minutes - 14 MBExcelsior College’s Dr. Anna Zendell, MSW and Carol Shenise, MS, RN, join the podcast to discuss stress, including triggers, coping strategies, and developing a stress management plan. The conversation touches upon what employers can do to alleviate workplace stress and unique stressors for active duty military and veterans. 0:50 “Managing Stress” course 1:30 The three types of stress. 2:15 Physical manifestations of stress. 3:10 What can trigger stress? How do we identify our stressors? 5...
Distance EDU on Demand: Jo Ann Webb on impact of Affordable Care Act on nursing
May 12, 2014 16:54 - 16 minutes - 44.3 MB VideoJo Ann Webb, RN, MHA, Senior Director of Federal Relations and Policy for the American Organization of Nurses Executives (AONE), joins the Excelsior Life: Distance EDU on Demand podcast to discuss the Affordable Care Act and its impact on nurse educators, managers, and administrators. 0:45 How does the Affordable Care Act allow nurses to showcase their “true” value? 2:20 The ACA and the nursing shortage. 2:50 Does the ACA provide the resources to meet an increase in nursing demand? 3:54 Ar...
Distance EDU on Demand: Jo Ann Webb on impact of Affordable Care Act on nursing
May 12, 2014 16:54Jo Ann Webb, RN, MHA, Senior Director of Federal Relations and Policy for the American Organization of Nurses Executives (AONE), joins the Excelsior Life: Distance EDU on Demand podcast to discuss the Affordable Care Act and its impact on nurse educators, managers, and administrators. 0:45 How does the Affordable Care Act allow nurses to showcase their “true” value? 2:20 The ACA and the nursing shortage. 2:50 Does the ACA provide the resources to meet an increase in nursing demand? 3:54 Ar...
Distance EDU on Demand: Victoria Van Voorhis on reimagining learning through serious games
May 09, 2014 16:29 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBVictoria Van Voorhis, CEO, Second Avenue Learning, joins the podcast to discuss the disruptive nature of educational games. Topics include how to interject “serious games” back into the educational process, the use of games to enhance traditional learning, and potential obstacles to mainstream expansion. The talk concludes with a discussion of the innovative work of Second Avenue Learning and her vision for the future. 0:57 Games, Disruptive Innovation, Efficacy, and Adoption. 3:00 Using g...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. Barbara Pieper on the Robert E. Kinsinger Institute for Nursing Excellence
April 30, 2014 16:10 - 9 minutes - 47 MB application/octet-streamDr. Barbara Pieper, director of the Robert E. Kinsinger Institute for Nursing Excellence at Excelsior College, joins the podcast to discuss the institute’s launch, objectives, scholarship agenda, support services, and future plans. 1:20 The mission of the Robert E. Kinsinger Institute. 1:48 Legacy of Dr. Robert E. Kinsinger. 3:17 A radical change in nursing education 1950s. 4:40 Serving students. 5:35 Faculty professional development. 6:08 Supporting faculty research. 6:45 Expanding col...
Distance EDU on Demand: What is competency-based education?
April 09, 2014 16:21 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBDr. Steve Ernst, vice president of Innovation at Excelsior, discusses competency-based education.
Distance EDU on Demand: Tina Grant on competency, adaptive learning and higher ed innovation
April 02, 2014 20:04 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB, executive director of the Center for the Assessment of Post-Traditional Learning at Excelsior College, joins the podcast to discuss how competency-based education and new technology such as adaptive learning can help turn many of today’s higher education challenges into opportunities. Grant also talks about her selection to the Next Generation Leadership Challenges (NGLC) Breakthrough Models Incubator Leadership Academy. Follow on Twitter: Tina Grant () Excelsior Life () 1:15 Next Generat...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dorcey Applyrs on cultural competence in health care delivery
March 13, 2014 19:23 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBDorcey Applyrs, faculty program director for the Excelsior College School of Health Sciences, joins the podcast to discuss her work in the HIV/AIDs field, institutionalized problems within the health care system, cultural competence, and other health care issues in culturally diverse populations. 0:58 Drawn to the field of public health. 5:11 Researching the socioeconomic root causes of HIV/AIDS. 7:20 Cultural diversity and delivering culturally competent health care. 9:30 The relationship...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dorcey Applyrs on cultural competence in health care delivery
March 13, 2014 19:23Dorcey Applyrs, faculty program director for the Excelsior College School of Health Sciences, joins the podcast to discuss her work in the HIV/AIDs field, institutionalized problems within the health care system, cultural competence, and other health care issues in culturally diverse populations. 0:58 Drawn to the field of public health. 5:11 Researching the socioeconomic root causes of HIV/AIDS. 7:20 Cultural diversity and delivering culturally competent health care. 9:30 The relationship...
Distance EDU on Demand: Susan Petrie on small press publishing
February 27, 2014 20:46 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBSusan Petrie joins the podcast to discuss the benefits and unique challenges of running a small university press. Petrie is the managing director of Hudson Whitman/Excelsior College Press, the first press affiliated with a distance learning nonprofit college. 0: 55 A career in publishing. 6:32 Building trust between author and publisher. 7:55 Hudson Whitman and the hybrid model. 9:21 Balancing commercial interests and publishing mission. 11:00 The transformation of an “impressionist pa...
Distance EDU on Demand: Susan Petrie on small press publishing
February 27, 2014 20:46Susan Petrie joins the podcast to discuss the benefits and unique challenges of running a small university press. Petrie is the managing director of Hudson Whitman/Excelsior College Press, the first press affiliated with a distance learning nonprofit college. 0: 55 A career in publishing. 6:32 Building trust between author and publisher. 7:55 Hudson Whitman and the hybrid model. 9:21 Balancing commercial interests and publishing mission. 11:00 The transformation of an “impressionist pa...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. Joseph Hunter and Judy Reed on veteran suicide prevention training
February 10, 2014 21:33 - 14 minutes - 13 MBDr. Joseph Hunter, suicide prevention coordinator for the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss suicide prevention training programs, including the VA’s Operation SAVE, and how they can are being used to lower veteran suicide rates. Judy Reed, director of veteran services and outreach at Excelsior College, talks about the importance of training academic advisors to identify risk factors and expedite help. Part 1 – Interview with Dr. Hunter 1:25 ...
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. Michael Verro on forensics in pop culture
January 30, 2014 20:42 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBDr. Michael Verro, criminal justice program director at Excelsior College, joins the podcast to discuss the depiction of forensics in pop culture, including the whether the “CSI effect” is a real phenomenon. The discussion touches on general practice areas within the Forensics field and career opportunities for graduates of Excelsior’s new Forensics concentration. Verro, a former police officer, major crimes investigator, DEA Drug Task Force narcotics investigator, and author, specializes in...