Sloan Consortium International Conference on Blended Learning: Poster Presentation of “Transformational leadership in the blended learning classroom to produce transformative learning experiences in an urban, public post-secondary institution” (2008)

 

Large, public urban higher education institutions are key players in outfitting a workforce that can be competitive in a global economy.  However, they do so in a challenging economic environment.  An approach that has emerged to deliver affordable education that will meet these workforce needs is blended learning. The research objective of this study will be to better understand the role that an instructor plays using the Transformative Leadership Model (Avolio & Bass,1991) in a blended learning environment to facilitate transformative learning experiences for students (Mezirow, 1978).  Findings from this study have the potential to inform higher education decisions around course offerings, course delivery, access to marginalized student populations, and the development of private-public partnerships in the recruitment of talented instructors.

 

Societe Internationale Pur L’Enseignement Commercial/International Society for Business Education (SIEC/ISBE) 79^th International Conference: Presentation of “Using Technology to Deliver Hybrid Courses in Global Joint Venture Business Education Programs“ (2007)

 

There has been tremendous growth in the number of international educational partnerships.  These partnerships can take many forms, from loosely aligned, course specific partnerships to closely-aligned, integrated institutional partnerships. This presentation explores how the form of these partnerships has implications on the institutional and technical infrastructure support required, as well as implications for pedagogy, delivery, and management of student expectations.

 

Steinhardt School of Education, International Education Division, Beyond Borders – Global Change and Education in Action, Panelist on “The Internationalization of Higher Education” (2007)

This panel session addressed various aspects and developments of the higher education system in China from 1949 through the present.  It looked at current trends and identified directions for higher education in China as it moves to increase participation and quality in its higher education system.

 

Academy of Management and Business as an Agent of World Benefit Institute: Presentation of “Joint Business Education Alliances to Advance the State of Business in China” (2006)

 

In order to support the growth that China envisions, it will need assistance from outside the country.  This paper looks at how Chinese business education institutions are establishing alliances with institutions outside China to begin the process of knowledge transfer and human resource development.  It discusses how these international business education alliances will have the secondary effect of creating a greater awareness of the environment and help Chinese companies become good global citizens.

 

Steinhardt School of Education, International Education Division, States of Mind – Creating and Transcending Borders Through Education, Panelist on “Education in China: 1949 to Today” (2006)

 

This panel session addressed various aspects and developments of the higher education system in China from 1949 through the present.  It looked at current trends and identified directions for higher education in China as it moves to increase participation and quality in its higher education system.

 

Integrating Information Literacy & Communication Skills across the Curriculum Conference (2005)

 

The article “Information Literacy for the Information Age” was presented in a poster session illustrating innovative practices that are integrating information literacy alongside the curriculum in higher education courses.

 

Bernard Schwartz Communication Center, Fifth Annual Symposium on Communication and Communication-Intensive Instruction – IT Matters: Redefining Effective Communication, Panelist on “Incorporating New Technologies into the Classroom” (2005)

 

This panel session discussed how new technologies that may be more familiar to the student can be incorporated into the classroom environment.  It looked at how instructors can leverage students’ knowledge of emerging technologies to build a more robust educational experience that is based on both sound communications strategies and technology.

 

Bernard Schwartz Communication Center, Third Annual Symposium on Communication and Communication-Intensive Instruction - Teaching Content and Communication, “Integrating Communications Principles into a Business Curriculum” (2003)

 

This seminar presented the importance of teaching communication skills – written, verbal, and motivation – in the classroom environment in a business education. In order to prepare students in a business program for success in their professional careers, a multi-faceted communication program has to be developed and aligned with the teaching of underlying business concepts. Expectations need to be established with students at the beginning of the semester that communication aspects will be both incorporated and evaluated as part of their course work. The role of feedback is instrumental in learning and applying communications tools - group discussions in the classroom, individual feedback, and peer feedback.

 

I.N.F.O.R.M.S., “Applying Decision Tools When Implementing Strategy in a Union Environment” (2000)

 

This seminar addressed the communications issues in a work environment populated with individuals of varying educational levels. Language for decision framing and describing decision tools is technically sophisticated and presents challenges to workers who may not have received even an elementary school education. Conversations around this within organizations usually involve highly educated senior managers. However, effective implementation with unions oftentimes causes leadership and membership to diverge. Decision practitioners therefore must also communicate powerful decision concepts to valued stakeholder groups unfamiliar with the supporting theories.

 

Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University Global Village Program, “Marketing and Commerce Implications of Electronic Technologies” (2000)

 

This seminar presented emerging marketing and commerce trends associated with the introduction of the web as a business platform to a group of international interns at the Iacocca Institute. The Iacocca Institute brings in college students from around the world into an executive internship program which synergizes the experience of seasoned business professionals with the knowledge and ideas of college students and young professionals.