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Author: Supraja Meka

  • Amazing Academic Advising with Dr. Francis Atuahene

    Amazing Academic Advising with Dr. Francis Atuahene

    Sharing about his “labor of love”, Dr. Francis Atuahene discusses different aspects of academic advising at West Chester University. Hosted by: Jessica Drass, Amber Alvord, and Dr. Tom Pantazes Research / Theory Connection: Swecker, H. K., Fifolt, M., & Searby, L. (2013). Academic advising and first-generation college students: A quantitative study on student retention. NACADA…

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  • Supporting Student Athlete Mental health with Dr. Lindsey Keenan and the PROmotion App

    Supporting Student Athlete Mental health with Dr. Lindsey Keenan and the PROmotion App

    Dr. Lindsey Keenan a mental health advocate and athletic trainer shares her mental health journey and how it led to the creation of the PROMotion App to support mental health screening with collegiate athletes. Hosted by: Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Research / Theory Connection: McGuire, L. C., Ingram, Y. M., Sachs, M. L.,…

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  • Student Advising and the Power of Belonging with Levi Tucker and Johny Tadros

    Student Advising and the Power of Belonging with Levi Tucker and Johny Tadros

    West Chester University student success professionals Levi Tucker and Johny Tadros explain the work of student success coordinators through the example of their compelling story. Hosted by Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Research Connection: Swecker, H. K., Fifolt, M., & Searby, L. (2013). Academic advising and first-generation college students: A quantitative study on student…

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  • OLC Conference Recap

    OLC Conference Recap

    In this surprise summer solstice episode, ODLI members, Naomie and Tom, share their thoughts on the conference they recently attended, OLC Innovate. Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner. Closed Captions Show Notes:

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  • Looking Back and Looking Forward

    Looking Back and Looking Forward

    Jes, Amber, Tom, and Madison review the past season’s highlights, lessons learned, and memorable Office of Digital Learning and Innovation events from the last semester. Closed Captions Show Notes:

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  • Using H5P to Support Inclusion and Equity-Minded Course Design with Dr. Kim Johnson

    Using H5P to Support Inclusion and Equity-Minded Course Design with Dr. Kim Johnson

    In this episode, Dr. Kim Johnson, Associate Professor in the Math Department at WCU, tells us about her use of H5P in her instruction. H5P is a tool that allows instructors to create interactive activities which they can embed directly into their online course site. Hosted by Jessica Drass and Madison Steinbrenner. Resources: Research Theory…

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  • Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Community with Dr. Kimberly Johnson and Dr. Zeinab Baba

    Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Community with Dr. Kimberly Johnson and Dr. Zeinab Baba

    In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Johnson and Dr. Zeinab Baba join us to share their experience developing and facilitating a Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Community for faculty who teach in the College of Health Sciences at West Chester University. Hosted by Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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  • eTextbook Initiative & PA ADOPT Grant with Marc Drumm, Hannah Glatt, and Dr. Jordan Schugar

    eTextbook Initiative & PA ADOPT Grant with Marc Drumm, Hannah Glatt, and Dr. Jordan Schugar

    Marc Drumm and Hannah Glatt from the Office of Digital Learning and Innovation share what goes into designing and creating a digital textbook for both the eTextbook Initiative and PA ADOPT Grant at West Chester University. Dr. Jordan Schugar weighs in on what motivated him to participate in both of these and how students can…

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  • Improving the Student Experience Using Quality Matters with Dr. Julie Nair and Dr. Megan Mraz

    Improving the Student Experience Using Quality Matters with Dr. Julie Nair and Dr. Megan Mraz

    Drawing on their experience as participants in West Chester University’s Quality Matters (QM) program, Dr. Julie Nair and Dr. Megan Mraz share their perspectives on how QM positively impacted the student experience in the RN to BSN program and the efforts they undertook to earn course and program design certification. Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes…

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  • Learning and Teaching Innovation with Dr. Naomie Nyanungo

    Learning and Teaching Innovation with Dr. Naomie Nyanungo

    Adult educator and teaching and learning leader, Dr. Naomie Nyanungo shares her perspectives on innovation in higher education touching on its importance, connection to sustainability, and the role of diversity. Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner, Jessica Drass, and Tom Pantazes Research Theory Connection: Edwards-Schachter, M. (2018). The nature and variety of innovation. International Journal of Innovation…

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