(2020) Hallmarks of Excellence in Alternative Credentialing. UPCEA. with Halfond, J, et al. UPCEA.
(2019) Generation Z engaged in the classroom. WCET invited guest blog. https://wcetfrontiers.org/2019/03/06/generation-z-engaged-in-the-classroom/
(2018) Needs assessment and strategic planning. In Moore, M. G., Diehl, W. C. (Eds.) Handbook of Distance Education, 4th edition. With Schroeder, R.
(2018) Standards for leading online and distance education initiatives. In Huang, G., Qian, J. (Eds.) Ensuring Quality and Integrity in Online Learning Programs. With Uranis, J.
(2018) Emerging Technology: It’s Not What You Say – It’s What They Do. Online Learning Journal Special Edition. With Gregory, R.
(2018) Rethinking How to Engage Gen Z Students. 2018 Best of Teaching Professor Conference. Magna Publications.
(2018) Creating a Generation Z Engaged Online or Blended Classroom Experience. Distance Teaching & Learning Conference Proceedings.
(2017) Do digital learners really exist? 2017 Teaching Professor Conference Proceedings.
(2016) Leveraging Organizational Learning and Best Practices in Online Leadership: Do It, Be It, Know It, Test It, Revise It. The Evolllution.
(2016) Continuing Education Divisions as Impact Agents in Online Initiatives. The Evolution. With Stoner,G
(2016) Why New Modes Are Not New Bottles for Old Wine. In Change We Must: Deciding on the Future of Higher Ed. With Schroeder, R.
(2016) U.S. News & World Report’s Rankings of Online Programs. Unbound. University Professional & Continuing Education Assoc. With Schroeder, R., Kidwai, K.
(2015) Alternative Models of MOOCs. In MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. New York: Rutledge. With Schroeder, R., Gribbins, M.
(2015) Nine Ways to Encourage Faculty Experimentation with new Online Teaching Technologies. The Evolllution.
(2015) Online Continuing and Professional Education: Current Varieties and Best Practices. In Centennial conversations: Essential essays in professional, continuing, and online education. Washington, D.C.: UPCEA. With Schroeder, R.
(2015) Is Online Learning An Institutional Fit? The Evolllution.
(2014) Hallmarks of Excellence. University Professional & Continuing Education Assoc. With Halfond, J.A., Casiello, A., Cillay, D., Coleman, N., LaBrie, J., Niemiec, M. Salley, W.
(2014) Net neutrality: What is it and why should we care? Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin. Austin, TX.
(2012) Book Review - Action research in Catholic schools: A step-by-step guide for practitioners. Journal of Education and Christian Belief.
(2012) Learning Everywhere, All the Time. Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.
(2012) The Effect of Professional Development on a Mexican Mission School: A Case Study. Journal of the International Christian Community for Teacher Education.
(July, 2020) Engaging Students Through Remote Learning to Create a Liberal Arts Educational Experience. Council of Public Liberal Arts College (COPLAC).
(July, 2020) Creating Community in Remote Teaching Classes. University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School.
(June, 2020) HyFlex Mode Neutral Learning. Illinois Community Colleges & Private Institutions.
(May, 2020) Are You Ready to Hire & Manage Generation Z Employees? Peoria, IL Chamber of Commerce
(April, 2020) Remote Teaching in a Hurry? What’s Next? Illinois Community Colleges & Private Institutions. Illinois Board of Higher Education
(February, 2020) Federal Regulation Changes for Licensure Programs. Illinois Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Bloomington, IL.
(November, 2019) Creating a Framework for Growth in Online Programs. Academic Impressions. Invited Presentation. Washington, DC.
(November, 2019) Resource Planning and Support for Online Programs. Academic Impressions. Invited Presentation. Washington, DC..
(October, 2019) Balancing Gen Z Expectations in the Classroom and the Workplace. MABDA Conference, Chicago, IL.
(September, 2019) Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment for Gen Z Students. Invited Presentation. Grand Valley State University. Grand Rapids, MI.
(September, 2019) Rethinking how to Engage Generation Z Students. Invited Presentation. Grand Valley State University. Grand Rapids, M
(June, 2019) 2019 Generation Z. Teaching Professor Conference - New Orleans.
(June, 2019) Teaching in a Multi-generational Setting. Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators – Chicago, IL.
(May, 2019) FSI Engaging Gen Z Students, Champaign, IL
(May, 2019) ELL/GenZ/Gen Alpha students, University of IL, Springfield
(February, 2019). Invited Webinar. Generation Z & Emerging Trends. Harper Community College. With Schroeder, R.
(May, 2019) Engaging Generation Z in Academic Advising. Invited Presentation. Grand Valley State University. Grand Rapids, MI.
(February, 2019) Managing a MultiGenerational Workforce. Academic Professional Leadership Program. University of Illinois System. Springfield, IL.
(January, 2019) Incorporating Emerging Technologies into Instruction. Webcast. Academic Impressions.
(January, 2019) Multi-generational Learning in the Classroom. St. Louis Christian College. St. Louis, MO.
(January, 2019) Rethinking How We Engage the Digital Generation. St. Louis Christian College. St. Louis, MO.
(January, 2019) High Impact Practices in Online & Blended Learning for Generation Z. Southwestern Illinois College. Belleville, IL. With Schroeder, R.
(January, 2019) Student Engagement and Generation Z. Lewis & Clark Community College. Godfrey, IL
(November, 2018) UIS First Year Workshop Engaging Generation Z
(November, 2018) Emerging Technologies and Impact on Higher Education and Learning. Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate Conference, Orlando, FL.
(November, 2018) Rethinking student engagement with Generation Z students. Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate Conference, Orlando, FL.
(October, 2018) Multigenerational Classroom, Georgia College & State University, invited keynote. Milledgeville, GA.
(October, 2018) Teaching Gen Z, Georgia College & State University, invited keynote. Milledgeville, GA.
(October, 2018) Creating a Framework for Growth in Online Programs. Academic Impressions. Invited Presentation. Savannah, GA.
(October, 2018) Resource Planning and Support for Online Programs. Academic Impressions. Invited Presentation. Savannah, GA.
(October 2018) Generation Z Teaching and Learning Strategies. Professional Development Workshop. Georgia College and State University. Milledgeville, GA.
(October 2018) Generation Z Students in Online Classes. Professional Development Workshop. Southeast Missouri State University. Cape Girardeau, MO.
(October 2018) What is Student Centered Learning in Online Classes? Invited Professional Development Workshop. Southeast Missouri State University. Cape Girardeau, MO.
(October 2018) Creating a Generation Z Engaged Online or Blended Classroom Experience. Teaching with Technology Conference. St. Louis, MO.
(September 2018). Affordably managing accessibility compliance: A pilot using student workers. UPCEA Central Region Conference. St. Louis, MO.
(September 2018) Strategies to Reach Generation Z Learners. Invited Presentation. Midwest Regional Association of Developmental Education. Columbia, MO.
(August, 2018) Generation Z and Student Learning. Distance Teaching & Learning Conference. Madison, WI.
Emerging Technologies for Student Centered Learning. Distance Teaching & Learning Conference Per-Conference Workshop. Madison, WI.
(June 2018) Copingwith Institutional Change. Summit for Online Leadership and Administration + Roundtable. UPCEA. Washington, DC.
(June 2018) Engaging Generation Z Learners: Rethinking How We Engage the Digital Generation. Invited presentation. Teaching Professor Conference. Atlanta, GA.
(June 2018). Working with Faculty to Teach Online. Invited presentation. COPLAC Summer Institute. Asheville, NC.
(June 2018). Creating Effective and Efficient Teaching Education Programs through Utilization of Technology.Invited plenary presentation. COPLAC Summer Institute. Asheville, NC.
(June 2018) Rethinking How to Engage Gen Z Students. Teaching Professors Conference, Atlanta, GA.
(May 2018.) Engaging, Motivating, and other Classroom Magic. University of Wisconsin Extension. Madison, WI
(May 2018) Generation Z Workshop. Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Surrey, CA
(May 2018) Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment. Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Surrey, CA
(April 2018) Technology Trends Affecting Education Today and Tomorrow. USDLA. Indianapolis, IN April 2018
(April 2018) Technology Trends Affecting Higher Education in 2018 and Beyond. OLC Innovate Conference. Nashville, TN
(April 2018) Generation Z Students. Invited keynote. Lewis & Clark Community College All Faculty Symposium. Godfrey, IL.
(April 2018) Emerging Technologies for Student-Centered Learning. Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference. Chicago, IL
(March, 2018) Higher Ed Technology Trends Impacting Teaching and Learning. UPCEA Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD.
(February 2018) Generation Z Learners. Invited faculty development sessions. Bethel University. St. Paul, MN.
(February 2018) High Impact Practices in Online Learning. Invited faculty development sessions. Bethel University. St. Paul
(January 2018) Accessibility Workshop Invited faculty development sessions. Kaskaskia Community College, Centralia, IL.
(October 2017) Technologies for Management Student-Centered Learning. Invited Pre-Conference Presentation. Midwest Academy of Management. Chicago, IL.
(October, 2017) Creating a Framework for Growth in Online Programs. Academic Impressions. Invited Presentation. San Antonio, TX.
(October, 2017) Resource Planning and Support for Online Programs. Academic Impressions. Invited Presentation. San Antonio, TX.
(Ross, S. – translator). (July 2017) Charting a Pathway to Learning. IBAAN School Celebration Conference. Invited presentation. Mexico City, Mexico.
(June 2017). Emerging Technologies and Practices that Promote Student-Centered Learning. Kaskaskia Community College, Centralia, IL. Invited Prof. Development.
(June 2017). Creating a Generational Friendly Classroom: Do Digital Learners Really Exist? 2017 Annual Teaching Professor Conference. St. Louis, MO.
(May 2017). Emerging Technologies and Practices that Promote Student-Centered Learning. Midwest Association of Information Systems. Springfield, IL. With Gribbins, M., Freml, J., Levin, C., Schroeder, R.
(May 2017). Sharing Economy and Online/Blended Education: Implications. Midwest Association of Information Systems. Springfield, IL. With Power, D., Buche, M., Scheibe, K., Gribbins, M., Hadidi, R..
(April 6, 2017). Mission as an Action – not a location. Invited Keynote. Bloom Conference. Greenville, IL.
(April 6, 2017). Triumphs and Challenges in Accessibility for Online Courses. Invited panelist. Learning Innovations Conference. Springfield, IL. With Arthur, C. K., Ray, T. S.
(March 2017). Authentic Leadership: Institutional Representatives Forum. UPCEA Annual Conference. Invited Panelist. Chicago, IL. With Snow, S., LaBrie, J., Branon, R.
(March 2017). Transforming the Academy from Within: Benchmarking Institutional Success in Online Education. UPCEA Annual Conference. Invited Panelist. Chicago, IL. With Halfond, J., Fong, J., Hansen, R.
(March 2017). Modeling the UPCEA Hallmarks of Excellence in Online Leadership. UPCEA Annual Conference. Invited Panelist. Chicago, IL. With Schroeder, R., Stoner, G., Fein, A.
(February 2017) Hallmarks of Excellence: Application to a Statewide System. Pennsylvania State University Transforming Teaching & Learning Distance Learning Conference. University Park, PA. With Schroeder, R.
(January 2017) Online Pedagogies & Critical Inquiry. Faculty Development Workshop. Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL. Invited Presentation. With Gribbins,M, Schroeder,R
(November, 2016) Build Your Job/Talent Prospects Using Interactive Interview Tools. Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate Conference, Orlando, FL.
(November, 2016) Emerging Technologies. Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate Conference, Orlando, FL. With Craig, T., Morsch, L., Newman, L.
(October, 2016) Using Interactive Interview Tools in your Job/Talent Search. UPCEA Central. Indianapolis, IN.
(October 2016). Gen Z Friendly Classrooms. Faculty Development. University of Illinois Springfield.
(October 2016). Tips for Managing Your Teaching Workload. Faculty Development. University of Illinois Springfield. With Gribbins, M., Levin, C., Freml, J., Li, X.
(September 2016) COPLACDigital Mellon Foundation Grant Project – Program Assessment - COPLAC Faculty Development. Mary Washington University, VA.
(September, 2016) Emerging Technologies. ICCHE Fall Retreat, Springfield, IL. With Gribbins, M, Schroeder, R., Freml, J., Craig, T.
(August 2016) Cultivating a “Nexter” Culture. Texas Wesleyan University. Dallas, TX. Invited.
(August 2016) Emerging Technologies. Faculty Development Workshop. Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL. Invited Presentation. With Schroeder, R.
(August 2016) Hallmarks of Excellence in Online Leadership. Distance Teaching & Learning Conference. Madison, WI. With Gribbins, M, Schroeder, R.
(August 2016) Emerging Technologies. Pre-Conference Workshop. Distance Teaching & Learning Conference. Madison, WI. With Gribbins, M, Schroeder, R.
(July 2016) Invited Keynote and conference leader. Improving Learning and Motivation. 2016 IBAAN School Professional Development Conference. Invited presentation. Mexico City, Mexico. (Ross, S. – translator).
(June 2016) Post Conference Leader. Institutional Use of Hallmarks of Excellence in Online Leadership. UPCEA Online Leadership Summit. Washington, D.C
(June 2016) Panel Facilitation. Change We Must: The Future of Online Learning. UPCEA Online Leadership Summit. Washington, D.C.
(June 2016) Hallmarks of Excellence: Application to a Statewide System. UPCEA Online Leadership Summit. Washington, D.C. with Schroeder, R., Fein, A.
(June 2016) COPLACDigital Mellon Foundation Grant Project – Program Assessment for Success- COPLAC Convening. Asheville, NC.
(June 2016). Invited Keynote. Intergenerational Workforce. Resources for Education Adults in the Chicago Area (REACh)/Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education (ICCHE) Professional Development Conference. Lisle, IL.
(May 2016). Emerging Technologies & Best Online Teaching Practices. Kaskaskia College. Invited Professional Development. With Gribbins, M., Boles, E., Morsch, L.
(April 2016). Online Leadership: On the Horizon. Invited Facilitation. UPCEA Annual Conference. San Diego, CA. With Schroeder, R., Niemiec, M. Salley, W.
(April 2016). Innovative Business Models in Higher Education. Invited Facilitation. UPCEA Annual Conference. San Diego, CA. With Cook, V.S., Templeton, L., Kang, J., Brady, J. Gonzales, R
(March 2016) Emerging Technologies for Student-Centric Learning. Pre-Conference Workshop. Invited Presentation. Innovative Educators Conference. Clarksville, TN. With Gribbins, M, Schroeder, R.
(November 2015) Implementing Online Programs at Small Institutions. Invited Presentation. ACHE Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.
(October 2015) Hallmarks of Excellence in Online Learning. Invited Presentation. Educause Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN. With Schroeder, R.
(October 2015) Hallmarks of Excellence in Online Learning. Invited Presentation. UPCEA Central Regional Conference. Madison, WI. With Schroeder, R.
(October 2015) Online Leadership. Invited Keynote Workshop. ILCCO Retreat. Decatur, IL. With Schroeder, R.
(September 2015) Intergenerational Campus. Invited Presentation. ICCHE_ICCET Fall Conference. Parkland Community College, Champaign, IL.
(August 2015) Emerging Technologies for Student-Centric Learning. Pre-Conference Workshop. Invited Presentation. Distance Teaching & Learning Conference. Madison, WI. With Gribbins, M., Schroeder, R. & Boles, E.
(July 2015). Engagement, Innovation, and Access. 2015 IBAAN School Professional Development Conference. Invited presentation. Mexico City, Mexico.
(June 2015). Program Assessment in online and blended programs. Hartford, Connecticut. Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
(May 2015). Using Pecha Kucha techniques to engage your audience. Faculty Summer Institute. Champaign, IL.
(April 2015). Leading Online Learning in a Time of Change. Emerging Technologies Conference. Dallas, TX.
(April 2015). Building a Course with Three Professional Partners: Lessons Learned. Emerging Technologies Conference. Dallas, TX. With Gribbins, M.
(April 2015). The Intersection of Heutagogy and Mobile Learning. Emerging Technologies Conference. Dallas, TX. With Gribbins, M.
(April 2015). Designing for Mobile Learning. Invited presentation. Learning Innovations Conference. Peoria, IL. With Gribbins, M., Massey, K.
(April 2015). The Best of Both Worlds: The Changing Role of Blended Learning in Graduate Education. Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools. St. Louis, MO.
With Boles, E.
(March 2015). Organizational Change: A Model Moving Forward. UPCEA Annual Conference. Washington, D.C. With Fein, A. Lesht, F, Schroeder, R.
(March 2015). Designing for Mobile Learning. Invited keynote. Iowa Distance Learning Association. Pella, Iowa.
(March 2015) Panel presentation for 2015 ELI Course: Supporting Excellence in Online Instruction. Educause. With Manning, S., Conrad, R.M. Palloff, R.
(January 2015) Implementing Online Programs at Small Institutions: Are You Ready? Online Leadership Summit (UPCEA). San Antonio, TX.
(October 2014) Course Design with Mobile Learners in Mind. Online Learning Conference ALN. Orlando, FL. With Gribbins, M., Schroeder, R.
(October 2014) Leading Online Learning and Innovation in Today's Higher Education Climate.Online Learning Conference ALN. Orlando, FL.With Gribbins, M., Schroeder, R
(October 2014) Emerging Technologies for Online Learning. Pre-Conference Workshop. Invited Presentation. Online Learning Conference ALN. Orlando, FL. With Gribbins,M., Schroeder,R. Morsch,L
(August 2014) Mobile Learning Design. Distance Teaching Conference. Madison, WI. With Gribbins, M., Schroeder, R.
(July 2014). Impact of professional development on teaching effectiveness. 2014 IBAAN School Professional Development Conference. Invited presentation. Mexico City, Mexico.
(May 2014) Your Next Favorite Top Ten Favorite iPad Apps. Faculty Summer Institute. Champaign, IL.(Feb. 2014) An Intreprenuerial Approach to Online and Continuing Education. Illinois Council on Continuing and Higher Education. Spring Conference. Invited Keynote. Chicago, IL.
(Oct, 2013) Prioritizing Continuing Education Programming. Illinois Council on Continuing and Higher Education. Fall Conference. Invited Keynote. Urbana, IL.
(July, 2013). Instructional Strategies and Learning Outcomes. 2013 IBAAN School Professional Development Conference. Invited Keynote. Mexico City, Mexico. (Ross, S. – translator).
( July, 2013) Effective leadership strategies for principals of private schools. 2013 IBAAN School Professional Development Conference. Invited Presentation. Mexico City, Mexico. (Ross, S. – translator).
(2013) Exploring iPad Apps for Fun and Productivity. Delta Kappa Gamma Lambda State Convention. Springfield, IL.
(2013) iPads for Teaching and for Productivity. ICCHE/ICCET Spring Conference. Chicago, IL.
(2012) Create and Sustain Community College/University Partnerships. ICCHE/ICCET Fall Conference. Invited Keynote. Utica, IL.
(2012) Technology Trends in Higher Education. ICCET Leadership Institute. Invited presentation. Springfield, IL.
(2012) 8 Principles for Leading Change. ICCET Leadership Institute. Invited. Springfield, IL.