National University Podcast Series

A discussion with Dr. Greg Robinson on the use of data science in health care to help solve for some of today’s crises.

A brief overview of some of the possibilities when considering careers in research in psychology.

School of Business’s Dr. Paul Markham discusses the benefits of NCU’s MBA program, with a spotlight on three new strategic marketing specializations: Marketing Change Leadership,  Marketing Science, and Marketing Economics.

Join Dr. Broderick, Dr. Gillenwater, and Dr. Kamm as we discuss their research about the experiences of online students completing their dissertations at Northcentral University during COVID-19. Through their interviews and surveys with Dissertation Chairs, this research team found relationships, social emotional support, and adapting research methods rose to the surface as essential strategies fo...

Northcentral University's Dr. Kimberley Fatata-Hall discusses sharing and learning from people's lived experiences during COVID-19. Her website, Want, Wish, Need is a unique online opportunity to share your story and read the stories of others. Check it out at  https://www.wantwishneed.com/

Dr. Judith V. Boettcher is a nationally known consultant and author on online and distance learning.  She's published five books and developed numerous blogs and resources you can find on her website, Designing for Learning  Her third edition of The Online Teaching Survival Guide:Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips with co-author Dr. Rita-Marie Conrad is being released this month. In this e...

School of Education alumni Dr. Gary Walker-Roberts discusses his doctoral journey, indicating the NCU supports and resources helping him to complete his doctorate.  From doctoral student to alumni to now Alumni Navigator for NCU, Dr. Walker also shares this progression as well as his latest role to assist other NCU students realize their goal of earning a doctorate.  Dr. Walker’s energy and person...

Northcentral University’s Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Andy Riggle, discusses the new Doctor of Education grant opportunity. Listen in to Dr. Riggle as he provides information on how new students can apply for this new grant opportunity to help reduce the tuition cost of the School of Education’s most popular doctorate program, the EdD. NCU’s EdD is designed exclusively for today’s educati...

Research shows that working from home and feelings of being “always on” and available through technology distorts the boundary between work and being off the clock resulting in stress and burnout. In this episode, Janice Litvin, author of Banish Burnout Toolkit , joins Dr. Carissa Smock from the School of Business at NCU to discuss ways to change your responses to stress from the inside out to pre...

In this episode, listen as Catherine Mattiske, CEO and Founder of The Performance Company (TPC) and id9 Intelligent Design, chats with Dr. Samantha Hedgspeth about ways to utilize collaborative tools to connect with others by appealing to important preferences, developing a balanced presentation with clear messages, and using simple techniques that maximize attention and engagement in a virtual en...

Recent NCU School of Education graduate Dr. Danny Chavez discusses his doctoral journey, providing supportive advice for current as well as potential NCU students to realize their dream of earning a doctorate.  Dr. Chavez provides many helpful tips, from receiving support from the writing coaches in the Academic Support Center to utilizing the online librarians when completing the dissertation.  H...

Miranda Regnitz, MS, PMP is the Curriculum Project Manager for NCU's School of Education. She draws on her insights completing an online degree, experience working at an online university, and exceptional project management skills to provide you with tips for finding success and getting the most out of your virtual education. If you're in an online program - you don't want to miss t...

Are you an emotionally intelligent communicator? Listen as Scott Warwick, author of Solve Employee Problems Before They Start: Resolving Conflict in the Real World , joins Dr. Stephanie Menefee from the School of Business at NCU as they discuss managing conflict in the virtual environment using emotional intelligence through empathic listening, parroting, and rewards. This fun and engaging convers...

Guest Patrick York discusses online learning and the SHARE organization. SHARE is designed to support teachers with learning, resources, and an opportunity to connect with others. Find SHARE at www. sharetolearn.com

Just over a year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. The world of sports was not immune to the virus once normal life started to shut down. As we begin to reclaim our normal lives, many athletes of all ages have struggled to cope with the ripple effects of the pandemic. This podcast delves into the issues of COVID-19 and its impact on the motivation of athletes to continu...

Dr. Rebecca Collins provides insight into federal and private grants including the process for submitting a grant application and opportunities for student involvement. 

Cybersecurity dangers for virtual organizations and workers are often overlooked or unaddressed. Listen as Drs. Allen, Smiley, and Jackson discuss some of the critical skills and best practices most often ignored or not addressed by virtual organizations. Learn how ethical hacking and network penetration testing are viable practices for organizations to test remote worker data   security. 

Sandra Fonseca-Lind, Information Technology expert, focuses on the evolving contribution women have made to IT. Sandra walks us through the importance of having more hands-on experienced IT professionals capable of managing complex network infrastructures to support the new work landscape of remote, cloud, and mobile-based.

In this special edition episode, we're celebrating Women's History Month with a lively discussion on what it means to 'Take Up Space.' We're joined by panelists Dr. Shavonne Ekeledo, Dr. Samantha Hedgspeth, and Veronica Hill, who not only exemplify what it means to take up space but share how others can do the same - personally and professionally.

Esteemed author and scholar Dr. Barry Posner joins Dr. Gary White from the School or Business at NCU to discuss how any of us can make difference no matter what position, title, or authority we hold. Their discussion is centered around the newest book by Drs. Kouzes and Posner: Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership: How to Make a Difference Regardless of Your Title, Role, or Authority . Listen...

This is the first episode of a new series produced by VESC called Voices from NCU Students and Alumni: Driving Research and Practice. The Voices series shines a light on the contributions NCU students and alumni are making to virtual teaching and learning. In this episode, NCU alumnus Dr. Samantha Hedgspeth describes her experience as an online doctoral student and offers recommendations to learne...

Northcentral University & Rio Salado Community College interview the first President’s Scholarship recipient, Trechaun Gonzalez, who is pursuing a Master of Social Work. This unique initiative has provided an alum of Rio Salado the chance to continue their education at Northcentral University. Join Heather Millward from NCU and Dr. Floyd Hardin III from Rio Salado as they discuss Trechaun’s ac...

A couple’s success story: Dr. Megan McNamara and Dr. Angela Beck discuss the support they received during their doctoral journey within the School of Education at Northcentral University.  Advice and helpful tips for prospective and current doctoral students are also discussed.  

An important part of effective conflict resolution is ensuring everyone has a voice. Since 85% of the workforce experiences some form of conflict, practical communication can be a vital tool in resolving workplace conflict, especially in a virtual environment. Listen as Jeremy Pollack, a conflict resolution practitioner, researcher, writer, coach, trainer, and entrepreneur chats with Dr. Stephanie...

Host Samantha Wilcox and guest Chris Dunham, MBA, discuss the NCU School of Undergraduate Studies for students ready to take that next step in their educational journey.