National University Podcast Series

Dr. Claire Maze, Full Professor, NCU School of Health Sciences discusses the history of the nursing profession.

NCU President, Dr. David Harpool discusses the challenges for colleges and universities providing expanded on-line services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Darren Adamson, NCU Chair Department of Marriage and Family Sciences, discusses creating connection in an online educational world.

Dr. Wittney Jones, Assistant Dean, School of Health Sciences at NCU discusses how to utilize resources for student success.

Dr. Richard Dinneen, Professor of the NCU School of Education discusses the challenges of managing the dissertation writing experience and how higher education students can successfully complete this process towards achieving their degree. 

Dr. Rob Sapp, Dean of the NCU School of Technology discusses the challenges of finding and consuming reliable data sources in today's ever evolving and fast paced environment. 

Podcast includes a message from the Dean, Dr. Laurie Shanderson on CAHME Candidacy status.

What if, a dichotomy between the past and future, remembering to value the present.

Dr. Andy Riggle, Dean of NCU’s School of Education, discusses “The Applied 3-Chapter - Dissertation-in-Practice EdD.” Dr. Riggle reviews the unique structure of the program along with what makes is so valuable for practitioners in education.

Bethany Bateman, Vice President of Strategic Operations for National Education Partners, shares her insight into how to prepare on-ground teams for the transition to a virtual environment. Bethany discusses the challenges, best practices, and ongoing plans to stay connected with teams forced to transition from an office environment to a virtual environment in a state of emergency.  

Karen Whitney, Chief Operating and Financial Officer for National Education Partners, shares the challenges and best-practices associated with moving teams from an office to a virtual environment when transition time is limited.

Recently tasked with developing training for a unique 400-person workforce to move from an office environment to a remote one, Seela Farani-Simmons, Director of Organizational Development for National Education Partners, discusses how to systematically identify training needs and deliver training to on-ground teams moving online.

Angie Walker, Vice President of Human Resources for National Education Partners, shares her experience transitioning employees from an office environment to a virtual environment and providing continuous services to those employees in a time of crisis. Angie also reviews the difficult decisions faced by many employers as they’re making the transition to a virtual environment short-staffed and with...

Jennifer Whalen, Vice President of Student Operations for National Education Partners, shares considerations, challenges, and best practices surrounding the importance of building and maintaining a positive culture in the transition from an office environment to a virtual environment.

Dr. John LaNear, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Northcentral University reviews the types of decisions senior leaders are faced with making in emergency situations and offers insight on how best to deliver those messages to employees in a virtual environment. Dr. LaNear also gives listeners an in-depth look at how to execute an emergency communications plan in times of stress and uncertaint...

Dr. David Harpool, President of Northcentral University, discusses the considerations of senior leadership in a time of crisis and offers sound advice for presidents and CEOs faced with rapidly mobilizing a remote workforce.  

Dr. Andy Riggle discusses the advantages of former Concordia students enrolling at Northcentral University and how NCU will support students in completing their degree, whether they’re pursuing a doctorate or master’s, without losing momentum.