EKU Online - eCasts
EKU Online - eCasts
Instructional Design Center at Eastern Kentucky University
A Podcast series focused on our dynamic and dedicated faculty at Eastern Kentucky University Online. Topically these conversations range from Online Education, Social Work & Psychology, to Capital Punishment, Homeland Security & Veteran's Studies. Learn how our faculty are acting as change agents in the rapidly expanding world of online education. Check back often for new episodes and listen in at your convenience via downloadable or streamable podcasts. Also viewable on Youtube! For more information please email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.ekuonline.eku.edu.
eCast (Episode 507: Department of Psychology with Dr. Michael Chen)
On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Dr. Michael Chen, Associate Professor and Interim Chair for EKU’s Department of Psychology to talk about the EKU’s largest program. Our conversation ranged from changes in the hospitality field, career opportunities, online teaching, and benefits of a hospitality degree. Join us!
Feb 17, 2023
1 hr 3 min
eCast (Episode 506: Global Hospitality and Tourism Program with Dr. Dan Kim)
On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Dr. Dan Kim, Assistant Professor for EKU’s Global Hospitality & Tourism Program to talk about the hospitality program and industry. Our conversation ranged from changes in the hospitality field, career opportunities, online teaching, and benefits of a hospitality degree. Join us!
Feb 17, 2023
36 min
eCast (Episode 505: Department of Social Work with Dr. George Ashley)
On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Dr. George Ashley, Associate Professor and the Director of Field Education for the Master of Social Work Program to talk about what he calls “perhaps the most versatile degree you’ll ever find“. Our conversation ranged from field education, the concept of mental health and wellness, and the difference between psychology and social work. Join us!
Feb 17, 2023
33 min
eCast (Episode 504: Department of Government with Dr. Jeongwoo Kim)
On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Dr. Jeongwoo Kim, associate professor at EKU’s Department of Government to talk about this multi-faceted program.  Our conversation ranged from Kim’s background, changes in the field, online teaching, and advice to prospective students. Join us!
Feb 17, 2023
31 min
eCast (Episode 503: Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership with Dr. Nicola Mason)
On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Dr. Nicola Mason, of EKU’s College of Education and Applied Human Sciences to talk about the field of education.  Our conversation ranged from Mason’s background, the challenges and benefits of online learning, and the evolving field of education. Join us!
Feb 17, 2023
33 min
eCast (Episode 502: Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology Professor with Brittany Brown)
On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Brittany Brown to talk about this multi-faceted and exciting program. She is currently the vice president for the New Mexico Fire Marshals Association and works as an adjunct instructor for the National Academy and the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy. Our conversation ranged from Brown’s background in aviation and fire investigations, online teaching, and changes in fire investigations field, and her PhD Dissertation Topic. Join us!
Feb 17, 2023
25 min
eCast (Episode 501: Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning Winners with Dr. Stephanie McSpirit, Mary Henson, and Sam Williamson)
On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Dr. McSpirit, foundation professor in the  Department of Language and Cultural Studies, Anthropology and Sociology to talk about the redesign of her social statistics class. Dr. McSpirit collaborated with Instructional Designer Mary Henson and Multimedia Producer Sam Williamson from EKU’s Instructional Design Center. Our conversation ranged from how the team collaborated on this redesign, the role of multimedia in the design process, what is social statistics, and what are some challenges with online courses.
Feb 17, 2023
37 min
EKU-eCast (Episode 404: Health Services Administration Program with Dr. Heather Tudor)
On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Dr. Heather Tudor, Associate Professor and Health Services Administration Program Director to talk about this multi-faceted and exciting program. Our conversation ranges from the numerous applications of receiving a degree from the HSA program to the dynamic faculty and how they're able to overcome the challenges of online learning to deliver an impactful learning environment to tomorrow's healthcare administration professionals and graduates. Join us! 
Sep 22, 2022
33 min
EKU-eCast (Episode 403: Paralegal Program with Dr. Lynnette Noblitt)
On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Dr. Lynnette Noblitt, Department Chair and Professor of Government at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Noblitt is also the director of the paralegal program at EKU and shares some insight into this dynamic and exciting online program. Join us as we dive into what makes a good paralegal student, career options for graduates and how the field continues to evolve and grow for this multi-faceted profession."
Oct 27, 2021
30 min
EKU-eCast (Episode 402: Master of Business Administration with Dr. Trish Isaacs)
"The  value of education is in using it to help others." On this week's  eCast, we sit down with Dr. Trish Isaacs, Associate Dean in the School  of Business and MBA Director. Now offering an MBA both on-campus and online, Dr.  Isaacs delves into the multi-faceted use and value of a Master of  Business Administration degree from EKU. Serving in her faculty,  administrative and directorial roles, Dr. Isaac's experience and insight provides a fascinating look into applicability,  responsibility and practicality of the MBA program and explains how EKU  is uniquely positioned to propel the next generation of business  students into a myriad of career opportunities.
Oct 20, 2021
20 min
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