Ellie Hoffman

In her position, Ms. Hoffman oversees quality, consistency, and rigor of the online programs. To do so, she combines her skills and passion in Instructional Design and teaching, focusing on faculty development and student success. Instructing faculty (full-time and adjunct) how to effectively teach online is her specialty. Ms. Hoffman realizes that keeping online faculty […]

Annie Kurtin

Annie Kurtin joined the Student Engagement & Career Development department at the University of Arizona in 2017. As Associate Director, Student Engagement, Annie oversees the 100% Engagement Initiative – a campus-wide program that creates and connects undergraduates with opportunities for experiential learning, both within and beyond the classroom. In addition to 100% Engagement, Annie works […]

Patty Burns

Patty Burns is the chief strategist and information architect of the award-winning Kenyon College website. The director of three comprehensive web redesigns, she has extensive practical experience in the planning and execution of this complex process in the small college environment. To lead a successful redesign, she believes one must understand the institution’s needs and […]

David Hubert

David led the development and implementation of SLCC’s ePortfolio requirement in its general education program. As director of general education and ePortfolio program, David is responsible for effective implementation of ePortfolio pedagogy in all general education courses and for using ePortfolios to assess student attainment of general education learning outcomes. Professor Hubert has developed three […]

Keith Ellis

Keith Ellis has been recognized nationally for his efforts in hazing prevention, risk management education, and leading change in fraternity and sorority communities across the southeastern United States. Keith brings passion to the topic of prevention education and community change and has led workshops for students and professionals at numerous regional and national conferences. In […]

Darla K. Deardorff

In Dr. Darla Deardorff’s current position, she is a research scholar in education and founder of ICC Global, a global network on intercultural competence research. In addition, she is an adjunct professor at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, is a visiting faculty at Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, and […]

Jennifer Varney

Jennifer has over fifteen years’ experience in higher education. She has held roles in student advising, academic administration, and as a faculty member. She has written articles on proactive advising, adult learning theories, and distance learning. She has presented at SLOAN, NACADA, and AAC&U. In addition she has also delivered webinars for Academic Impressions and […]

Networking Fundamentals for Research Development Professionals

Whether you’re a new research development professional (RDP) or an RDP new to your institution, you need to orient to your institution’s structure and research landscape. Where can you gather tools and intel that will further your institution’s research mission, and how can you share them widely? Join us online to learn the fundamentals of […]

Prioritizing Marketing Tactics for
Adult Student Recruitment

Learn which marketing channels you should prioritize to see greater engagement and return on investment in the graduate student market. Focusing specifically on St. Thomas University’s graduate programs, our expert instructor will present an in-depth case study of the various tactics and channels the University is using to market to prospective graduate students, including web, […]

Donnie McGovern

Donnie began his career in higher education 21 years ago at Valencia Community College in Orlando FL, serving in administrative roles in Academic Advising, Student Development, Orientation, and Postsecondary Transition. At UC he served as Assistant Director of the Transfer Center, Director of the Center for Exploratory Studies, and project manager for the Starfish Early […]