EKU Online - eCasts

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."

"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.

On this week’s e-Cast we sit down with Dr. Nedim Slijepcevic, a faculty member in the new Masters of Science in Instructional Design Program. Our topics of discussion include the mission, work, and future of this program as well as Dr. Slijepcevic’s own teaching experiences in this particular discipline. Interesting  components of this discussion include the internship facet of the program as well as the overall future of instructional design. Please join us for an interesting and engaging interview.

On these week’s eCast we sit down with Dr. Dana Howell, Chair and Professor of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Dr. Howell is also the founding editor of the international Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. Our topics of discussion include strategies and challenges of engaging online students, the future of the profession and how hands-on learning is integrated into the asynchronous and online environment. Join us for an interesting and engaging conversation!

On this week's eCast episode we sit down with Dr. Todd McCardle, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership Doctoral Program Coordinator and Associate Chair: Department of Educational Leadership. Dr. McCardle wears many hats in his multiple responsibilities to EKU and his students and is a great example of how EKU faculty go above and beyond the traditional expectations of both in-person and online education. Join us as we touch on a variety of topics including strategies of engagement, the inadequacies of education for marginalized populations and lessons education can take away from Covid-19.