Preparing Our Higher Education Institutions for the Future - 5 Recommendations
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3M ago
As we prepare for an upcoming year, I have to stop and think about the future of higher education. The pandemic changed our students, faculty, staff, and our campus as a whole. The Education Advisory Board (EAB) provides colleges and universities across the country with resources and ideas to help the students of the future. I confess, I have been a complete fan of EAB and their resources for the past ten years. Their resources are at the forefront of higher education innovation. One of their resources, "Campus 2030: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Multi-Modal Campus" projects the future of severa ..read more
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Traveling to Europe with Rural Communication Students
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7M ago
Hi everyone! It's September and summer and officially over! :( Summer is one of those sacred times of year for faculty to determine the next steps of their faculty career. From my dear colleague who is focused on his retirement to new faculty members who are focused on their new research agenda, everyone is focused on renewal. Our department faculty members usually travel to work at state parks, volunteer in the community, and participate in professional development activities. This summer, we traveled on a study abroad experience to Scotland, Ireland, and England. This was an incredibl ..read more
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Stay Interviews: Do They Work? How Can You Use These Questions For Your Organization?
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1y ago
One thing that I have recently become very interested in is - "stay interviews". These types of interviews are very beneficial because they determine which factors keep a current employee engaged and which ones do not. Think about it. Why do you decide to remain at your current job? What would entice you to leave? Perhaps a better offer? This information is perfect for employers and who wish to attract millennials to their workplace. Jennifer Lui, a CNBC writer, highlighted the importance of stay interviews in her article, "Why the ‘stay interview’ is the next big trend of the Great ..read more
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Let's Learn About Telehealth (Sessions from the National Telehealth Conference)
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1y ago
In May, I was pleased to see the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) offer a virtual Telehealth Conference. I am always on the lookout for good professional development opportunities, so I signed up.  My schedule had a conflict on that day and I was unable to attend, BUT they posted videos of the sessions online. I was so excited and I could not wait to block time on my schedule, grab some lunch, and listen to the sessions. You can listen to the sessions as well! Here is a list of the sessions and the video links: HHS Leading the Way in Telehealth Lead ..read more
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How Did Your Local Grocery Store Pivot During the Pandemic?
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1y ago
One of my favorite grocery stores is H-E-B. Seriously, after our major grocery store in Carthage, Texas (a very rural area in East Texas) left a sizable gap in the strip center between Wal-Mart and Eckerd's (CVS Pharmacy), we were pleased when H-E-B moved into the grocery store space that was vacant for 10+ years. It opened in the late 1990s and the city has shown their love for H-E-B since that time. It greatly contributes to the health of the region. One of my cousins works for H-E-B and she absolutely loves the company. Even when she travels, she is all abou ..read more
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Resource Alert: A Health Check-In for Meeting and Classrooms - Team Color Check-In Tool
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1y ago
Throughout the past few years we have definitely been part of a Zoom and Microsoft Team centric world. As we meet with teams and individuals, we have to account for the life that is happening on the other side of the screen. Through Zoom we have a unique opportunity to gain a glimpse into another person's life to which we would normally not have access. This means that we have a moral and ethnical responsibility as peers and as leaders to genuinely care about the people to which we are communicate with on Zoom. Here's a great resource from the Collective Impact ..read more
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When Driving Through a Rural Area, Do You Think "How Far is the Local Hospital"?
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1y ago
As a lifelong rural resident, I think about the proximity of my home and my work to a local hospital. Actually, I always think about my proximity to a Level I hospital when traveling in a rural area or visiting a relative. Many rural sections of our Texas interstates are located far from a Level I hospital. This means that when I am traveling to another location in Texas, I have to be very careful to practice defensive driving because I do not want to end up in a situation when I have to be transported to a high level hospital from a rural area. As a&nb ..read more
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A Review of Complete College America's ACT Conference (June 2022)
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1y ago
In June 2022, I was very excited to attend Complete College America’s ACT: Policy & Action Summit in Louisville, Kentucky. This was my first time visiting Kentucky and everything was beautiful!  Apparently, this conference is "where the magic happens. Where ideas come to life, decisions are made, and plans for impact take shape" and this was definitely true. Usually, when I attend a higher education summit, it is just focused on current information and best practices, but this conference took a different turn. It was all about action and implementation. Several of the ..read more
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Learning How to Curb Inflation with a Garden - Resources from Agrilife and Facebook
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1y ago
I love gardening. Whether my gardening takes place in a container, in an urban area, or in a rural area, I am all about it! This year, my daughter decided that she wanted to become a mini-gardener as well. As a result, we are growing...tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, watermelon, and lettuce. I teach her to watch the prices as they continue to increase. My daughter and I talk about innovative ways to counteract the increasing prices. Our strategy is gardening! I am part of a wealth of gardening groups. My favorites are "Black Girls Garden" and Black girl container g ..read more
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COVID-19 Outreach in Rural Areas - Reflection of Outreach in North East Texas
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1y ago
Over the past few months, our Rural Communication Institute (RCI) team (Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards, Dr. Subi Gandhi, and Dr. LaShondra Manning) has been tirelessly providing education and outreach for the rural areas of East Texas. This outreach has been both challenging and rewarding since the pediatric vaccine was approved by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Educating parents about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. As a  ..read more
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