KeyingIN from NBEA - March 19, 2020

Newsletter for March 19, 2020 | Colleen Webb, 2019-2020 President View as Webpage

NBEA Rolls Out New Website

If you haven't noticed yet, NBEA just made some big improvements for you. Check out NBEA.org. The website was rolled out early to help communicate about the virtual conference. Also, please login and update your information . NBEA needs an accurate email address and contact information for you. Providing NBEA with your correct information helps everyone save time and money. If you are not a member, consider rejoining. More information on how to use new features of the site will be available soon.

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FAQ's About NBEA's Move to A Virtual Conference

Can you save money for next year? Yes, if you take a credit now, next year's conference is paid in full even if costs are higher in 2021. Choose a credit now or request a refund here. NBEA cannot provide refunds if an official request through this form is not received prior to April 3, 2020.

What do I do to attend the virtual conference when I didn't register for Boston? Register here .

Aren't virtual "webinars" boring?

In some cases, yes. Presenters that lack empathy for their learners do not always engage well. In other cases no, virtual sessions are exciting, challenging, interactive and a joy to attend. It is a mistake to assume all virtual presentations are boring. NBEA is setting the standard high to ensure every presentation engages the audience. NBEA is providing training, ideas and interactive tools to make the sessions as meaningful as possible. NBEA is raising the bar by clearly communicating expectations of those who are volunteering to present. Check out "how to give the best virtual presentation" from Forbes. NBEA is also making two training events available free to NBEA members.

Can I get a refund? Sure, you have the option for a refund. All you have to do is complete the refund request form . The deadline for completing the request for refund is April 3, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. No refund requests will be processed after this. Any member who paid for the Boston conference and not requested a refund by the deadline will be automatically enrolled for the virtual conference, and given a credit they can use for next year's conference registration.

What options are there for exhibitors? NBEA has put together a new valuable package of benefits and opportunities that will provide exposure for exhibitors for the entire year. Credits won't be available so the vendor can choose to partner with NBEA for the virtual conference, or engage next year for the New Orleans conference. NBEA has already attracted new sponsors for this innovative event. Find out more here.

Couldn't NBEA just reschedule? No, NBEA enjoys very low room rates for meeting the week prior to Easter. Rescheduling to other times is extremely difficult and likely to result in sub-par attendance even if a satisfactory date was established.

What about a networking reception and awards? Yes will have both, we are going to creatively use some technology tools to help you meet new friends, connect with old colleagues, and have a wonderful time.

How can I help NBEA? There are several ways. 1.) Attend the conference and participate. 2.) attend the virtual networking event, award ceremony, and share.

Learn more about the virtual conference.

NBEA Career Center

Job Openings

Arlington Central School District , Lagrangeville, NY - Business Education Teacher. Find out more here. Post expires March 27, 2020

The University of Tennessee at Martin , College of Business and Global Affairs (CBGA), Department of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems.

Find out more at the NBEA Career Center .

Post Expires April 15, 2020

Want your Job Opening to appear here? Send your posting to MemberService@nbea.org. Postings are free to any NBEA member through July 1, 2020.

NBEA Involvement

One-Stop-Shop

See NBEA's new involvement area here so you can see all the opportunities members have to be engaged in their professional association. In this area members can:

Volunteer to be on Committees starting July 1, 2020.
Get published in several different professional journals.
And more...

NBEA Pivots to a Virtual Conference

The NBEA Board met on March 12th and decided to pivot NBEA's annual conference to the virtual environment due to the Corona Virus implications. Only a few days later, like so many other places, Massachusetts authorities prohibited meetings of more than 25 people essentially removing any possibility of having a face-to-face conference. But who is more capable than about anyone to have a successful and engaging virtual conference? Business educators, of course. Business educators know how to teach in engaging ways at a distance, and those skills will be on display for the virtual conference. NBEA is helping train and provide ideas for instructors moving to the virtual environment for the first time. For others, a virtual conference session will be a very natural extension of what they already do. The NBEA Board wants all NBEA members to stay safe and healthy. Please keep those afflicted with virus in your thoughts and stay updated with how the virus can be avoided.

Learn more about the virtual conference.

Sustainability goes mainstream for business education

Until recently, Canadian business schools typically covered climate change, social impact and other sustainability topics as curriculum add-ons.

That’s starting to change, though not fast enough for some observers. Prodded by students and industry, a growing number of business schools are expanding efforts to embed sustainability into courses and research. A few are overhauling their master of business administration (MBA) degrees, while others are revising core content, adding specialties or offering new out-of-classroom learning opportunities. Read more from The Globe and Mail - Business Education

NBEA Longtime Member Honored

Congratulations to NBEA's Secretary, Dr. Virginia Hemby-Grubb, for being a Murfreesboro Magazine 2020 Women in Business Honoree .

Have you been recognized or know of another NBEA member that has received a special honor? Let us know at MemberService@nbea.org .

Updated - Change Your Mind, Change your Life

2020 Virtual Conference Keynote and Group Collaboration Preview

At any point in life, you or your students possess the ability to change your perspective in powerful ways that can enrich your lives. Have you found that success does not erase insecurity and self-doubt? Would you like to break through with students who seem not to be able to change direction? Do you or your students long for changes in your life? In this presentation, Dr. Nathan Mellor provides inspirational stories and practical insights into how ordinary people have and can choose to change their mind, and change their life. You can learn from Dr. Mellor on April 8, 2020 at the NBEA virtual conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear approximately three different session segments with Dr. Mellor, and then participate in small group discussion with other virtual conference attendees. This will certainly be an interactive and memorable event.

A thought-leader, two-time TEDx speaker, author, and President of Strata Leadership, Dr. Nathan Mellor (pictured above) is recognized for his ability to connect at the heart level with a wide range of audiences. A proven executive coach, who has provided in excess of 2,500 coaching sessions for executive leaders, he believes providing the highest quality feedback requires caring deeply about others. He serves as a sounding board, sparring partner and a source of encouragement for leaders seeking to maximize their effectiveness.

Miss the February Business Education Forum Journal?

After April 2, 2020 NBEA Business Education Forum Journals will be available to active association members in the new online library. For this month and prior to the new website launch, we are doing something special this week. NBEA is providing the latest edition of the Business Education Forum to members and non-members for this issue only. NBEA is proud of its professional publication and would like to introduce our stakeholders including non-members to the benefits therein.

Enjoy February's

Business Education Forum Journal Here

Here is what you thought

NBEA asked in our last KeyingIN issue, which of the following do you think should be the HIGHEST priority for NBEA? Here is how you responded:

Update the current business education standards (39.1%)
Provide training for subject matter experts who have never taught or certified to prepare them to teach (23.9%)
Develop micro-credentialing standards and methods for business competencies. (23.9%)
Provide professional development on global business practices (13%)

National Business Honor Society News

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Articles Needed - Your Chance to Share Your Professional Knowledge

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You can submit a manuscript for publication in the Journal of Business Teaching and Research here. A deadline for next issue May 1, 2020.

Tell Us What You Think

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Beautiful PowerPoint slides that are concise

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Providing discussion with the audience for engagement

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Using technology tools for engagement (e.g. surveys, polls)

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Leaving time for questions at the end

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