GSC Faculty E-News for July 2020
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Summer: A Time for Reflection
Summer can be a great time to reflect on the year past and look forward to the year ahead. As faculty, we are continuously working hard to develop and deliver a curriculum that is both innovative and engaging for our students. This July, as we enter into the holiday weekend, I want to thank each one of you for sharing your expertise and passion with our students.
Thank you for all you do for our students!
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With regards,
Dr. Scott Stanley, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
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Welcome to the GSC Neighborhood!
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Meet our Undergraduate Studies Team!
Find out more about this team by accessing the following URL:
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School of Education's Transition to 100% Remote Observation Format
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The School of Education transitioned for the spring term to a 100% remote observation format in response to K-12 school closures. Teacher candidates, in addition to engaging in remote learning/teaching opportunities in K-12 classrooms, have provided support for K-12 educators through helping to prepare resources for student use. This support will extend into the summer term as we seek to provide tutoring services for districts in continued support of K-12 students, both in supplementing learning for the 2019-20 academic year as well as preparation for the 2020-21 academic year.
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SOE Introduces New Graduate Certificate in Administration of Online Education for Adult Learners!
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In today’s workplace, online training is on the rise. Whether human resources is orienting staff, management is developing talent, or the regulatory environment requires training for your workforce, online education programs are becoming an increasingly important part of business and operations. Whether you are part of a team that oversees online education efforts, are currently in charge of online training, or want to transfer your existing skills to a new career path, earning a graduate certificate is an excellent way to take your aspirations, knowledge, and skills to the next level.
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Exciting news abounds in the Business, Management & Finance Center!
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The Curriculum Committee and Academic Council have approved the 2020 business program review.
This was a massive undertaking that took a year to complete. It entailed reviewing about 100 of the top online business schools, chatting with local businesses, partners, faculty and staff at Granite State College. We then took the findings and compared them with our current programs. What came from it was the development of a revised AS in Business, BS in Business Management and many new/ revised minors. Part of this revised plan, was to incorporate specialized concentrations for the associate’s and bachelor’s programs. There were approximately 75 curriculum proposals in total, with a lot of new courses.
Other exciting changes include the incorporation of Excel as a requirement in the business curriculum, student development of cover letters, resumes, a LinkedIn profile/ professional portfolio and the incorporation of more service learning/ internships into the curriculum. The Business Management Integrative capstones will now consist of project or internship options. We are also hoping to incorporate more free certificates and micro-credentials into courses, enabling students to have one more thing to help promote themselves when they graduate; Salesforce, HubSpot and the American Hospitality Leadership Educational Institute (AHLEI) are a few that offer free certificate options. Finally, we are working to align the business center with the UN Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) and the ACBSP business program accreditation standards.
What the new programs look like in practice:
AS in Business 3-Course Concentrations
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Management
- Marketing
- Professional Sales
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
- Emergency Management
BS in Business 5-Course Concentrations (which double as minors)
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Emergency Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Global Business
- Hotel, Restaurant & Travel
- Leadership
- Management
- Marketing
- Nonprofit Management
- Organizational Psychology
- Professional Sales
- Supply Chain Management
We are excited for the faculty to get involved, to help us develop new courses and to plan out additional programs.
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Faculty Development Opportunities
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Teaching & Learning Online First Aid Kit
Although teaching and learning online is second nature for many of us, maintaining high levels of engagement during a global crisis is uncharted territory for us all.
The College has developed a central website for our community that provides updates, key resources, FAQs for students, and tips about ways to care for family and remote work.
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Online Engagement Strategies for Nontraditional and Marginalized Students
This insightful webinar led by Dr. Courtney Plotts outlines a number of considerations and online engagement strategies for both nontraditional and marginalized students. You can find this within the Faculty Lounge under the "Engagement & Presence" tab or click below for the direct link.
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How to Be an AntiRacist Virtual Event
Join this free virtual event hosted by the 2019 Guggenheim Fellow and New York Times bestselling author, Ibram X. Kendi.
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Culturally Responsive Online Teaching Podcast
Dr. Courtney Plotts discusses culturally-responsive online teaching on this Teaching in Higher Educaiton podcast. Access
here!
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Julie Moser, Ed.D.
Associate Dean of Academic Engagement & Faculty Development
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Shari Colby
Academic Engagement
Program Manager
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Upcoming Professional Development Webinar Series: The Resilient Workforce
The Resilient Workforce Professional Development Webinar Series focuses on the current struggles NH’s workforce will face as the economy opens back up to the public. Many employees across the state have been furloughed or teleworking and as we all begin to return to work, a new reality will sink in and the common practices we once knew will look and feel entirely different. Learn how to motivate employees, communicate with customers during the Covid-19 Pandemic, and keep projects running smoothly.
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If you have questions about potential partnership opportunities or professional development for your business or community please reach out to
Rachael French
, GSC Business Partnership Manager.
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Congratulations to our
2019-20 GSC Distinguished Faculty!
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John Gagnon, M.B.A.
Faculty, Undergraduate and Graduate
John Gagnon serves as adjunct faculty for our Health Care Management Programs and the M.S. in Leadership program. John embraces GSC’s mission to increase access to education to adults of all ages and he strives to create learning communities that are inclusive and engaging for all.
John’s years of experience in healthcare allow him to connect real-world principles alongside academic instruction to a diverse audience. He consistently looks at ways to improve curriculum to benefit all students. John has helped with projects such as program review research, evaluation and writing, course revision/development, and the implementation of project-based learning.
Students consistently provide John with highly rated evaluations based on his attentiveness and quick response times. John’s dedication to our students is what make him a huge asset to Granite State College and one of our 2020 Distinguished Faculty recipients!
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Gina Abudi, M.B.A.
Faculty,Graduate
Gina Abudi began teaching at GSC in 2013. Over the past seven years, she has taught over 28 classes spread across various subjects. She has contributed to early course design work and updates required to ensure program accreditation. Gina’s student evaluations describe her as responsive to student needs based on her high levels of engagement.
Gina is a frequent speaker at project management, business analysis, and leadership
conferences. She recently published her third book, Implementing Positive Organizational Change: A Strategic Project Management Approach, which has received early critical acclaim from leaders in the project management industry.
Gina is the epitome of a quality instructor. She is student-focused and knowledgeable in her fields of expertise. This focus and expertise are what make Gina a huge asset to the College and one of our 2020 Distinguished Faculty recipients!
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Meet GSC's Business Partnerships Manager!
Rachael French is the Business Partnerships Manager here at Granite State College. Rachael identifies and develops business and community partnerships to enhance and support workforce development offered through GSC Learning Solutions. Prior to working at GSC, Rachael was a Senior Program Coordinator at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College where she designed and coordinated executive education programs.
On the off time of working and taking online classes to receive her MBA, Rachael enjoys gardening, camping, and hiking. Rachael resides in Henniker with her husband, two daughters, Adeline and Olivia, and their Catahoula puppy, Rusty.
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"Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world."
-Nelson Mandela
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