terDo you ever look around at your colleagues and wonder: …I’m surrounded by all these successful people who know so much….why did they hire ME? …I can’t believe they think I know what I’m doing! ….what will they/I do if they find out I’m not as competent as I claim to be? Do you…
It’s time to publish! (The other option holds no appeal.) But how can you choose a journal that maximizes your impact, while avoiding the shady journals just out for your money? By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: List things to consider about a journal before submitting for publication Use…
Pivot tables allow you to quickly organize and summarize information from large data groups. One of the important features of excel pivot tables is that it helps to create reports easily and efficiently. This can save you hours of hard work creating reports manually. Information from pivot tables can be used in various ways to…
Interested in enhancing your public speaking skills? Join Toastmasters! Toastmasters is an internationally recognized nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills to individuals worldwide. The organization's membership exceeds 300,000 in more than 15,800 clubs in 149 countries. WesternU once had a thriving Toastmasters Club; we would like to reignite that spark once…
Although guidance exists for writing abstracts, much less information is available on reviewing abstracts and what constitutes an appropriate review. This presentation provides an overview of the role of an abstract reviewer and information potential reviewers can use to improve the quality of their reviews
n this QuickTalk, we’ll discuss insider tools, tips and tricks for the world's most popular professional network. You’ll learn how to develop the most important elements of a LinkedIn profile - particularly those that are often overlooked - to tell the story of your professional life and make yourself attractive to employers and recruiters. …
In this QuickTalk, we will conclude our series by exploring the bridge between the power of LinkedIn and the importance of a professional pathway. We will learn how to leverage LinkedIn as a component of setting professional goals, identifying gaps, and discovering the ways to evolve a career. Facilitated by: Laurie Burruss, Professor Emeritus,…
Did you know EDUCAUSE has a mentoring program that is a free benefit for members? Attend this talk to ask questions you may have about the program. If you’re wondering how the program works, how to get started, and the best way to engage, this is the place for you. Join our mentoring discussion to…
As one of the 2021 EDUCAUSE Teaching and Learning Horizon Report key technologies and practices, microcredentials are quickly becoming a mainstay of the higher education landscape. But institutions are at varying stages of maturity, and there are many opportunities to learn from each other. Join your peers in conversation about how higher ed is taking…
The benefits of engaging in a mentoring relationship are undeniable, and EDUCAUSE is committed to providing opportunities for our members to engage, connect and create community. Join this engaging discussion to hear concrete examples of the power of mentoring, and why this is the missing piece in your professional development journey. Facilitated by: Sarah…