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Top Ten Traits of Highly Effective Instructors, Part 3 of 4: Interview with Dr. Michael Lanouette

In Part 3 of my 4 part interview with Dr. Michael Lanouette, we discussed three more traits of effective instructors.  Mike covers my personal favorite first: How use of particular pronouns provides insight into an instructor's potential effectiveness--see what Mike means when you watch.  He also talks about Passion--how effective instructors usually have a strong passion for the topic they teach.  And lastly, he spoke with me about how amount and level of Interactivity with students makes an impact.

Top Ten Traits of Highly Effective Instructors, Part 2 of 4: Interview with Dr. Michael Lanouette

Dr. Lanouette, Chief Academic Officer of Remington College, is back - discussing three additional traits of highly effective instructors.  Here he covers Patience, Accessibility (the gift of making each student feel comfortable with the topic they're learning), and Adaptability.

Top Ten Traits of Highly Effective Instructors, Part 1: Interview with Dr. Michael Lanouette

Dr. Michael Lanouette, Chief Academic Officer with Remington College, sat down with me recently to discuss a topic he is particularly passionate about -- the top ten traits that he typically finds in effective instructors.  In Part 1 of 4, Mike discusses Mobility and Organizaton.  

Developing a Management and Leadership Pipeline: Interview with Dr. Blake Faulkner

Dr. Blake Faulkner, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pinnacle Career Institute Systems joined me recently to discuss why management and leadership development are so crucial to a career college. He spoke about best practices, and challenges/pitfalls in the proper development of managers. Thank you Blake!

Compliance as a Quality Improvement Tool: Interview with Lowell Frame

Lowell Frame, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Harrison College joined me to discuss compliance as a quality improvement tool - strategies that are being used successfully at Harrison College, particularly related to faculty. Thank you to Lowell!

The Importance of Outcomes, Part 2: Interview with Betty Demers

Betty Demers, Vice President of Educational Services with Delta Career Education Corporation joins me again to discuss outcomes and performance measures - including who is involved in determining what outcomes to measure, and how to measure them. Betty also shares some of Delta's best practices to monitor and improve outcomes. Special thanks again to Betty for her patience as we encountered a few internet snags.

The Importance of Outcomes, Part 1: Interview with Betty Demers

The 1st of a 2 part interview with Betty Demers, Vice President of Educational Services with Delta Career Education Corporation. She shares her perspectives on the outcomes and performance measures in which colleges should focus, and why they are so important. Special thanks to Betty for her patience as we encountered internet snags during the interview.

Perspectives on National vs. Regional Accreditation, Part 2: Interview with Dr. Michele Ernst

Dr. Michele Ernst, Chief Academic Officer of Globe Education Network continues with her perspectives on accreditation, including current trends.

Perspectives on National vs. Regional Accreditation, Part 1: Interview with Dr. Michele Ernst

The 1st of a 2 part interview with Dr. Michele Ernst, Chief Academic Officer of Globe Education Network. Michele shared her perspectives on accreditation, including the focus of - and differences between - these two accreditation types.

Staffing and Educational Outcomes: Interview with Maryse Levy

Maryse Levy, Vice President of Education and Career Services with Education Affiliates, discusses how staffing affects educational outcomes, and provides hiring, on-boarding, evaluation and ongoing development perspectives and strategies.

Ethics in Admissions: Interview with Dr. Jean Norris

Dr. Jean Norris, Managing Partner of Norton Norris, Inc. discusses ethics in admissions and the effects on our sector.

Top Challenges & Best Practices in Career Services: Interview with Jay Hollowell

Jay Hollowell, VP and Training Manager of MaxKnowledge discusses both challenges and best practices related to the increased competition for fewer jobs.

Top Trends in Career Services: Interview with Jay Hollowell

Jay Hollowell, VP and Training Manager of MaxKnowledge discusses important trends in career services influenced by the nature of our programs and by the current environment of the employment community.