Breaking the Ice

Tomika W. Greer

In the summer of 2003, I attended a train-the-trainer session.  It was my first formal opportunity to learn how to “be” a trainer—and my first day on a new job. I was attempting to break into a new career path. I had somehow convinced my new compa... More »

From Theory to Practice

Catherine Lombardozzi

How do we make theory practical? When I teach adult learning theory to master’s level students, I am very invested in making sure they see the depth and usefulness of the academic grounding of our field. It can be tough, though, to get them to recall their course ... More »

Social Media for the Professor-Three Mistakes to Avoid

Allen H Kupetz

As powerful as many social media tools can be, they also present some pitfalls. But by keeping the following suggestions in mind, you’ll keep the technology under control and your students on task. More »

Corporate and University Relationships: Point/Counterpoint

Howard Prager

Howard Prager and Bill Shea take a look at how relationships between universities and corporations can be better understood and integrated to help both sides work effectively.  Howard speaks from the point of view of a corporate training and development officer and... More »

Corporate and University Relationships: Point/Counterpoint

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Howard Prager and Bill Shea take a look at how relationships between universities and corporations can be better understood and integrated to help both sides work effectively. Howard speaks from the point of view of a corporate training and development officer and Bill ... More »