Which classes do you teach online?
INDS 6890: MIS Capstone Internship
What do you want students in your courses to learn? What is the learning outcome or objective?
Critical–thinking skills
An expanded horizon and perspectives
The value of hard work–no shortcuts
Why did you start teaching?
I love learning from others.
What advice would you give to those considering the online Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program?
Do it! Online education has been a huge career accelerator for me. You have to be disciplined to make it work, but it's worth it!
What qualities make someone particularly successful in the field in which you teach?
One should have a willingness to embrace the unknown in terms of asking questions and turning that curiosity into research explorations. The other quality is realizing that effective communication takes time, consistent effort and training. The idea that anyone can communicate is far from accurate.
What do you think is the biggest challenge that people in this field face today?
Being authentic and genuine
What is the one book you think everyone should read?
The Outward Mindset from The Arbinger Institute
Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students might not know.
I have six daughters! I’ve also visited 25 countries; so far this year I’ve been to China, Cambodia, Thailand, England, Spain and Italy!
