Capella Learners, Alumni, Faculty in the News

Capella Learners, Alumni, Faculty in the News

David Brock, PhD learner in the School of Business and Technology, will present his article, "Bribery and Ethical Challenges in Global Business," at the 2006 Midwest AIB Conference in Chicago, March 15-17, 2006. The article will also be published in the proceedings Journal of Midwest International Business Research. This article was Brock's class paper for OM7050 Ethics and Social Responsibility with Dr. Joseph LeVesque.

Lisa J. Devineni, PhD learner in the School of Education, was featured as the Spotlight Member in the February issue of Equestrian, a national magazine of the Equestrian Federation. During 2005, Devineni won two top-ten titles in her amateur hobby of showing Arabian horses. Devineni is a certified registered nurse practitioner and a professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Mary Ann Goldwire, PhD learner and master's alumna in the School of Education, was awarded Outstanding Staff Member of the Year by Savannah State University where she works as assistant coordinator of the Academic Advisement/Mentoring Program and an instructor in the Center for Teaching, Learning and Academic Support.

Kathryn Jones, PhD learner in the School of Human Services, accepted an adjunct position at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, teaching graduate classes in the Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies department.

Bernadine W. Raiskums, PhD learner in the School of Education, recently had an article titled "Analytic Philosophy and Adult Education: Trend or Tradition?" published in the New Horizons in Adult Education, an electronic, refereed journal.

Jo Tomalin, PhD learner in the School of Education, published an article entitled "Puppetry in Cyberspace: The Use of Technology in the Performing Arts and Education" in the book "Puppetry in Education and Therapy: Unlocking Doors to the Mind and Heart," released January 2006 by AuthorHouse. Tomalin is an associate professor in the San Francisco State University Theatre Arts department.

Alumni in the news
Loyd R. Ganey, PhD, School of Human Services, recently accepted a position with Western International University as department chair for the Fort Huachuca/Sierra Vista Campus. Ganey also recently had a book published, "Online Student Skills and Strategies Handbook", Ganey, Loyd R.; Christ, Frank L.; and Hurt, Victor R. (2006), New York, NY : Pearson/Longman. "Online Student Skills and Strategies Handbook," a brief guide to studying and learning online, offers step-by-step tutorials to help students master the computer competencies, and the study skills and strategies necessary to succeed in the online environment. This book will be available for purchase through the Capella Store starting at the Atlanta Colloquium in February 2006.

Nan Johnson-Curiskis, PhD, School of Education, had two proposals accepted for the International Listening Association conference in Salem, Oregon, in April: "Planning an Online Listening Course" and "Finalizing and Implementing the Archive Plan for the ILA—a 25 Year Retrospective." Johnson-Curiskis teaches in the Speech Communication Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato, in Minnesota.

Mark W. Lee, PhD, School of Education, had a book published by Dorrance Publishing Company, Inc., entitled "Leadership! What Is This Thing? Grab It, Hold It, Learn It—A Key to Life."

Robert Garrett Rodriguez, PhD, School of Human Services, has sold more than 38,000 copies of his recently released book, "What's Your Pregnant Man Thinking?: A Roadmap For Expectant & New Mothers," published by AuthorHouse. The book explores the physiological and behavioral changes in men and relationships before, during, and after pregnancy. It has been featured on PBS, in the August issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, and in news interview spots.

Joshua Sharfman, PhD, School of Business and Technology, was selected fifth among the top 100 most influential real estate people in 2005 by Inman News. Sharfman was selected for his leadership role in getting the California Association of Realtors' new transaction management system off the ground and widely adopted. Sharfman serves as the CEO of C.A.R.'s Real Estate Business Technologies subsidiary. Inman News is the nation's leading independent real estate news service and content provider to more than 250 U.S. newspapers and 50,000 Web sites.

Faculty in the news
Robert Rodriguez, PhD, faculty chair in the School of Business and Technology, published two articles recently. One article titled "HR's New Breed" appeared in the January issue of HR Magazine. The other article titled "A CLO's Role in Scenario Planning" appeared in the January issue of Chief Learning Officer Magazine.

Lee A. Wilkinson, EdD, PhD, NCSP, adjunct faculty in the Harol Abel School of Psychology, had an article titled "Bridging the Research to Practice Gap in School-based Consultation: An Example Using Case Studies" accepted for publication by the Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation. The article demonstrates how school psychologists can apply the scientist-practitioner model to professional practice and deliver high quality consultation and intervention services to students, teachers, and parents. A companion article titled "Supporting the Inclusion of Students with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders: Examples Using Conjoint Behavioural Consultation and Self-Management" appeared in the recent issue of the International Journal of Special Education (Vol. 20, No.2). Wilkinson is a nationally certified school psychologist with the Palm Beach County School District and adjunct professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

 

Good post, Blackbird. Thanks for the information and I'm glad to hear that many of these graduates are doing well.

S

 

Very nice Blackbird. It is always a good thing to hear about the positive attainments of peers from a distance learning school.

However, from my perspective I don't perceive there accomplishments as being so extraordinary. If one was to review the accomplishments of students and graduates from other distance degree programs such as Walden I am pretty certain that one would find a similar fair share of accomplished individuals!

I guess its a matter of fact that when I attended undergraduate and graduate school in NYC a number of students went on to achieve Pulitzer and Nobel prizes as well as other lesser known awards for outstanding research and accomplishments in myriad disciplines. Its difficult to not subconsciously compare their accomplishments with those of lesser mortals.

 

Yup... I'm one of those little people... Not worthy...

Never mind that I have some of the most incredible kids in the world, a wife that loves me, a few good friends, and a whole string of folks who have tasted of my family's love, influence, and healing powers... Never mind that I see miracles with just about every patient of mine, and have seen countless students' lives positively changed. I don't think they'll ever give out those Nobels out to us regular guys. I'll be happy with just my kids giving me a standing ovation when I am decrepid.


Congrats on your NYC accomplishments!

 

Now you're talking Blackbird! Yes, what you state above is what really counts. The impact you have on your clients and the love for your kids is what it is all about.

However, in my opinion Capella has a proclivity to hyper-market/publicize any accomplishments of their students. It may be helpful for students attending the school to read about the succcess of their fellow peers. However, in relation to the accomplishments and attainments of a number of students attending traditional schools these reported accomplishments appear quite insignificant in comparison.

 

Every time I read one of Simon's posts, I can't help but think of the Debbie Downer character from Saturday Night Live.

http://www.milkandcookies.com/article/2487

LOL!

 

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Is'nt that interesting! I was just thinking about the absurd and irrelevant arguments you have raised repeatedly and that you resembled a TV character, Froggy the Gremlin.

http://michelesworld.net/dmm/frog/gremlin/gremlin.htm

 

The good news for Capella (and for DE learners) just keeps rolling in. The more DE PhD's keep publishing and getting awards, the more respectable the degrees become, and the fewer stereotypes will persist.

We should all seek to gain such accolades for not only ourselves, but the betterment of our peers.

 

Absurd and irrelevant are the right words to describe your replies to this thead and to many others, Mr. Downer. If you have nothing good to say, but you feel like saying it just for the sake of being annoying, then please keep it to yourself.

I didn't realize you like watching Froggy the Gremlin so much.
This might explain the nature of your threads.
Seriously, just take some time off. You think too much and worry too much. Try to see the good things in life, don't take things so personal and don't be so sensitive. Peace.

 

Greetings Roman,

Unfortunately, some people just have a malevalent nature and love to belittle other people's accomplishments. It is really rather sad.

Have a great day Roman.

 

Amen BinkWile!!!!!

Onward and upward with distance education.

Tug

 

Greetings Blackbird,

Thanks for the posting. I am proud of our cohorts accomplishments friend.

Have a great day.

Tug

 

ROMAN: Absurd and irrelevant are the right words to describe your replies to this thead and to many others, Mr. Downer. If you have nothing good to say, but you feel like saying it just for the sake of being annoying, then please keep it to yourself.

SIMON: Now, now Froggy the Gremlin aka the annoying toad. Don't be so sensitive and defensive. Because I noted some characteristics of your posts as being absurd and irrelevant, does not mean that they are worthless. Not everyone can be intelligent.

ROMAN: I didn't realize you like watching Froggy the Gremlin so much.
This might explain the nature of your threads.

SIMON: Now, now, Froggy it is your name so own it!
It is a very appropriate name for you; an annoying, badgering toad!.

ROMAN: Seriously, just take some time off. You think too much and worry too much. Try to see the good things in life, don't take things so personal and don't be so sensitive. Peace.

SIMON: Yes, Roman your advise above is good but I would suggest that you apply it to yourself because in actuality you are projecting your issues onto me. In fact you think too much and worry too much and take thing too personally and sensitively that resulted in this defensive post! Take care Froggy!

 

Yes, there are some individuals with very malevolent intent who become very angry and defensive when it is demonstrated that what they espouse and state as fact is only their personal opinions and beliefs. Very sad indeed.

 

Thanks, Dr.Tug and congratulations on your success. Yes, some people have nothing better to do. It is sad.

Take care and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

 

Always there to tell you 'bout a new disease
A car accident or killer bees
You beg him to spare you, "Simon, Please!"
But you can't stop Simon Downer!

"Waa Waa Waa Waaaaa..." <sound>

Cheer up, Simon. Its only a distance learning thread. Just be happy.

 

Froggy, you have proved my point as evidenced by the "intellectual" poem noted above; Absurd and irrelevant!

Rember your words dear Froggy "Its only a distance learning thread-just be happy".

 

Nahhhhhh, just having a bit of fun. Where's your sense of humor?

Oops, I forgot; you don't have one. Sorry about that. you gotta work on that too, Mr. Downer.
"Waa-Waa-Waa-Waaaa" <trumpet "downer" sound>

This will fix it. Just sing along!
One! two! three!

Always there to tell you 'bout a new disease
A car accident or killer bees
You beg him to spare you, "Simon, Please!"
But you can't stop Simon Downer!

"Waa-Waa-Waa-Waaaa" <trumpet "downer" sound>

 

Good to see you are becoming more SELF AWARE!!!!!

Have a good day Simon.

Tug