EKU Online - eCasts

On this week’s eCast episode we sit down with Dr. Rachael Hovermale from the College of Nursing. Coordinator of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, Dr. Hovermale is also a recipient of the 2020 International Blackboard Catalyst Award for excellence in course design. The PMHNP program is consistently ranked as a Top-50 best graduate Nursing program in the country according to US News and World Report. Listen as she discusses the program’s excellence and how mental health is finally coming to the forefront of discussions involving overall well-being.

On this week’s eCast, we sit down with Dr. James Kirby Easterling, Executive in Residence, to discuss Global Supply Chain Management. Eastern Kentucky University is proud to be preparing graduates for a globally integrated business economy and offering a comprehensive supply chain management program. Dr. Kirby discusses the Score Model and the how and why our students are so successful as graduates going into this exciting field.

On this week’s eCast our guest is Dr. Jim Fatzinger, a tenure-track faculty member in the College of Business and Technology. Dr. Fatzinger has a reputation among both students and colleagues as an exceptional instructor who makes it his mission to provide students with a dynamic and memorable learning experience. Join us as we discuss a variety of topics including management strategies, experiences in the online learning environment, student engagement and water polo.

On this week's eCast we sit down with Dr. Molly Bradshaw, an associate professor and Coordinator of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Eastern Kentucky University. Also a faculty innovator at EKU, Dr. Bradshaw shares her insights on how this dynamic program is helping the working, professional nurse prepare for the next stage of their career and what goes into development of this nationally ranked nursing program.

Please join us as we chat with Dr. Lisa Day, Director of Women and Gender Studies and Appalachian Studies here at EKU. Learn what makes these disciplines so important and relevant in today’s society and how cultural movements such as the #metoo campaign are making a positive lasting societal impact. And learn of the profound benefits of receiving a minor or certificate in either program.

In this week’s eCast, Professor James Pennington speaks with us about the highly recognized EKU Paralegal program. Offering Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees along with a post-Baccalaureate certificate, all of these programs are approved by the American Bar Association. Join us as we delve into the inner workings of what a paralegal is and what a paralegal does and find out how EKU is uniquely preparing students for a future in the exciting field of the legal system.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. April Blakely, an award winning online instructor, and Online Coordinator for the College of Education here at EKU. Our discussion focuses on the current and future state of education in Kentucky. Known for her exceptional online teaching, Dr. Blakely also shares her thoughts and advice for teaching in this virtual modality.

Please join us as we chat with Assistant Professor David Fifer about the online Emergency Medical Care (EMC) program here at EKU. Learn what makes this baccalaureate program unique and highly recognized in the country. Also listen to some of the first-hand experiences Professor Fifer has had as a practicing paramedic both in the state and when deployed nationally.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Shirley O’Brien, a University Foundation Professor, a Faculty Innovator, and Online Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program here at EKU. Our discussion touches on the national excellence of the program, the role of an occupational therapist, and her extensive involvement with University governance. Known for her exceptional online teaching, Dr. O’Brien also shares her thoughts and advice for teaching in this modality.