In Pursuit of Excellence: Teaching in Christian Higher Education

Co-hosts, Drs. Alexandra Barnett and Tom Doss welcome Kjell Fenn, Teaching Consultant in the Center for Teaching Excellence and Assistant Professor of Education in the School of Education at Liberty University. In this episode, Fenn discusses understanding student needs, highlighting the importance of satisfying competence while sharing practical strategies for promoting perceived competence in college students.

Co-hosts, Dr. Tom Doss and Kjell Fenn welcome Dr. Roger Mackey, Professor of Education in the College of Applied Studies and Academic Success at Liberty University. In this episode, Dr. Mackey shares tips on growing leaders in the college classroom by utilizing leadership programs, leveraging relationships, and applying biblical wisdom.

Co-hosts, Kjell Fenn and Dr. Tom Doss welcome Dr. Beth Koss, Residential Chair in the School of Business at Liberty University and a 2024 recipient of the Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award. In this episode, Dr. Koss shares practical tips on becoming a great teacher, discussing elements such as implementing active learning strategies, utilizing classroom discussion methods, and integrating life skills into assignments and projects.

Co-hosts, Kjell Fenn and Dr. Tom Doss welcome Tamatha Anthony, Assistant Director of the Parent and Family Connections Office at Liberty University. In this episode, Professor Anthony discusses best practices for resolving issues related to the family and parents of new college students, highlighting conflict resolution and communication techniques to provide a smooth transition from home to college.

Co-hosts, Drs. Alexandra Barnett and Tom Doss welcome Dr. Melissa Stewart, Associate Professor, Instructional Mentor, and a Program Director in the Helms School of Government at Liberty University. Dr. Stewart discusses online teaching, highlighting the importance of using proper communication, providing helpful and respectful feedback, encouraging student engagement, and leveraging technology to create an inclusive and engaging classroom experience for online higher education.

Co-hosts, Drs. Alexandra Barnett and Tom Doss welcome Dr. Alex Mason, Associate Dean of Residential Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences at Liberty University. In this episode, Dr. Mason discusses the emerging topic of artificial intelligence as it relates to the world of higher education, discussing how faculty can integrate AI into their courses, explaining how faculty can prepare their students for AI in the workforce, and sharing best practices for dealing with AI ethically and biblically.

Co-hosts, Drs. Alexandra Barnett and Tom Doss welcome Dr. Mona Fazzina, Assistant Professor, Instructional Mentor, and Subject Matter Expert in the School of Health Sciences at Liberty University. In this episode, Dr. Fazzina discusses military student learners, sharing best practices, highlighting population needs, and encouraging faculty to support and assist their military students.

Dr. Tom Doss welcomes Drs. Cindy Goodrich and Dana Woody, Professors of Nursing at Liberty University and

Co-hosts, Drs. Tom Doss and Alexandra Barnett welcome James Mashburn, Professor of Aviation in the School of Aeronautics at Liberty University and a 2024 recipient of the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching. In this episode, Professor Mashburn shares insights about his teaching practices, including student engagement, technological integration, Christian worldview in the classroom, and student community and collaboration.

In this roundtable episode, Dr. Tom Doss, Dr. Shawn Bielicki, and Dr. Alexandra Barnett, from the Center for Teaching Excellence at Liberty University, discuss Teacher Appreciation Grams (TAGs), a program to promote teacher appreciation among the student population. The discussion includes the benefits of TAGs, a qualitative analysis of appreciation factors, and methods for cultivating similar teacher appreciation programs.