Archive for May 12, 2011

The Elon University license with Blackboard expires in 2012 and as a result TLT and ATACC are examining the e-Learning requirements for the university to ensure the LMS provides functionality to meet faculty course needs. There has been a substantial movement in higher education toward the adoption of alternative course management systems due to similar functionality, user control, and cost effectiveness.

A longtime history professor who "demonstrates a true passion for the subject and really cares about her students," Mary Jo Festle is the 2011 recipient of the Daniels-Danieley Award for Excellence in Teaching.

John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, published an essay titled “The Hidden Work of Eldering,” in the Spring 2011 issue of Itineraries, the electronic journal of the NC-non-profit, Second Journey.

Rissa Trachman, assistant professor in sociology and anthropology, was invited to give a presentation at the first annual Maya at the Lago Conference, held April 14-17, in Davidson, NC.

A professor, mentor and friend to hundreds of Elon students, psychology professor Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler has been named the 2011 Ward Family Excellence in Mentoring Award recipient.