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Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

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2021

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A Uniquely Jesuit Approach To Engagement Through Social Media, Karl F. Kozlowski, Shawn M. O'Rourke Nov 2021

A Uniquely Jesuit Approach To Engagement Through Social Media, Karl F. Kozlowski, Shawn M. O'Rourke

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

Social media is a relevant and powerful instrument of communication in higher education, especially in the college age population. The use of social media in and out of the classroom on the college campus allows faculty to meet students where they are. Content shared by faculty on social media is a means to continue to educate our students and alumni outside of the classroom and build relationships regardless of geographic boundaries. Through the use of social media platforms, we can also continue to relay and demonstrate our Jesuit ideals. This engagement can help build a relationship between faculty and students …


Students’ Perceptions Of Online Learning To Inform Jesuit Education, Arthur Ko Phd, Mitzi M. Saunders Phd, Nadia Saadat Phd, Elizabeth L. Royal, Jennifer L. Dean Phd, Rick Acevedo Edd Nov 2021

Students’ Perceptions Of Online Learning To Inform Jesuit Education, Arthur Ko Phd, Mitzi M. Saunders Phd, Nadia Saadat Phd, Elizabeth L. Royal, Jennifer L. Dean Phd, Rick Acevedo Edd

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

A small group of faculty, staff, and administrators, known as the Online Learning Community (OLC) were collectively interested in enriching online learning at a Jesuit university. With a culture at this Jesuit and Mercy university driven by face-to-face (F2F) learning, the first step was to assess students’ perceptions of online learning from students who have taken online courses at the university. The survey, guided by best instructor practices in online learning and Jesuit philosophy, traditions, and concepts, was designed to explore students’ perceptions, experiences, and practices in online learning. Students (N=484) self-enrolled in the study and included students from all …