Leveraging MIS for Competitive Advantage
The business world is chaotic, and data is the oil that enables organizations to anticipate, keep up with and get ahead of change. That data,
October 12, 2022
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How to Foster Professional Development in Teachers
Professional development has become an increasingly fundamental responsibility for educators. As education leaders have gained a better understanding of students’ complex needs, the value of
October 6, 2022
How Ed Tech Will Impact the Future of Curriculum and Instruction Design
According to a recent Gallup poll, 57% of educators “think digital learning tools are more effective than non-digital tools for personalizing instruction,” and the majority
September 8, 2022
Why Project Management Is Critical for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, invested $10 billion into developing the metaverse in 2021 alone. This is just one example of a massive corporation that invest
August 9, 2022
The Role of Textbooks in the Future of Teaching
The conversation about books becoming obsolete seems to be a constant. Still, even after the boom of cinemas, TVs and the internet, books have remained
August 3, 2022
Veteran Economics Professor Dr. Ariel Belasen Thrives on Passion for Teaching
Dr. Ariel Belasen had no plans to follow in the footsteps of his dad, Alan, by becoming a college professor. But, it turns out those
July 22, 2022
Data-Driven Problem-Solving for School Leaders
Data-Driven Decision-Making (DDDM) is an important factor for school administrators. Principals who are data-savvy promote practices that produce a culture of advantageous data use. However,
July 20, 2022
The Best Teacher Leadership Skills
Teacher leadership is an expression that refers to classroom educators who have an influence in their classrooms and beyond. They take on administrative roles, support
July 8, 2022
Dr. Yuping Zeng Thrives on Enhancing Business Acumen of Online MBA Students
Two years after Dr. Yuping Zeng arrived in the United States from China in 2006, she started a faculty position at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
June 22, 2022
5 Interpersonal Skills Principals Need
School principals set the tone and standards for interactions with staff, faculty, students and the community. They’re an important link between the education system, students,
June 9, 2022
Fostering Learning Experiences, but Limiting Resources? Why Banning Books from Schools Doesn’t Work
The right to read sounds simple enough. The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects that right. But unfortunately, the hundreds of
May 24, 2022
Leading Public Schools as a School Principal in Polarized Times
Never has the job of an educator been more scrutinized than now: it seems like everyone has an opinion about what teachers, principals and school
April 27, 2022
Digital Marketing Explained: (3-Minute Read)
From the eras of print, radio and TV to today’s online age, marketers have always sought to connect with audiences where they consume information. Digital
April 5, 2022
How Principals Can Embrace Disruptive Innovation As a Real-World Education Model
A disruption is a sudden change from normalized processes. The term disruptive innovation, initially coined by Harvard Business Professor Clayton Christensen, refers to innovations that
February 22, 2022
Two-Time Alumnus Dr. Tron Young Earns 2020 Illinois Principal of the Year Award
Dr. Tron Young went from the inspired to the inspirer. “I wanted to be an educator because of my fifth-grade teacher, Judy Truitt,” he said.
January 20, 2022
Challenges Facing Public School Districts and How Administrators Can Help
Considering overcrowded classrooms, bullying, widespread student need for basic materials or food, and growing school dropout rates, administrators of K-12 public schools in the U.S.
January 18, 2022
How Data Breaches Have Made Privacy a Key Business Priority
The collection of personal data has become undeniably ubiquitous in modern life. Online transactions, website visits, smart devices and numerous other sources provide a wealth
January 18, 2022
Alumnus Andy Stumpf Named 2021 Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year
Andy Stumpf enrolled in college as a defensive end with plans to tackle a career in farming, but instead he called an audible that led
December 10, 2021
Incorporating Social Justice Concepts Into Advanced Teaching Strategies
One of the most exciting waves of change over the past few years has been around the topic of social justice. To some, it’s a
December 9, 2021
Dr. Brad Skertich Paves the Way for Leadership Career in Master’s Degree Program
After spending three years as a teacher, Dr. Brad Skertich landed his first administrative role 20 years ago. He’s never looked back. “I wanted to
November 19, 2021
Preparing School Leaders for the Classroom of the Future
Students, teachers and principals returned to classrooms in the fall of 2021 and realized that school, as previously defined, no longer exists. Predictably, children who
November 16, 2021
Business Model Innovation Approaches for 2021
Innovation is accelerating the pace at which businesses must evolve or reinvent themselves in order to adapt and thrive. Developments in customer behavior, globalization and
September 20, 2021
Strategies Principals Can Use to Encourage Community Engagement
Community engagement in the plans and goals of a school plays a major role in student success. Principals should devote significant time and energy to
September 13, 2021
5 Ways an MBA Can Help You Launch Your Startup
New and aspiring entrepreneurs face numerous challenges when trying to launch a business venture. Securing substantial capital for startup and initial operations costs is essential.
August 3, 2021
6 Human Factors That Positively Impact Managerial Effectiveness
An online Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) takes a unique approach to management studies. In addition to traditional and
July 14, 2021
Why Earn an MBA in MIS?
With information systems being integral to the efficient running of businesses, the demand for information systems managers is growing. Concurrently, management information systems (MIS) and
June 21, 2021
How Does Workplace Diversity Help Business?
It is reasonable to think that diversity is a necessity in an interconnected global economy and lacking in it would deprive an organization of the
May 24, 2021
Why Pursue a Healthcare MBA?
Healthcare is like no other field, with astounding growth projections driven by a multitude of factors, including demographics, technology and an increasingly complex system with
April 22, 2021
5 Project Management Trends
Project management is having to adapt to constant change in the global business environment, brought on by technological advancement and digital disruption as well as
September 15, 2020
What Is a Management Information System?
Information has always been central to analysis and decision-making in effective business management. In the age of big data, the right information can be used
September 15, 2020
