Faulkner University’s online Ph.D. in Health Sciences has been recognized by Forbes Advisor as one of the top 10 “Best Online Health Science Ph.D. and DHS Programs of 2024.” The program ranked 8th overall and 1st in Alabama. Forbes’ listing…
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Faulkner University Awards $2 million in Scholarships at the 2nd Annual Zorn/ L2L Faulkner University Invitational
Over the weekend, Faulkner University proudly awarded $2 million in scholarships to 42 Lads 2 Leaders participants who competed in the second annual Zorn/ L2L Faulkner University Invitational. “This is the largest scholarship day in the history of Faulkner University…
“AI-Proofing” Your Course
Artificial intelligence is an intimidating technology that can make us second guess whether or not a student is completing their work without the aid of AI. Updating assignments and reconsidering how we build our online course can help insure academic integrity while keeping high standards and supporting our students.
Backward Design: A Roadmap to Excellence in Teaching
Author: Christi Jones Seven years ago, as a newly hired faculty member, my thoughts were a mixture of equal parts excitement and anxiousness as course preparation for the fall of 2017 began. Using the skills gleaned in a single pedagogy…
Navigating Copyright in Digital Media
As online components to our courses become more and more prevalent, we are able to access a wealth of information that we may want to share with our students, but how do we ensure that everything that we want to use in our class is okay to use? Copyright law has some vague aspects, but if you stick to these basic rules, you can avoid some headaches and keep everything above board.
Essential Skills for Pursuing an Online Human Resources Degree
Human resources (HR) is a crucial business department that involves managing employees from the moment they apply for an open position to their last day at the company. The primary goal of an HR rep is to support employee recruitment,…
Faulkner Benefit Dinner Headlining Nick Saban Highlights Adoption and Foster Care
Faulkner University recognized more than 135 foster and adoptive parents, as well as individuals working at foster and adoption agencies, during its annual Benefit Dinner on Oct. 3, 2024. Former Alabama coach Nick Saban headlined the sold-out event. Before the…
Faulkner Unveils The Stumbaugh School of Risk Management & Insurance
Faulkner University announced the creation of The Stumbaugh School of Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) within its Harris College of Business through support and a historic gift from AssuranceAmerica (a leading automobile insurance provider who gives 5% of profits annually…
ACA’s John Dockins Earns Distinguished Alumnus Honor
Faulkner alumnus John Logan Dockins has worked at Alabama Christian Academy (ACA) for nearly a decade as a teacher and a coach and his stellar abilities has earned him both Teacher of the Month and Coach of the Year recognitions…
Sensitive Topics Covered in Online Criminal Justice Studies
Criminal justice is the system of laws, procedures, and institutions that ensure justice is served. It includes the police, courts, and correctional facilities, and works to maintain and uphold law and order. The criminal justice system has evolved to reflect changes in…