The Employability Edge: Integrating Forage job simulations into your Business MyLab course
Want to strengthen your students’ employability? Hear from Rawls College of Business educators on the importance of career-readiness and how they address these skills in the classroom. Then learn how you can assign real-world tasks in your courses with Forage job simulations. This webinar will give you expert tips and tools to help you get started.
Cathy Duran, Professor of Practice, Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University
Emily Phillips, Lecturer, Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University
Julie Rebert, Faculty and ɫèAV Advisor
Harrison Bass, Head of Educational Partnerships, Forage
Ashley DePace, Product Marketing, ɫèAVÌý
PEARSON+FORAGE
Partnering to provide opportunities to elevate student employability skills with real-world job simulations
Please join a panel of experts, including educators from Texas Tech University's Rawls College of Business, to learn more about the importance of addressing career-readiness in the classroom and best practices for Assigning Real-World Forage Job Simulations in your Summer or Fall courses. We’ll provide practical advice, tools for course set up, and additional resources to support you every step of the way!
About the speakers
Catherine A. Duran, Professor of Practice, Rawls college of Business, Texas Tech University
Catherine A. Duran, a professor of practice in Marketing at Texas Tech University's Rawls College of Business, holds a Ph.D. in Strategy/Organizational Theory, an MBA from Texas Tech, and an MS in Medical Microbiology from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. She recently served as vice provost for student affairs, overseeing numerous student services and development programs, and previously as associate dean of Rawls College. An award-winning educator recognized as "Honors Professor of the Year" and twice as "Mortar Board Professor of the Year," Duran teaches undergraduate and graduate courses with an emphasis on student engagement, often incorporating service-learning projects that connect students with community partners.
Emily Phillips, Lecturer, Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University
Emily Phillips, an instructor at Texas Tech University's Jerry S. Rawls College of Business who earned both her MBA and BBA from the institution, combines over 10 years as a wine industry business owner with 15-plus years of academic experience to deliver practical, real-world education. In her teaching, she bridges the gap between theoretical business concepts ("the should") and workplace realities ("the is") by incorporating authentic examples from her entrepreneurial background. Phillips maintains high standards of excellence in her classroom, preparing students to make immediate contributions to their future organizations while emphasizing the significant value they bring as Rawls College graduates.
Julie Rebert, Faculty + ɫèAV Advisor
Julie Rebert joined ɫèAV full-time in 2016, after working as an actuarial forecasting specialist in the private sector for three years and teaching higher ed for nearly 25 years. Julie has used MyLab since 2008 in a variety of modalities and has held positions as faculty, department chair, and course coordinator. She now enjoys supporting other instructors as they incorporate MyLab XL into their courses.
Harrison Bass, Head of Educational Partnerships, Forage
Harrison Bass is the Head of Educational Partnerships for Forage, In his role, he provides guidance and support for educators across the country, as they seek to integrate Forage into their curriculum. Harrison has close to ten years of experience working in the workforce development and experiential learning space. Prior to joining Forage, he worked in academic partnerships and student advising at Year Up.
Ashley DePace, Product Marketing, ɫèAVÌý
Ashley DePace has been with ɫèAV for over 14 years and currently serves as a Product Marketer for the Higher Education Business & Economics disciplines. With a foundation in education and a passion for student success, Ashley is inspired by the continuous innovation and impactful outcomes she has witnessed throughout her time at ɫèAV. Outside of work, Ashley is currently pursuing her MBA and enjoys frequent trips to the beachÌýwith her husband, their two young children, and their dog.