STARLINK ANNOUNCES ITS FY2009 SEASON

Wow!  It seems like only yesterday that we began broadcasting and this fall marks our nineteenth year of operation.  (The Leadership and Success Series programs will only be available as webcasts.) 

2008-2009 Programming   (Dates and topics are subject to change.)

September 8 – 22, 2008
“Safe and Secure in the Academic Environment: A Multi-Faceted Approach for Faculty Administrators and Staff”

What higher education institutions are doing around the country post Virginia Tech, North Illinois, and other campus incidents.  This seminar will provide ideas for faculty as well as the general college community.
 

 September 29 – October 13, 2008
 Leadership and Success Series 1 -- Peter Bielagus
"Put More Money in Your Pocket"

A licensed financial advisor, Peter is known around the nation as the “Go to Guy for Young People and Their Money”. Peter has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the New York Post. He writes a personal finance column for Boston.com, and has published a financial guide titled Getting Loaded: A Complete Personal Finance Guide for Students and Young Professionals.

• Ditch credit cards without damage
• How to clean up your credit.
• Find FREE money for life
• Get out of debt

October 13 – 27, 2008
Leadership and Success Series 2 -- Christine Comaford-Lynch
"Rules for Renegades: Make More Money, Rock Your Career, Revel in you Individuality"

With Christine Comaford-Lynch, New York Times bestselling author, television personality, and national presenter/consultant.
 

October 20 – November 3, 2008
“Strategies from the Front Line: Best Practices from Hybrid Instructors”

Faculty feedback from last year’s hybrid program asked us to provide more nuts and bolts tips.  So here it is; more practical and successful strategies for faculty on how to blend face-to-face with online instruction.


November 10 – 24, 2008  
Leadership and Success Series 3 -- Gary Tuerack
"Discover the Secrets of Success"

Author, national speaker, and President of the National Society of Leadership and Success.

December 1 – 15, 2008
“Safe and Secure in the Academic Environment: A Multi-faceted Approach for Faculty Administrators and Staff” -- Part 2

In this second program of the series, we pick up where we left off with additional strategies for faculty as well as the general college community.  Proven safety practices are shared by nationally known experts in law enforcement, higher education, psychiatry, and law.  Learn specific techniques for classroom security; how to identify Red Flags and warning signs of potential threats, and simple drills that enhance classroom and campus safety.  


January 26 – February 9, 2009
Leadership and Success Series 4 -- Joe Martin
"Time Management and Stress Management"

Professor, author, speaker Joe Martin is also the founder and president of "RealWorld University", - a student success resource center designed to help students meet the personal and professional challenges of college and life, and he's the creator of NewTeacherSuccess.com - a web site committed to the retention and career development of new educators. 
 

February 9 – 23, 2009
“Classroom Teaching Tips from Award Winning Professors”

This seminar will provide eight to ten creative and resourceful tips for engaging students and boosting learning in the classroom environment. 
 

February 23 - March 9, 2009
"Family Involvement in Classroom Education: Promoting Retention and Persistence"

This program will feature the results of a major federal FIPSE grant designed to promote student access, persistence, and retention.  Faculty, students and parents will be featured showing classroom projects that were successful and how they can be replicated on your campus  

March 1 – 16, 2009
Leadership and Success Series 5 -- Bill Bartman
"The Billionaire Mindset"

This former high school dropout eventually worked himself up to being listed in the Forbes 400 wealthiest people in America.  Bill has been named "National Entrepreneur of the Year" by USA Today and NASDAQ, Inc. magazine.
 

April 6 – 20, 2009
Leadership and Success Series 6 -- Joe Dispenza
"Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind"

Teacher, scientist, researcher was featured in the award-winning film "What the Bleep Do We Know?"
 

April 20 – May 4, 2009
“Online Teaching Tips from Award Winning Professors”

This seminar will provide eight to ten favorite and/or innovative teaching tips to assist the experienced online teacher.