Exploring New Faculty Orientation: The Good, The Bad, and Making it Better

This article reports survey results of a special segment of academics, those who worked in industry prior to becoming full-time faculty. The survey solicited their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of university and department orientation programs. The survey results suggest that most institutions have orientation programs and the participation rate is high. Interaction with other faculty and interaction senior faculty were the most frequently selected strengths. Lack of a feedback mechanism was the most frequently selected weakness. Analyses of suggestions reveal eight areas where institutions can assist the general new faculty member, mentoring being the most recommended

Preparing millennials as digital citizens and socially and environmentally responsible business professionals in a socially irresponsible climate

As of 2015, a millennial born in the 1990's became the largest population in the workplace and are still growing. Studies indicate that a millennial is tech savvy but lag in the exercise of digital responsibility. In addition, they are passive towards environmental sustainability and fail to grasp the importance of social responsibility. This paper provides a review of such findings relating to business communications educators in their classrooms. The literature should enable the development of a millennial as an excellent global citizen through business communications curricula that emphasizes digital citizenship, environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The impetus for this work is to provide guidance in the development of courses and teaching strategies customized to the development of each millennial as a digital, environmental and socially responsible global citizen

Computer Security Checklist for Non-Security Technology Professionals

Networked computers and electronic data storage make computer security a fundamental component of a company’s survival. Security incidents can cause reputation damage, loss customers, or even liability. Companies that are unable or unwilling to hire certified security professionals often rely on non-security IT professionals for assistance. This paper provides a checklist the non-security professional can use to assist the company in the critical areas of conducting risk analysis, performing vulnerability assessments, educating employees and developing computer security policies and procedure