Graduation
Meet: Stephanie Heald-FisherEducational Background
BA in Business Management from Alverno College; MBA from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Doctoral learner at Capella University.
Professional Background
I worked for what is now US Bank for 21 years. I started as a part-time teller and rose through the ranks – full-time teller, head teller, Personal Banker, Personal Banking Manager, and Assistant Vice President of Quality Administration. I left the bank to manage a golf resort owned by my grandmother. After 3 years in which I turned the resort around from a “has-been” to a vibrant business, my family sold the resort. The next step was to start my own business which is where I’m at now. My husband and I own a retail shop. About 9 years ago, after I had earned my MBA, I started a concurrent career as an adjunct faculty member at several local colleges.
Courses I Teach
I am still somewhat new at MSB and currently teach Advertising and Promotion. In the past, I have also taught Marketing and Advanced Marketing, Management, Employee Development, and Finance courses.
Courses I Have Developed
The Advertising and Promotion course upgraded to a new edition of the text, and I have developed the master course to dovetail with this new edition. I have also developed courses for other schools in the topics I have taught.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
I am an avid golfer, and in my next life, I hope to come back as a professional! I am also a big baseball fan in spite of the fact that I cheer for a losing team. I enjoy attending both baseball and softball games. Other hobbies include crosswords and other puzzles, reading, and cross-stitching.
Why I Enjoy Teaching at MSB Online
Teaching at MSB Online is very enjoyable because of the students I meet, the learning tools available, and the opportunities to make a course more current and viable for the students. I find that the students are knowledgeable in their own right and very willing to share their personal expertise and experience in a subject when they are given the opportunity. MSB Online provides a number of different tools in which to make the topic “come alive” for the students. It’s not just reading a text, writing an assignment, and answering a discussion question. There are lots of other resources such as external web sites or video clips that are available to instructors.
Why I Believe In Online Education
In addition to being an online instructor, I am an online student. This gives me a unique perspective into online education. Online education opens up a world of opportunity to talented individuals who may not have the chance to increase their knowledge and education otherwise. For example, I live at least 3 hours (one way) from the nearest university which offers a doctorate. Yet, thanks to online learning, I am ABD and currently working on my dissertation. It also offers working adults or stay-at-home parents the flexibility they need to obtain an education that a traditional venue does not have. Another benefit is that online learning enables the students to work with a much more diverse class than they might otherwise have in an on-ground course. I find online learning to be more interactive when compared to the lecture format of many on-ground courses. Students come away with a more practical understanding of their topic. In my opinion, online learning is the wave of the future in education and a trend that is positive, beneficial to the students, and here to stay!
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and diplomas.