The University of Iowa (UI) is the state of Iowa's flagship institution; a public research one, division one university in the Big Ten Conference (B1G) with twelve colleges. One hidden gem in the accomplishments of the Office of the Registrar is UI's FERPA Team (UI-FT); a point of pride unknown to many but greatly appreciated by those who know the…

In Biotechnology industry, training is the only way to nourish the scientific and technical skills of the key employees. There are numerous ways to train the employees through theoretical and practical knowledge-based training modules for Inhouse training, On-job training, task-specific training, hands-on training, external training, refresh…

This research argues that to increase information security awareness effectiveness in preventing data incidents, a learning mindset must be in place at the individual and organizational levels. The motivation for this research stems from the continued number of data breaches that are increasing in size and scope at an alarming rate, negatively…

Employment-based training (EBT) is training for paid employees which is integrated within a work setting, related to their role, and provided or supported by employers. It can be nationally recognised or non-nationally recognised. It can be structured, or unstructured. For many employers, the crucial aspect of EBT is whether the training helps…

Over the past decade, virtual reality (VR) has re-emerged as a popular technology trend. This is mainly due to the recent investments from technology companies that are improving VR systems while increasing consumer access and interest. Amongst many applications of VR, one area that is particularly promising is for pedagogy. The immersive,…

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of training methods and work ethic on students' work competencies. The focus of teaching implementation is observed using two training methods, namely: on the job training method using internship training and "simulasi" method using simulation. The initial work ethic of students is…

Introducing accessibility initiatives is increasing across academic libraries and effective library staff training is one of the factors for the successful implementation and continuity of any accessibility endeavours. This case study outlines the development of a training program to teach student library assistances to format scanned PDFs to be…