(BOSTON, MA l September 6, 2012) – Fisher College is pleased toannounce that Eric Stoller, higher education blogger and social media educator,will discuss the concept of establishing a digital identity through socialmedia at Fisher College’s Convocation Speaker Series on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 12:30pm in the Alumni Hall at Fisher College, 118 Beacon Street, Boston. This event will be open to the public and free of charge.
Eric Stoller is a nationally known thought-leader, speaker, and consultant on using social media in higher education to create connections and enhance communication. As the former host of Student Affairs Live on HigherEdLive.com, Eric provided video-based professional development opportunities for practitioners.
Stoller is a former Academic Advisor & Web Coordinator for the College of Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. He served previously as a Marketing Specialist for Student Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Eric has over 10 years of student affairs technology experience. Eric has been blogging for more than 7 years and is the Student Affairs and Technology blogger for Inside Higher Ed (IHE).
Stoller has given presentations on social media and technology at multiple Student Affairs events and is a former regional chair of the NASPA Technology Knowledge Community. He holds a BA in Communications/Public Relations from the University of Northern Iowa and an Ed.M. in College Student Services Administration from Oregon State University. To learn more about Eric Stoller, please visit http://ericstoller.com/ or http://twitter.com/ericstoller/.
“We are very excited to begin this year’s Convocation Speaker Series at Fisher College with social media expert and educator, Eric Stoller,” states Dr. Thomas M. McGovern, President of Fisher College. “His knowledge and enthusiasm for social media and higher education, paired with his positive demeanor and ability to captivate an audience, will make for an excellent event that all will enjoy.”
About Fisher College
Fisher is an accredited four-year college located in Boston’s historic Back Bay with instructional site locations in Boston, Brockton, New Bedford, and North Attleborough. The College provides affordable, real-world educations that prepare students to achieve their career goals and compete in today’s challenging economy. Fisher believes that college is more than just an education—it’s a life-changing experience. For over a century, Fisher has been changing lives by providing opportunities to students focused on the three most important aspects of a college experience: education, dedication, and life. Small classes deliver personalized educational instruction, and Fisher’s dedicated faculty, staff, and alumni work collaboratively to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed during college and through the college-to-career transition.
Fisher College’s “Military to Management” initiative proudly offers benefits and flexible degree options to veterans and active military personnel seeking higher education. For more information about Fisher College, please call 1-617-236-8800 or visit www.fisher.edu.
