Melissa Venable, Ph.D.
Melissa A. Venable, Ph.D., is an online education advisor for BestColleges. In this role, she leads and writes the annual Online Education Trends Report. Melissa is an adjunct faculty member and course designer at Saint Leo University and the University of South Florida; she is also a certified career coach with a background in career development services. Melissa earned her doctorate in instructional technology at the University of South Florida with research interests in distance education and support services for online students.
Comparing the Costs of Online vs. On-Campus Programs
How to Ask for Mentorship: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Prepare for a Presentation in College
New BestColleges Survey Tracks Online Education Trends Amid Pandemic
How to Judge the Quality of an Online Program
What to Know About Earning an Online Bachelor's Degree
13 Zoom Etiquette Tips for Online Classes
10 Workplace Competencies Employers Want
What Is Simulation Learning?
6 Types of Virtual Student Organizations
Online Students' Top 7 Study Tips for Academic Success
How COVID-19 Has Impacted College Grading Systems
3 Essential Tips for Online Presentations
4 Tips for Addressing Tough Topics With Online Professors
The 7 Qualities of an Effective Online Course
How College Grads Can Overcome the COVID-19 Job Market
6 Essential Tips for Students Taking Online Courses This Fall
4 Ways College Students Can Volunteer During COVID-19
Useful Career Theories for Today's College Students
How to Prepare for Online Education in 2020-21
How College Mentors Can Foster Student Success
What to Expect in an Online Science Lab Course
The Future of Higher Education
Career Planning for an Uncertain Future
What Options Will College Students Have This Fall?
How to Make the Most of Online Career Centers
How to Survive Group Projects in an Online Class
Preparing College Instructors to Teach Online
A Student Checklist for Online Classes
How to Prepare for a Coronavirus Campus Shutdown
Is an Online Degree Worth It?
Online Education and Mega-Universities: Factors to Consider
"Should I Go to College Online or On Campus?" Here's How to Decide
"Take My Advice": Lessons Learned from Online College Students