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.
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