Accomplishments - July, 2026
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
William H. Walters, professor and dean, Library Affairs, discusses the limits of artificial intelligence detectors for academics who are concerned about AI-generated writing in the classroom as part of an article, “Universities are relying on AI-detection software to catch cheating. How well do the programs work?” that appeared in the journal Nature on July 6.
Trinka Pape, director of graduate programs in the College of Business and Analytics, recently participated in a presentation on remote and hybrid learning at the 2026 Chicago International Summit on Education. Her paper, “College Student Online Learning Experiences During the Covid-19 Pandemic,” highlights coping mechanisms college students used during the pandemic and examined their experiences, including remote learning. The findings were that students in the study experienced difficulties and challenges with online learning, but overall, online course completion was not overly burdensome and did not prevent them from completing course and degree requirements.
Bruce DeRuntz, emeritus professor and SIU Leadership Development Program director, has earned certified master status in The Leadership Challenge, the highest credential awarded by the program behind one of the world's most widely used leadership frameworks. Held by fewer than 200 practitioners globally, the designation requires years of applied facilitation, demonstrated mastery of the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, peer review, and formal recognition by the framework's co-creators, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. DeRuntz has integrated The Leadership Challenge into SIU's engineering leadership curriculum for over a decade. DeRuntz is the co-author of “Work Ready: U.S. Navy SEALs’ Leadership Lessons for the Next Generation of Technical Leaders.”
