Elizabeth HodgeElizabeth Hodge, PhD is currently an Associate Professor of Business and Information Technologies at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina. She holds a BS from Ithaca College, MS from East Carolina University, and received her PhD in Hgher Education Administration with a concentration in finance and policy at the University of Florida. Dr. Hodge serves as the 2nd VP of the North Carolina Business Education Association and is an active member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Dr. Hodge as dedicated her professional career to integrating technology tools that will engage students in the learning process. Furthermore, she strives to incorporate experimental research design in the courses she offers to uncover solutions for developing online learning communities. Presently, she is experimenting using Virtual Environments to immerse her students in the learning process. The integration of innovative technologies is what helps Dr. Hodge make a connection with her online students. She resides in New Bern, North Carolina with her husband and two children. Read More Read Less