Academic Secretary (vice-provost for academic affairs) & Director of Research, IDC Herzliya. Dr. Zimmerman, a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science, received his Ph.D. from Bar-Ilan University. In 2006 he was appointed Academic Secretary and Director of Research at IDC Herzliya, establishing the Academic Affairs, Internationalization and Research Support Offices at IDC Herzliya. Eric provides leadership and service to faculty, staff, and students, assisting in implementing policy and decisions of the IDC academic and governing committees.
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About the Author: Patrick Blessinger
Dr. Patrick Blessinger is an adjunct associate professor of education at St. John's University, a math and science teacher with the New York State Education Department, and chief research scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (in consultative status with the United Nations). Dr. Blessinger is the editor and author of many books and articles and he is an educational policy analyst and contributing writer with UNESCO's Inclusive Policy Lab, University World News, The Hechinger Report, and Higher Education Tomorrow, among others. Dr. Blessinger teaches courses in education, leadership, and research methods and he serves on doctoral dissertation committees. Dr. Blessinger has been involved with accreditation certification for universities and colleges and he has been involved in various educational consulting projects. Dr. Blessinger provides professional development workshops and classes to teachers and educational leaders and regularly gives presentations at academic conferences around the world. Dr. Blessinger has received several educational awards, including: Fulbright Senior Scholar to Denmark (Department of State, USA), Governor’s Teaching Fellow (Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia, USA), and Certified Educator (National Geographic Society, USA).