Beyond the Defense Podcast

In a conversation that spans many topics related to Higher Education, Melissa sits down with Dr. Ndeh Will Anyu, a recent 2021 graduate from the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education to discuss first-generation low-income students and their sense of belonging at elite universities.

Dr. Rachel Laribee Gresk joins Melissa and Heidi in this episode to discuss the world of Iraqi Higher Education and the impact of social-cognitive and environmental factors on Iraqi student satisfaction.  Dr. Laribee Gresk graduated in October of 2020 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration.

Melissa is joined by Dr. Todd Cimino-Johnson, a fellow ODU Monarch to discuss his dissertation research into the LGBTQ Community College student experience in Appalachia.   Todd graduated from Old Dominion University in Spring 2021 with his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Community College Leadership.   

Join Heidi and Melissa for a discussion with Dr. Sarah Meiser, a 2021 graduate from the University of Portland, on her research on the relationship between values and bystander intervention.

Today Heidi and Melissa sit down (virtually) with Dr. Matthew Nelson to discuss his research on undergraduate Student Affairs coursework and its impact on aspiring SA pros career development.  Dr. Nelson is a 2020 graduate of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

In this episode, Heidi and Melissa are joined by Dr. Cody Sasek, who graduated in December of 2020 from the University of Nebraska with a Ph.D. in Education Studies.  Dr. Sasek discusses his research into the application of Entrustable Professional Activities to Physician Assistant programs and their effect on student motivation.  Please excuse some wonky editing towards the end around the definition of the AAMC!

Dr. Heather Kropf, a 2020 graduate of Portland State University joins Heidi and Melissa to discuss her doctoral research on Residential Curriculums.  In her research, Dr. Kropf explored the organizational elements that lead to residential curricular success.  For more information about this research visit www.beyondthedefense.com.

Dr. Valerie Glassman alumna of East Carolina University joins the podcast today to discuss her research on the judicialization of student conduct administration.   In her research, Dr. Glassman applied concepts developed for physician's experiences with malpractice to student conduct practitioners.  

In the inaugural episode of the Beyond the Defense Podcast, cohost Dr. Heidi Fischer shares her dissertation research with our listeners.  Dr. Fischer's research, entitled  A Narrative Inquiry of Long-Term Learning Outcomes of Community College Education Abroad, focused on alumni of Community College Education Abroad programs and the impact of their experiences.

Season One of Beyond the Defense Podcast drops June 4!  Take a moment to listen to what co-hosts Melissa Scott and Heidi Fischer think about the podcast.