Beyond the Syllabus

In this panel, the panelists discuss the recent rise in populism, explore the role of globalization in this phenomenon, and try to understand ultimately, how regimes can best serve the people.

Martha Habash, PhD, joins us to discuss the Jesuit Worldwide Learning program. Jesuit Worldwide Learning: Higher Education at the Margins (JWL) is a collaborative global partnership comprised of organizations, institutions, companies, and above all, people, to provide tertiary education to those who would otherwise not have access to higher learning opportunities. It draws on the rich and centuries long Jesuit tradition of higher education and through a blended on-site and on-line approach mobilizes the resources of Jesuit and other worldwide networks of educational institutions. Creighton University's JWL Liaison and Site Coordinator is Dr. Martha Habash, Associate Professor of Classical & Near Eastern Studies, Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts. Dr. Habash also serves as Advisor to JWL on Middle East Operations.

Gail Jensen, PhD, Dean Emeritus of the Graduate School and College of Professional Studies joins us to discuss her tenure and accomplishments in this position.

Elections for Graduate Student Government (GSG) are just around the corner. Be sure to give this episode a listen and consider running for an executive team position! *You don't have to live in Omaha to run!* Some history of GSG: The Graduate Student Government was initiated by a group of students who longed for a student government that would serve the interests of and foster a sense of community among graduate students. By fall 2007, with the formation of a graduate student listserv and a draft of a Constitution, the GSG was well on its way to becoming a recognized Creighton student organization. In December 2007, two former undergraduate Creighton Student Union members were nominated as President and Vice President. They utilized their student government experience to assist with the implementation of formal organizational structures within the GSG, thus beginning the transition into an active and functioning Creighton student organization. In need of additional officers and representatives, the GSG founders solicited participation from the graduate school community via word of mouth, informational sessions, and the graduate school listserv. By January 2008, the GSG had a functioning Executive Board and a number of representatives from various programs.

Listen in for what you can expect from season two and get to know your hosts Shannon Cox, Taunya Plater and Lydia Holtz.

Hear from the current executive team about all things Alpha Iota Sigma.

Join us for this episode where we learn about a newly formed chapter of Alpha Iota Sigma Honor Society at Creighton University. Shannon is interviewing the Executive team of Creighton's chapter to learn more about what it is, how you get an invite, why you want to join, and what it means to be a part of this new honor society!

Have you ever wanted to present at a conference? Don't know where to start? Hear from EdD Program Director, Dr. Jennifer Moss Breen as she walks us through how she got started with conference presentations. For those of you who don't already know, she is also a master at networking. Listen close as she shares how you too, can master networking!

We are wrapping up Season 1 of our Beyond the Syllabus Podcast. This episode is everything you wanted to know about Graduate Student Government (GSG) here at Creighton University (or everything you didn't know you wanted to know). Join Shannon Cox as she interviews three current EdD students about their experience and involvement with GSG and how you can get involved. Special Guests: Kathryn Folk (40), Sara Bharwani (33), & Sandra Suiter (37)

Join Shannon as she hears first hand from, special guest and Sr. Career Adviser, Raven Ortolan Weseman all of the services available to current students and alumni here at Creighton University. Topics covered include an overview of services the Career Center provides. CV's, Resumes, Interview Prep, career changes and more! https://www.creighton.edu/careercenter/

Last month we heard from Dr. Jim Martin on how to have crucial conversations with faculty. This month Shannon sat down with Dr. Candace Bloomquist to find out more about in depth crucial conversations during the dissertation phase.

So, you missed a deadline on a paper. Now what? How do you have that crucial conversation with your faculty member? Is it too late? Join Academic Coach, Shannon Cox as she interviews Faculty member, Jim Martin on exactly how to have this kind of conversation and more.

Life isn't all about checking off those big ticket items. Passing a class, acing candidacy, defending your dissertation etc. sometimes you just have to count the small wins.