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Careers in Higher Education (CHE) is a weekly podcast exploring pathways and functional areas for those interested in pursuing a career working at colleges and universities. Each week features a different higher education professional in a specific area of higher education who shares stories and advice from their professional journeys. CHE is produced by Dr. Jason Lynch, Assistant Professor of Higher Education, at Appalachian State University. He can be reached via email at lynchrj@appstate.edu.

Dr. Jason Lynch


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    Season 2 Wrap Up & Farewell!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 1:21


    Thanks for supporting Careers in Higher Education over the last two years!  If you wish to contact me, feel free to email lynchrj@appstate.edu.

    Solopreneurship, Career Coaching, & Recruitment with Eric Melniczek

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 29:36


    This week I'm joined by Eric Melniczek of Eric Melniczek & Associates LLC and IMPACT Career Coaching.  As a former career services professional at High Point University, Eric transitioned into the world of career and recruitment entrepreneurship in 2016.  Eric earned his bachelors in business administration from the Ramapo College of New Jersey and his master's in higher education and student affairs from Virginia Tech.  

    From University Advancement to Real Estate with Keith O'Hare

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 21:45


    This week I'm joined by Keith O'Hare (he/him) of Keith O Realty.  As a former higher education advancement professional at Duke University, Keith transitioned into the world of realty in 2018.  Keith earned his bachelors in communications and political science at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill as well as his master's in higher education administration from North Carolina State University.

    Athletics Consulting with Dr. Matthew Raidbard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 24:33


    Hello friends!  Welcome to Careers in Higher Education where we explore the in's and out's of working with colleges and universities!  I'm your host, Dr. Jason Lynch and this week I am joined by Dr. Matthew Raidbard, independent consultant and athletics administrator at the University of Hartford.Dr. Matthew Raidbard (he/him) currently serves as an independent consultant specializing in enhancing leadership competencies in college athletics and coaching.  He also serves as the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Compliance, and Student Success at the University of Hartford.  Matthew graduated with a bachelor's in Classical Studies & History from Indiana University Bloomington, a master's degree in educational leadership from Western New Mexico University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Chicago State University. You can learn more about Matthew's consulting opportunities by visiting his website at https://www.raidbardleadership.com.

    EdTech Management with Dr. Tiffany Wiggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 32:23


    Dr. Tiffany Wiggins (she/her) currently serves as a Senior Program Success Manager at Mentor Collective. With over a decade of experience in higher education, Dr. Wiggins previously worked in a variety of student affairs roles including student activities, academic affairs, orientation, student success, and multicultural student support.  She holds a bachelor's degree from Christopher Newport University in business administration, a master's in human resource development from The George Washington University, and a doctorate in higher education from Old Dominion University. 

    Performance Enhancement in Government Operations with Dr. Kim Pinckney-Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 42:22


    Dr. Kim Pinckney-Lewis (she/her) currently serves as a Human Resource Specialist with the U.S. Department of Defense.  She is an innovative design thinker and instructional design & technology leader, specializing in program strategy development, needs assessment, learner analysis, persona discovery, instructor-led training (ILT) and eLearning development, non-instructional intervention creation, training facilitation, instructional strategies, feedback that drives learning outcomes, and program evaluation.  She graduated with a bachelor's and teacher certification in Spanish language and literature from Swarthmore College, a master's in second language acquisition and application from the University of Maryland, and a doctorate in instructional design and technology from Old Dominion University.  

    Corporate Recruiting with Kate Kryder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 32:25


    Kate Kryder (she/her) currently serves as a University Programs Recruiter with The Clorox Company.   Prior to joining Clorox, Kate served as a college student affairs professional at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill working in functional areas including leadership development and graduate admissions.  Kate holds a bachelor's degree in Visual Communications from Ohio University, a master's in higher education administration from Loyola University Chicago, and a master's in business administration from Elon University.  Kate is happy to chat with listeners that have a specific interest in working in recruiting or have specific questions about transitioning out of campus-based positions. 

    Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 0:38


    Thank you for sticking with Careers in Higher Education for over 40 episodes!  I would love to hear from you about your experience of the podcast.  Feel free to email me a lynchrj@appstate.edu.  Also, if you're an Apple Podcast user, consider providing a rating.  I would greatly appreciate!

    Community College System Operations with Michael Tilley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 14:01


    Michael Tilley (he/him) currently serves as an Education Program Administrator with the North Carolina Community College System Office, as well as an adjunct instructor at Alamance Community College.  Michael holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from North Carolina State University and a master's degree in public health from Campbell University.  Prior to working at the system office, Michael served as the Coordinator of Assessment and Adult Higher School at Alamance Community College as well as an elementary and middle school teacher. 

    Working in Public Policy with Dr. Marshall Anthony Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 45:58


    Dr. Marshall Anthony Jr. (he/him) is the associate director of policy and advocacy for Higher Education at American Progress, where he advances the postsecondary education policy priorities on equity, affordability, and attainment.Anthony's personal and professional mission is to improve the educational and socioeconomic mobility of traditionally underrepresented communities. He has published for various public, policy, and academic audiences. His work has been featured in places including About Campus, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Education Dive, Politico, RealClearEducation, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and The Hechinger Report.Before joining American Progress, Anthony worked at the Education Trust as a higher education research analyst. During his doctoral studies, Anthony was a Florida gubernatorial fellow at the Florida Department of Education in the Division of Florida Colleges. He also served as a graduate research assistant and instructor at Florida State University in the inaugural Leadership Learning Research Center. Additionally, Anthony has worked in other academic and student affairs functional areas at both large and small and public and private institutions such as North Carolina State University and Meredith College.

    Creating and Leading a Non-Profit with Elaine Utin of LatinxEd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 52:17


    Elaine Utin is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of LatinxEd. Through her roles, Elaine focuses on leadership and identity development to help Latinx youth be creatively, civically, and collegiately ready to lead our future in North Carolina. Prior to LatinxEd, Elaine earned her B.A. in Middle Grades Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a first-generation college student and a Gates Millennium Scholar. She also received her Master's in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education where she studied Technology, Innovation, and Education. In 2018, Elaine was recognized on Forbes's 30 Under 30: Education list. 

    K-12 & Higher Education Partnerships with Dr. Patricia Hilliard & Dr. Callie Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 36:44


    Dr. Patricia Hilliard (she/her) works for the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University as a Research Associate. She works collaboratively with K-12 educators to design and deliver professional learning, both virtual and in-person. Dr. Hilliard has been a high school teacher, university instructor, and instructional coach. Dr. Callie Edwards (she/her) serves as the Associate Director of Program Evaluation and Education Research at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. For nearly a decade, she has used research methods to study, partner with, and advocate for historically underrepresented and underserved populations. Dr. Edwards has worked in state government, college assessment, academic affairs, and student wellness. In 2015, she founded The Life of A Scholar, LLC an educational coaching and consulting agency that specializes in graduate and dissertation coaching as well as research and evaluation consulting.

    Working in EdTech for Student Success with Dr. Jacob Bonne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 21:54


    This week I am joined by Dr. Jacob Bonne, Analytics Consultant for Steppingblocks.com. Prior to joining the team at Steppingblocks, Dr. Bonne worked in Higher Education for 10 years in Housing and Residence Life and student success. He completed his Ed.D. in Education Leadership-Higher Education from the University of Central Florida where his dissertation explored first-year student transitions and parental engagement via smartphone. His last position was as the director of the office of data and strategic projects where he led first-year student retention efforts. It was through this position he discovered his love of data, analytics, and technology to support student success. Despite not directly working for a university any longer, he is very excited to remain in Higher Education through his work at Steppingblocks.

    The Business of Association Work at ACUHO-I with Dr. Holly Stapleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 19:31


    Dr. Holly Stapleton (she/her) serves as the Senior Director for Business Operations & Chief of Staff for the Association of College & University Student Housing International, also known as ACUHO-I. Before joining the association, Holly worked in residence life at St. Lawrence University and as an academic advisor in the College of Education & Human Ecology at The Ohio State University.  Holly earned her doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University, her Master of Science in Education in College Student Personnel from the University of Dayton, and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Kenyon College.

    Connecting Research and Practice at ACE with Dr. Hollie Chessman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 27:59


    Dr. Hollie Chessman (she/her) serves as the Director of Research & Practice with the American Council on Education and resident college student mental health and well-being expert for ACE. Joining the organization in December 2018, Hollie brings almost 20 years of professional experience in higher education. Prior to her current role at A-C-E, she was the Director of Research Projects at the Council of Independent Colleges and a post-doctoral associate at A-C-E. Hollie earned her PhD from George Mason University in 2015, prior to which she spent 17 years as a student affairs professional serving in various roles and institutions – including 10 years in housing and residence life. Her primary interests include college student mental health and well-being, student affairs professional well-being, graduate student choice, and organizational change and leadership.

    Corrections Education with Hanan Al-Zubaidy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 27:08


    Hanan Al-Zubaidy (she/her) serves as the Director of Education at Clark College at Larch Corrections Center in Vancouver, Washington. She is an experienced corrections navigator with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry.  She also serves in a variety of volunteer capacities as a board member of the Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon and the Human Rights Council of Washington County.  Hanan earned both her bachelors in speech-language pathology and master's in educational leadership and policy with a concentration in postsecondary adult continuing education from Portland State University. 

    Welcome to Season 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 0:59


    Season 1 Wrap-Up with Dr. Jason Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 1:21


    That's a wrap on Season 1!  Thank you to those who have tuned in over this past year.  Look out for Season 2 to drop in September 2021, where I'll be joined by more higher education professionals across the country who work outside of the traditional campus environment.  Have an idea or want to reach to me?  Contact me at lynchrj@appstate.edu or connect with me on LinkedIn.

    Managing Collegiate Alcohol & Other Drug Initiatives with McKenzie McNamara

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 22:02


    McKenzie McNamara currently serves as the Associate Director for Alcohol & Other Drug Initiatives at Clemson University.  She has had a diversity of experience in higher education including residence life, English Language Learner support, military and veteran student support, and alcohol and other drug initiatives.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Saint Michael’s College and recently completed her master’s in social science from Clemson University. 

    Academic Advising in Community Colleges with Blair Turpin, Martin Crichlow, & Jan Goldman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 44:45


    Jan Goldman serves as a Success Coach and Master advisor at Owensboro Community & Technical College. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in English & Political Science and received her master’s degree from Western Kentucky University in Education & Behavioral Science Studies with a concentration on Counseling and Advising.Blair Turpin serves as an Academic Advisor at Wake Tech Community College.  She is a double graduate from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s in health promotion and masters in higher education leadership. Martin Crichlow serves as a student success advisor at Galveston College.  He earned an associate degree in history from San Jacinto College, a bachelor’s degree in middle eastern history from Oral Roberts University, and Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University. 

    Leadership, Service, & Intercultural Engagement at a Mid-Size Public with Jayson Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 29:27


    Jayson Douglass serves as the Associate Director for the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership at Texas A&M Commerce and is a certified diversity executive, higher education practitioner, and strategy consultant. As a thought-leader in education, he is obsessed with creating equitable spaces for students of ALL ages and serving as an active change agent within his community. Jayson received his BA from Bethune-Cookman University, MS from the University of Central Florida and holds a post-graduate certificate from Cornell University in Diversity & Inclusion.  Find out more at jaysoneldouglas.com.

    Directing Study Abroad Programs at a Regional Public with Dr. Kara Inman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 25:20


    Dr. Kara Inman (she/her/hers) serves as the Director of Education Abroad at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.  She has extensive experience in the international sector of higher education, working at institutions including Ohio University and the University of Southern Indiana. She triple majored in International Studies, Spanish, and Mass Communication at the University of Evansville, earned her master’s in international affairs at Ohio University, and earned her doctorate in Higher Education Administration from UNC Wilmington.   Dr. Inman can be reached via email at pikek@uncw.edu.

    New Student & Family Programs at a Large Urban State School with Ben Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 42:15


    Benjamin Williams (he/his) serves as the Assistant Director of New Student Orientation, where he leads Orientation, Parent & Family Programs, and Off Campus Housing across all Georgia State University Campuses. He received his bachelor’s degree from Georgia State Universality, his master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and is pursuing his Ph.D. in Education Policy Studies at Georgia State University. He has worked in higher education for over 6 years and has enjoyed working in various functional areas to contribute to student success! When not working, he enjoys volunteering in his community and spending time at Georgia State Athletic events.  Connect with Benjamin on LinkedIn.

    Student Conduct at a Large Public Institution with Amanda Torres Ogisi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 32:07


    Amanda Torres Ogisi serves as an Associate Director in the Office of Academic Integrity at the University of Maryland College Park.  Amanda received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language & Literature from the University of South Carolina Columbia and her Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University.   Connect with her on LinkedIn.

    Assessment in Student Affairs with Dr. Kerry Klima

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 40:08


    Dr. Kerry Klima (she/her) serves as the Associate Director for Assessment and Evaluation at California State University Long Beach. Dr. Klima earned her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and master’s degree in higher education administration from Cal State Fullteron.  She also earned her doctorate in higher education administration from Bowling Green State University, completing her dissertation entitled Hidden, Supported, and Stressful: A Phenomenological Study of Midlevel Student Affairs Professionals' Entry-Level Experiences with a Mental Health Condition.  Connected with her on LinkedIn.

    Career Services at a Large Public HBCU with Keyara Stevenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 30:39


    Keyara Stevenson (she/her) serves as the Career Advisor/Residence Life Liaison atNorth Carolina A&T State University, the largest, and #1 Public HBCU (Historically BlackColleges & Universities). Keyara’s mission is to deliver innovative, engaging programming to prepare students to meet the demands of a global society through career exploration andplanning. Keyara also serves as the Advisor for ICEE (Interdisciplinary Center for Early CareerExploration) Theme House, where she is responsible for creatively developing 10 first-yearstudents and 7 upper-class mentors into professionals, while increasing their career readiness throughout their matriculation. She received her M.S. in School Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University, and a B.S. in Sport & Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University. As a former School Counselor and with over six years of career counseling experience, her passion has always been holistic student development and meeting students where they are. She also serves on various university leadership committees. As an A&T alum, it’s always “Aggie Pride!” Keyara can be reached at kstevens@ncat.edu or via LinkedIn.

    Fraternity & Sorority Life at a Private Catholic University with Eric Goins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 33:32


    Eric Goins (he/him) serves as the Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life at Villanova University in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Eric graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and earned his master’s in higher education and student affairs from Florida State University. Connect with him on LinkedIn or via email at eric.goins@villanova.edu.

    What's It Like Serving as an Academic Dean? with Dr. Melba Spooner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 21:58


    Dr. Melba Spooner serves as the Dean of the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University in Boone North Carolina.Dean Spooner earned her Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. She also holds a Management Development Program Certificate from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. Her areas of professional interest and research include university-school partnerships, specifically related to Professional Development Schools and networks that support teacher development and enhance program quality.

    Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at the Oldest Public University on the West Coast with Dr. Craig Alimo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 45:54


    Dr. Craig Alimo serves as a Diversity & Inclusion Trainer/Educator for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at San Jose State University. With the love, care, compassion and patience of his colleagues and friends, craig has been engaged as a social justice educator for over 20 years. Craig graduated from Rider College with a bachelor’s in history. He earned his master’s in college student development and counseling from Northeastern University in Boston, and his doctorate in college student personnel administration with a concentration in social justice education from the University of Maryland College Park. His dissertation was entitled From Dialogue to Action: The Development of White Racial Allies.

    Serving as Dean of Students at a Large State College with Chiquita Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 25:56


    Chiquita Henderson serves as the Dean of Students & Title IX Coordinator for Pasco Hernandez State College in Florida. Chiquita possesses over twenty-four years of progressive experience in student services in higher education. She earned her associate’s degree from Pensacola Junior College, Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary social science from the University of West Florida, master of public administration and master of science in counseling and psychology from Troy university, and is currently enrolled as a doctoral student in the community college leadership program at Old Dominion University in Norfolk Virginia.

    Disability Support Services at a Large Public Land-Grant University with Desiree Klemm-Kafel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 29:04


    Desiree Klemm-Kafel (she/her/hers) serves as the Assistant Director of Disability Services at North Carolina State University. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of South Florida and a Master of Human Relations and Master of Arts with an Emphasis in International Relations from the University of Oklahoma.Desiree has nearly a decade of experience in a number of professional settings that include legal, humanitarian and services for students with disabilities. She has worked with military families in the service and armed forces division of the American Red Cross as well as served as the coordinator of Student Accessibility Resources at Gulf Coast State College. Most recently, Desiree worked for North Carolina Central University as the Assistant Director of Student Accessibility Services.

    Campus Involvement at a Small Private University with Meredith Keating White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 43:03


    This week I am joined by Meredith Keating-White (she/her/hers), Assistant Director of Campus Life and Student Involvement at Mercer University in Georgia and Chair of the ACPA Commission for Student Involvement (CSI). She earned her bachelor's degree in Human Resource Education-Leadership Development from Louisiana State University and her master's in Higher Education from Old Dominion University. Learn more about Meredith on her LinkedIn profile and more about the CSI here.

    Student Conduct at a Medical School with Melissa Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 24:35


    Melissa Scott (she/her/hers) serves as the Assistant Dean of Students at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. She has worked extensively in student conduct roles at various institutions including Christopher Newport University, Kean University, and East Carolina University. Learn more about Melissa on her LinkedIn profile.

    Fundraising and Advancement at a Small Private HBCU w/ Felicia Blow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 33:07


    Mrs. Felicia Blow, Associate Vice President for Development and Campaign Director at Hampton University in Virginia. She is an award-winning leader with over 28 years of extensive organizational, strategic planning, leadership and management experience. In her role at Hampton, she is responsible for the University’s $150 Million Dream No Small Dreams II Campaign. Mrs. Blow earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Arts from Hampton University; her Master’s in Business Administration from Strayer University; and she is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Old Dominion University.

    Managing a Large Residential Life Portfolio with Dr. Glenn DeGuzman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 29:51


    This week I am joined by Dr. Glenn DeGuzman (he/him/his), Director of Residential Life at the University of California Berkeley. He received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara, his Masters degree in Student Affairs from Colorado State University, and his Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne. Learn more about Dr. DeGuzman on his LinkedIn profile.

    Staffing for Social Justice in Higher Education w/ Shane Cadden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 45:00


    Shane Cadden (he/him/his) is a career advocate for student affairs employees and graduate students and creator of Staffing for Social Justice & Sustainability in Student affairs. He is currently unemployed and #OpentoWork as millions of others are, and is actively pursuing his next career opportunity. He previously served as a consultant to student affairs professionals and graduate students, he worked in multiple roles at the University of Central Florida, including the newly created assistant director of staffing, training, and leadership, he was assistant director of housing and residential life at Vanderbilt University, and Director of Residence Life at Barton College. Shane is a graduate of Stetson University and Vanderbilt University and is originally from Boston, MA, but currently resides in Florida. To connect with Shane (teamcadden@gmail.com) or Staffing for Social Justice & Sustainability in Student Affairs please feel welcome to reach out via the LinkedIn group or Facebook/Twitter (@staffing4sjs).

    Marketing & Communications in an Academic Setting with Rebekah Saylors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 15:59


    Rebekah Saylors serves as Director of Marketing, Communications, and Engagement in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University. She has worked in the newspaper industry, college admissions, and currently in the office of the dean for the Reich College of Education. She received her bachelors in English (Communications) from Lees-McRae College and her masters in Higher Education from Appalachian State University. She is currently enrolled in the Master’s in Business Administration Program in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State.

    Living that Residential Life with Ken Starks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 40:22


    Ken Starks, Residence Hall Director at the University of Georgia, is a leader in residential life and has served at a diverse range of institution types. He earned his bachelor’s degree in international studies from Georgia Southern University and his master’s in higher education with a focus on international higher education leadership from Old Dominion University.

    Leading Through Innovation for Student Success in Academic Affairs with Dr. Samantha Raynor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 26:47


    Dr. Samantha Raynor, Assistant Vice Provost for Strategic Student Success at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Raynor has more than a decade of demonstrated progressive leadership in higher education administration with an understanding of university organizational structures and functional areas from both institutional and system perspectives. She completed her bachelors in English at North Carolina Weslyan College, master of arts in English and multicultural literature; and earned her doctorate in higher education administration from The George Washington university. She

    Graduate Student Affairs in a Virtual Environment with Brianna Farry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 31:44


    Brianna Farry (she/her/hers) is the Assistant Director of Student Engagement for MBA@UNC, the online MBA program at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School based out of Chapel Hill, NC. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Appalachian State University, and a Master’s in College Student Personnel from the University of Tennessee. She has higher education experience in orientation, first-year experience, student retention, parent and family programming, student leadership and involvement, graduate student support, and online program management. She can be reached via email at briana_farry@kenan-flagler.unc.edu or connected with her on LinkedIn.

    Supporting Marginalized Students at a Small Private University with John Robinson-Miller IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 44:39


    John Robinson-Miller IV is an Assistant Director in the Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education at Elon University in North Carolina. In his role he has oversight of all Black student initiatives, SMART Mentoring Program, African Diaspora LLC, Men of Distinction, and our annual Phillips-Perry Black Excellence Awards ceremony.As an inclusion educator, Robinson-Miller is dedicated to cultivating a grounded environment for others to develop their understanding of cultural humility while advocating for the liberation of minoritized communities within systems of oppression. His life motto is “Adinkrahene. AYA. Sankofa.” (Lead. Endure. Remember.) You can reach John via email at jrobinsonmiller@elon.edu or on LinkedIn.

    Supporting Military Connected Students in a State-Wide University System Office with Siobhan Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 27:47


    Siobhan Norris currently serves as the Military Liaison to the President of the University of North Carolina System where she develops strategic partnerships, programs, and policies to position the UNC system as a national leader in military affiliated enrollment and educational outcomes. She advocates on behalf of nearly 20,000 military connected students across the 16 UNC institutions of higher learning. Siobhan is a proud veteran of the US army and also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Ashford University and a masters in conflict management and resolution, peace studies and conflict resolution from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Check out this resource for ways to learn about and support military connected students:http://www.psycharmor.org

    Rethinking Student Affairs Work and Ideal Worker Norms w/ Dr. Margaret Sallee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 34:15


    Dr. Margaret Sallee (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor and Higher Education Program Coordinator in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at SUNY Buffalo. Her research focuses on two broad areas: faculty work and the graduate student experience. She uses a critical lens to examine the intersection of individual experiences and organizational culture to interrogate the ways in which gender and other social identities operate on college campuses. She has spent much of the past decade focusing on work/life balance and the ways in which institutional norms and culture shape parents' experiences on and off-campus. She also is deeply interested in how gender affects individuals' experiences and is particularly interested in the role that gender and masculinities play in men's lives. She can be reached by email at mwsallee@buffalo.edu. Also be sure to check out her new book, with a chapter co-authored by your's truly, Sustainable Careers in Student Affairs: What Ideal Worker Norms Get Wrong and How to Make it Right

    Oh Hey MBA! Managing Student Engagement in a Business School with Jermisha Dodson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 29:01


    Jermisha Dodson (she/her/hers) serves as the Associate Director of Student Engagement in the UNC Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA Program. She is a 2nd generation college student who earned her bachelor's in business administration, and marketing and communication, from UNC Wilmington. She also holds a master's in higher education administration from NC State. She serves as a DE&I consultant for local businesses in the Raleigh, NC area and has recently opened her own loose leaf tea business: Patsy's House of Tea. Jermisha can be contacted via email at jermisha_dodson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu. You can also follow PHT on instagram at @pastyshouseoftea.

    Directing Student Services in a Public Policy Graduate Program with Genille Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 31:36


    Genille Anderson (she/her/hers) has worked in higher education since 2007 and currently serves as the Director of Student Services and Program development for the Master of Public Policy program at Duke University. Before Duke, Genille most recently worked at Zayed University in Dubai where she served as an Academic Advisor and Instructor of freshman seminar and career exploration courses. She also previously worked at Duke as a Residence Coordinator and Program Coordinator in Housing and Residence Life. Genille earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington in Communication Studies and her Master’s in Higher Education Administration from NC State University. She can be reached via email at genille.anderson@duke.edu.

    Leading as an Associate Dean in a Residential College Setting with Dr. Brian Arao

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 44:55


    Dr. Brian Arao (he/him/his) serves as the Associate Dean of Students and Chief of Staff at the University of California Santa Cruz. In his eighteen years as a student affairs practitioner, Dr. Arao has cultivated a clear understanding of his professional purpose and passion: to facilitate transformative and empowering educational experiences for all students, with an emphasis on those who have been marginalized within and excluded from the academy. He has creatively and consistently applied this approach to his work across a broad range of institutions and functional areas including residential life, student conduct, orientation, first year experience, and equity and inclusion initiatives.Brian graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular, Cellular, and Development Biology. He went on to graduate with a Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of Vermont and a Doctorate in International and Multicultural Education from the University of San Francisco. He can be reached via email at barao@ucsc.edu or LinkedIn.

    The Warm and Fuzzy Side of Financial Aid with Miranda McCall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 34:37


    Miranda McCall is the Acting Director of Financial Aid at Duke University and has served in various roles as a part of Duke’s initiative to meet financial need for the past nine years. Miranda has spent a career focusing on financial aid policy development in partnership with national colleagues to develop best practices in aid administration. Miranda has served as faculty for the Financial Aid Institute, is the incoming methodology chair for the College Board’s Financial Aid Standards and Services Advisory Committee and works as a Standards of Excellence reviewer for the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators. Miranda can be reached via email at miranda.mccall@duke.edu.

    Academic Support Services at a Rural Community College with Carmen Hedrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 27:35


    Carmen Hedrick (she/her/hers) is the Coordinator for Academic Support at Davidson County Community College. Her background starts in early childhood education. She began working as a part-time instructor for College and Career Readiness and her passion for working with adult students inspired her to move into a coaching/tutoring role where she could work with students in a more one-on-one setting. Carmen has worked in her current role since 2016. She hopes to build a more inclusive environment for all students seeking academic support. You can reach Carmen via email at carmen_hedrick@davidsonccc.edu.

    Directing Campus Activities at a Large Public Institution with Jamarco Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 36:31


    Jamarco Clark (he/him/his), Director of Leadership & Engagement at the University of Iowa, joins me to discuss what it's like directing a comprehensive campus activities portfolio at a large public institution. Learn more about Jamarco on LinkedIn, or on Twitter (@JamarcoClark).

    Planning Your Student Affairs Career with Dr. Sonja Ardoin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 36:31


    Dr. Sonja Ardoin (she/her/hers), Assistant Professor of Student Affairs Administration at Appalachian State University, joins me on the inaugural episode of Careers in Higher Education to discuss long-term strategies for developing a career in higher education. Dr. Ardoin is the author of The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career and researches higher education and student affairs career pathways among other topics in higher education. Learn more about Dr. Ardoin on Twitter (@SonjaArdoin), LinkedIn, or her website sonjardoin.com.

    Introducing Careers in Higher Education with Dr. Jason Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 0:47


    Welcome to Careers in Higher Education with Dr. Jason Lynch! Want to request a specific topic for a future episode? Email me at lynchrj@appstate.edu.

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