Conversations With The Vice Provost

In this conversation, Michael sits down with Carlin Motley and Kevin Ruminson, Library Communications and Event Officer and Associate University Librarian, about how the Library connects with the school system and how the world is more full of possibilities than we think.

In this conversation, Michael sits down with Danny Mann, Chief of Pedagogy at UC Irvine, to discuss his journey from attending graduate school and working as a TA to playing a critical role within UCI's Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI).

In this conversation, Michael sits down with Associate Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management, Patricia Morales, Ph.D., to unpack and define the role that enrollment management plays at a public university. Common questions are also answered about the admissions process. 

In this episode, Michael discusses the myriad responsibilities of Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff, Walton at UC Irvine. 

In this episode, Michael sits down with Executive Director, Student Success, OVPTL, and Director, Student Success Initiatives, DUE, Kevin Huie, to discuss the role of Student Success Initiatives and its many programs serving the students at UCI across a variety of channels.

In this episode, Vice Provost Michael Dennin sits down with Anita Casavantes Bradford, Associate Professor of History and Chicano/Latino Studies and Director of UCI’s First Generation Faculty Initiative. Their discussion covers the connection between education and social mobility, supporting the academic success of first-generation and low-income students, and UCI’s commitment to immigrant and undocumented students.

In this episode, Vice Provost Michael Dennin talks with Stephen Barker, Dean of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, about the continued relevance of artistic expression and its unique ability to engage and communicate with UCI’s student body and a larger audience.

In this conversation, Michael sits down with CEO and Founder of Team Kids, Julie Hudash to explore the different ways UCI is partnering with this community-focused organization to build the next generation of leaders. 

In this episode, Michael sits down with Vice Chancellor, University Advancement and Alumni Relations, Brian Hervey, to discuss the role that advancement and fundraising have at UC Irvine for both the campus and the broader community. 

In this episode, Vice Provost Michael Dennin has a conversation with Richard Arum, Dean of the School of Education, about how education promotes the development of democratic citizens, the importance of assessing teaching and learning outcomes, and how UCI is at the forefront of education research in the 21st century.

In this episode, Vice Provost Michael Dennin sits down with University Librarian Lorelei Tanji to discuss how library staff play an essential role in supporting UCI’s students and how library services and spaces are evolving in the digital age.

In this conversation, Michael discusses student leadership and its role on university campuses with Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Life & Leadership and Dean of Students of UCI, Rameen Talesh.

In this conversation with L. Song Richardson, Chancellor’s Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, Vice Provost Michael Dennin discusses the topics of social justice, understanding implicit bias, and what it's like to be the second dean of a brand new law school. 

In this episode, Vice Provost Michael Dennin has a conversation with Ed Lee, co-owner of Wahoo’s Fish Taco, about post-college career opportunities, the realities of the restaurant industry, and how his love of surfing shaped his life philosophy.

In this episode, Vice Provost Michael Dennin sits down with UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman to discuss the campus’ shift from EEE to Canvas and the opportunities this new platform offers for faculty and students alike.

In this episode of the Conversations with The Vice Provost, Michael sits down with Mark Deppe, director of Esports at UC Irvine to share how he's bringing together research and gaming to a new frontier.  UCI is the first public university to create an official esports program and is regarded as one of the best and most comprehensive in the world. The vision for the esports program was born in the summer of 2015. With a successful Computer Game Science major, a thriving gaming community, and a history of elite competition, UCI is a natural place for esports to thrive. Working with student leaders, faculty, UCI’s gaming community and forward-thinking administration, the esports program was announced in the spring of 2016. On September 23, 2016, the UCI Esports Arena powered by iBUYPOWER was opened, and UCI offered scholarships to its first League of Legends teams. Special thanks for our music by:  Artist: Dr. Danny MannTitle: The Spirit of Podcast

In this episode, Vice Provost Michael Dennin talks with Doug Haynes, Professor of History and Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. During their conversation, they define inclusive excellence, discuss UCI’s unique position to effect change, and explain what their offices are doing to support UCI’s widely diverse student body.

In this conversation, Michael sits down with Principal Analyst for Learning Environments, Mathew Williams, to discuss the latest classroom technology enhancements for active learning at UC Irvine. 

In this conversation, Michael sits down with Director, Learning Experience Design & Online Education, Megan Linos, to explore the different ways the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation is enhancing the education experience for faculty and students at UC Irvine. 

In this conversation, Michael sits down with Director, Faculty Instructional Development, Andrea Aebersold to discuss what pedagogical development looks like at UC Irvine for faculty.