Podcast appearances and mentions of billy hawkins

Historically Black colleges and universities have recently garnered national attention with legendary professional athletes becoming coaches, financial backers of programs, and expressing their fandom. In this episode, we'll hear from students and coaches from HBCU athletic programs in Nashville about the growing interest in HBCU sports and what it means for Black athletes. But first, we'll be joined by WPLN metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield about her coverage of Fisk University's gymnastics team. Guests: Ambriehl Crutchfield, WPLN metro reporter Corrinne Tarver, Fisk University gymnastics head coach Morgan Price, freshman gymnast at Fisk University Ty Evans, head coach of the women's basketball at Tennessee State University Dr. Billy Hawkins, professor of health and human performance at University of Houston and author of "The New Plantation: Black Athletes, College Sports, and Predominantly White NCAA Institutions"

This episode features a conversation with Billy Hawkins, Ph.D.,  Sociology of Sport Professor at The University of Houston and author of  The New Plantation: Black Athletes, College Sports, and Predominantly White NCAA Institutions.If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

Billy Hawkins is an interdisciplinary visual artist currently based in San Diego, CA. His work crosses multiple mediums from: Drawing/Painting, performance, video installation and more. Thematically his work explores figuration and the psychology of the subject. Billy represents marginalized identities, such as the black and filipino experience, and people that inspire him in his everyday life. Tags: Instagram: billy_onair #OfLikeMindsPodcast #VisualArtist #Dancer Intro.: 0:00 Where you grew up and what it was like?: 0:20 Living in Japan.: 1:47 Was constantly moving a pro or con?: 4:08 Main support system?: 5:24 Impact of two older siblings and Mother.: 6:45 Identifying with both Filipino & African American side.: 10:04 Adjustments moving back to the US.: 13:36 Living in the South.: 15:56 Origin of becoming a Visual Artist.: 21:05 Deciding to pursue art in higher education.: 31:34 Pros & cons with the regimen in college.: 40:13 Professors/mentors that had a meaningful impact on you?: 46:04 What it's like creating art during covid?: 53:47 Your dance experience overall.: 59:21 Where are you at with dance currently?: 1:05:02 Meaning behind one of us pieces.: 1:09:30 What would you say to your thirteen-year-old self?: 1:13:35 Go checkout Billy's work!: 1:15:28

I am joined this week on the podcast by Dr. Derek Silva, Sociologist from Kings University College in Canada. Derek is also the co-host of the @EndofSportPod with Dr. Johanna Mellis and Nathan Kalman-Lamb. Please check out their podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Derek broke down the exploitation of NCAA College Athletic Workers and their March 2021 article in The Guardian, ‘I signed my life to rich white guys': athletes on the racial dynamics of college sports.” We also discuss the March 31st Supreme Court arguments for NCAA v. Alston and NIL (Name, image, likeness), and what might come next; and discuss the College Athletic Bill of Rights introduced by congress that would potentially give NCAA college athletic workers 50% profit shares from revenue-generating sports after accounting for the cost of scholarships. Derek also echoes Dr. Billy Hawkins, and how the NCAA is “The New Plantation,” another form of Racial Capitalism and calls out the BS outdated NCAA argument of “Amateurism.” Lastly, Derek gives his take on the impact of COVID-19 on College Athletic Workers and why those in power do not really care about college athletes, pro-athletes, or fans during the pandemic as stadiums/arenas are opening to fans. I close the podcast with this episode's Molotov MVP, Spurs legendary Head Coach Greg Popovich, who sounds off on the Police murder of 20-year-old Daunte Wright by Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potters on Sunday, April 11, 2021, near Minneapolis. All this while the world watches the trial of the Minneapolis cop who murdered George Floyd last May. When will it end? When will the Enemies in Blue stop murdering Black People and People of Color? As always, you can listen, subscribe, and download the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer...and now on Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, and Pandora!Follow us on:Facebook: fb.com/SportsasaweaponpodcastIG: @SportsAsAWeaponPodcastTwitter: @sportsasaweaponYouTube: Sports As a Weapon Podcast Support The End of Sport on Patreon, and also follow them on Instagram! 

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Billy Hawkins, president of Talladega College, about how the pandemic has changed higher ed institutions and HBCUs in particular. Podcast Highlights When a crisis hits, prioritize students. Make strategic decisions and adaptions to keep students safe. By focusing on serving students during these difficult times through improving services and enhancing safety, higher education institutions can increase enrollments. The pandemic has taught higher education administrators and faculty to adapt. This ability to move with the flow and make changes needs to continue, even when the pandemic eases. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides strategy and change management consulting for higher ed institutions.  Links to Articles, Apps, or Websites Mentioned during the Interview Talladega College Guest Social Media Links Billy Hawkins on LinkedIn The Change Leader’s Social Media Links Website: https://changinghighered.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com Sponsor: Perdia Education

On this episode of The End of Sport, Nathan, Johanna, and Derek talk about the plantation dynamics of revenue generating college sports and higher education. This episode accompanies a recent piece published in The Guardian, entitled "'I Signed My Life to Rich White Guys': Athletes on the Racial Dynamics of College sports," that explicitly tries to amplify the voice of athletic workers on the racial dynamics in revenue generating NCAA sport. For a much deeper analysis of the plantation dynamics in college athletics, we urge you to check out The Black Athlete podcast and their latest episode where Drs. Louis Moore and Derrick White discuss the recent controversies surrounding racism, exploitation and the Black athlete. You will also be interested in Dr. Billy Hawkins' book The New Plantation: Black Athletes, College Sports, and Predominantly White NCAA Institutions, which is the basis for this entire episode. We also discuss Dr. Victoria Jackson's 2018 piece in LA Times, "Take it From a Former Division I Athlete: College Sports are Like Jim Crow." For a transcription of this episode, please click here. (Updated semi-regularly Credit @punkademic) Research Assistance for The End of Sport provided by Abigail Bomba. ________________________________ If you're interested you can support the show via our Patreon. As always, please like, share, and rate us on your favorite podcast app, and give follow us on Twitter or Instagram.

Higher education change management was critical in 2020 as college and university leaders dealt with crises brought on by COVID, and will remain so for 2021. This podcast features Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Deb Maue, and looks back at 2020 and predicts what 2021 has in store for higher ed. Overcoming 2020’s Challenges through Change Management The year 2020 was completely unpredictable with crises such as the pandemic emerging seemingly overnight. The nation and higher education have not recovered from what has happened—and it will be a long time before that recovery happens. However, significant good also came out of this year. For example, many people—such as Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, the president of Amarillo College—stepped up in showing what it means to be a servant leader. This meant getting out on the frontlines, helping to test individuals for COVID, using a mask,  demonstrating behaviors to protect everyone, and being very present for the students. These leaders also embraced transparency and strategic communications. Institutions also were able to turn on a dime as the pandemic emerged. Faculty at many colleges and universities converted their entire course load to online over a span of only a few weeks. It was incredible to see the speed that people willingly adapted and how institutions worked to get ready for people to return to campus. The pandemic also forced institutions to really figure out what their mission is—educating students. Dr. Billy Hawkins, the president of Talladega College, checked in regularly with students. This was noticed by both students and parents. Dr. Hawkins continues to meet monthly with student leaders to find out what is going on. These kinds of communications make the college experience so important for students. Academic prioritization also came to the forefront. A great template for this process was led by Dr. Lori Varlotta when she was at Hiram College.  They cut a number of programs that were not benefitting the students or the university. What made this effort unique is that Dr. Varlotta raised funds to provide a salary and benefits for a full year for faculty who were in programs that were terminated. This humane approach offers guidance for other institutions as they move forward in prioritizing academic programs in the wake of the pandemic and economic fall-out. Student needs also increased and many institutions stepped up to provide support. Amarillo College again was in the spotlight as it put in new counseling services for students and doing campus visits online. Additionally, some institutions raised and earmarked financial support to help students who were struggling financially. Employee needs also increased. Dr. Tom Marrs of Texas A&M University pointed out how employees are burning out due to the prolonged stress. Many employees have contracted COVID and also seen loved ones and friends struggle with it—and in some cases lose their lives. With no relief in sight for most of the year, the continued stress took a toll, which also impacted people’s ability to perform their jobs. That’s where employee assistance programs and other efforts focused on supporting staff have become even more meaningful. The pandemic has helped underscore the importance of humanity and thinking of others before oneself. 2020’s Student Enrollment Challenges The nation and the world have never experienced a pandemic like this for over a century. The death rate is huge—the daily death rate exceeds that of 9/11. This is fundamentally changing everything on our planet and in our nation. Enrollment was the top challenge facing higher education. College enrollment fell 2.5% from Fall 2019 to Fall 2020, which was almost twice the rate of decline. This represented almost 500,000 students. There were 327,000 fewer first-time students this fall, which was unprecedented. International student enrollment was down 43%. Public institutions experienced a 4% decline in enrollment while privates remained flat—and would have been lower if the graduate enrollments hadn’t helped boost them back up. Community colleges’ enrollment fell over 13%. Transfer students dropped. There were some bright lights, enrollment-wise. For-profits increased enrollments over 5% while graduates were up 3.6%. Community colleges were hit harder than expected. The challenge may be because prospective students often are from lower socioeconomic households who are looking for ways to get into a four-year institution. With the transfer rates between community colleges and four-year institutions being down, it could be possible that the drop in community college enrollments may be due to demographic and financial issues. Finances also are an issue. Moody’s is predicting that the net tuition revenue will decline in about 75% of private schools and 60% of publics. That’s a huge decline in revenues. Private universities have room and board as about 40% of their revenues, which makes it challenging. The publics faced major issues after the Great Recession when the cost didn’t change, but the state government allocations dropped; the tuition burden fell more on students than on states. Student costs and tuition continue to go up. There currently is $1.7 trillion in student debt. This is unsustainable. However, some institutions are trying to find sustainable financial models. For example, Southern New Hampshire University just set a limit to their annual tuition at $10,000 a year for on-line and $15,000 for face-to-face. Many students are transferring to online education because costs are less. This will challenge institutions to find ways to compete. Black Lives Matter and Societal Issues Higher education had to deal with four major issues this year: COVID, Black Lives Matter, climate change and the economy. Each of these issues on their own would be huge; together, they created a perfect storm. This is forcing higher education—and everyone else—to wake up. Long-time higher education leader Dr. Gordon Gee said, “The pandemic has accelerated needed change in higher education by a decade or more.” Black Lives Matter affected higher education in a major way through giving this type of activism a renewed sense of urgency. Protests emerged and grew, especially around the election. Both faculty and students were demanding more emphasis and attention be given to these types of issues, especially in regards to police. Some institutions said they were not going to have police on campus any more. Many buildings are being renamed and statutes are coming down. The superintendent of Virginia Military Institute resigned after racist accusations that were going on at that school. Higher Education Policy Changes Major issues happened with Title IX at the federal level. The Department of Education changed many of the rules on adjudication. Many of these decisions are going to be set aside under the Biden Administration. Distance education also was a significant change point. Higher education had to embrace distance education due to the pandemic. With the Negotiated Rulemaking from 2019 that just went into effect, there’s a significant number of changes to the rules. In some cases, decisions--such as substantive interaction—are good; in this case, that’s going to give rise to institutions similar to Western Governor’s where they are doing competency-based education. It’s not going to be the faculty member being the “sage on the stage” as much. Instead, there will be flipped classrooms and students being more in charge of their learning. Faculty interactions need to be good, but they only need to be once a week. Mergers and closures will continue. There was a big one this year as University of Arizona acquired Ashford University. This consolidation helps the University of Arizona expand its online programs. Additionally, some colleges face sudden closures based on financial crises. Last Year’s Predictions One of last year’s predictions involved the restructuring of the NCAA. The issues that are currently happening in regards to football exposed the NCAA’s inner workings, especially in that some conferences have significantly more power than others. The NCAA will face changes. For example, the current case before the Supreme Court may lead to athlete compensation when their image is used. This will make the rich universities richer because students will want to play at colleges and universities where they can get more publicity. Another prediction from last year was that fundraising would change. This proved to be true, although because of COVID not in the way that was predicted. Fundraising also changed based on Black Lives Matter, especially in relation to naming buildings. There will be more due diligence. Mergers and closures were also predicted. While this also has happened, it hasn’t happened at quite the rate that was predicted. A lot of that has to do with the CARES Act, which infused critical funds into higher education. Another prediction was that higher education would develop partnerships with businesses to increase opportunities for employees to gain credentials. This is now starting but it isn’t at the degree originally predicted because of COVID.   Looking Forward - Predictions for 2021 Enrollment declines will continue due to the enrollment cliff and the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. This also is part of the finances because of the COVID pandemic. Enrollments may be down the same amount or more than this year as foreshadowed by the decline in applications and FAFSA filings. Finances combined with the enrollment cliff are coming into play. The positive note is that graduate education and degree completion is moving up, which is balancing the loss of enrollment. Institutions need to be positioned properly and understand their mission and the programs that speak to their ideal student. Traditional students will be moving to online universities in larger numbers. Universities with strong online presences, such as Western Governor’s University, University of Arizona, and Southern New Hampshire University are doing well—and will gobble up other programs or create alliances with MOOCs to keep costs down. This also is forcing many institutions to reconsider online education options for their traditional undergraduate students, who now are demanding this option. Non-traditional students also are making up more of the online enrollment; this group needs the flexibility that online education offers. With the Biden Administration taking office, education is going to come back to being in more in the forefront. President Trump and Secretary Betsy DeVos focused on choice; this will be curtailed in the new administration. The new Secretary of Education has a strong educational background from Connecticut, which should be very good for public institutions. If there is a new CARES Act, more money should be steered toward higher education. Free college is a great idea for individuals in certain income levels but this may not happen. The forgiveness of debt is far more realistic. The question becomes how much to forgive and what is fair. Also, having Dr. Jill Biden in the White House will be significant; she will have a big influence on education. Also, hopefully there will be less politicization of education in the future because people realize that education is the awakening of people’s minds. Mergers and acquisitions will continue to come forward. While many institutions have survived the pandemic to this point, many have been bled deeply. These institutions may not be able to survive; in fact, 75% of CFOs in higher education are expressing concerns. The game changer for next year will be the vaccine. The go-go years leading up to the Great Recession are gone. Higher education needs to do a better job of partnering with businesses and employers about what they need. Additionally, the purpose of higher education is for the greater good and to develop life-long learners.  So while higher education does need to prepare students for their first jobs, it also needs to instill the understanding of the need for life-long learning. Bullet Points 2020 was completely unpredictable. It will take a lengthy period of time before the nation and higher education return to normal. Higher education had to deal with four major issues this year: COVID, Black Lives Matter, climate change and the economy. Each of these issues on their own would be huge; together, they created a perfect storm. Servant leaders emerged on the frontlines, helping to test individuals for COVID, using a mask, demonstrating behaviors to protect everyone, being very present for the students, and embracing transparency and strategic communications. Institutions turned on a dime as the pandemic emerged. Faculty converted their entire course load to online over a span of only a few weeks while other employees worked to make campuses safe for people to return. The pandemic forced institutions to really focus on what their mission is—educating students. Academic prioritization also came to the forefront as institutions tried to determine how to move forward during the pandemic and the ensuing economic downturn. The challenge is to create a process that treats employees and faculty who are laid-off humanely. Student needs also increased and many institutions stepped up to provide support through counseling and finances. Employees also needed support so many institutions utilized counseling, employee assistance programs and financial support programs to provide assistance. Enrollment was the top challenge facing higher education with declines in most areas. The pandemic may cause up to 20% of higher institutions to close or be acquired due to financial issues. Finances also are an issue. Moody’s is predicting that the net tuition revenue will decline in about 75% of private schools and 60% of publics. Student costs and tuition continue to go up, and there currently is $1.7 trillion in student debt. This is unsustainable. Institutions are starting to develop new models that are more affordable for students. Black Lives Matter brought activism back to campus. This movement forced institutions to look closely at policies, procedures and practices. It also forced institutions to do due diligence before accepting major gifts with naming rights. Title IX shifted to protect the accused, but this probably will shift again once the Biden Administration comes into office. A significant number of changes to the rules about distance education just went into effect due to the negotiated rulemaking process in 2019. In some cases, decisions--such as substantive interaction—are good. Mergers are starting to happen. Some allow institutions to increase their reach, such as into the distance education market. Some institutions are also facing a financial cliff that can lead to sudden closure. The NCAA will continue to face changes. For example, the current Supreme Court case may lead to athlete compensation when their image is used. While mergers and closures were predicted last year, the rate didn’t match what was predicted. This has to do with the CARES Act, which provided a lifeline to struggling institutions. Another prediction was increased partnerships with businesses to increase opportunities for employees to gain credentials. This is now starting but it isn’t at the degree because of COVID. Another prediction that was impacted by COVID was that higher education would develop partnerships with businesses to increase opportunities for employees to gain credentials. This is now starting to emerge. Predictions for 2021 Enrollment drops will continue, due to the combination of the enrollment cliff and students’ and families’ financial issues due to COVID. The positive note is that graduate education and degree completion is moving up, which helps to balance the loss of undergrad enrollment. Institutions need to be positioned properly and understand their mission and the programs that speak to their ideal student. Traditional students will be moving to online universities in larger numbers. Universities with strong online presences will continue to find ways to increase their market share. Other institutions will focus on creating or bringing more programs online. Education will move back to the forefront in the Biden Administration, especially having a Dr (Jill Biden) in the White House. Mergers and acquisitions will continue to emerge as many institutions have been financially bled to death during the pandemic. The COVID vaccine will be the game change. With that said, higher education needs to develop partnerships with businesses and also stress the concept of life-long learning in current students. Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview: National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Guests Social Media Links: Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahmaue/   The Change Leader’s Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-leader/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com Keywords: #change management #governance #university #highereducation #education

In this episode, Johanna and Nathan are joined by Tezira Abe to discuss non-revenue/Olympic sport in US higher education and the racist dynamics that shape American college athletics. Tezira was the first Black athlete on the University of Texas Austin women's golf team and a recent graduate of the University of Michigan law school. The episode explores the racist culture of golf inside and outside of universities and the myriad challenges confronting campus athletic workers, whether or not they produce significant revenue for universities. It concludes with a discussion of college sport during the pandemic, including Tezira's efforts to steer the University of Texas in a more ethical direction, the current #WeAreUnited and College Athlete Unity movements, and the failure of the mainstream media to acknowledge the centrality of Black leadership to both current and historical efforts to produce a more just model of college sport. You can find a discussion of one of the racist incident's Tezira experienced at the University of Texas here. You can find the article she wrote for the Michigan Law Review on NCAA liability for concussion-related injury here. You can find Billy Hawkins' book The New Plantation here.   For a transcription of this episode, please click here. (Credit @punkademic) After listening to the episode, check out our most recent pieces on the college football: "Canceling the College-Football Season Isn't Enough" published in The Chronicle of Higher Education. “'We are being gaslit': College football and Covid-19 are imperiling athletes” in The Guardian “Canceling the college football season is about union busting, not health” also in The Guardian __________________________________________________________________________ As always, please like, share, and rate us on your favorite podcast app, and give follow us on Twitter or Instagram. @Derekcrim @JohannaMellis @Nkalamb @EndofSportPod www.TheEndofSport.com

Higher education leaders are in a difficult position as they navigate the coronavirus pandemic. They have had to make the difficult decision in closing campuses during the spring semester, and now they need to focus on bringing students back safely in the fall semester and moving forward in the “new normal.” Dr. Billy Hawkins has successfully led several higher education institutions through transformational change. During his 13-year tenure as president of Talladega College, the college has undergone a transformation and quadrupled its enrollment. The institution is listed among Princeton Review’s best colleges in the Southwest and U.S. News and World Report’s most innovative colleges. He is currently the chair of the 37 presidents of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Working Collaboratively Leading during this time requires collaboration instead of isolation. For instance, Dr. Hawkins uses his role as UNCF presidents’ chair to interact with the presidents who serve on the organization’s advisory board through Zoom calls and meeting. These meetings and calls allow the presidents to collaborate and work through the many challenges that their institutions are facing. Closing the Campus Talladega College and similar institutions had to make the difficult decision to send students home in mid-March. In making the decision, Hawkins reviewed what other institutions were doing across the nation. He then sat down with his leadership team to analyze this information. Using this data, Talladega College’s leadership made the decision to shut down on-campus instruction during spring break so that students wouldn’t return from other parts of the nation and inadvertently infect members of the university’s community. This closure also meant that Talladega’s faculty had to convert their classes to an online platform. One of the major challenges that Talladega College faced was helping students through this difficult time. Some students were international students who couldn’t travel home; other students’ hometowns were hotspots for the coronavirus.   Talladega College approached this uniquely and with compassion, telling students that they could remain on campus if they didn’t feel they could return home. Those who stayed were given jobs on campus working in the physical plant. In addition, the institution was able to tap into a campus emergency fund to help international students return home if they were able to do so. Many students also faced challenges because of lack of technology and Internet connectivity. For those who remained on campus, Talladega College set up technology in the library so students could easily take classes online. In addition, the institution reached out to the community, continuing a long partnership. There are two major education institutions in the city, Talladega College and Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. The two presidents often talk, and AIDB’s president serves on Talladega College’s board. In addition, the city council and community businesses have been very supportive of the college during the pandemic. CARES Act Talladega College received approximately $4 million from the CARES Act and the PPP loan program. The institution is using the 50/50 part to support students through a grant application process. Students were asked to log into the institution’s portal to complete the application form. This gave Talladega College a current address where the student was residing as well as hard data in terms of where they are residing at the present time. Once the school received that information, the business office cut a $500 check for each student. Hawkins sent a letter with the check that acknowledged Congress, the U.S. Department of Education and the UNCF, which provided key leadership in the CARES Act’s passage. If students didn’t access that website portal, the institution did not send a check; this gave the college a better accounting of the funds. This is the first of two checks. Talladega College will send out a second check in early July, which Hawkins believes will help with student retention. Furthermore, by allocating these funds in two distributions, the institution is encouraging students to use the amount on what they truly need in their daily life. Creating a Family Atmosphere Dr. Hawkins believes that the institution’s leaders, faculty and staff have to connect with the students to be able to help them – and reminds employees that the students are their customers. If they treat these customers right, they’ll keep buying their “product.” The college’s small enrollment allows Dr. Hawkins and the faculty to get to know every student personally. He wants students to be able to walk up and have a conversation with him. He also hosts students at the president’s residence. The family atmosphere on campus is important – and can be been seen in the college’s various activities. For example, Talladega College has 400 band members (even without a football team) and is striving to be the largest band among HBCUs. The band has participated in the Inaugural Parade, been the lead band in key Mardi Gras’ parades, and performed half-time shows with the New Orleans Saints football team and two senior bowls. Student Retention Dr. Hawkins and faculty members continue to check on students, and many are ready to return to campus. He said that the institution needs to show they care about the students, which also convinces their parents that they have taken the appropriate measures to ensure everyone’s safety. The retention office also is actively working to stay in touch with students. The office is doing weekly podcasts and also reaching out to students on a weekly basis. They are having regular chats and there are chat groups with faculty participation that are specific to groups, such as the band. There also is an e-blast that goes out regularly. The institution recently opened a new dorm, and has taken advantate of students being away to renovate the older dorms so that they are more comparable to the new dormitory. Talladega will be distributing information on renovations of the dormitories in the near future. This will create a “wow” factor for students because the campus leaders are listening to student feedback. Dr. Hawkins and his cabinet also meet with student leaders every month. The vice presidents and the director of the physical plant are allowed only to sit and listen, as Dr. Hawkins wants them to hear how students feel about what’s going on around campus. After the meeting, the administrators discuss how to fix a specific issue, if it is indeed a problem. Three Recommendations for Higher Education Leaders Dr. Hawkins suggested several takeaways for higher education leaders: Prepare for students’ return to campus. Make the campus a safe environment; this is what parents want to hear. For instance, Talladega College has ordered 6,000 masks and plans to have hand sanitizer and rubber gloves available across campus. Also, screen companies that want to provide these items carefully since many just began selling these items during the pandemic. Connect to the students. Know how they are feeling about being away from campus and find ways to celebrate their return. Dr. Hawkins likes to create unique t-shirts to celebrate college milestones as a way to send positive energy. For example, he is considering holding a barbecue at the start of the school year. Communicate the continued importance of on-campus education across the nation. The current focus is online, but we need to make sure that the importance of on-campus education is not forgotten. Bullet Points Seek out a group of presidents to discuss critical decisions during the pandemic. Maintain the focus on students during this time. Ensure their safety and also find ways to support them as they face challenges. Seek the community’s support during this time. They can offer a variety of resources to your institution. Look for innovative ways to support students that also can help boost retention. One example is Talladega College’s decision to split up student payments from the CARE Act. The second payment which will be distributed in July, will help reinforce the school’s commitment to the students – and serve as a prompt to reenroll. Create a family atmosphere on campus. This includes getting to know students personally and encouraging faculty and staff to see the students as their customers. Find ways to strengthen the bonds with students to encourage them to return in the fall. These can include podcasts, chat rooms, email blasts and information about what is happening on campus, such as renovations. Meeting regularly with student leaders. Invite your cabinet to sit in and listen. Take the students’ feedback from these meetings and address these issues, when appropriate. Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview: Talladega College Guest’s Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-billy-hawkins-96211921/ The Change Leader’s Social Media Links: Website: https://thechangeleader.com Website: https://changinghighered.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com Keywords - #Education #University #HIgherEducation

Joe Finn is a jazz guitarist playing in the post-bop style around Upstate New York. On this episode, Finn shares about teaching music lessons during the "Beatlemania" era of the 1960s, growing up with his father's vast record collection, and what it was like to start his professional jazz career by traveling across the United States and Canada during his twenties. Finn, who received his bachelor's in music from SUNY Plattsburgh, has played and studied with Roy Burns, James Spaulding, Jim Miller, Billy Hawkins and Kirk Nurock. If you're interested in hearing Finn play live, you can catch him in Schenectady, N.Y. this Friday with the Phil Allen Concert Band. The event, on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., is part of the "A Place for Jazz" fall concert series. You can also see him perform at the Speakeasy 518 this Saturday. Finn gigs at the joint with a varying cast of characters the first Saturday of every month. Visit his website for more information on his upcoming gigs.This interview was conducted on (a not-so-quiet) Lark Street in downtown Albany, N.Y. Music: "Lowdown" and "Mo' Better Blues" by Joe Finn (Generational Dynamics, 2019).Thank you for listening to Six Count. This show, hosted and produced by Xara Wilde, seeks to promote and preserve the jazz and swing scene in the Capital Region of New York.Six Count is a listener-supported, independent project. Contribute to the pilot season.Have a comment, question or suggestion for who to feature next? Contact Six Count by email at sixcountpodcast@gmail.com or you can find the show on Twitter @SixCountPodcast.

MegZany kicks-off her month-long exploration of sex positivity with Amanda Micallef, co-founder and president of Arsenic, a media group focused on embracing sexuality and empowering women in the industry. Together, they discuss Arsenic's mission, how they're championing sexuality, the affects social media has had on the movement, and the backlash sex positivity faces amongst both men and women. **Things to Note**The name "Billy" comes up in this conversation, referencing Billy Hawkins, co-founder at Arsenic.-About Amanda Micallef-Amanda Micallef was inspired to co-found Arsenic because of her strong sex-positive feminism beliefs. Arsenic began as a community of female models where Amanda put the editorial power in the hands of the women themselves. Arsenic, since expanded into music, fine art, events, television, and beyond. Before founding Arsenic, Amanda spent 12 years as a producer of over 20 films, music video, and commercial productions, where she was responsible for all aspects of projects from inception through distribution. You can learn more about Arsenic hereOr Follow them:On IG@Arsenic@ArsenicGallery@ArsenicAudioOn Snap@ArsenicTVhttps://www.weareelemental.co/

Jon Cleave and Billy Hawkins of Fisherman’s Friends take Matthew Bannister for a walk around their beautiful home village of Port Isaac in Cornwall, telling tales and singing songs inspired by the seafaring history of the area. They invite us to fall in love with “The Maid of Madeira”, marvel at two ‘doubloons’ picked up in the harbour by Jon’s Uncle Andy, pay tribute to the fallen Cornish lads of the First World in “First and Last” and shed a tear with “The Last Widow”, as she bemoans a tragedy that struck the Port Quin herring fleet. They also reflect on their unlikely route into the charts and discuss the feature film telling their story which is about to hit our cinema screens.”

Billy is CEO and founder of Arsenic. A powerful digital community for models, music, and art . What started as a hobby soon turned into a movement, reaching over 40 million people in the last 3 years. Billy shares how Arsenic became the biggest brand on Snapchat  and how he accidentally created one of the greatest influencer marketing tactics of this era.   Billy takes us on his journey from growing up poor in the streets of DC to graduating from Harvard Law School. Thats not all, to add to Billy’s resume he finessed his way up the ladder at Morgan Stanley after college, and later went on to represent Will Smith, Spike Lee, Stephen Spieldberg, and many more as an agent at CAA. Fasten your seat belts. This is going to be a ride.    Music: Gryffin - Whole Heart (BKAYE Remix)

Take a second and think of a time where you had nothing to lose. It's not uncommon to feel like these moments are impossible to come by, when consumed with the fear of losing money, status, and career opportunities. But, if you ask Billy Hawkins, he'll tell you "you're always in a position of nothing to lose". Growing up in Southeast, Washington, D.C., when it was the murder capital, with a massive crack epidemic, Billy spent his days as a dreamer. On the inside, he's a self-proclaimed nerd, but on the outside, he was always looking for the next big hustle. It's hard to believe that a Harvard Law graduate, Morgan Stanley investment banker, and CAA literary agent barely made it through High School, but when you live without rules, the possibilities are endless. This is a story about surviving, writing your own ticket, living without fear, and becoming exactly who you want to be... and for Billy, he has become a gardener, and Arsenic is his garden. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Got over 2 hours of primo zombie action for y'all in this episode. Here's what you get for free: 0:00 - "Zombie" by Steve Cain 4:19 - Doc's intro 6:43 - "Letters From The Dead" - Eric S. Brown 23:58 - K.C. Weyland's "We're Alive" 42:33 - "The Living Dead" by Paul Dianno 48:05 - DWM's review of "Zombies of Mass Destruction" 55:20 - "Night of the Living Dead" by The Newlydeads 59:41 - "Billy Hawkins" by M.S. Gardner 1:04:12 - Jake Bible's "DEAD MECH" Episode #3 1:39:34 - "Soldiers of the Living Dead" by All Up In Arms 1:42:25 - "Lament" by Goatboy 1:46:50 - "Talk About The Living Dead" by The Spookshow 1:48:35 - Corey's Eerie Examinations - GAR's "Survival of the Dead" 2:05:15 - "Song of the Living Dead" by Red Rocket 2:08:24 - Doc's MAXIMUM PIMPAGE 2:15:25 - Out song/poem/rant by Goatboy Please visit us at the forum: www.libraryofthelivingdead.lefora.com And the new blog: www.lotld.wordpress.com Thanks for listening ya'll! Undead love, Doc