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Competency-based theological education may seem like a mouthful, but it's how Jesus trained his disciples.It's about radical collaboration and demonstrating understanding.It challenges you to think differently about learning.Co-authors Kent Anderson, President of Providence University College and Theological Seminary, and Greg Henson, Lead Partner at Kairos University, get the conversation started on the paradigm shift of CBTE.In this episode, we delve into the mechanics of competency-based theological education.Join us as we discuss:[5:50] What is CBTE?[9:01] Reorganizing the educational approach[17:31] Swinging the pendulum fairly[19:16] Essential elements to CBTE successCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:Theological Education Principles and Practices of a Competency-Based ApproachCracking the Credit Hour by Amy Latinenkenton.anderson@prov.caghenson@kairos.eduTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the second hour, Steve Rosenbloom was joined by former Chicago baseball writer Mark Gonzales to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame, the future of sports media and what the Bears should do with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. After that, Rosenbloom discussed the fallout from Bulls fans booing late former general manager Jerry Krause at the team's Ring of Honor ceremony recently. He explained how the Bulls never could've accomplished what they did with their six championships in the 1990s without Krause. Later, Rosenbloom discussed the loudest moments in Chicago and sports history. 

Ken and Lima give their first reaction to the Browns 33-31 win over the Ravens. Is it time to give credit to Kevin Stefanski and Deshaun Watson? Are the Browns contenders?

The Ramsey Call of the Day is a quick, daily dose of advice on life and money in under ten minutes. Hear from experts like Dave Ramsey, Ken Coleman, Rachel Cruze, Dr. John Delony, George Kamel & Jade Warshaw. Part of the Ramsey Network. Delivered to you five days a week. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "How do I set myself up for success?" Stay away from the new Aven credit card (aka HELOC), "Is this real estate deal too good to be true?" Where to save for college. Support Our Sponsor: BetterHelp Neighborly Have a question for the show? Call 888-825-5225 Weekdays from 2-5pm ET Join a Personality-led FPU class. Click here! Enter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000! https://bit.ly/TRSgvwy Shop our bestsellers during the $10 Sale! https://bit.ly/TRS10Sale Want a plan for your money? Find out where to start: https://bit.ly/3cEP4n6 Listen to all The Ramsey Network podcasts: https://bit.ly/3GxiXm6 Interested in advertising on The Ramsey Show? https://ter.li/s64ye3 Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Jade Warshaw & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "I'm drained and hate my job... can I afford to quit?"  "Should I pay off my car lease or sell it?" The danger of debit cards that claim to build credit, Rolling over a 401(k) into a Roth, "We're in a house we can't afford" Support Our Sponsor: Neighborly Have a question for the show? Call 888-825-5225 Weekdays from 2-5pm ET Join a Personality-led FPU class. Click here! Enter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000! https://bit.ly/TRSgvwy Shop our bestsellers during the $10 Sale! https://bit.ly/TRS10Sale Want a plan for your money? Find out where to start: https://bit.ly/3cEP4n6 Listen to all The Ramsey Network podcasts: https://bit.ly/3GxiXm6 Interested in advertising on The Ramsey Show? https://ter.li/s64ye3 Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

.Donating to podcasts like this one is a great way to show your support for the content you love. By donating, you are helping to keep the podcast alive and allowing it to grow and reach more people. Plus, your donations will help fund more interesting content and cool projects! So why not show your appreciation and help make this podcast even better by donating today? Support the on podcast on Anchor or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ENGRingSuccess Top tier supporters - shout out each episode of the month for $10 monthly donation. Follow along on all social medias: https://linktr.ee/ENGRingSuccess To submit your question, email ENGRing.success@gmail.com In this weekly episode, Daniel is joined yet again by Luke Callahan to talk about building a brand, more about LinkedIn Lunatics; and respond to more career questions Career Advice: Building your brand What is a professional brand? Luke and Dan take a cursory level dive! LinkedIn Lunatics 1. Things you can learn from armed robbery 2. It didn't happen just once but 6 times Career Questions 3. Future of Chemical Engineers without O&G 4. Asked for the salary range. Got told: "Buddy, you're rustling some feathers here..." 5. Should I reschedule my interview for my exams? 6. Best way to prepare for 21 credit semester? 7. Fiancé and I are having a debate… is the short name for calculus “Calc” or “cal”. 8. What advice would you give an overworked person serving the final two weeks of notice period? Subscribe on YouTube to watch short excerpts of podcast episodes addressing specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj86alc3a7_A_PibgYpkWFg Daniel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Trinity University's B.S. in Engineering Science and currently works in Commercial Management in the Engineering Consulting and Construction Industry. All views expressed on this podcast are his own and do not reflect the opinions or views of his employer. Music by Maxgotthetracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pclog68AY1ArXm5PiApCX?si=KbqFimdQT6iK3Os2G4Jnkg&utm_source=copy-link --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/engineering-success/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/engineering-success/support

Head Coach David Culley expects to get several Texans players back this week off of the COVID list- but who? Jimmy G or Trey Lance for the 49ers on Sunday? San Francisco's HC Shanahan says Jimmy G might go after all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most important parts of a college experience is the opportunity to learn new things in the classroom and outside the classroom. As students earn credits for courses and other engagements, it is critical for them to have official records that reflect what they know and can do. One role on campus that helps with that is the college registrar and in this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Tom Green, an expert on how colleges maintain students' academic records. Tom is Associate Executive Director, Consulting and Strategic Enrollment Management at the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). During Tom Green's more than 30-year career as an enrollment manager, he has led enrollment management efforts for six universities and collaborated with both public and private institutions to reach their goals. Tom brings proven best-practice expertise in developing effective recruitment strategies, enhancing and streamlining financial aid processes, maximizing institutional aid, identifying customer service/CRM strategies, and implementing and evaluating comprehensive service systems for colleges and universities.Tom's first-hand education experience includes his tenure as Vice President for Enrollment Management at Eastern Michigan University, and as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. There, Tom oversaw multiple functions including admission, bursar, financial aid and registrar offices. Under his direction, new student enrollment grew by 12% while SAT scores rose by over 65 points. While heading academic advising, adult re-entry centers, admission, registrar and financial aid operations at Newman University, Tom lead the university to a 54% increase in freshman students and net revenue increases of 95%.A former chair for AACRAO's financial aid, enrollment management and retention committees, Tom is a sought-after speaker at enrollment meetings and conferences worldwide. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy from Seton Hall University. The Did You Know segment suggests an option for finding out about jobs in high demand. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a question about how to manage a busy schedule.Dr. Green's Social Media LinksTwitter: @thesemdoctorResources Mentioned in This EpisodeComprehensive Learner RecordBureau of Labor Statistics Fastest Growing OccupationsGot a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com  

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Credit Hour Publishes Season 3 Finale—What do you know for sure?VERMILLION, S.D. – Michael Ewald, host of the University of South Dakota’s podcast Credit Hour, recapped the series on the program’s final episode of season 3.Ewald reviewed the answers provided by many of the podcast’s guests to the question—“what do you know for sure?” “I know for sure I was lucky to end up back at USD—first in media relations, then as a part-time podcast host, and finally as a student getting to pursue my dream of a career in law,” said Ewald. “I know for sure that education is life-changing because it changed mine.” Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni, and faculty. Started in the Spring of 2018, Ewald hosted the podcast as he attended law school interviewing over 90 USD community members including three current and former U.S. senators, a congressman and a former South Dakota governor. Credit Hour hosted two special series on Covid-19 and criminal justice reform last year. A diverse array of guests including artists, scientists, and members of the medical field frequented the program. Listen to the final episode of season 3 of Credit Hour by following on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fulton Discusses How to More Effectively Engage Others During a Pandemic on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – Neil Fulton, dean of the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, provided his thoughts on the academic school year and how to more effectively engage others during a pandemic on Credit Hour.“Excellence, service and leadership,” said Fulton. “I hope those values are ingrained in every student that leaves this law school. I hope our graduates excel in their craft, serve the people around them and lead in their communities.”Speaking about the recent renaming of the law school to the USD Knudson School of Law in honor of Sioux Falls businessman and lawyer, David Knudson, Fulton stressed the importance of student scholarships. Accompanying the renaming was a $12.5 million gift from Knudson’s friend and colleague, T. Denny Sanford, dedicated to student scholarships. “A scholarship says somebody else believed in me. We as a law school believe in them,” said Fulton. “We are the state’s law school and I never want to see a talented South Dakota kid not be able to chase their dream because of cost. Everybody should have an opportunity to be a lawyer.”Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

USD Center for Disabilities Executive Director Eric Kurtz Discusses Center’s Mission and 50th Anniversary on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – Eric Kurtz, '09 Ph.D., the executive director of the USD Center for Disabilities, discussed the Center’s mission and 50th anniversary on the podcast, Credit Hour. “I wish people would perceive disabilities as being a natural part of the human existence,” said Kurtz. “People with disabilities make up a large proportion of our population. One in six children are diagnosed with a developmental disability. Sixty-one million adults live with a disability. They shouldn’t be shamed or thought of as needing fixing.”Kurtz was named the executive director of the USD Center for Disabilities in 2019. Kurtz earned a Ph.D. in school psychology at USD and has served as an associate professor of pediatrics at the USD Sanford School of Medicine.The Center for Disabilities is South Dakota’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) which provides training, clinical services, research and information dissemination with a vision that all people, including individuals with disabilities, can achieve independence, self-determination, productivity and community inclusion. It was established in 1971 and will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year.“The mission is to improve the care and lives of individuals,” said Kurtz. “We do that through direct clinical services, research, training and technical assistance, information dissemination and policy work.”Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

USD Associate Professor of Law Hannah Haksgaard Discusses South Dakota’s Early Homestead Days on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – University of South Dakota Associate Professor of Law Hannah Haksgaard discussed her career and research into South Dakota’s early homesteading days on USD's podcast, Credit Hour.“When we gave women the right to homestead and economic control of their livelihood, we saw women developing a level of independence that they may not have had in the Eastern part of the country,” said Haksgaard. “In that sense, it’s not terribly surprising that suffrage—the women’s right to vote—started first on the Western frontier.”A University of California-Berkeley School of Law graduate, Haksgaard was an editor on the Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law & Justice. Following law school, Haksgaard clerked for the Honorable Roberto Lange of the District of South Dakota and the Honorable Kermit Bye of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Haksgaard joined the USD Knudson School of Law faculty in 2016.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Poet and journalist Christopher Vondracek discusses new book, Rattlesnake Summer, on Credit Hour.VERMILLION, S.D. – Poet and journalist Christopher Vondracek, B.A. ’07, M.A. 09, discussed his career and new book on South Dakota’s 66 counties, Rattlesnake Summer, on the podcast Credit Hour. “There were all these documents and stories and human tales that I felt couldn’t come out in journalism, but they could come out in poem,” said Vondracek, discussing his travels across South Dakota. “That reignited my love of poetry as a medium.”Vondracek was an Allen H. Neuharth Excellence in Journalism Scholarship recipient getting his start in journalism at USD’s student newspaper, the Volante. His new book, Rattlesnake Summer, provides a glimpse at South Dakota’s 66 counties through 66 poems written while traveling across South Dakota. He currently covers government and politics and South Dakota for Forum News Service.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

South Dakota Department of Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon Discusses South Dakota’s Successful Vaccine Rollout on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota Department of Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon discussed the state’s pandemic response and successful vaccine rollout on the podcast, Credit Hour. “The vaccine you should get is the first one that’s available to you,” said Malsam-Rysdon. “They are all incredibly effective.”Malsam-Rysdon earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of South Dakota. She was an initial graduate of the University Honors program. Serving in state government for 20 years, Malsam-Rysdon has also served as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services, and as Director of the Divisions of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services. “The fact that we’re even talking about a vaccine—let alone three vaccines as of today—that are incredibly effective is amazing,” said Malsam-Rysdon.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

USD Assistant Art Professor Amber Hansen Discusses Community Based Mural Making on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – University of South Dakota assistant professor of art, Amber Hansen, BFA ’07, discussed the process of making murals through community based art engagement on the podcast Credit Hour.“Community based art allows us to not only activate a part of our collective community, it invites people to imagine or reimagine the place they live,” said Hansen.Hansen actively exhibits in the mediums of film, drawing, and musical performance and has been the lead artist in many public murals located throughout the country. This past summer she helped lead several community based art projects in Vermillion and Miller, South Dakota, and Alton, Iowa. She is the co-director and co-editor of a documentary film about creating community based murals in Middle America titled, "Called to Walls", that was released in the spring of 2016.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mortenson Discusses his Perspective from PierreVERMILLION, S.D. – Representative Will Mortenson, B.A. '10, discussed his decision to run for public office and his perspective from the capitol in Pierre on Credit Hour.“You run because you have ideas in some of these areas,” said Mortenson. “Policy works best when you work it through with all the people who are going to be involved.”Mortenson, a University of Virginia law graduate, is in his first term representing District 24 in the South Dakota State House of Representatives. He manages his own law practice in Fort Pierre, and has prior experience serving as a policy advisory for former Gov. Dennis Daugaard and managing Congressman Dusty Johnson’s election for public utility commissioner in 2010.“The thing I know for sure is that we’ve got something good in South Dakota,” said Mortenson. “I love this state and I love USD because the priorities here and the things that are status-inducing are authenticity and caring for communities and they are understanding that we have a shared history that we get to build upon.”Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

U.S. Senator John Thune Discusses Career in Public Service and Senate Leadership on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – U.S. Senator John Thune, M.B.A. ’84, spoke about his career in public service and experience serving in Senate leadership on this week’s episode of Credit Hour. “You have to maintain that optimism and have a sense about the future that keeps you moving forward,” said Thune. “More than anything else to me if any of the lessons that we learn from all this try to extend grace to yourself but also to other people when you’re going through a tough time and look for ways to serve other people.”Thune discussed the political polarization in the country. “A lot of people say that politics is upstream from culture. I think it’s downstream from culture,” said Thune. “I think what happens politically mirrors or reflects what’s happening in the country and I think the country has been very divided and polarized and I think our politics reflects that.”“To me, your political party needs to be anchored in something more than just the changing personalities because they come and go,” said Thune.“I’ve always felt politics ought to be about appealing to people’s hopes, and not preying on their fears,” said Thune.Speaking about his experience earning a master’s degree at USD in business administration, Thune reflected on the benefits of the program.“I really appreciate and value looking at the world and looking at issues and problems through the prism of that MBA background,” said Thune.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sandhurst Discusses DRACO, Biotechnology on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – Eric Sandhurst, Ph.D. ‘20, president and founding partner of the Dakota Research and Consulting Organization, discussed entrepreneurship and the future of biotechnology in South Dakota on Credit Hour. “One of the reasons I got into biomedical engineering is that it was a cutting edge field,” said Sandhurst. “It paired really well with entrepreneurship. If you’re developing new research that’s going to change the field why not go into that research with the mindset that this can be a product or service that can be commercialized.” Sandhurst obtained his bachelor's degree, master's degree and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of South Dakota. His research is focused on tissue engineering, biomaterials development, stem cell biology, and creating organoids for high-throughput drug screening. He has filed for a patent related to Multifunctional Microspheres – biodegradable, porous polymer microspheres that act as a local drug delivery platform and a three-dimensional cell culture system. “Looking out five years or ten. I think South Dakota is a great place to start a company,” said Sandhurst. “We have a really attractive business environment and tax structure –especially to scale up. I think that’s valuable to investors to know the manufacturing space and capabilities are here.” Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sanderson Discusses State of Child Maltreatment on Credit Hour VERMILLION, S.D. – Carrie Sanderson, the director of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment at the University of South Dakota, discussed the state of child maltreatment in South Dakota and how the pandemic has influenced children on the podcast Credit Hour. “In South Dakota, children have the highest rate of victimization for multiple crimes,” said Sanderson. “A very high percentage of victims of sexual violence in South Dakota are under the age of 18.” Sanderson also discussed the mental health implications of the pandemic. “Nationally, we are finding that children are having a higher stress response to Covid-19 than any age demographic,” Sanderson said. “We have to be prepared to help our kiddos respond. How do we do that? We create safe, loving and stable relationships.” Sanderson earned her Bachelor of Arts, Master of Public Administration and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of South Dakota. She has previously served as the executive director for the South Dakota Association for County Officials where she represented South Dakota’s Auditors, Treasurers, and Registers of Deeds on a state and national level and coordinated training opportunities for officials. She also worked in private practice at Moreno, Lee & Bachand, P.C. Law Firm in Pierre, South Dakota, and prosecuted violent crimes with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Dakota. In 2017, Sanderson became the inaugural director of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment at USD. Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Biology Professor Discusses Covid Numbers on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – Jeff Wesner, an associate professor in the University of South Dakota Department of Biology discussed the data behind the Covid-19 pandemic in South Dakota on the podcast Credit Hour. “While I hope we are past the worst point, I thought that also in July. Whether we’ve reached our peak is essentially up to us,” said Wesner. “Today, the death rates in South Dakota are higher than they were in the spring and summer. The number are down relative to where they were, but the numbers were so bad, they’re not where they need to be.” Wesner earned his Ph.D. in zoology from University of Oklahoma and M.S. in biology from Western Carolina University. Wesner traditionally studies fish ecology, but started to analyze the data Covid-19 numbers for the State of South Dakota to determine its severity in South Dakota in order to help public health officials combat the pandemic. “Testing was so sporadic, we gave up trying to track and predict the number of positive cases reported,” said Wesner. “We began tracking the number of hospitalization and deaths—the things we were really worried about happening in order to predict how many hospital beds we would need.” Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Credit Hour Discusses Inauguration Politics VERMILLION, S.D. – David C. Earnest, Ph.D., the chair of the University of South Dakota Department of Political Science, and Julia Hellwege, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department, discussed the riots in Washington D.C., the end of President Donald Trump’s term in office and President Joe Biden’s inauguration. “The inauguration is the formal embodiment of the democratic pillar of the transition of power,” said Hellwege. “It’s the visual moment we see a previous president stepping down, and a new president coming in. It’s what democracy truly looks like.”“Part of the challenge we have these days is that our elected and appointed leadership no longer operate from a common set of facts,” said Earnest. “To me the way we grow as a society – our leadership must demonstrate a shared commitment to a basic set of values and ideas including objective fact and science.”Earnest is the Odeen-Swanson Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science. His research uses computational social science to study how communities manage complex interactions between physical, natural, ecological, technological and social systems. He earned his doctorate and master’s degree from George Washington University. Hellwege earned her doctorate and master’s degree in political science from the University of New Mexico. Her research focuses on institutional behavior and representation, particularly in relation to gender, race and ethnicity. Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Justice Meierhenry Discusses Life and Career on Credit Hour VERMILLION, S.D. – Former South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Judith Meierhenry, '66 B.A., ’68 M.A., ’77 J.D., discussed her life and career on the podcast Credit Hour. “This year’s been hard. You don’t know things for sure. I think you have to live your life as well as you can wherever you are,” said Meierhenry. “Family first. If there’s anything I know for sure. It’s that.”Meierhenry was appointed the secretary of South Dakota’s Department of Labor by Gov. Bill Janklow in 1980 and served as the state’s Secretary of Education and Cultural Affairs in 1983. She was appointed a South Dakota Supreme Court Justice in 2002, becoming the first woman in South Dakota’s history to be appointed to the state Supreme Court, where she served until her retirement in 2011.“It was a good experience,” said Meierhenry of attending law school at USD. “There wasn’t another time before or since where you feel like you are learning so much. And there is a joy in that.”“Once I got on the bench, I loved that every day. It really was a dream job for me,” said Meierhenry. “I don’t remember a day that I wasn’t looking forward to going to work.”Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Red Shirt-Shaw Discusses Native Student Services on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota’s new director of Native Student Services, Megan Red Shirt-Shaw, discussed the importance of creating welcoming spaces on campus on the podcast Credit Hour. “There’s a tremendous opportunity for us to engage as friends and colleagues,” said Red Shirt-Shaw. “Just being able to make these connections across disciplines and do community building is important. Red Shirt-Shaw started this fall as the Director of Native Student Services and the Native American Cultural Center. She has previously held positions in undergraduate admissions, college counseling, and student advising at the University of Pennsylvania, Questbridge, Santa Clara University, Albuquerque Academy, and the 7th Gen Summer Program. Red Shirt-Shaw said she is excited to bring different indigenous voices to campus. “I think some of the challenges we’re facing in student services with being really cognizant and responsible with social distancing and mask wearing is that with the power of zoom, we can bring different Native people into our spaces virtually from across the country,” said Red Shirt-Shaw. “I think it is so important for students to see themselves reflected in a lot of different ways—especially in the fields they are pursuing or excited about.” Red Shirt-Shaw’s earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Higher Education. At Harvard, she was co-chair of FIERCE — Future Indigenous Educators Resisting Colonial Education. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development with a focus on Higher Education and a minor in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota. Red Shirt-Shaw is the founder of Natives In America, an online literary publication for Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian youth. Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Johnson Discusses Amendment A Marijuana Reform on Credit Hour VERMILLION, S.D. – Brendan Johnson, B.S. ’98, lead counsel for Amendment A discussed the implications of marijuana reform on the podcast Credit Hour.“What is not up for compromise is the fact that [marijuana] is decriminalized,” Johnson said. “The people have spoken very clearly on that.”Johnson served as lead counsel for Amendment A. He is a former U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota and practices at Robins Kaplan in Sioux Falls.Johnson said the law will go into effect in July of 2021. Johnson said taxes on marijuana will be capped at 15 percent split between the general budget and education. He also said it may have benefits for tribal communities and from a social justice standpoint.“Some of the biggest benefits are from a social justice perspective. We lock up too many people in our country. We lock up too many people in South Dakota,” Johnson said citing statistics that marijuana arrests account for over 10 percent of arrests in South Dakota.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mercado Discusses Objective Zero Suicide Prevention App on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – Major Chris Mercado, ’04, founder of Objective Zero, discussed his military service and suicide prevention efforts on the podcast Credit Hour. “What we’re doing with Objective Zero is crowdsourcing peer support,” said Mercado. “The idea is that we’re trying to get ahead of those downward spirals into suicide by providing peer support as a pre-crisis service.”Objective Zero was established in 2015. It released a mobile app in December of 2017 that instantly connects veterans-in-need to a community of fellow veterans, current service members and concerned citizens.Mercado mentioned the recent spike in suicide rates as an alarming trend amongst the military. “Early indications are that in 2020, suicide rates in the military are up over 2019 by 20 percent. In the U.S. army, suicide rates are up over 30 percent,” said Mercado. “It’s very concerning.”In 2017, Mercado was named the Military Times Service Member of the Year for the U.S. Army in recognition for founding Objective Zero, a suicide prevention platform. He has served five tours overseas, three during the surges in Iraq and Afghanistan, and earned three Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, 10 Army Achievement Medals and the NATO Medal.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elise Boxer Discusses New Role as Director of Institute for American Indian StudiesVERMILLION, S.D. – Elise Boxer, an assistant professor of Native American Studies at the University of South Dakota, discussed the importance of Native studies and her new role as the director of the Institute of American Indian Studies on the podcast Credit Hour.“I really believe that Native studies is for everybody as it will result in understanding what is happening in the state and region,” said Boxer. “If you are going to live in this region, having a working understanding of tribal nations and people will better facilitate an individual in their profession whether its education, social work or law enforcement. The list goes on.”Boxer was recently named the director of the revitalized Institute of American Indian Studies at USD. The Institute has a rich history in South Dakota and a notable reputation throughout the nation. Originally established in 1955 through the concerted efforts of Dr. William O. Farber and Dr. Wesley Hurt, the Institute of American Indian Studies was part of a nationwide effort to aid in the preservation of American Indian heritage and to promote opportunities in higher education for Indigenous students. During its first decade of existence, the institute sponsored programs and conferences centered around economic, legal and political issues facing the Lakota and Dakota people during the period of federal termination. The Board of Regents formally established the institute on April 30, 1955 and was the first of its kind in the nation. It was later formally recognized by the South Dakota Legislature in 1974.The Institute will award more than $80,000 dollars in scholarships to Indigenous students at USD. In addition to offering educational opportunities to American Indian students, USD will actively focus on encouraging student engagement through cultural workshops and Indigenous research and connecting USD students to tribal communities and to each other.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marcus Destin, a senior at the University of South Dakota, discussed what student life is like in 2020 on the podcast, Credit Hour. “For me, I can only be negative for so long. At what point do we start offering solutions or seeing something from an alternative perspective,” said Destin, discussing graduating during the pandemic. “We have to make the best of the situation we’re in.” Destin is a communications major, minoring in multicultural studies. He is the president of the Coyote Crazies, co-president of the Cultural Wellness Coalition, and has served as a president of the Union of African American Students. Destin also hosts a podcast called “Films in Black and White,” available on most podcast listening applications. Answering what piece of advice he would give a new student, Destin answered simply, “Enjoy it.” “Enjoy every step because once this is over, it’s over,” said Destin. “Ask yourself—what did you invest your time in. Who did you invest your time into. Just enjoy the overall experience.” Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Credit Hour we sat down with the vice president of health affairs and Sanford School of Medicine dean Tim Ridgway, M.D., to discuss his new role, changes in the healthcare field brought on by the pandemic, and what the Sanford School of Medicine is seeking in an applicant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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On this episode of Credit Hour, USD President Sheila Gestring discussed the university’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, some highlights from the last several months, and USD’s new strategic plan on the latest episode of USD’s podcast, Credit Hour.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. – The University of South Dakota podcast Credit Hour interviewed artist Reyna Hernandez, ‘16 B.A., B.F.A., about Indigenous representation in media and public spaces as part of its series “Voices Amplified.”“What happens a lot when we talk about issues affecting and impacting marginalized groups of people, those in the dominant culture tend to feel attacked, and that really shuts down conversations,” said Hernandez, a member of the Yankton-Sioux Tribe. “I wanted to talk about these issues in a way that’s disarming, and I think that’s where art plays a huge role. It abstracts language in a way where we can have these conversations without putting someone on the defense. I think that’s a really meaningful way to talk about these issues.”Hernandez discussed a mural project she led that was completed in Vermillion this summer and how public art can help break down class and racial barriers.“Public art matters because of how accessible it is. It doesn’t feel reserved for any person, race or class. It’s there for anyone to visit, for anyone to see,” said Hernandez. “Art is supposed to create these conversations to help us see one another and help us empathize and connect with one another on a really basic human level. That’s not going to happen if people don’t feel welcome in these spaces.”Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The University of South Dakota’s podcast Credit Hour welcomed USD School of Law dean Neil Fulton to discuss the legal dimensions of systemic racism, social justice and criminal justice reform as part of its series “Voices Amplified.” “To address these problems, we have to understand, identify and engage with our differences, and then seek out points of commonality. That requires having difficult conversations in a patient way,” said Fulton. “None of us are really built to do that without working at it. Higher education can help us be prepared to do that.” Fulton discussed the legal aspects of criminal justice reform efforts like removing qualified immunity and defunding the police as well as the ways higher education can address issues like systemic racism. “I think particularly here in South Dakota it’s so important because coming to a college campus may be the first time where a lot of students have a sustained encounter with someone who isn’t like them, that doesn’t look like them, who isn’t of the same race or who doesn’t have the same socioeconomic background,” said Fulton. “This can be one of the first places where we have the sustained opportunity to have those conversations and build up both the skills and inclinations to attack these problems.” Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The University of South Dakota’s podcast, Credit Hour, interviewed an assistant professor in the USD School of Education, Dyanis Popova, Ph.D., as part of its ongoing series, “Voices Amplified,” exploring issues involving race such as critical social justice theory, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and implicit bias. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Credit Hour, Leah Prestbo, discusses her firsthand experience getting COVID-19 as a physician. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Credit Hour, we sat down with Matthew Heard, an instructor at the Beacom School of Business, to better understand how to manage cash flow for small businesses during COVID-19. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Credit Hour, we sat down with Dr. Susan Strobel, assistant professor at USD, to better understand viral hotspots during a pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Credit Hour, we sat down with Dr. Kevin Cwach, a USD alumnus to talk about his work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and his experience working the ICU in Long Island, New York. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Credit Hour, we interview Kari Oyen, a licensed psychologist and an assistant professor of school psychology at USD, about maintaining mental and emotional wellness during a crisis situation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this episode of Credit Hour, we speak with Dr. Wayne Kindle, superintendent of the Yankton School District, to learn how schools are managing the transition to remote learning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week's episode of Credit Hour, we speak with USD's Associate Professor of Economics Kathryn Birkeland, Ph.D., to analyze how Covid-19 is affecting the economy - locally, nationally and globally. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week's episode of Credit Hour, USD's Associate Professor of Basic Biomedical Sciences, Victor Huber Ph.D, helps us understand COVID-19 from an expert's perspective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week's episode of Credit Hour, we speak with USD alum and current freelance journalist, Tom Kludt, about his journey from small-town Volante Writer to successful CNN reporter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week’s episode of Credit Hour, we talk business transformation and innovation with USD alumnus Travis Hahler who currently serves as the Americas Change and Culture Lead at Google. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week's episode of Credit Hour, host Michael Ewald sits down with Tim Schorn, Ph.D., associate professor of International Studies to discuss the current circumstances surrounding the Iranian crisis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week's episode of Credit Hour, host Michael Ewald sits down with Meghann Jarchow, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of USD’s Department of Sustainability & Environment to discuss the recent Australian brush fires and the many ways the fires impact the environment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D. - 6000 recordings, six unique collections. The South Dakota Oral History Center’s mission to preserve and grow audio recordings that are important to the history of South Dakota. On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Sam Herley, Ph.D, curator of the South Dakota History Center, about its mission of preserving unique stories of South Dakota’s history for future generations. “The diversity of the state is pretty remarkable, and that’s reflected in the history. I think that’s maybe something that most people today don't think about,” Herley said. “There’s an incredible number of cultures and perspectives when it comes to South Dakota and the history whether, its Native American, European, African American or blending a combination of others. Within that diversity is our universality as a state.”Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D. - Physical therapy is a vital field that aids individuals through the healing process following an injury. Students may choose to pursue a career in physical therapy if they are interested in studying the science behind injuries and helping patients achieve their recovery goals.On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Brandon Ness, Ph.D., assistant professor of physical therapy, about his career with outpatient and sports physical therapy practice, his research in the physical therapy field, and what he teaches his students on a daily basis.“I always tell my students to make sure you know what you’re getting into. I think a good way to do that is to get a diverse array of observation experiences,” Ness said. “I think with physical therapy and occupational therapy, I’d recommend observing both and being able to really see what goes into each different profession and what differentiates those so you can make an educated decision that's best for your future.”Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D. - Police accountability is a recently new subject that police departments have had to work with since in the 1950s. With the developments of body cameras, citizens using their own smartphones worked into investigative journalism, this is what police stations around the country have to manage in today's society. On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Tom Mrozla, assistant professor of criminal justice about police misconduct and police accountability, the history of these issues and what it means for society today.“The police occupy a really interesting position within society. On one hand they are the public and on the other hand they are supposed to police the public,” Mrozla said. “So there’s an interesting power dynamic there that really intrigues me.”Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D. - Monday was Veterans Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.On campus, students had the opportunity to collaborate with Jing Williams, Ph.D., on her research honoring fallen veterans of Clay County.On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Professor Williams about the project, resources available to her students, community partnerships that were engaged and why Professor Williams teaches her students the importance of community engagement.“These veterans died for us and for the future of the country at a time, no matter what the political winds were, they were the ones actually fighting the war and they didn’t make it back,” Williams said. “I then asked myself the question, what can I do to find out these veteran's stories?”Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D. - Former policy staff member for Mike Rounds, former member of the Public Utilities Commission, former chief of staff for Governor Daugaard and now U.S. Congressman for South Dakota. Dusty Johnson, U.S. Congressman and USD alumnus, has been serving the state of South Dakota for more than 12 years and has an interesting story to tell. On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Congressman Johnson about life on Capitol Hill, his personal journey through the political landscape and his advice for students looking to get involved in politics.“If you want to do something then I think politics is a great place to be—if you’re motivated by mission, if you’re trying to live a purpose driven life then I think instead of being worn down by politics, it's going to build reputation because that mission is more important than you, it is more important than your political ambition,” Johnson said. “Make sure you’re getting into public service for the right reasons, it will serve you much better long term.”Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D. - “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”Those are the implications stated by the First Amendment. It’s a topic that gets discussed weekly by our country and has implications for college campuses. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Education (FIRE) is an advocacy group about free speech on campus, freedom of association, academic freedom, due process and freedom of conscious. On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Mariene Beak-Coon, director of litigation for FIRE about free speech issues affecting college campuses. “I think it’s super interesting to think about how you view the first amendment not being somebody who is not being a First Amendment scholar, just someone who interacts with the idea of the First Amendment,” Beak-Coon said. “How does it affect you? How is it coming up in your life?”Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D. - Educational leadership is a field dedicated to preparing individuals to be successful school administrators. Those individuals go on to become superintendents or principals who serve teachers and staff. The job is based around getting to know a given school and its priorities, and then these educational leaders take their job to the next level in terms of service. In order to facilitate student learning, train educators and improve accessibility, these educational leaders are embracing a powerful tool: technology.On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with David De Jong, Ed.D., assistant professor in the Division of Educational Leadership in the School of Education, about technology in the classroom and simulation based learning. “There are some pretty exciting things happening in technology. What I love the most about it right now is people are really focusing on using technology that improves student achievement or improves access for students,” De Jong said. “I’ve been able to latch onto some pretty exciting things just in my three and a half years here at USD. The two big ones that I’ve been able to dive into is educational leadership simulations and also telepresence robots.”Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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VERMILLION, S.D. - Telehealth is a growing field that allows for the distribution of health-related services and information for a long-distance patient with a clinician contact.On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Susan Anderson, chair of family medicine at USD’s Sanford School of Health. They discuss the status of telehealth in South Dakota, why it’s important and the growing changes the field faces daily. “Taking a good history doesn't change, having repore with a patient and being that partner with a patient and their healthcare doesn't change but how we receive the information, maybe some of the diagnostic tools that we were able to utilize, those continue to change and we want to adapt to those changes,” Anderson said. Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D.- Empathy without action is meaningless. Those are words spoken by former North Dakota U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp at the University of South Dakota School of Law regarding Savanna's Act.On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Senator Heitkamp about this piece of legislation involving murdered and missing indigenous women.They discuss Savanna's Act and why law enforcement offices must be held accountable for cold cases and the lack of attention for murdered and missing indigenous women“Over many years, what became increasingly apparent is that where the rest of the world would pay a lot of attention to a missing white person, it did not get the same reaction for Native American people,” Sen. Heitkamp said. “There was and continues to be a backlog of cold cases involving missing and murdered indigenous people in which their families were never given the opportunity to tell their story.”Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D. - This week marks the 105th Dakota Days and USD students and the Vermillion community are celebrating as they always do. One man has a different job this week. Coach Bob Nielson of the USD football team not only prepares for his team to pull a win on Saturday but also wants to offer the community a unique homecoming experience, On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Nielson, about Dakota Days, preparing for the big game and talking more about Nielson’s 36-year long career. “What makes Dakota Days unique is for many people, they get to come back and there’s a different level of pride that shows up whether you have more people come back or they draw their experience from being at homecoming,” Nielson said. “We want it to be a win on Saturday.” Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D.- Allowing your body to be set free and to accept what is around you is essential to living a healthy and well balanced life. September is National Yoga Awareness Month, a national awareness campaign to educate people on the health effects of yoga and how to take a step into a more active life. On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Rebecca Johnson, USD alumna and owner of Soul Story Yoga in Yankton, S.D. They discuss why the yoga artform is important and what people can learn from the artform. “It helps people to manage stress, yoga helps to reduce Cortisol, the stress hormone in the body. It helps to lower blood pressure for a lot of people, it is a weight bearing exercise still so it does improve strength and muscle tone,” Johnson said. “There are a lot of health benefits to it. Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VERMILLION, S.D.- Life, Liberty, Freedom and Prosperity are what make our country unique and why many people call this country home.On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Greg Magarian, professor of constitutional law at Washington University. They discuss why constitutional law is important and how free speech is relevant to society today. “The most important values in terms of moving forward with free speech are inclusion and diversity of a certain type,” Magarian said. “What we want I think in public discourse is an environment where no one is excluded from expressing their ideas and from considering ideas that other people express.” Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At times, one may need to step in to support someone they love dealing with an emotional struggle. It is important to discuss the best ways to not only recognize these situations, but also how one can help navigate them. This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, an awareness strategy designed to inform people about how their actions and conversations can go a long way to save someone’s life. On this week's episode of Credit Hour, Host Michael Ewald has a conversation with Kari Oyen, assistant professor of school psychology at USD. They discuss how suicide can be prevented, what one can do to help people that might be struggling with mental illness, and the resources offered for students on campus. “The best thing we can really do for someone that is really struggling with mental illness, is taking the time to listen. Know that talking with someone about suicide does not increase the chance for them to die from suicide,” Oyen said. “Talking with someone about their suicidal thoughts can be a mechanism for getting help.” Find Credit Hour on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Credit Hour we discuss President Sheila Gestrings vision for the University of South Dakota. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Credit Hour we discuss the importance of service learning opportunities for students on campus with Kim Albracht Assistant Director of Academic Engagement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graduate school provides you with opportunities to explore your interests in-depth. Ranjit Koodali explains how you can stand out and advance your knowledge by attending graduate school on Credit Hour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Credit Hour we discuss the importance of vaccines during flu season with Assistant Professor Victor Huber. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeri Prochaska and Tom Netting of CSPEN, the Central States Private Education Network, represent higher ed institutions nationwide to public policymakers in Washington and throughout the nation. CSPEN is focused on making sure that the education industry has all the information that’s coming out of Washington.  They believe communication is the key, thus allowing the industry to advocate for itself.     Here’s their latest from what is going on in Washington. Legislative Gridlock Over the HEA Results in Regulatory Guidance. In the absence of action from both houses of Congress, we are seeing the Trump administration pushing through political agendas through as regulation in lieu of statutory guidance, and they have been massive. This is no more evident than in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.  Under the law in 1955 reauthorization of the Higher Education Act is supposed to be reauthorized process to bring it up to current day every 5-6 years, but this latest renewal did not get as far as it should have.  The House completed mark up but did not bring a bill to the floor, and the Senate didn’t get that far despite having multiple hearings.  Given the legislative stalemate and partisanship in Congress, the HEA is not expected to come to a vote until 2019 or 2020. Negotiated Rulemaking. Negotiated rulemaking is the process by which the Department has individuals from higher education and interested communities come together to discuss proposed changes to regulations. The negotiated rulemaking process for the borrower defense to repayment regulations, gainful employment regulations, and others areas have been going on, but the proposed rules have not yet come out.  The next round of negotiated rulemaking will take place in January – March 2019, focusing on “accreditation and innovation,” with subgroups focusing on online education, definition of credit hour, direct assessment, competency-based learning, and how all of those are delivered and how federal financial aid might be utilized in the delivery of all those different modalities. That process will conclude with the development of regulations that are proposed, probably mid-summer 2019 and published in final form by November 2019 with them going into effect July 1, 2020.  To find out more, go to the Department of Education website.  The deadline for application to participate is Nov 15. Borrower Defense to Repaying (BDR). Many of the regulations including the borrower defense to repaying regulations and gainful employment, that were put in place by the Obama administration are being contemplated for revision or repeal by the Trump administration. In instituting the borrower defense to repaying, the Obama administration took the fundamental premise that if a student was defrauded because of a school employing illegal or deceptive practices that encouraged them to take out student loans to attend that school, their student loan should be forgiven.  The Trump administration challenged this, but the courts have ordered the administration to continue with this process until new regulations are put in place.  Because of the timeframe, this will not happen until mid-2020. Of the 32,601 applications received by the end of June, only 96 borrowers have actually had their debt canceled. Ninety-nine percent of the applications that have been processed were denied. Two decisions were recently handed down by the courts along these lines. The first stated that student who didn't file an application is not eligible for relief, that only those who followed through on the opportunities afforded them by the Department can seek relief.  Over 100,000 have done so.  The second decision stated that regulatory stays and a repeal of the delay in the implementation of those regulations the Trump administration has put into place are no longer valid – it was deemed to be arbitrary and capricious – the result is that those regulations that were scheduled to take effect in 2016 actually went into effect on October 12. What we’re seeing is that the needed guidance in this transitional period is lacking, and the new administration needs to tell everyone how the regulations should be implemented while developing the new regulations that set asunder the interim guidance. Gainful Employment.  Similar to the borrower defense to repayment and final rules that we had hoped would be published in final form by November 1, the BDR court cases indicated that the Department would not meet their November 1 deadline for either borrower defense or gainful employment.  That means that regulations that have been in effect and gone through two iterations of review under the Obama administration (2009 and 2012/14), are in place and will remain so while new regulatory proposals that would eliminate the loss of eligibility under certain criteria will be potentially repealed.  Those regulations will not go into effect until July 2020.  There is some belief that under statutory authority and regulatory capability that the Secretary of Education might provide an opportunity for early implementation of some of the changes under the gainful employment rule, but we must wait and see what the Department publishes in their final regs which are likely to come out before the end of the year.  Additionally, it is unknown whether schools will have the opportunity for early implementation and what that timeline might be as opposed to the normal implementation of July 2020. Credit Hour.  The higher education community has been waiting for their turn in line with the Department to focus on issues related to changes made by the Obama administration on how to calculate the number of hours of outside preparatory time and other facets of what goes in the determination of a credit hour. This has a significant impact on federal financial aid and online education.  This will be taken up in the next round of negotiated rulemaking.     Bullet Points: Drill down on key points of the interview: Expect the Higher Education Act to be renewed in 2019 or 2020 The courts are stepping in on the Borrower Defense To Repayment in multiple ways, blocking changes until 2020. Negotiated rulemaking is proceeding slowly in the cases of BDR and Gainful Employment.  Expect guidance to come out by the end of Nov 2018. A new round of negotiated rulemaking will begin in Jan 2019, focusing on accreditation and innovation, with subcommittees on online education, a definition of credit hour, direct assessment, competency-based learning, and how all of those are delivered and how federal financial aid might be utilized in the delivery of all those different modalities. Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview: CSPEN Hill Day Change Management Negotiated Rulemaking Guests Social Media Links: Jeri Prochaska LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeri-prochaska-537a9512/ Tom Netting LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-netting-9214755/ CSPEN LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6954716/ Jeri Prochaska Twitter - @jeriprochaska Tom Netting Twitter - @t_netting Your Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

This week on Credit Hour we discuss political campaign advertisements with Assistant Professor of Political Science, Julia Hellwege. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frank Pommersheim, a professor at the University of South Dakota School of Law, discussed his experiences in Volunteer in Services to America (VISTA), his work on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation and his passion for teaching Indian Law and the rights of Indigenous peoples in South Dakota on the latest episode of Credit Hour.Each year, Pommersheim takes law students on a two-day trip to the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation to see various tribal court cases in action.“I can talk about Indian Law in class, but we need to go out there,” Pommersheim said. “Students need hands-on experience.”Pommersheim has taught at USD for over 30 years and has won many awards for his work. He recently was honored by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe for a career and lifetime of work in Indian Law. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two of the most acclaimed Native American artists living today, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and her son Neal Ambrose-Smith, visited the University of South Dakota this summer as instructors at the Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute. They spoke with Credit Hour about their history, challenges they have faced and their paths to success.The art institute provides high school and USD students an opportunity to network and interact with, and get inspired by, other artists. Quick-to-See Smith and Ambrose-Smith agree that collaborating, networking and connecting with other artists have been important to their careers.“We bring new technology in printmaking with us to show new things that may not have been done before, but we are rewarded in return,” Quick-to-See Smith said. “Students often do something that we don’t expect with materials. They show us something new, and out of that comes something that we will carry forward and teach someplace else.”Quick-to-See Smith and Ambrose-Smith said they travel around the country to encourage artists to follow their dreams and help them turn their passions into careers.“Your passions are different than a job. You’re not clocking in and clocking out; it’s twenty-four seven,” said Ambrose-Smith. “It’s a process of life to find what it is that you love and then make it your job.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Credit Hour interviewed the University of South Dakota’s Athletics Director, David Herbster, to discuss what the university’s champion culture means leading up to the Dakota Days game this Saturday, Oct. 6.Herbster defines USD’s champion culture as “growth, empowerment, expectations, holding people accountable and giving them the resources to be successful.”He discussed that in all aspects of life there are games within games. In order to grow, one must learn how to face unforeseen challenges, physical and mental, and learn to cope with failure.Champion culture is ultimately achieved when the process of being a team is met, Herbster described. “One has to understand how integral the pieces of every teammate needs to be in order to win,” Herbster said. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Political Science Chair David Earnest explains the impact of the Kavanaugh Supreme Court hearings on this week's episode of Credit Hour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

tanley May, Ph.D., a professor of chemistry at the University of South Dakota and the associate director for the Center for Security Printing and Anti-Counterfeit Technology (SPACT), spoke about new fingerprint detection technology on the latest episode of USD’s podcast, Credit Hour.May, who started as a basic researcher at USD 24 years ago, says his research interests have evolved over time. He now considers himself a laser spectroscopist, a physical chemist.May works with researchers from all backgrounds to create new solutions to end counterfeiting with an interdisciplinary approach. New ideas, May said, come from a collaborative type of environment.“For most scientists, working with a broader community of people who have complementary skills and ideas has proven to be very productive,” May said. “Science has become so multi-disciplinary in general.”SPACT was established in 2014 by researchers from USD, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and South Dakota State University. Each campus hosts a facility that serves as a research center for SPACT. The goal is to develop research solutions that help avoid counterfeiting. At SPACT, May focuses on anti-counterfeiting security for products, documents of identification and more. He works with nanoparticles that can generate light to extract DNA from fingerprints and nanoparticle-based ink to make covert marks on any product. The research SPACT is doing protects personal safety as well as intellectual property, said Michael Ewald, host of Credit Hour."Stanley's research has implications as diverse as policing and national security to consumer safety," Ewald said. "He is an extraordinary asset to USD and the state of South Dakota." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Engebretson, Ph.D., chair of the biomedical engineering program at the University of South Dakota and the director of the Graduate Education and Applied Research (GEAR) Center in Sioux Falls, spoke with Credit Hour about the history and future of biomedical engineering and the emerging options USD students have in this growing field.The GEAR Center was opened in 2009 to provide students with a solid foundation in the sciences to prepare them to work in the evolving biotech and medtech economy. It is an intersection of academic research with industry so students at the center can work on real problems found in clinics and hospitals in hopes of solving them.In the past, the biomedical engineering department only offered graduate level classes, however, Engebretson saw an opportunity to build an undergraduate program to support the industry in Sioux Falls and to grow the workforce in the field. The department now offers certificate programs, an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s degree, and it is always changing to support students’ interests.“I’m finding a lot of our students are interested in entrepreneurship,” Engebretson said. “We want to equip the students with the technical skills they need and get students familiar with funding they can receive to start their business.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Native American artist Wendy Red Star and her daughter Beatrice offered insight into their intergenerational, historically influenced art in the latest episode of Credit Hour, the University of South Dakota’s weekly podcast.Red Star visited USD as a guest artist and instructor during the Oscar Howe Summer Institute. As an artist and instructor, Red Star offered mentorship and guidance to high school students as they expanded their knowledge of Native American art. Red Star grew up on the Crow Reservation in Montana, and much of her art features cultural items from her community. She often collaborates with Beatrice, and spoke of the intergenerational influences that are important to her work.“I think we are all of the past and of all the collected experiences leading up to now,” Red Star said. “For me, it’s about looking back to where we came from and what’s going to happen now. Beatrice is a part of the next chapter and adventure.”As she learns more about her community through research, Red Star hopes to help fill in the gaps and offer new perspectives of Native American history with her art. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Head Start director Carmen Stewart discusses the Head Start program that provides children and their families free health, education and development services around the Vermillion community on this week’s Credit Hour podcast.Head Start has been housed within the University of South Dakota for the past 40 years. It is federally funded to help low-income families by offering education for parents and age-appropriate education for children ages 0-3 and 3-5.“The purpose of Head Start is to provide high-quality early childhood services to children for families who can’t afford it,” Stewart said. “Those children may be at risk and may not be as successful in school as children who come from more affluent families.”The partnership between Head Start and USD has seen successful outcomes.“There are opportunities for our program to work with experts on campus in a variety of fields: speech and language development, education, occupational and physical therapy, dental hygiene--we’re so fortunate to have experts if we need advice on our programming,” Stewart said. “They support us and they use our program to support research.”Instructors also often implement service-learning in their coursework so students can gain hands-on experience working with children.Over the years, the program has expanded, and it now provides services at no cost to children and families in Clay, Lincoln, Union and Turner counties. Stewart said Head Start is a community-based program, and it focuses on being responsive to the needs of the children and families that reside here.“Head Start has provided early childhood education in South Dakota for over 50 years,” said Michael Ewald, host of Credit Hour. “Carmen explains what the program offers and, most importantly, why it matters.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meghann Jarchow, Ph.D., chair of Sustainability and Environment, spoke with Credit Hour about recent changes in the sustainability program as well as how we can make the world a better place. The sustainability undergraduate program started in 2012, and six years later, students can now receive a Master’s and doctorate degree in sustainability. This makes the University of South Dakota one of the few institutions in the country to offer an undergraduate and graduate education in sustainability.“I think sustainability is the ultimate liberal art in that it is more of a way of thinking about the world or a different lens or worldview of understanding how we might think of topics,” Jarchow said.Jarchow describes sustainability as a proactive way of thought to improve the environment, improve social well-being and to have financial systems that could continue over time. The end goal is to find solutions that make change. “Sustainability is more than recycling,” Jarchow said. “It is trying to create a better world and actually taking steps to make it happen.”There are several easy steps a person can take to make the world a more desirable place, Jarchow said, such as using a reusable water bottle or grocery bag. Additionally, with the free bike share program the sustainability department helped develop, Jarchow hopes it becomes normal for more people to bike around town all year around. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gene Thin Elk, former director of Native Student Services (NSS) and longtime employee of the University of South Dakota, discusses the past, present and future of the university on this week’s Credit Hour podcast.Thin Elk spent over three decades at the university in a variety of roles such as a volunteer sweat lodge provider, adjunct professor and Native cultural advisor for students, faculty and staff. He served as NSS director – his final position at USD – for 15 years.“As I turn around and look back from the higher hill, I see the tremendous amount of progress that has been made here at the university, all the way from race relations to opportunities to resources. I think equity is coming into balance, and recognition of our uniqueness without compromise has come to the university, so I think these things are very vital,” said Thin Elk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Bahnson, a 4th year medical student at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine visited with the USD podcast Credit Hour about her research into identifying skin cancer symptoms.Bahnson was a 2018 recipient of the Excellence in Public Health Award presented by the U.S. Public Health Service. She was recognized for research and education project about skin cancer risks associated with working in agriculture, and the importance of educating cosmetologists to identify skin cancer symptoms on their clients. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gene Policinski, president of the Newseum Institute in Washington D.C. and the executive director of the First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute, spoke with the University of South Dakota podcast Credit Hour for a wide-ranging discussion on the First Amendment and state of the media.“If I had to take away one thing from my career, it’s the sort of wonderment that there are so many good people in the process,” Policinski said.Gene discusses how free speech impacts protests, the impact of technology on media and his favorite Al Neuharth story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The University of South Dakota podcast Credit Hour interviewed Marty Baron, executive editor of the Washington Post and the 2017 winner of the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media.“I think that fundamental to our mission as journalists is to give people the information they need and deserve to know as citizens of this country,” Baron said.An acclaimed investigative journalist, Baron’s role uncovering the Boston Catholic sexual abuse scandal was highlighted in the Oscar award-winning movie Spotlight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

University of South Dakota distinguished alumnus, Gov. Dennis Daugaard, reflected on his life and career during an interview on the USD podcast Credit Hour.The wide ranging discussion covered a variety of topics including his childhood experiences attending a one-room country schoolhouse, driving a bus during law school in Chicago, his path to public service and what advice he’d offer the next Governor.“I know for sure I’ve had just a great life,” said Daugaard “And I know for sure I am a very lucky man.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

University of South Dakota associate professor of biomedical sciences Lee Baugh, Ph.D., discusses his research on the genetic predispositions involved with post-traumatic stress disorder in the second of a two part series on PTSD on the USD podcast Credit Hour.Baugh earned his Ph.D. in brain and cognitive sciences in 2010 from the University of Manitoba. He also directs the Human Functional Imaging Core at USD.“PTSD is a condition that we’ve known about for essentially hundreds of years ever since people have been exposed to trauma. What’s really changed about it is the way it’s framed,” Lee said. “During the days when railway travel was very common, you’d hear it referred to as 'railroad spine' because traveling the railways was so dangerous. In World War I, it was known as 'shell shock.' At its heart, it’s really a magnified response to fear stimuli that shouldn’t be there.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lamont Sellers, Vice President for Diversity at the University of South Dakota, spoke about USD’s efforts to empower its students, staff and faculty through a concept called inclusive excellence on this week’s episode of the university podcast Credit Hour.“One of the aspects of inclusive excellence that I really enjoy is that it moves it from being the singular focus of an individual or office to really becoming the responsibility of everyone on campus to be pay attention to these things,” said Sellers.Enjoy this weeks episode of Credit Hour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

University of South Dakota head women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit is this week's featured guest on the university-sponsored podcast Credit Hour.Plitzuweit was named the 2018 Summit League Coach of the Year after guiding the Coyote women's basketball team to an undefeated regular season in the Summit League. The Coyotes reached the quarterfinal round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament this year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode of Credit Hour discusses Native American representation and art with recent MFA graduate Keith BraveHeart. Keith, an Oglala Lakota multimedia artist from Kyle, South Dakota, has exhibited paintings across the United States. He won this year's prestigious Stilwell Award - the highest student art recognition at USD. Listen in as we learn more about Keith's personal journey to becoming an artist and upholding the legacy of Oscar Howe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the inaugural episode of Credit Hour, we sat down with outgoing University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott. We discussed his reflections from a two-decade career with USD and what the future holds for the youth of the campus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Credit Hour, a weekly, thought-provoking conversation with the brightest minds from the University of South Dakota. They get the credit – we ask the questions. This is Credit Hour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About Episode 6: In this episode, join hosts Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson as they discuss online competency-based education (CBE) in its various forms. Tom and Kelvin consider whether CBE is evolutionary, revolutionary, or both as higher education institutions innovate in the ways they serve their students. Episode 6 Show Notes: Please find various show notes and resources below. Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Coffee Profile: Ethiopian Yirgacheffe (featured in this episode) Written description of the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Video highlights of the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony in traditional home (pouring happens at 7:16) Short video (2:49) introducing the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony by American visitor Information on Ethiopian regional coffees including Yirgacheffe Information on the Yirgachefe [sic] region of Ethiopia Background Reading Competency v. Mastery by John F. Ebersole The Landscape of Competency-Based Education: Enrollments, Demographics, and Affordability “Experimental Sites” Approved by US Department of Education Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) The Iron Triangle: College Presidents Talk about Costs, Access and Quality Cracking the Credit Hour by Amy Laitinen Institution Examples CBE at Western Governor’s University CBE at Brandman University Credit by Exam at Excelsior College