Speaking of College

As online learning becomes a more commonplace option for college students, this is a good time to discuss the benefits of the experience. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Cristi Ford about the basics of online learning and strategies that students can use to be successful in virtual environments.

Dr Ford serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at D2L. She brings more than two decades of cumulative experience in higher education, secondary education, project management, program evaluation, training, and student services to her role. In this role, she offers thought leadership and direction to the academic affairs unit of the organization. Her previous roles have allowed her to have impact in education from secondary and higher education settings as well as the on the international landscape. Her reach has allowed her to focus on building online education in the US and African continent.

Dr. Ford was selected by the Online Learning Consortium, as the 2022 OLC Fellow which is the highest professional distinction offered by the association.  She is a tireless advocate for quality online education where she has leveraged her passion and expertise in many realms in the education space. She is known for utilizing her leadership in extraordinary ways to help institutions build capacity to launch and expand online programming through effective faculty development, instructional design and pedagogical practices.

Dr. Ford holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of Psychology from Hampton University and University of Baltimore, respectively.

Dr. Ford on Twitter
D2L Teach & Learn Podcast

In this episode, Dr. P. and guest Helen Chen discuss the many options that students have to showcase their learning online.

Helen is a research scientist in the Designing Education Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She holds an undergraduate degree in communication from UCLA and a PhD in communication with a minor in psychology from Stanford. Helen is a board member for the Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL) and is a co-author of Documenting Learning with ePortfolios: A Guide for College Instructors and co-executive editor of the International Journal of ePortfolio. She works closely with the Association of American Colleges and Universities and consults with institutions on general education redesign, authentic assessment approaches, design thinking, and personal branding and ePortfolios. Helen's current research and scholarship focus on engineering and entrepreneurship education; the pedagogy of portfolios and reflective practice in higher education; and redesigning how learning is recorded and recognized in traditional transcripts and academic credentials.

Helen Chen on LinkedIn

College boards of trustees are responsible for helping ensure that students receive the best college experiences possible. In this episode, Alison Griffin and Dr. P. talk about the roles and responsibilities of boards of trustees, including common misconceptions and the ways in which the work of a board can positively impact students. 

Alison Griffin is Senior Vice President at Whiteboard Advisors, a mission-driven communications, research, and consulting firm that supports organizations working to advance educational equity and economic mobility. Alison's experience on the implementation side of higher education and workforce development, and as a grantmaker, is reflected in her practical understanding of how policy shapes practice. Her career in postsecondary education policy includes two terms as a policy advisor to the Chairman of the U.S. House of Education and the Workforce, as well as an early career role with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities where she guided state policy development. Alison joined Whiteboard Advisors after leading national engagement, government relations and external affairs for Strada Education Network.

Alison believes the solutions to our most pressing education and workforce challenges from access to affordability to the alignment between skills and employment are rooted in thoughtful collaboration among a growing community of diverse voices. As a natural convener and connector across policymakers, impact investors, entrepreneurs, practitioners and employers, Alison is often at the center of moderating conversations and guiding solutions among national and state-level subject matter experts.

Alison is a frequent commentator in the media on issues at the intersection of postsecondary education and employment. She is a Forbes contributor and her opinion pieces have appeared in The Hill, The Washington Post and EdSurge. Alison co-leads Whiteboard’s postsecondary education practice from Boulder, Colorado. Appointed by Governor Jared Polis (D) in 2019 to the Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees, Alison currently serves as chair of the Board. She is the vice chair of the Board of the Colorado League of Charter Schools and served the state of Colorado as a 2020 Governor’s Fellow. Alison holds a masters degree in education from the University of Georgia and graduated with undergraduate degrees in business and psychology from Southern Methodist University. As an avid reader and live music lover, her goal each year is to read more than 52 books and see at least 20 concerts.

Alison Griffin on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Forbes

Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Colorado Mesa University

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Healthy behaviors are essential as students manage multiple priorities such as coursework, studying, and social engagements. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Jonathan Muruako, founder of Fitalyst, about how college students can address their health and wellness in holistic ways.

Muruako is a first-generation Nigerian-American who was born and raised in a small town in Mississippi. He attended the University of Pennsylvania as a Gates Millennium Scholar and received a Bachelors degree in Biological Basis of Behavior and completed a Dual Degree Masters in Public Health and Bioethics. He will begin his third Masters program at Penn this fall in Nonprofit Leadership. As mentioned, Muruako is the founder of Fitalyst, which uses college student and campus data to promote student wellness behavior. As a student-entrepreneur, his interests lie at the intersection of wellness, education, and equity. He enjoys reading, exploring new environments, and playing basketball. 

Muruako on LinkedIn

Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Fitalyst Website

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Understanding how college processes work is a good way to prepare for a successful college experience. It is also important to consider some common aspects of college life. In this episode, Dr. P. talks about life after college with Hamza Shittu, a recent graduate who offers great advice about things that soon-to-be college graduates should consider.

Hamza is now a podcast producer at Goat Rodeo, a company based in the Washington, DC area. A creative at heart, Hamza has always found ways to express who he is through various forms of media, whether it’s through music, video production, or graphic and web design. Looking forward, Hamza is working toward being a composer for tv and film. He is a firm believer that music can unite and connect others and he aims to inspire others through sound.

During the break, Dr. P. describes her new book. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a question about how to prepare a resume if you do not have many or any paid employment experiences.

Hamza Shittu on YouTube
Hamza Shittu on Spotify
Hamza Shittu on Apple Music
Hamza Shittu on Soundcloud

Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Dr. P.'s new book, You Are a Data Person: Strategies for Using Analytics on Campus

Posse Foundation

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Quick Tips for Enjoying a Holiday Break 

1- Rest if you can.
2- Reflect on your good experiences. 
3- Repeat your healthy habits.
4- Reconnect with your hobbies.
5- Remember others. 

As we continue to read about the rising cost for students to attend college, now is a good time to also discuss the various costs of operating a college. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Liz LaPolt Clark about how money flows on a campus. The conversation covers specific sources of revenue, interesting types of expenses, and the many offices that are responsible for making sure a college's financial resources are managed well.

Liz is Vice President for Policy and Research at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), a membership organization representing more than 1,700 colleges and universities across the country. Liz is a member of the NACUBO executive leadership group and heads the team responsible for analysis of federal regulatory and legislative actions, research, and communications at NACUBO. She has been widely quoted in the press and is a sought-after speaker on how Washington politics and federal policies impact higher education. 

Liz got her start on Capitol Hill in 1999, running Cornell University's first Washington, DC-based federal relations office, and in her career has led federal affairs for the State University of New York (SUNY) System and for Oregon State University. A native of Liberty, NY, Liz is a graduate of Binghamton University (SUNY) and received a Master’s degree from Cornell University. She currently lives in Fort Washington, Maryland.

During the break, Dr. P. describes her new book. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a question about how to make new friends.

Liz Clark on Twitter
Liz Clark on LinkedIn
Liz's Bio

Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Dr. P.'s new book, You Are a Data Person: Strategies for Using Analytics on Campus

Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com  

College presidents are often responsible for making myriad decisions and balancing competing priorities. As a result, college presidents have one of the most critical and visible positions in higher education. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Herman Felton, Jr., president of Wiley College, about his professional journey, the skillsets and habits that help him succeed as a college leader, and some of the things he does in a typical day of work.

In the summer of 2018, Herman began his service as the 17th president of Wiley College. In a short period of time, he has achieved significant accomplishments, including spearheading a campaign with college alumni and supporters that has launched the work to renovate and modernize the Thomas W. Cole Library and partnering with the Marshall Economic Development Corporation to receive a $100,000 grant to renovate KBWC, the college’s radio station as well as a training space for physical education majors. President Felton has also created a Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Unit for the college that is staffed with a full-time licensed practitioner. In addition to his accomplishments on Wiley’s campus, President Felton has immersed himself in the fabric of the Marshall Community, where he is a member of the Marshall Rotary Club, the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, and the Citizens Advisory Council. 

Prior to Wiley College, Dr. Felton was the 21st president of Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Before his tenure at Wilberforce University, Dr. Felton served as senior vice president, chief operating officer, and vice president of institutional advancement for Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. He was also the director of development while serving as a lecturer in the Government, Law, and International Affairs Department at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. 

Dr. Felton earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida. He also earned his Juris Doctorate from the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida and completed graduate work at Jackson State University, where he earned the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration and Supervision. 

He is co-founder of the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.), an organization ensuring that a pipeline of transformational, highly skilled and principled leaders are identified and cultivated to meet the needs, challenges and opportunities facing the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Dr. Felton served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years. He is married to the lovely Katherine Anne Felton and is the father of Jamal, Paige, and Herman, III.

The Did You Know segment suggests a new report that addresses the value of college. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a question about choosing a good housing option.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Higher Education Leadership Foundation
Postsecondary Value Commission

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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 Links
Twitter: @thesemdoctor

Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Comprehensive Learner Record
Bureau of Labor Statistics Fastest Growing Occupations

Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com  

In this episode of Quick Tips, Dr. P. provides 4 quick suggestions for completing a writing assignment. 

Tip 1: Plan Ahead
Tip 2: Make an Outline
Tip 3: Review the Style Requirements
Tip 4: Ask for a Review

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Many colleges in the United States have an athletic program comprised of multiple sports such as basketball, football, track and field, softball, and many other options. These sports generate revenue and offer opportunities for students, faculty, alumni, staff and others to cheer for team victories together. In this episode, Dr. P. has a great conversation about college sports with Dr. Monique Ositelu, a researcher, entrepreneur, advisor, speaker, author, strategist, and advocate for marginalized students. As a first-generation child of an immigrant parent from Nigeria, Dr. Ositelu values college as a lever to propel students from the limitations of their childhood zip codes.

Last year, Monique launched a consulting firm to help nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities harness the benefits of data to curate meaningful strategies that promote student success and socioeconomic mobility. Monique also serves as a Senior Policy Analyst for Higher Education with the Education Policy Program at New America, a bipartisan policy think-tank located in Washington, D.C.

Prior to joining New America, Monique held several research and practitioner roles, including positions with the Florida Legislature, College Autism Network, and Florida State University’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement.

Monique received the Dissertation of the Year Award from the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education for her research study that focused on the impact of distributing academic performance rate penalties on men’s sports athletes’ graduation rates and the potential differential impacts on men’s sport athletes at historically black colleges and universities. That research has also led her to presenting at numerous conferences, publishing in academic journals, and recently being quoted in NPR’s show All Things Considered as a content and data expert to discuss the NCAA’s use of academic performance rate metrics.

Monique is also an accomplished track and field athlete, as she competed as a Division I track and field athlete with a Southern Conference championship title in the 800 meters. She also earned a bronze medal in the 1500m at the 2007 U.S. Junior Olympics and qualified in the 800m for Nigeria’s national track and field team. In addition to her own athletic achievements, Monique served as a Graduate Assistant Coach for the Women’s and Men’s cross country and track & field teams at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Monique holds a PhD in Higher Education, with a specialization in Public Policy, from Florida State University (FSU), a Master’s in Public Administration, with a focus in Public Policy & Management, from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), and a bachelor’s of science in Psychology from Furman University.

Dr. Ositelu resides in the Washington, DC metro area and during her free time, she enjoys traveling internationally (pre-COVID), cooking gourmet meals, mentoring youth, and spending time with her family and her Havanese pup -- Kofi!

The Did You Know segment suggests an option for making new friends and exploring interests in college. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a question about how to calculate daily interest on a student loan.

Dr. Ositelu's Social Media Links
Twitter: @moniqueositelu
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/moniqueositelu-phd

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In this episode of Quick Tips, Dr. P. provides four quick suggestions for staying organized. 

Tip 1: Create a Central Location for Non-Digital Items
Tip 2: Use a Calendar
Tip 3: Back Up Your Digital Files
Tip 4: Create Folders for Your Email Messages

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College students have to manage all types of needs, such as their financial needs, academic needs, social needs, and health and wellbeing needs to name a few. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Sabrina Sanders about some of the resources that are available to help students on their college journey.

Dr. Sanders is part of the team that supports the Graduation Initiative 2025 for the California State University Office of the Chancellor. Graduation Initiative 2025 aims to improve degree completion and eliminate equity gaps for underrepresented and low-income students.  

Sabrina has extensive knowledge of what students need to be successful, as she has served as an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Education at California State University, Long Beach. She also mentors a number of college students and young professionals in higher education. Prior to her current position, she served as the Dean of Student Affairs at Long Beach City College, where she provided leadership for Student Health & Psychological Services, International Student Programs, Student Life, the Women’s Center, Associated Student Government and she served as the Student Conduct Administrator. Sabrina also has expertise related to equity programs, assessment, leadership development, athletic academic support services, student government, Title IX, and admissions.

Sabrina is also actively involved in her community. She served as a District Captain for 9th District-City of Long Beach, was on the 52nd Assembly District Citizen Advisory Board, and was a Delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention for President Barack Obama. She currently serves as a Commissioner on the Long Beach Community Investment Company and the Port of Long Beach Community Grants Program Advisory Committee, both as appointments by the Mayor of Long Beach. Dr. Sanders was awarded the Long Beach Posts “40 under 40” award, the “Woman of Distinction Award” from Senator Ricardo Lara, and the State of California “Woman of the Year” by Speaker of the Assembly, Anthony Rendon. Sabrina is committed to education being the key of opportunities for our families, our community and our society.

The Did You Know segment suggests options for learning and working abroad from home. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about how to find an internship opportunity.

Time Markers

01:25-Welcome Dr. Sabrina Sanders

09:45-What is a State System?

11:25-What Types of Support Resources are Available?

22:40-How to Access College Resources

29:00-Did You Know: Virtual Options for Learning and Working Abroad

29:32-Ask the Expert: Sabrina's Advice for Taking Advantage of Support Services

33:50: How to Get Connected to Virtual Programs and Resources

47:02-Ask Dr. P: Strategies for Finding an Internship

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
California State University System: https://www2.calstate.edu 
NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program: https://www.naspa.org/division/naspa-undergraduate-fellows-program-nufp 
Washington State University Virtual Programs: https://ip.wsu.edu/study-abroad/virtual-programs/ 

Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com 

The new Quick Tips feature of the show will address more specific questions about college. In this episode, Dr. P. provides four quick suggestions for maximizing the study experience. 

Tip 1: Join a Study Group
Tip 2: Review Class Notes Soon after Class
Tip 3: Identify Peak Energy Times
Tip 4: Connect with a Librarian

Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com 

There are lots of colleges across the United States to choose from and community colleges are one of the best kinds. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher about what makes community colleges so special. 

Eboni is currently at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she holds three important roles as Professor of Higher Education and Community College Leadership, Director of the Office for Community College Research and Leadership, and Executive Director of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC).

Dr. Zamani-Gallaher has received numerous awards for her work, including the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) Senior Scholar Award, the American College Personnel Association Senior Scholar award, and the Founder’s Service Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education’s Council on Ethnic Participation to name a few.

Eboni holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration with a specialization in Community College Leadership and Educational Evaluation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her teaching, research, and consulting activities largely include psychosocial adjustment and transition of marginalized collegians, transfer, access policies, student development and services at community colleges.

The Did You Know segment suggests a website to help students with financial aid planning. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about what to do when your first college choice is too expensive.

Time Markers

01:25-Welcome Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher

05:50-The Basics about Community College

09:15-The Types of Credentials One Can Earn in Community College

10:30-Common Misconceptions about Community College

15:45-Did You Know: student aid.gov

16:27-Ask the Expert: Eboni's Advice for How Students Can Navigate Community College

40:45-Ask Dr. P: What To Do When Your First College Choice Is Too Expensive

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Article: New Research on Reverse Credit Transfer and the Value of an Associate's Degree by Jason Taylor
Website: studentaid.gov
Dr. Zamani-Gallaher's Bio

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In this episode, Dr. P. highlights responses to the question of what a future college student will need to have in their backpack.

Time Markers

01:30 Dhanfu Elston, Complete College America (featured on Episode 2: Speaking of College Majors) 
03:00 Aronté Bennett, Villanova University (featured on Episode 4: Speaking of College Professors
4:42 Grace Williams, University of Alabama (featured on Episode 10: Speaking of College Students)
5:50 Zainab Okolo, Lumina Foundation (featured on Episode 5: Speaking of College Student Mental Health)
8:10 Gilbert Bonafé, Jr., Georgetown University (featured on Episode 1: Speaking of College Costs)

Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com 

The primary purpose of this show is to share advice and experiences to help people who are in college, thinking about college, or just curious about how it works. Perhaps the best people to describe what college is like today are students themselves and in this episode, Dr. P. has a conversation with three current undergraduate students about their experiences.

Grace Williams is majoring in Political Science and has numerus minors in areas such as Psychology, Criminal justice, and Education Policy and Reform. Grace is from Williamsburg, Virginia, but has traveled to many places and grew up in several countries. After undergrad, Grace plans to go to law school and focus on education law to be an advocate for teachers and students.

Icie Wriley is in her first year and majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Educational Policy and Reform. Icie is from the small town of Millport, Alabama, which is about an hour away from the campus. Icie’s long-term goals include as a principal and eventually a superintendent of schools as well as earning a doctorate degree. 

Hannah Clayborne is a junior majoring in collaborative special education with a minor in educational policy and reform. Hannah also grew up in a very small town in central Massachusetts. Hannah believes education is a great equalizer and if every child in America had access to a quality education, many more people would have the ability to create the life they envision for themselves. Hannah’s long-term goals include working as a teacher and researching and writing education policies.

The Did You Know segment describes a free resource for finding specific information about colleges in the United States. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about changing colleges and keeping credits earned.

Time Markers

01:45-Welcome Grace, Icie, and Hannah

07:35-Good Things about College

08:30-Surprising Things about College

12:35-Did You Know: College Navigator

13:20-Ask the Expert: Advice from Grace, Icie, and Hannah about Navigating College 

41:00-Ask Dr. P: Changing Colleges and Keeping Credits Earned

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
College Navigator

Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com 

Those who have had a college experience, whether it was a single class or a full degree program, would likely admit that the college environment provided countless new experiences. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Darryl Holloman about how college experiences can influence students' personal development in multiple ways.

Darryl is Vice President for Student Affairs at Spelman College, where he is responsible for supporting a student life agenda that promotes the growth, development, and academic success of every Spelman student. He oversees program development, financial management, and personnel administration for all student development functions including the Office of the Dean of Students, Housing and Residence Life, Counseling Services and Student Access Center, Student Health Services and Campus Wellness, Student Life and Engagement, and student judicial processes.

Prior to Spelman, Darryl worked as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Georgia State University, Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Assistant Professor at Columbus State University, and Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Paul Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University-Newark. He has also served as a full-time faculty member at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock.

Darryl has presented more than 80 research papers at conferences hosted by the Association for the Study of Higher Education, the American Educational Research Association, the Association of College Unions International, and the National Academic Advising Association, to name a few. Dr. Holloman's research agenda examines how cultural identities and cultural distinctions shape college experiences and he has authored several articles and book chapters.

Darryl is an Atlanta native and has earned three degrees from Georgia State University: a doctorate in educational policy studies; a master's degree in human resource development; and a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing.

The Did You Know segment describes the importance of sleep. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about understanding different types of degrees.

Time Markers

01:55-Welcome Dr. Darryl Holloman

05:00-About Spelman College

10:45-The Basics: What Students Can Expect to Experience in College

17:45-Misconceptions about What Happens to Students in College

25:45-Did You Know: The Importance of Sleep

26:30-Ask the Expert: Darryl's Advice for How Students Can Embrace their Development

49:15-Ask Dr. P: Understanding Different Types of Degrees

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Book: Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young Black Man in America by Nathan McCall
Book: The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith by Gabrielle Bernstein
Book: Mixed Race Students in College: The Ecology of Race, Identity, and Community on Campus by Kristen Renn
American Academy of Sleep Medicine Article: Importance of Sleep for College Students
Dr. Holloman's Bio
Dr. Holloman on Instagram

Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com 

Research suggests that many college students will work at some point while they are completing a degree or other credential. The types of jobs that are available to students can vary from working on campus to internships and other off-campus opportunities. Dr. Pamela Payne has extensive experience in college career services and is an expert on how students can maximize their college job opportunities.

Dr. Payne is a thought leader in career and workforce development, leadership, and experiential learning. She is the sole proprietor of a consulting service that builds partnerships across industry, community, and higher education arenas to upskill the workforce, develop leaders, and increase and sustain diversity in the workplace.

Dr. Payne provides visionary leadership for the Job Resource Center at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois. The award-winning center connects students and alumni to job and experiential learning opportunities and strengthens connections between academia, the community, and employers to close the skills gap and create a pathway to economic success.

Pamela holds a Doctorate of Education in Ethical Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University. She has a Master of Science degree in Counseling & Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with an emphasis in Construction Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Payne is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Society for Experiential Education, the National Student Employment Association, the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators, the Society for Human Resource Management, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and the National Career Development Association. 

The Did You Know segment describes differences between subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about studying abroad.

Time Markers

02:00-Welcome Dr. Pamela Payne

06:35-The Basics: Types of Jobs that Students Can Pursue

08:10-Benefits of Working While in College

15:05-Challenges of Working While in College

18:10-Did You Know: Differences between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans

19:20-Ask the Expert: Pamela's Advice for Balancing Work and School

35:35-Ask Dr. P: 4 Things to Consider about Studying Abroad

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce Report, Learning While Earning
Moraine Valley Community College Job Resource Center
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans
Email Pamela Payne: PayneP6@morainevalley.edu 

Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com 

It seems that with everything happening in the world around us, we are more consumed with news than ever before. In the context of college, there is a flurry of information about current and future issues. In this episode, Dr. P. and Paul Fain discuss college trends with a focus on how to interpret news from multiple sources.

Paul is a contributing editor at Inside Higher Education, a leading news outlet focused on college issues. Paul joined Inside Higher Ed in 2011 after a six-year stint covering leadership and finance for The Chronicle of Higher Education. Paul has also worked in higher education public relations, with Widmeyer Communications, but couldn't stay away from reporting. A former staff writer for C-VILLE Weekly, a newspaper in Charlottesville, Virginia, Paul has written for The New York Times, Washington City Paper, and Mother Jones. He has won a few journalism awards, including one for beat reporting from the Education Writers Association and the Dick Schaap Excellence in Sports Journalism Award.

Paul got hooked on journalism while working too many hours at The Review, the student newspaper at the University of Delaware, where he earned a degree in political science in 1996. A native of Dayton, Ohio, and a long-suffering fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, Paul plays guitar in a band with more possible names than polished songs.

The Did You Know segment suggests a resource for college students who are parents of young children. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about managing college applications.

Time Markers

02:00-Welcome Paul Fain

06:09-Paul's Typical Week as a Journalist

10:55-Hot College-Related Topics

19:21-Did You Know: Resources for College Student Parents

20:08-Ask the Expert: Paul's Advice for Interpreting College News

41:23-Ask Dr. P: Managing College Applications

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
News Source: Inside Higher Education
Podcast: The Key with Inside Higher Ed
Institute for Women's Policy Research: Report on College Student Parents
News Source: Chronicle of Higher Education
News Source: Education Dive
University of Delaware Campus Newspaper: The Review

Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com