Reinventing U

Episode 5: The Nuance of Language and the Role of Pedagogy with Debie Lohe

In episode 5, we talk with Dr. Debie Rudder Lohe, Director of the Policy Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at St. Louis University. Dr. Lohe was also appointed acting Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Development. Topics that are discussed include transformation teaching and learning through writing and pedagogy, undergraduate education at a Jesuit or Catholic university, the forming of self for an educated person, the role and pattern of language and the training of a humanistic eye, mending the tension between the value of disciplines and the value of inter-disciplines, the role and strengths within a writing center, and using the POD Network as a UVP member.

Episode 4: Coaching, Innovation, and the Revival of the Humanities with Michael Dennin

In episode 4, we talk with Dr. Michael Dennin, Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and Dean of Undergraduate Education at the University of California, Irvine, a long-time member of the RC's UVP network and a professor of physics and astronomy. Some topics included administrative structure, coaching through mistakes and goal setting, social mobility, role of public research universities, Learning Assistants, and reinvigorating the humanities.

Episode 3: Changing the Culture of Busy-ness with DeAngela Burns-Wallace

In episode 3, we interview Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Kansas about changing the culture of busy-ness and meetings that many university administrators face. Topics include managing email, maintaining schedules that allow administrators to be effective change agents, and how to help students cope with information overload and over-scheduling. Thanks to The Rubbish Zoo for theme music.

Episode 2: The Science of Learning with Anne Cleary

In episode 2, we interview Dr. Anne Cleary, Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University and co-author of A Guide to Effective Studying and Learning. Topics include effective learning techniques, dispelling myths about learning, and helping students manage cognitive load. Thanks to The Rubbish Zoo for theme music. 

Episode 1: Advising with Charlie Nutt

In episode 1, we interview Charlie Nutt, Executive Director of NACADA. Topics include the roles of advisors and administrators in student success, changing campus culture to embrace collaboration, and addressing achievement and equity gaps. 

Thanks to The Rubbish Zoo for theme music. An extended version is available to members at http://reinventioncollaborative.org.

Episode 0: Welcome to Reinventing U

This is an intro to Reinventing U: A Podcast of the Reinvention Collaborative, hosted by Steve Dandaneau, Executive Director, and Liz Mauk, Assistant Director. The RC is a national consortium of research universities dedicated to strengthening undergraduate education. Visit http://reinventioncollaborative.org for more information.