What’s Your Why: Advice from Higher Ed Leadership

About What’s Your Why: Advice from Higher Ed Leadership

It started as a conversation over dinner. A group of higher education leadership began sharing stories on why they chose this challenging work and how their purpose guides them through. Now we're inviting listeners into these discussions. In What's Your Why?: Advice from Higher Education Leaders, hosts Kimberly Holmes-Iverson and Victoria Cabal interview college and university presidents to learn more about what drives them, inspires them and leads their work. Through this podcast, listeners will gain valuable insight into how leaders navigate difficult situations, build support on campus and advocate for students. The podcast is co-sponsored by RW Jones Agency and Rankin Climate.

Publisher

RW Jones Agency/Rankin Climate

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2023

Latest episode

21 May 2024

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 May 2024

   Building Transformative Institutions: A Conversation with President Robert Iuliano

   In this episode, Gettysburg College President Robert Iuliano shares his story -- a lifelong dedication to higher education shaped by his parents, who were first-generation college graduates and teachers. Iuliano discusses transformative power of engaging with different perspectives and shares his advice on how to make informed decisions that align with your core values.

2. 

   9 Apr 2024

   Trailblazing Leadership: President White on Empowering Student Success on Campus

   Dr. Lori S. White is DePauw University's trailblazing 21st president. She became the first woman and person of color to lead the institution in 2020. President White, a passionate advocate for student success, has over 40 years of experience in higher education. In our conversation, she discusses the importance of fostering an inclusive campus culture through free expression and respectful dialogue and gives career advice on remaining open to new opportunities throughout your journey.

3. 

   26 Mar 2024

   Building Resilience: Dr. Anita Thomas on The Power of Reflection

   Dr. Anita Thomas is North Central College’s 11th president, as well as the first woman and first person of color to lead the institution. Thomas is a researcher, renowned scholar and psychologist. In our conversation, she shares her advice on how to be present and build resilience and emphasizes the importance of taking time for reflection.

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