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Office Hours with John GardnerEpisode 153- Understanding Curricular Complexity with Greg HeilemanGregory (Greg) L. Heileman, Ph.D., currently serves as the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he is responsible for facilitating collaboration across campus to strategically enhance quality and institutional capacity related to undergraduate programs academic administration. He has served in various administrative capacities in higher education since 2004.Greg Heileman’s experience includes work in the areas of faculty development, institutional research, accreditation and academic program review, curriculum management, student success, academic advisement, tutoring, student health & wellbeing, student conduct, budget and finance, economic development, policy de...2025-04-071h 01
Your History Your StoryS11 E4 Regicide in the Family: Finding John DixwellWelcome to Your History Your Story! In this episode, we’re joined by author and educator Sarah Dixwell Brown to discuss her book Regicide in the Family: Finding John Dixwell. Sarah’s journey began with an ancient family heirloom that led her to uncover the dramatic life of her seven-times-great-grandfather, John Dixwell—one of the judges who sentenced King Charles I of England to death in 1649. Forced to flee to the New World to escape execution himself when the monarchy was restored under King Charles II, Dixwell’s story is one of intrigue, survival and hidden h...2025-03-0353 min
Insights & SoundsValentine's BonusIn this special Valentine's Day episode, we take a fascinating dive into the complicated love lives of classical music's greatest composers and explore the passionate and often scandalous affairs that shaped these musical geniuses. Join us for an intimate look at the human side of these legendary composers, proving that even musical geniuses weren't immune to matters of the heart.The music you hear appears in the following order:Intro Music1. Music by Noru from Pixabay2. Flute Concerto in F major, RV 434 (Vivaldi, Antonio)| Performer Pages...2025-02-1432 min
Josiah Venture StoriesMedia, Ministry, and Mission with John and Erin KloosterhuisIn this episode, John and Erin Kloosterhuis share their journey into missions, starting from their college years, where they felt called to a life devoted to missions and relational evangelism. They discuss their move to the Czech Republic and later to Slovakia to support Josiah Venture's international communications team. John, an assistant communications director and UX design director, and Erin, who works in digital marketing, elaborate on using their skills and passions for God's kingdom. They reflect on the significance of media in missions and share their personal experiences and challenges. They currently live and work in...2025-02-0449 minOffice Hours with John GardnerEpisode 144- Ron Cole- Sharing Innovation GoalsRon Cole, Ph.D., is the 23rd president of Allegheny College. As president, he leads the senior leadership team of the College to drive holistic student success and an interdisciplinary, 21st century education. Under his direction, the College has implemented a bold Strategic Pathway that emphasizes five primary goals focused on academic excellence, broadened academic offerings with an emphasis on student engagement, community and economic development, a vibrant and inclusive campus and financial sustainability. The message has boosted student enrollment and resonated with benefactors, as Allegheny College’s largest and most ambitious campaign ever, “In for Allegheny: Our Pat...2025-01-2748 min
Leading Lubbock#3 Light in the Darkness - John Luke GardnerNine-year-old John Luke Gardner shares his big heart and wise insights in this inspiring podcast. From being a light in the darkness to leading with gentleness and strength, John Luke explores what it means to guide others with kindness and courage. Through heartfelt conversations, he dives into his family's mottos and the daily principles that shape his life. Whether you’re young or young at heart, this podcast will remind you that even the smallest lights can shine the bright in a dark world.2025-01-0226 minOffice Hours with John GardnerEpisode 140- Bryan Dewsbury- Fostering Connection in the ClassroomBryan Dewsbury, Ph.D is a Gardner Institute Fellow and an Associate Professor Biological Sciences Florida International University. He serves as a Teaching and Learning Fellow at the Gardner Institute.Bryan Dewsbury is the principal investigator of the Science Education and Society research program, which focuses on the social context of teaching and learning in a variety of education contexts. He is ultimately interested in helping to re-frame the education discussion to better address questions of equity and community-building. His work addresses pressing issues such as student retention in STEM fields (especially in higher ed), the under-representation...2024-12-021h 01Office Hours with John GardnerEpisode 138- Akilah Martin- Access to Learning for EveryoneAkilah A. Martin serves as an Assistant Vice President for the Gardner Institute. In this role, Dr. Martin serves as one of the leads for the Institutional Transformation Assessment project.Akilah A. Martin, Ed.D., began her higher education career pathway as a TRiO advisor with Lone Star College, and she continued in higher education, holding positions in admissions, student activities, and advising. Akilah served as the Alvin Community College’s director of dual enrollment and then the director of college and career pathways, championing pathways reform for the institution. In 2020, Akilah became the first Black dean of...2024-11-1836 min
EdUp Provost16. The Provost as Change Agent: A Conversation with John N. GardnerIn this conversation, EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner and Dr. John N. Gardner, Founder and Executive Chair of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, discuss the pivotal role of provosts in higher education, emphasizing the importance of student success, equity, and the integration of academic and co-curricular experiences. He highlights the need for provosts to show interest in student success initiatives, cultivate future leaders, and implement high-impact practices that enhance student engagement. Gardner also reflects on the historical context of educational reform and the ongoing pursuit of social justice within the academic landscape.
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EdUp Provost16. The Provost as Change Agent: A Conversation with John N. GardnerIn this conversation, EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner and Dr. John N. Gardner, Founder and Executive Chair of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, discuss the pivotal role of provosts in higher education, emphasizing the importance of student success, equity, and the integration of academic and co-curricular experiences. He highlights the need for provosts to show interest in student success initiatives, cultivate future leaders, and implement high-impact practices that enhance student engagement. Gardner also reflects on the historical context of educational reform and the ongoing pursuit of social justice within the academic landscape.
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The Mediums Table with Michelle Gardner: Real Spiritual Encounters PodcastE12: Synchronicity: Medium Alicia’s Journey of Fate, Truth & Tattoos | Michelle GardnerIn this episode, Medium Alicia returns to share more fascinating insights into her life guided by divine intervention and synchronicity.From a chance meeting in a bookshop with renowned medium John Holland to a “lie” that unexpectedly came true—raising the question, was it a lie or an intuitive message from the universe? Alicia’s journey takes yet another twist when an encounter with a lady inspires her to get a meaningful tattoo representing ‘faith and destiny.’Don’t miss this captivating episode as Alicia reveals her whirlwind journey of following the breadcrumbs of synchronicity. 🌟Tune in to e...2024-10-2734 minOffice Hours with John GardnerEpisode 133- Meghan Gilbert– Supporting the Whole StudentMeghan Gilbert is an Associate Professor of English and the Faculty Coordinator of the First Year Experience (FYE) at Guttman Community College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). Dr. Gilbert holds a Ph.D. in English from St. John’s University. She has led and participated in several series on Implicit Bias Racial Literacy and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, as well as many additional workshops and sessions on equitable curriculum and pedagogy, which inform her practice in the classroom and, in particular, her efforts, as Guttman’s FYE Coordinator and former Coordinator of Writing and Writing Across the...2024-10-1452 minOffice Hours with John GardnerEpisode 130- John Lawless- Shared Dreams for InnovationJohn W. Lawless has many years of experience as a manager and CEO of business and non-profit organizations. His career began in the information systems division of McDonnell Douglas and includes the founding of HBOC, a nationwide healthcare information systems company.John Lawless was also involved in the establishment of several start-up companies and mergers, most notably the merger of Inforum and Medstat to create the Michigan-based firm of Medstat, a healthcare information company. Lawless has also served on the boards of several arts organizations and served as chair of the board for the Arts Center of...2024-09-1653 min