What exactly is basic needs insecurity, and why must it be addressed in our colleges and universities? Join Amanda Key, the inaugural Director of Opportunity, Success and Achievement, and Phillip Smith, inaugural Assistant Dean for Student Basic Needs at Rutgers University as they share insights into the most common forms of insecurity among college students. Amanda and Phillip provide strategies that have transformed students' access and success.…

Struggling to help motivate students or help them understand the concept of motivation? In this episode of Friday 5 Live, Dr. Amy Baldwin and Dr. Laurie Hazard share their firsthand experiences and examine how motivation can be cultivated and sustained, even in the face of challenges. We examine the psychological underpinnings of motivation, discuss the importance of setting clear, achievable goals, and the transformative potential of a supportive community. Want to continue the conversation? Connect with Amy at the Curious Professor and Laurie at Recognize Your Potential .…

We are excited to welcome back Dr. La’Tonya “LT” Rease Miles to Friday 5 Live as we examine the hidden curriculum in higher education.In our conversation, we explore the harm caused by the assumption students “know how to college" and discuss strategies faculty and staff can take to address these implicit set of expectations that impact student success. Don’t miss out on this important conversation!…

This year in our podcast series we want to explore the idea of engagement - how do we create opportunities for our students that are so meaningful they cannot be disengaged from learning, from our school communities, from their higher education journeys. In this episode, Dr. Shantell Strickland-Davis shares with us strategies faculty and staff can take to build community even before class begins! Shantell’s research, which has recently been published, will provide us with tips and insights into how we can foster a sense of community and connection in classrooms outside of the limits of the semester. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and tools that will make a positive difference in our students' academic journey from day one!…

Are you curious about the latest trends and developments in higher education? Join our panel of distinguished experts as they explore words that best encapsulate the year in higher education. Andrea Harris and Naomi Sigg share their insights and analysis of the trends that have defined higher education in the past year and a glimpse into what the future holds for 2024.…