Fac/Staff Lounge

North Idaho College - A Red State Cautionary Tale

North Idaho College, a community college with an enrollment of nearly 10,000, is a cautionary tale for what happens when the President speaks up for what is right, faces off against a Board of Trustees who are squabbling and unqualified leading to the President being fired without cause, a law-suit, a loss of its insurance coverage, a Moody’s downgrade, mass exodus of executive leadership and is now on the precipice of losing its accreditation. Rick MacLennan is the former President of North Idaho College and will join me to discuss why Executive Leaders need to wake up - especially in the face of red state governance boards who are seeking to strip away institutional freedoms and quality. PRODUCTION NOTE: This episode had some challenging connectivity. Thank you for your grace with the audio quality. Connect with Dr. De Veau: https://linktr.ee/deveautrain Be part of the next show https://f.chat/eR6M

Office Hours with Dr. DeVeau: Season 2 4/10

Executive leadership within HigherEducation requires the political savvy of a successful mayor, the fundraising acumen of a major gifts officer and the ability to leverage academic curiosity alongside nimble change management. All the while maintaining campus traditions and respecting the evolution of the institution. On this show, we are joined by Dr. Walter Kimbrough an expert and scholar and former HBCU president who will provide insight into the opportunities and challenges that are unique to HBCU executive leadership.  Connect with Dr. De Veau: https://linktr.ee/deveautrain Be part of the next show https://f.chat/m5D1

Veteran Friendly Campus: Eposide 2

Essential aspects of a Veteran Friendly campus include Mental Health and Disability Services that are not only offered to students but meet students where they are. The challenge may be getting Veterans to use these services. Framing mental health and disability services in ways that will encourage students to utilize these services will not only benefit Veterans but also other student populations that do not maximize these campus opportunities. My co-host, Dr. David Vacchi from the Naval War College returns along with Dr. Janine Wert, LICSW Director Veterans' Services At the University of Massachusetts Lowell for this second episode in the Veteran Friendly Show Set. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/emAi

Veteran Friendly Campus Show Set 1: Making Your Campus Veteran Ready

Veterans have a proven track record for being self motivated and completing their studies, and add a diversity of lived experiences to campuses. Having a campus that is considered Veteran Ready goes beyond a yellow-ribbon or an asterisk in a view book. There are essential components of what makes a campus truly Veteran Ready and achieving such benefits the entire campus. Dr. David Vacchi from the Naval War College in Newport, RI will be my co-host for this three part series on Veteran Friendly Campuses this Month on Fireside and replaying on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts and iHeart Radio Podcasts. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/qiSz

March Think Tank: US News, SCOTUS, DEI & BORGS. Seriously

March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, and based on the recent news on campus … that’s pretty damn accurate. Join Dr De Veau and the Think Tank for a lively discussion on all things now criminal on campus. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/i5FN

Welcoming Refugees on Campus

In a January 2023 announcement, Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken outlined a new initiative entitled “Welcome Corps”. The Welcome Corps was designed based on existing programs building hosting programs for Ukrainian, Afghan and Venezuelan refugees. The new program will allow for host corps to sponsor refugees from a wider representation of countries. It also allows for Higher Ed institutions to be a part of the Corps. On this edition of Office Hours we are joined by Laura Wagner from the President’s Alliance to speak about how the new Welcome Corps were designed and how campuses can learn about becoming a member of the corps. We will also be joined by Erin FitzGerald from Salve Regina University, a campus currently hosting Afghan refugees about their experience. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/9f2V

Winter Breaking News

Students are smack in the middle of Winter Break and now is the time when news travels - and may hit hard. Thinking of leaving school? Transferring? Changing major? Moving in with a lover? Breaking up with one? This month is about the families and the students they are here to support. With returning guest, Beth Grampetro MPH, CHES. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/zG7C

December Think Tank

The December Think Tank takes on current news about campus response to mental health and how does the field of Student Affairs attack the loss of staff who re leaving Higher Education? With think tank members: Dr Gage Paine, Dr. Cory Davis & Beth Grampetro, MPH. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/pUAY

Special Edition: Brave Women at Work

A group of powerful women share their experiences in an inspiring book, you get “Brave Women at Work: Stories of Resilience”. Success in business and in their personal lives is accomplished through perseverance, drive, and action. Women overcome a range of obstacles to create optimal lives. They face challenges at work, with health, burnout, and childrearing. Each author shows us there is a well of resilience within us that can be tapped and deployed to overcome staunch difficulties. This show will feature contributors who as individuals are a source of motivation and encouragement, but collectively they are a power house! Be part of the next show https://f.chat/SWB6

Union Strong: the rise of labor unions on campus

Collective bargaining has been a part of campus labor for decades, but with unionization of Resident Assistants, Grad Students and other campus personnel on the rise, as well as students unionizing in their off campus jobs - Unions are HOT. This episode will feature labor attorney Alfred O’Connell to discuss labor and organizing origins and trends. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/WngP