Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose

Jennifer Joyner and LaToya Counts have devoted their work to helping college students navigate both personal and professional growth. LaToya Counts also extends this work through her book, 7 Step Transition from Student to Professional , her workshops , and her new tool, ForwardStack . Their guidance equips students with the self-awareness, confidence, and focus needed to step into the workforce w...

On this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, we explore the transformative power of co-curricular engagement through the expertise of Keyua McElveen , Director of Co-Curricular and Community Experience at Wingate University.  We define the "Co" in Co-Curricular community engagement as a bridge between academic curriculum and real-world community impact. The discussion in...

What happens when your daily work aligns with a calling? In this episode, we sit down with University Chaplain Dr. Benjamin Sammons to explore the bigger picture beyond the classroom. While higher education often focuses on GPAs and graduation regalia, Dr. Sammons challenges us to look deeper at the "purpose" that guides us when the ceremonies end.  Join us for a calming and reflective c...

In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Mary Jordan, Director of Career Service at Wingate University, to tackle the articulation gap, that challenging space where students’ academic experiences and professional identities connect. This conversation is about building the bridge from the resume to the interview room. We explore how to empower stu...

In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Mary Jordan, Director of Career Service at Wingate University, to tackle the articulation gap, that challenging space where students’ academic experiences and professional identities connect. This conversation is about building the bridge from the resume to the interview room. We explore how to empower stu...

This conversation explores how students move beyond completing assignments to owning and transferring their learning into new academic, professional, and life contexts.  Our focus is on the role of teaching design, reflection, and career storytelling in building student confidence andadaptability.  Have a seat and join the conversation with Logan Barrett, Executive Director, Career & Academic...