The PodCAST

This episode features Dr. Kim Oliver, professor and graduate faculty member at New Mexico State University, ahead of her Esther Larson McGinnis Lecture. Oliver discusses her unexpected path into higher education, her research on girls, physical education, and youth voice, and her activist approach to teaching. She also explores the importance of student-centered pedagogy, listening to young people...

This episode features Illinois State University alumna Jedediah Cantrell, a Health Information Management graduate whose career has taken her from healthcare roles to hospital leadership and the vice presidency. Cantrell discusses her nontraditional path to ISU, her career journey, leadership philosophy, experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and advice for students considering a career in heal...

In this episode, I talk to Army veteran and ISU Alum Dr. Cedric Williams.

On this week's episode of The PodCAST we sat down with Lindsay Vahl Dean KNR to talk about her ISU experiences, her tips to going through ISU to have the best college experience one can have!

On this week's episode of The PodCAST we sat down with John Heiser, AGR to talk to him about his ISU experiences, the roots of his career from mentors he's along his way, and his tips for ISU students looking to go into his field!

On this episode of the PodCAST, we are joined by Ramtin Davanlou, IT! Hear Ramtin discuss his ISU experiences and how he examines the scope of his career and his helpful tips to ISU students!

On this episode of the PodCAST, we are joined by Eddie Gordon, HSC! Hear Eddie discuss his ISU experiences and his advice towards a well meaning career!

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Sara Krewson, FCS Hear Sara discuss her growing involvement in her career and her tips for ISU students when it comes to student involvement!

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Troy Deiss, TEC Hear Troy speak on his many experiences from ISU to his now role as Vice President of Operations for Morton Industries.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Dr. RoDina Williams. RoDina is Illinois’ first Black doctorate holder in clinical laboratory science. Hear RoDina discuss her experience working on her second bachelors and further education as well as advice for finding a career you're passionate about.

On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Kara Snyder to talk about study spots around campus as the semester picks up! Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at isuscitech@ilstu.edu or call us at (309) 438-3986

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Kathy Schniedwind. Kathy was the first female athletic trainer at Illinois State University, and she retired from ISU in 2006. Hear Kathy discuss her experience in athletics, how she worked up to her position, and the importance of teamwork.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Sandra Brightwell. Sandra is a health information management alum from the Department of Health Sciences, and she currently serves as the Director of the Health Information Management program at Central Arizona College Hear Sandra discuss her career journey, how it feels to work in higher education, and paying it forward.

On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Dr. Dawn Anderson-Butcher. Dawn is a distinguished scholar whose research hastransformed the fields of youth sport and community engagement. More information about Dawn's lecture can be found at https://kinrec.illinoisstate.edu/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at  or call us at (309) 438-3986

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Steve Parrott. Steve is an alum of the Department of Technology and currently serves as the non-public regulation and systems administrator at the Illinois State Board of Education. Hear Steve discuss his experience in education, how he ended up in his position, and his leadership style.

On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Dan Taube. Dan is the Chief Information Security Officer for Illinois State University. More information about cybersecurity can be found at https://techsolutions.illinoisstate.edu/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at  or call us at (309) 438-3986 

On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Stephanie Duquenne. Stephanie is the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, here to talk about homecoming. More information about homecoming can be found at https://homecoming.illinoisstate.edu/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at  isuscitech@ilstu.edu  or call us at (309) 438-3986 

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Julie Schumacher. Julie is a Family and Consumer Sciences alum and currently serves as as a professor in the FCS department and as the director of the didactic program indietetics. Hear Julie discuss the joys and challenges of teaching, how she ended up in her position, and advice on leadership techniques and finding what works for you.

On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, Kara sits down to talk to Daphyne Walker about course registration. More information about course registration is at https://registrar.illinoisstate.edu/registration/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at  isuscitech@ilstu.edu  or call us at (309) 438-3986 

On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, Kara sits down to talk to Tamekia Bailey about the CAST connections program. More information about CAST Connections is at https://cast.illinoisstate.edu/connections/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at  isuscitech@ilstu.edu  or call us at (309) 438-3986 

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Kristin Tucker. Kristin is an alum of the Department of Technology, currently serves as Managing Principal for TDK Technologies. Hear Kristin speak on leading with empathy, carving your own path, and being a woman in a male-dominated field.

On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, Kara sits down to talk about the College of Applied Sciences and Technology Hall of Fame induction. More information about the CAST Hall of Fame can be found at https://cast.illinoisstate.edu/alumni/hall-of-fame/. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at  isuscitech@ilstu.edu  or call us at (309) 438-3986 

On this episode of the PodCAST: Four Minute Fridays, we sit down with Amy Miller. Amy is theCommencement and Special Events Coordinator in the Dean of Students Office. More information about Family Weekend can be found at https://familyweekend.illinoisstate.edu. Have a suggestion for an episode? Send us an email at  isuscitech@ilstu.edu  or call us at (309) 438-3986 

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Jim Fraley. Jim is an alum of the Department of Agriculture, and currently farms his family's century farms, where they raise hay, corn, soybeans, and cattle, and he is the former livestock program director for the Illinois Farm Bureau. Hear Jim speak on the importance of making connections in your career and the challenges of farmers today.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Suzanne Montoya. Suzanne is an alum of the college, and currently serves as the director of McLean County Probation and Court Services. Hear Suzanne speak on learning through your career and taking initiative.