Cap & Gown

In this episode, Rachel Phillips-Buck is joined by Rachel Elam, Director of Client Support at Pharos Resources. Tune in as they discuss insights from Rachel's career in higher ed and how they can be applied to the pursuit of fulfilling vocation. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Matt are joined by Bradon Owens, Director of Operations at Pharos Resources. Tune in as they discuss lessons and insights from Bradon's career in higher ed. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel Phillips-Buck and Matt Boisvert talk through the significance of building and communicating a vision for your institution. Tune in to learn how to build buy-in and bring your most imaginative goals within reach.   Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel Phillips-Buck and Dr. Sherry Woosley identify career shock factors and explore how they are similar to students' academic shock factors. Tune in to learn how you can prepare your organization to leverage the power of community during unexpected hardship. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-f...

In this episode, Rachel and Matt continue the discussion on change and thriving. Tune in to learn about building effective teams to combat complacency and burnout while creating change that lasts. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Matt introduce the theme for 2022: Change. Tune in to hear how embracing change can help us get out of survival mode and begin thriving. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Matt close out the first year of Cap & Gown with a giveaway to say thanks to the listeners! Tune in to hear about all of the special prizes and learn how you gain entries! Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Matt discuss the evolution of student success and retention and the failure of most technologies to keep up. Tune in as they highlight the importance of eliminating silos to identify issues and craft complete solutions for student support.  Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Matt discuss the importance of Major and Career planning with special emphasis on how you can guide students to choose and confirm a major. Tune in for insights on building effective career development programs and facilitating success beyond graduation. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-missi...

Pharos Resources is pleased to announce the first recipient of our Anchor Athlete sponsorship, Jessica Angelo. Tune in as Rachel and Jessica talk about Jessica's experience as an athlete and her contribution to her team even as she suffered some significant physical challenges.  Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mis...

In this episode, Dr. Sherry Woosley joins Rachel to talk about the most relevant and timely challenges facing colleges, faculty, staff and students in light of the looming spring semester.  Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel unpacks the ebb and flow of the academic year and talks through how you can use your expertise to guide your students towards success. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Anthony talk about the antidote to burnout and demoralization: making meaning of your life. Tune in as they discuss ways to find purpose in the highs and lows of day-to-day living. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Matt and Rachel dive into the Gallup-Purdue Index for measuring student outcomes. Tune in as they highlight the 6 most important things a college can provide that will increase students' long-term wellbeing. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel Phillips-Buck and Anthony Melchiorri discuss the life-long generational impact of learning. Tune in as they examine the enduring value of the college experience.   Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Anthony discuss the importance of student academic and social involvement and the way it leads to a sense of belonging. Tune in as they provide useful insights for facilitating transformative experiences in higher education. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Dr. Sherry Woosley joins Rachel for another installment in our series on Tinto's Conditions. Tune in as they discuss how to provide appropriate, powerful feedback to facilitate student success. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Anthony dig deeper into Tinto's Conditions for Student Success. Tune in as they discuss how to provide academic, social, and financial support for your students so they can be successful in college. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Matt and Rachel explore the second of Tinto's Conditions for Student Success: Expectations. Tune in as they talk about growth mindset and how to influence students' vision of what they can accomplish. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Matt and Rachel explore the first of Tinto's Conditions for Student Success: Commitment. Tune in as they talk about how to identify the indicators of your institution's commitment to its promise. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Matt introduce our new fall series exploring the six institutional conditions that have been shown to have an impact on student success. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Anthony share some words of wisdom about sticking to your values and avoiding burnout. Be encouraged: You will make a meaningful impact on your students!   Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel talks about the state of the union in higher education and how important it is to focus on things you can control for the sake of your mental health. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode Rachel and Anthony discuss the challenges and exciting initiatives that face us in the fall of 2021. Tune in as we talk about ways to prepare mentally for the upcoming semester.   Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel Phillips-Buck and Anthony Melchiorri discuss the last step in Kintsugi. Tune in as we talk about how our work in higher education has taken on a new form since March 2020 and how important it is that we honor our core characteristics. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/