MyFaculty Podcasts

From Equations to People: Dr. Jesus Tanguma’s PhD Journey In this Faculty Take Five episode, Associate Dean Dr. Amy Sickel talks with Dr. Jesus Tanguma, adjunct faculty at Walden University, about his nontraditional path from high school mathematics teacher to earning a PhD in educational psychology at Texas A&M University. They discuss how discovering the human meaning behind statistics transform...

A PhD Journey Through Obstacles and Mentoring Support In this Faculty Take Five episode, Associate Dean Dr. Amy Sickel talks with Dr. Sandra Rasmussen, adjunct faculty at Walden University, about earning and applying a PhD in Clinical Psychology and Public Practice from Harvard. Dr. Rasmussen traces her path from rural Minnesota and a nursing career to doctoral study, along with the mentors, setba...

From PhD to Practice: Research, Resilience, and Real-World Impact In this Faculty Take Five episode, Associate Dean Amy Sickel talks with Dr. Rhonda Bohs, adjunct faculty at Walden University, about what it really takes to earn and apply a PhD in psychology. Dr. Bohs traces her early passion for the field, the unexpected demands of graduate school, and how those experiences shaped her commitment t...

Episode 6 of IFME Dissertation Mentoring Excellence Classes, with host Dr. Lee Stadtlander. In this session, Drs. Kathleen Morrison, Richard Penny, and Debra Wilson discuss publishing with studentsr.

What does it truly mean for students to learn deeply, and how can institutions tell the difference between surface recall and lasting, transferable mastery? In this episode, we examine how data visualization tools, particularly heat maps, help academic leaders and assessment professionals uncover patterns in student learning that traditional reports often miss. We're joined by Drs Bobbijo Pinnelli...

Why are adjunct faculty burning out at staggering rates? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Joshua Hays examines how structural precarity, market-driven institutional logics, and unsupportive organizational climates shape engagement, burnout, and disengagement among adjunct faculty. Drawing on established psychological research, he reframes disengagement not as individual failure, but as a pre...

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools faculty have to support student learning, yet too often, it becomes a one-way exchange that students struggle to interpret, apply, or engage with meaningfully. In this episode, Dr. Roderick Williams Sr. invites us to reimagine feedback as a dialogic, relational teaching practice. Drawing on research-informed strategies, we explore how conversational feedb...

Episode 5 of IFME Dissertation Mentoring Excellence Classes, with host Dr. Lee Stadtlander. In this session, Drs. Kathleen Morrison, Amy White, Richard Jimenez, and Cheryl Burleigh discuss Peer reviewing as a faculty mentor.

From Curiosity to Impact: Applying PhD Skills Beyond Academia In this episode of Faculty Take Five, Dr. Amy Sickel talks with Dr. Brandon Cosley about how curiosity sparked his path to a PhD and how doctoral skills translate far beyond traditional academic roles. Dr. Cosley reflects on mentoring, receiving and applying honest feedback, navigating challenges in research and relationships, and build...

What happens after the doctorate when the questions don’t disappear, but multiply? In this episode of the Faculty Leading the Change, Podcast Edition, Dr. Demetria Burleson explores the often-unspoken transition into faculty life, especially in online learning spaces. From imposter syndrome and teaching voice to belonging and community, this conversation names the “becoming” stage of faculty work...

Episode 1 of Mentoring Intensive Classes with host, Dr. Lee Stadtlander. In this session, Drs. Stadtlander, Mark Gordon, and Ethel Perry discuss onboarding new dissertation students.

It's Not a Race: Perseverance, Purpose, and the PhD Journey In this episode of Faculty Take Five, Dr. Amy Sickel talks with Dr. Ethel Perry about her nonlinear journey to earning a PhD in psychology. Dr. Perry shares how life experiences shaped her path, the importance of timing, self-care, and mentorship, and how her doctorate now supports community-based research focused on health disparities. H...

Navigating the PdD Journey: Insights from Dr. Lee Stadtlander In this episode of Faculty Take Five, Dr. Amy Sickel speaks with Dr. Lee Stadtlander about her nontraditional path to earning a PhD and building a career in research and teaching. Dr. Stadtlander reflects on navigating graduate school as an adult learner, managing personal challenges, and the importance of mentoring, writing, and gainin...

In this episode of the Faculty Leading the Change Podcast, we explore the power of compassionate communication and its role in building a supportive learning community. Through the lens of the online classroom, we consider the experience of students who may be struggling silently, feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn for support. Dr. Saeid Atoofi, Core Faculty at the College...

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Episode 3 of Mentoring Excellence Classes, from the Institute of Faculty Mentoring Excellence at Walden University with host, Dr. Lee Stadtlander. In this session Drs. Stadtlander, Tammy Root, Magdeline Aagard, and Michelle Brown discuss grading in the 9000 (dissertation) classes.

Episode 1 of Mentoring Excellence Classes, from the Institute of Faculty Mentoring Excellence at Walden University with host, Dr. Lee Stadtlander. In this session Drs. Stadtlander, Leilani Gjellstad, and Morris Bidjerano explore current issues with students’ use of artificial intelligence with qualitative ressearch.

In this episode of Faculty Leading the Change Podcast Edition, Dr. Donal Hardin, Contributing Faculty, with the College of Psychology and Community Services at Walden University, collaborates with Professor and licensed Psychologist Patrick McMunn to discuss the importance of compassion in education and the vital role of mental health resources for students. You'll learn best practices for mentors...

In this Faculty Leading the Change Podcast Edition episode, Dr. Saeid Atoofi, Core Faculty member in the College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies (CIUS) at Walden University, explores how compassionate discourse can reshape how we engage with students in online learning. He shares practical strategies for giving feedback that reduce anxiety, foster trust, and build classrooms where stude...

In this Faculty Leading the Change Podcast Edition episode, our host and facilitator, Deb Mattoso, talks with Dr. Heather Alonge (Core Faculty, Master of Healthcare Administration) about reimagining KPIs for online learning—not just key performance indicators, but also Kindness, Presence, and Investment. Drawing on pandemic-era experiences, these KPIs demonstrate how human-centered metrics complem...

Episode 1 of Mentoring Excellence Classes, from the Institute of Faculty Mentoring Excellence at Walden University with host, Dr. Lee Stadtlander. In this session Drs. Stadtlander, Leilani Gjellstad, John Agnew, and Carole Pearce explore current issues with students’ use of artificial intelligence with the dissertation.

In this special 10th episode of Meet the Leadership, Deb Mattoso is joined by Qiana Wells-Haridat, Dean of Academic Success at the Office of Licensure, Certification, and Compliance at Walden University. Qiana shares her journey of resilience, leadership, and gratitude, offering deep insights into the complexities of regulatory compliance and programmatic accreditation in higher education. She ope...

In this episode of Meet the Leadership, Deb Mattoso sits down with Dr. Alina Perez, Dean of the College of Allied Health at Walden University. Dr. Perez shares her journey from clinical psychologist to academic leader, offering insights on work-life balance, resilience, and the importance of mentorship. Together, they explore the evolution of the College of Allied Health, upcoming initiatives like...

In this episode, Deb Mattoso is joined by Devon Edmund, Walden University’s Vice Provost of Academic Affairs & Administration, a visionary leader dedicated to innovation in education. Devon shares her unique approach to academic leadership, her strategies for supporting faculty and student success, and her forward-thinking vision for the future of online learning. This conversation is packed with...

In this episode, we dive into the world of transformative leadership in higher education with Dr. Shana Garrett, Dean of the College of Psychology and Community Services, who has over 20 years of experience leading innovative programs, mentoring talent, and driving impactful outcomes in both traditional and online learning environments. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified C...