The Leadership Educator Podcast

In this episode, Dan and Lauren provide techniques and resources for integrating leadership activities in your online courses.  Some of the resources we noted in this episode include: ----more---- Mural Google Jamboards https://ditchthattextbook.com/jamboard-templates/   Transforming Learning: Instructional and Assessment Strategies for Leadership Education When the Directions are the Problem  

In this episode, Dr. Ralph Gigliotti explains the history of crisis in higher education, what has changed since the end of the 2019-2020 school year, and what colleges and universities can expect heading into the new academic year.  Ralph recently shared a reflection on crisis with the International Leadership Association community that you can read here .  Additionally, click the links to view Ra...

On the heels of leading a collaborative diverse effort to provide current leadership research through the lens of gender, Dan and Lauren chat with Dr. Julie Owen , professor, researcher and author of “ We Are the Leaders We’ve Been Waiting For: Women and Leadership Development in College ”.

In this episode, Dan and Lauren preview season three which focuses on sharing resources for leadership educators returning to campus amidst a heightened level of uncertainty. The duo discusses themes from interviews with season three guests including making decisions on effective program delivery, understanding various audiences including women leaders and student-athletes, and activism on campus....

In this episode, ACPA President Vernon Wall shares the value of the association for leadership educators. The SJTI co-founder discusses his groundbreaking experiences in the organization and the opportunities for members in the inclusive community.  *Please note that this was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak.

In this episode, Dr. Fran Lo and Sean Ferris from the University of Washington-Seattle, one of the first U.S. higher education institutions to suspend in-person operations, highlight how their student leaders adapted to change. 

In this episode, Dr. Bill Smedick and Melanie Bullock illustrate the impact of the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) on the growth of the leadership development community. Both provide insight into the association’s history since 1960 and the future of meaningful campus experiences in higher education. *Please note that this was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak.

In this episode, Elizabeth Beltramini discusses how her team moved ACUI's 100th-anniversary conference from in-person in Atlanta to a virtual platform in rapid fashion. Liz explains how her team worked with the organization to satisfy their constituency during a time of massive change and shared an innovative virtual networking option for virtual conference participants from the virtual event firm...

In this episode, Dr. Brian Magee describes ACUI’s resources for leadership educators and the advantage of joining this student center professionals' association. He enlightens us on the association’s mission to create a shared and caring community. *Please note this was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak. The information is valuable but mentions events that occurred in different formats.  

In this episode, Dr. Avani Rana shares her experiences as a part of NASPA's SLPKC and serving as a leadership educator at nearly every level. Avani has planned Student Affairs workshops, webinars, conferences, and symposiums since her graduate school days at New York University. The current Director of Leadership at The College of New Jersey shared a mantra that many in the field believe: “We have...

How do you transition a student-run leadership program to a virtual space amidst a global pandemic? Join us as Tania Irwin , Program Director for the Office of Leadership Development at Temple University, shares how her team of graduate externs and undergraduate student workers launched The LeadLAB, an initiative for people to continue learning about leadership online.

In this episode, Dr. Kerry Priest joins co-hosts Dan Jenkins and Lauren Bullock to discuss the most recent issue of New Directions for Student Leadership on "Becoming and Being a Leadership Educator," as well as her work on Leadership Educator Professional Development.  Additional resources discussed in this interview include the following articles published in the Journal of Leadership Education:...

In this episode, Dan and Lauren discuss the concerns of and potential actions for leadership educators following the death of George Floyd. We discuss anti-racism efforts around the country and advice from diversity and inclusion professionals.

Deputy Director Sadhana Hall and Program Officer Robin Frye detail how they continued the myriad leadership programs in the Dartmouth College Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences  during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, co-hosts Dan Jenkins and Lauren Bullock speak with Shelly Wilsey , Chief Operating Officer of the International Leadership Association (ILA), who shares how the ILA brings together people from around the world who study, teach, and practice leadership.  *Please note this was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak. The information is valuable but mentions upcoming events that may oc...

When the COVID-19 outbreak forced many leadership educators online, Dr. Scott J. Allen employed the timeless tenets of Dr. Ron Heifetz's work on adaptive challenges. Listen as Allen, host of the Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders, shares how he adapted his classes to a virtual platform.  Check out Scott's Podcast, "Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders,"  here .

On this episode, co-hosts Dan Jenkins and Lauren Bullock discuss involvement and leadership in the Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) with Dr. Jill Arensdorf and Dr. Marianne Lorensen .  *Please note this was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak. The information is valuable but mentions upcoming events that may occur in alternate formats.

On this episode, Dr. Craig Slack , Affiliate Assistant Professor and Leadership Studies Director at the University of Maryland, joins co-hosts Dan Jenkins and Lauren Bullock to share his wisdom on the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs  (NCLP) and the Inter-Association Leadership Education Collaborative (ILEC) as well as resources ranging from the practical Concepts & Connections publi...

Want to take advantage of learning and networking at leadership educator conferences? We do too! Listen to this season overview of our conversations with staff and volunteers from the Inter-Association Leadership Education Collaborative ( ILEC ) organizations: ILA , ALE , ACUI , ACPA , NACA , and the NCLP . *Please note this was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak. The information is valuable bu...

How is the pandemic impacting higher education, specifically as it relates to leadership educators?  Lauren and Dan discuss how their institutions are responding, how they have repositioned their programs and courses, and share some pragmatic advice from their networks.  

With all the change happening surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, faculty, administrators, and staff involved in leadership education are being asked to change academic and student affairs plans. Join us on this emergency episode as we discuss resources and information to use for transitioning to online learning and programming alternatives.

In this episode, Lauren shares expertise from her experience getting a co-curricular leadership office started. While running the Office of Leadership Development at Temple University Lauren helped facilitate the execution of the office's mission and vision, scheduling workshops and conferences, handling financial tasks--including managing the budget--as well as recruiting students to participate...

In this episode, Dan and Lauren share some of the resources they use to enhance their teaching practice including textbooks and instructor guides, case studies, professional association conferences, professional development opportunities, and peers.

In this episode, Dan and Lauren share some of the places they go for information about leadership education.  Resources covered include professional associations and institutes, publications and research centers, podcasts, TED talks, social networks, and other media.  

In this episode, Dan and Lauren explore the multiple identities as well as the journeys of leadership educators across higher education.