This month we sat down with two university presidents and spent some time diving into their roles and how they support the work of student development.

Dr. Robin Baker (George Fox University) and Dr. Barry Corey (Biola University) are legends in the field of Christian higher education and this hour+ conversation is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and the reflections of two friends and leaders that we know you'll enjoy. Kara and Mark get the benefit of working on their campuses each day and are excited to share this episode with you!

CHAPTERS

0:00 - introducing our guests

7:15 - speed round, feat. feats of strength

12:42 - the journey to the presidency

23:19 - a tale of two friends

32:10 - the complexities of the presidential role

42:58 - advice to the younger professionals

55:30 - the president’s role in developing campus culture

1:08:40 - final reflections and encouragement

Today's episode is with Dr. Sharra Hynes, newly minted VP for Student Life at Baylor University, and we had a wonderful conversation that ranged from discussion student conduct to the differences (and similarities) to be found working in the many kinds of university contexts there are. As Dr. Hynes steps into the studio with us, you'll be encouraged by her wisdom and encouragement for the good work of student you do on your own campus.

CHAPTERS

0:49 - in which Kara takes her comprehensive exams

3:30 - meet Dr. Sharra Hynes!

5:28 - our “not so fast speed round”

14:03 - Sharra’s higher ed journey

21:46 - a key “yes” for Sharra that has led to today

31:23 - a unique philosophy on student conduct

37:17 - lessons learned across all types of universities

42:04 - a word for the women

sharra_hynes@baylor.edu

Many professionals in our field are somewhere on the continuum of considering doctoral work to completing doctoral work. We recorded this episode for you all. It features advice from professionals who work all over the country. At the end of the day, this is your journey and you get to choose what it looks like. But if you're asking, "How do I know if it's time?" or "How do I start?" or "How do I stay motivated?" you might find something in this episode that speaks to you.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Topic introduction

1:55 How to know if it's time to start

7:37 How to choose a program

15:39 How to apply

18:16 How to adjust to this new level

23:28 How to do the coursework

32:28 How to think about the dissertation

39:45 How to write the dissertation

46:11 How to defend the dissertation

51:10 How to live after graduation

NOTES

The Dissertation Warrior by Guy White

The Dissertation Journey by Carol Roberts

Statistics for People Who Think They Hate Statistics by Neil Salkind

Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer

As always, contact us at scholarship@acsd.org