Centering Centers

Lindsay Doukopoulos, DeElla Wiley, Adam Barger, DRI Committee
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A POD Network podcast that explores the work of Centers of Teaching and Learning and the vision and insights of educational developers in higher education.

  1. DEC 12

    PodBites Episode 4: Navigating Controversial Topics in the Classroom and Beyond

    In this fourth bite-sized episode of PodBites, Adam Barger talks with Heather Keith from Radford University about navigating controversial topics in classrooms and beyond. In just a few minutes, Heather offers five grounded and practical insights, beginning with determining whether a topic is truly relevant and moving through the pre-work of building community, modeling humility, and preparing students for productive engagement. She also shares strategies for structuring difficult discussions so they stay productive and highlights the importance of closing with intentional reflection to help students process concerns and recognize moments of growth. This episode was edited and produced by Roy W. Petersen. Transcript

    10 min

  2. NOV 28

    The Theme of Today is "We're Humans" with Constanza Bartholomae

    What if we treated every name as a story worth learning? In this episode of Centering Centers, we talk with Constanza Bartholomae from Bryant University about the humanity at the center of teaching and learning. Constanza shares how identity and names shape our sense of belonging, and how the quiet work of being seen and seeing others influences the relationships that hold academic life together. Throughout the conversation, she reflects on the emotional weight people carry, the moments that help them feel recognized, and the simple act of saying someone’s name with care as a meaningful part of creating community in higher ed. Transcript

    47 min

  3. NOV 14

    PodBites Episode 3: Leadership Development Meets Educational Development

    In this third installment of Podbites, Adam Barger talks with Gilpatrick Hornsby of James Madison University about how leadership development and educational development meaningfully overlap. In five quick insights, Gilpatrick explores why leadership programs should emphasize transferable skills, how these programs can reconnect faculty and administrators, the importance of self-selection, and the value of grappling with real shared-governance challenges. He closes with a reminder that external resources and perspectives can strengthen campus leadership initiatives. This episode was edited and produced by Roy W. Petersen. Transcript

    10 min

  4. OCT 31

    Everyone Has Their Price: AI and Integrity with Tricia Bertram Gallant and David Rettinger

    What does it mean to teach for integrity when artificial intelligence changes how we work, write, and learn? In this episode of Centering Centers, we talk with Tricia Bertram Gallant and David Rettinger about their new book, The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI. They share how conversations about cheating and honesty are evolving, what durable human skills still matter most, and why integrity is less about catching wrongdoing and more about cultivating trust, transparency, and courage in our classrooms and institutions. Transcript

    49 min

  5. OCT 17

    PodBites Episode 2: Building a Bigger Tent

    In this second bite-sized episode of PodBites, Adam Barger talks with Betsy Barre from Wake Forest University about how educational developers can “build a bigger tent.” In just a few minutes, Betsy offers five thoughtful and practical insights, from avoiding the word “training” to designing for disagreement, that invite educators to reimagine how we welcome diverse perspectives, foster inquiry, and create spaces where genuine dialogue about teaching can flourish. This episode was edited and produced by Roy W. Petersen. Transcript

    10 min

  6. OCT 3

    "Why Not Be Kind?" with Cate Denial

    "Why not be kind?" In this episode of Centering Centers, we talk with Cate Denial from Knox College about how kindness shows up in teaching, leadership, and everyday interactions, and how it can shape the ways we respond to challenges and change. She reflects on kindness not only as a pedagogy, but also as a practice and a discipline, and reminds us that kindness isn’t just for students, but for all of us working and learning together in higher education. Transcript

    41 min

  7. SEP 19

    PodBites Episode 1: Creatively Engaging Faculty Members

    In this first bite-sized installment of PodBites, Adam Barger chats with Mike Blum from William & Mary about practical strategies for engaging faculty. In under five minutes, Mike shares five quick, creative approaches, ranging from consistent, personal communication to partnering with faculty and valuing their expertise, that can help educational developers strengthen relationships and spark meaningful collaboration. This episode was edited and produced by Roy W. Petersen. Transcript

    8 min

  8. SEP 5

    A Curious Conversation with Bethany Lisi

    What does it mean to bring curiosity back into the classroom? In this episode of Centering Centers, we talk with Bethany Lisi from the University of Massachusetts Amherst about her upcoming book on curiosity in higher education. She shares why curiosity matters now more than ever, the variables that spark it (novelty, surprise, complexity, and ambiguity) and how faculty can design classrooms that make space for risk-taking, wonder, and even play. Along the way, Bethany offers concrete strategies and examples and reminds us that curiosity isn’t just for students—it's also for faculty rediscovering the joy of teaching. Transcript

    41 min
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A POD Network podcast that explores the work of Centers of Teaching and Learning and the vision and insights of educational developers in higher education.

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  • Creator
    Lindsay Doukopoulos, DeElla Wiley, Adam Barger, DRI Committee
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lindsay Doukopoulos, DeElla Wiley, Adam Barger, DRI Committee
  • Show Website
    Centering Centers

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