Leadership From a Higher Lens

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Conversations with people in the world of Higher Education discussing how their experiences have shaped their philosophies on leadership. Host and Producer: Darric Ward, second-year graduate student at Texas Christian University Music by Ric.Indigo

Episodes

  1. 04/27/2023

    #8 - Ray Person

    On this episode we have Ray Person the Associate Director of Admission for First Year students at TCU In our conversation we discuss his Background and how he got to TCU (4:48), Why Representation Matters (20:44), Leadership Style (31:56), Serving First Generation Students (34:32), Being a Continuous Resource to Students, even after they’re enrolled (40:04),Navigating spaces that have different people than oneself (44:17), Why his students call him "Mr. Ray” (49:52), Being a Servant Leader and Transformational Leader (56:05), Acknowledging his parents (1:06:24)    -Host and Producer - Darric Ward -Music by Ric.Indigo

  2. 04/24/2023

    #7 - Donna Biscoe

    On this episode we have Donna Biscoe, an Educational Advisor at University of Texas at Arlington. In our conversation we discuss her   Background (0:23), her experience teaching (5:24), Leadership philosophy (11:04), Current position as an Educational Advisor with the Trio Program (13:15), Adjusting to working in Higher Ed (17:31), Future goals (25:07), and Things that will change vs. Things that will never change in the education field (27:58)   -Host and Producer - Darric Ward -Music by Ric.Indigo

  3. 04/17/2023

    #6 - Elyse Cipriano

    On this episode we have Elyse Cipriano, a very involved senior student leader at TCU.  In our conversation we discuss how she got to TCU (2:34), being an RA (8:36) her experience as Panhellenic president (13:37) her experience with Lead Now a women’s leadership organization (24:24) women who inspire her (31:48) and future goals (35:13)   -Host and Producer - Darric Ward -Music by Ric.Indigo

  4. 04/11/2023

    #5 - Mario Ramirez

    In this episode we discuss Mario’s journey into Higher Ed as a first generation student (4:21), how music played a role in his development (10:09) navigating Higher Education as a Hispanic male (20:19) Mentorship approach (21:39) people who influenced him (25:15) and future goals (40:05) -Host and Producer - Darric Ward -Music by Ric.Indigo

  5. 03/31/2023

    #4 - Vanessa Roberts Bryan

    In this episode, I have a conversation with Vanessa Roberts Bryan. She is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and I work with her in the Leadership & Student Involvement Office at TCU.  In our conversation we discuss how her undergraduate experience influenced her future career (1:02), following your passion (17:02), her experiences working within higher education (29:07), Being promoted as a young professional (38:54), Being qualified vs. being called (47:01)    -Host and Producer - Darric Ward -Music by Ric.Indigo

  6. 03/20/2023

    #3 - Toryn Provost

    In this episode, I have a conversation with TCU student leader Toryn Provost. She’s a Resident Assistant in Housing and Residence Life, and she is one of the Execs for the Leaders 4 Life program. Path to Higher Education (2:15), The RA role (8:10), Leaders 4 Life (15:21), Clifton Strenghts/ Leadership Philosphy (21:54), Learning From Craig Allen (25:46), and her Future Plans (27:45) Advice for high school seniors going into college (32:00) -Host and Producer - Darric Ward -Music by Ric.Indigo

  7. 03/07/2023

    #2 - Kelsie Flowers

    Fellow cohort member Kelsie Flowers joins the pod to discuss her Path to Higher Education (4:45) , Mentors (10:04) , the Fish Philosophy (19:18) , Clifton Strengths (22:56), and her Future Goals (26:33) -Host and Producer - Darric Ward -Music by Ric.Indigo

  8. 03/02/2023

    #1- Philip Dodd

    In this Episode, I have a conversation with Philip Dodd, the Director of Leadership & Experiential Learning at TCU. We discuss his path into the field, (2:08) Leading Grads vs. Professional Staff Members, (17:02) Clifton Strengths, (31:00) how Empathy plays a big factor in his leadership style,  (35:27) and what his goals are for the future. (39:16) -Host and Producer Darric Ward -Music by Ric.Indigo

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Conversations with people in the world of Higher Education discussing how their experiences have shaped their philosophies on leadership. Host and Producer: Darric Ward, second-year graduate student at Texas Christian University Music by Ric.Indigo

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    2023
  • Episodes
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