Extended Family Podcast

Extended Family Podcast

Get ready to dive into the heart of the Xavier University experience! Our new parent and family podcast is your backstage pass to insider stories, invaluable tips and exclusive conversations with Xavier faculty, staff, students and alumni. Join us on this journey to explore our vibrant Xavier community!

Episodes

March 6, 2025 32 mins

Listen in as Dr. Tim Brownlee and Dr. Annie Ray take a deep dive into the undergraduate Core Curriculum. Our Core Curriculum fosters growth in every area of life -- intellectually, morally and spiritually.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 11/18/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

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I sat down with our Director of Career Development, Terri Carr, last week to learn more about the Career Fair and the work of her team does to support your student's. Listen in as Dr. Carr shares how your student can utilize her office as they prepare for the fair and their future career. She also shares her top three tips for student's who plan to attend career fair. 

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 2/20/25. Names and pos...

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The Brueggeman Center for Dialogue offers incredible real-world experiences to our students, through the Fellows program. Listen in to learn more about the Brueggeman Fellows program from our Director, Dr. John O'Keefe and a former Fellow, Alyssa Blandford. 

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 8/24/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains ...

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Learn more about our new Residential Curriculum, MAGIS, with Anderson Reeves from our Office of Residence Life. Through this program, residents will develop self-awareness, appreciate diverse perspectives, and foster a sense of belonging for themselves and others.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 11/6/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students re...

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Our new Care and Support Services Office will be able to work more collaboratively with key partners on campus to make sure your students have a broad support network tailored to their specific needs.  Hear from Angie and Ashley about what this change means for our students and families.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 11/1/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of cam...

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Our campus police department offers a wide array of services to keep students, faculty and staff, as well as all campus visitors, safe. Learn more about our fully certified, campus police department in this episode with Chief Warfel.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 9/24/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

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October 22, 2024 41 mins

Learn more about the rich history of Xavier's Music Series. With so many unique atmospheres and artists, the 2024-2025 season truly features something for everyone.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 9/26/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

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October 3, 2024 28 mins

Make sure to listen in as our team shares more information about the must attend events and the schedule for the weekend, so you don't miss a minute!

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 9/24/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

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As we head into application season, learn more about Xavier’s Admission process and all the new and exciting things happening this year!

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 8/8/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

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Dr. McSpadden shares more about our TRiO program and who is eligible. Listen in to our latest episode to learn more.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 10/12/23. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

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Listen in to this special episode to learn more about what your student can expect and how to help them get the most out of their experience.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 7/30/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

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August 1, 2024 35 mins

There's been a lot of changes over the summer to our Auxiliary Services offerings. Listen in to our latest episode to stay in the loop. 

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 6/17/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

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Our special guest this month is Stephanie Daniels from our Office of Academic Support and Goa. Did you know we offer free tutoring for all students? Listen in while we talk more about our academic support opportunities here at Xavier so you can help your student feel confident navigating the support they need.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 11/7/23. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regardi...

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April is the Month of the Military Child so we are highlighting the work of our award winning Military and Veteran Family Center. Glenn Welling and Nathan Ray joined me to share more information about the support their team offers to all current and future veteran and military affiliated students.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 3/27/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each a...

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Learn more about what it’s really like to be a Division 1 Athlete at Xavier University from our Assistant Athletics Director for Student Athlete Academic Support Services.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 10/4/23. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

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February 1, 2024 23 mins

Hear from our Director of Education Abroad about all the things your student needs to understand the study abroad experience.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 12/14/23. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

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Hear from our Executive Director of Parent and Alumni Relations about the unique Parent and Family Experience offered to our extended Xavier Family.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 10/26/23. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

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January 3, 2024 43 mins

Hear from our Senior Associate Director of Student Involvement on all the opportunities for your student on campus and find out what finding your “fit” means.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 9/29/23. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

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January 3, 2024 46 mins

Hear from our Dean of Retention about the work of our Success Coaches and how to support your student through the ebbs and flows of college.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 9/21/23. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

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