Guest: David Wohl, Ph.D. Professor and Dean Emeritus, Winthrop University Formerly, Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Winthrop University and Dean of Arts and Humanities at West Virginia State University
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With an illustrious career in academia and the arts, David was the Artistic Director of the Charleston Stage Company in West Virginia. His scholarly contributions include publications in Theatre Journal, Southern Theatre, the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration, and ArtWorks. Notably, he helped create the Cultural Resources and Capitol Improvement grant, securing $8 million for arts organizations in West Virginia. Our guest has received accolades such as the Mayor's Award for Artist of the Year from Charleston, WV, and a Lifetime Achievement Arts award from WV Governor Joe Manchin. As a co-producer, he has worked on films like "Chillers" and "Paradise Park." His directing credits include notable productions such as "Hamlet," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Sweeney Todd." He has also taken on significant acting roles in "The Tempest," "The Elephant Man," and "Angels in America."
In this episode, David shares insights on current trends in education, ranging from the impact of student demonstrations and protests to the innovative use of AI for improving student feedback in his teaching practice. He also offers his thoughts on the importance of teaching students to develop a tolerance for ambiguity, preparing them for the complexities of the modern world.
Co-host Steve shares his insights on a crushing episode in his educational early life that haunted him for decades. Tune in and find out what that's all about.
Join us as we dive into an enlightening conversation with David.
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