RISE With Dr. Terra Hall: Resilience Through Change

Dr. Terra Hall, Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Pepperdine, joined RISE Podcast Producer Bo Jaden James at the RISE Roundtable. Dr. Hall shares her inspiring faith-driven journey of resilience and her work in cultivating community for all students.

We also hear from three Pepperdine community members, who each how they have found a sense of belonging at Pepperdine to enhance their social and cognitive resilience: Molleigh Pompilio, Greek Life Coordinator; Kōlea Suehiro, Student Resident Advisor; and Harold Aguayo-Raya, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs.

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In this episode, we discuss the following:

• 0:33 Pepperdine community members share how they have found a sense of belonging

• 4:50 Dr. Hall’s role and impact at Pepperdine University

• 8:35 Dr. Hall’s journey to Pepperdine 

• 9:45 How Dr. Hall got into the work of community belonging

• 12:14 Dr. Hall defines resilience as a commitment and a recognition of the resilience of others

• 16:20 How Dr. Hall leans on faith and scripture to navigate challenging and difficult situations in her life

• 20:20 Dr. Hall’s spiritual dimension of resilience practice of early prayer and meditation

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